Appeal No. 1998-2029 Page 8
Application No. 08/258,643
from a first sheet 28 and a second sheet 30 having commonly
joined side edges with open top edges 28a and 30a thereby
defining a fluid receiving chamber 32. Each of the top edges
28a and 30a is cut out inwardly toward the bottom of the pouch
26 such that they will not overlap the fenestration 24. The
junctures of the top edges 28a and 30a and side edges are
permanently secured to the top surface 20 of the drape 10 by
securing means 34 such as adhesive tape, hot melt adhesive or
heat sealed joints, for example.
Idris teaches that the attachment of the pouch 26 to the
drape 10 should be in such a fashion that the pouch can be
selectively pivoted about the secured area to either side of
the fenestration 24 as shown by the arrow 36 in Figure 2. In
either position, it can be seen that the open top edges 28a,
30a of the pouch 26 do not interfere with or overlap the
fenestration 24. Idris further teaches that to keep the pouch
open to receive fluids, the first and second sheets 28 and 30
may be fitted with malleable strips 42 adjacent the respective
top edges 28a and 30a. Idris also teaches that the fluid
collection pouch 26 may be fitted with a drain fitting 44
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