ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,575,974, issued on March 17.
"Snap band dressing devices and methods of use" was invented by Andrew Falco (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) and Shyaun Rafii (Charlotesville, Va.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Snap band dressing devices and methods are disclosed. The snap band dressing device serves to protect a point of entry from bacteria and other elements found outside the body. For example, the snap band in dressing devices may include a snap band having an elongated open shape and a coiled closed shape, and a layer integral with or coupled to the snap band configured to elute a fluid to a wound site when the snap band is positioned around the ...