Bandage wrapper

Abstract

A bandage wrapper having a wrapper with a flanged section having two extensions defining a slot between them for bandage or other wrappable material insertion. The extensions are flared and allow for easier insertion of bandage or wrappable material. Additionally, the wrapper may be secured in a drill chuck or other coupling to a motorized driver.

1 . A wrapper comprising a flange, the flange having a first surface and a second surface opposite of the first surface, the two extensions defining a slot between the two extensions, each of the two extensions having a free end extending away from the first surface of the flange, the free end having a flare in a direction opposite of the other of the two extensions, and a coupling member extending from the second surface of the flange.  
   
   
       2 . The wrapper of  claim 1 , wherein the free end of each of the two extensions has a taper such that the slot between the free end of each of the two extensions is widened by the taper.  
   
   
       3 . The wrapper of  claim 1 , wherein the two extensions are made of an elastic material such that the free ends of each of the two extensions are capable of deflecting inwardly during normal operational tensioning.  
   
   
       4 . The wrapper of  claim 1 , wherein the two extensions include a rib along at least a portion of a length of the each of the two extensions such that the two extensions are stiffened.  
   
   
       5 . The wrapper of  claim 4 , wherein the ribs extends from the free end to the flange.  
   
   
       6 . The wrapper of flange  1 , wherein the flange includes a hub, the hub being centered in the flange.  
   
   
       7 . The wrapper of  claim 6 , wherein a plurality of the ribs emanate radially outward from the central hub on the second surface of the flange.  
   
   
       8 . The wrapper of  claim 1 , wherein the flange and the extensions are of a polymeric material and the flare of each of the two free ends is selected in a range of 3 to 15 degrees.  
   
   
       9 . The wrapper of  claim 1 , further comprising a motorized drive coupled to the flange by the coupling member.  
   
   
       10 . The wrapper of  claim 9 , wherein the motorized driver is a drill.  
   
   
       11 . The wrapper of  claim 9 , wherein the motorized driver is an electric screwdriver.  
   
   
       12 . The wrapper of  claim 9 , wherein the motorized driver is reversible.  
   
   
       13 . The wrapper of  claim 1 , wherein the coupling member has a hexagonal cross-section.  
   
   
       14 . The wrapper of  claim 1 , wherein the coupling member is of a metal and is press-fit into the flange, the flange being formed of a polymer.  
   
   
       15 . The wrapper of  claim 1 , wherein the coupling member is molded into the flange during the die casting of the flange.  
   
   
       16 . A bandage rewrapper for rewrapping bandages, comprising a wrapper according to  claim 1  and a motorized driver coupled to the coupling member of the wrapper.  
   
   
       17 . The bandage rewrapper of  claim 16 , wherein the coupling member is hexagonal and is coupled to the motorized driver by a hexagonal chuck.  
   
   
       18 . The bandage rewrapper of  claim 17 , wherein the motorized driver is a battery-operated electric device.  
   
   
       19 . The bandage rewrapper of  claim 18 , wherein the free end of each of the two extensions of  claim 1  are flared in a direction away from the other such that the angle between the two free ends is selected in a range of 3 to 15 degrees, when the bandage wrapper is not being used for rewrapping bandages.  
   
   
       20 . The bandage rewrapper of  claim 1 , wherein the flange extends radially outward as a substantially flat disk.