Band-Aids are a brand of adhesive bandages manufactured by Johnson & Johnson. They are used to cover minor cuts and scrapes to protect them from dirt and germs. The term 'Band-Aid' has become a genericized trademark, often used to refer to any type of adhesive bandage. The term 'stopgaps' is an appropriate description for Band-Aids, as they are used to temporarily cover up a wound until it can be properly treated.