Compression garments; compression articles, namely, compression pads for medical, surgical or orthopedic use; shaped foam paddings for medical, surgical or orthopedic use
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Method of constructing a circular-knitted compression garment
A method of constructing a compression garment, for example, a sock, formed of a knitted fabric that includes an elastomer compression inlay yarn introduced into a predetermined first selection of needles on a first knitting machine finger position and first and second pattern yarns introduced into a predetermined second selection of needles on second and third knitting machine finger positions, the first selection of needles and the second selection of needles collectively defining a predetermined pattern. When the predetermined second selection of needles is raised to take on the first and second pattern yarns, the elastomer compression inlay yarn deflects predetermined ones of the second selection of needles radially inwardly to define an annular space into which the pattern yarns are dropped in an offset relation to the elastomer compression inlay yarn. The first and second pattern yarns are plated to respective outer and inner surfaces of the fabric, and the elastomer compression yarn are inlaid to the inner surface of the fabric.
D04B 1/26 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel stockings
D04B 9/52 - Circular weft knitting machines with independently-movable needles specially adapted for producing goods of particular configuration stockings, or portions thereof surgical stockings
(1) compression bandages; compression garments; compression hosiery; compression socks; compression stockings; compression tights; compression wraps; medical compression body limb sleeves; post-operative pressure garments; shaped padding to support body limbs for medical purposes; shaped padding to support genitals for medical purposes; shaped padding to support head and neck for medical purposes (2) shaped padding to support chest and back for medical purposes; shaped padding to support thighs and hips for medical purposes;
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Adjustable orthostatic intolerance system and garment
An adjustable orthostatic intolerance garment formed of a knitted spandex powernet construction in order to provide compression when on the leg, and including legs and a torso portion that extends upwardly into the abdominal area below the pectoral muscles; and a respective pair of elongate panels that are retained in place by attaching elements, and that are introduced into or removed from the garment to increase or reduce compression on the wearer's body as desired.
A61F 13/08 - Elastic stockingsBandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings for contracting aneurisms
A61F 13/14 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for the breast or abdomen
A61H 1/00 - Apparatus for passive exercisingVibrating apparatusChiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
A compression garment, for example, a sock, formed of a knitted fabric that includes an elastomer compression inlay yarn introduced into a predetermined first selection of needles on a first knitting machine finger position and first and second pattern yarns introduced into a predetermined second selection of needles on second and third knitting machine finger positions, the first selection of needles and the second selection of needles collectively defining a predetermined pattern. When the predetermined second selection of needles is raised to take on the first and second pattern yarns, the elastomer compression inlay yarn deflects predetermined ones of the second selection of needles radially inwardly to define an annular space into which the pattern yarns are dropped in an offset relation to the elastomer compression inlay yarn. The first and second pattern yarns are plated to respective outer and inner surfaces of the fabric, and the elastomer compression yarn are inlaid to the inner surface of the fabric.
D04B 1/12 - Patterned fabrics or articles characterised by thread material
D04B 1/26 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel stockings
A compression garment, for example, a sock, formed of a knitted fabric that includes an elastomer compression inlay yarn introduced into a predetermined first selection of needles on a first knitting machine finger position and first and second pattern yarns introduced into a predetermined second selection of needles on second and third knitting machine finger positions, the first selection of needles and the second selection of needles collectively defining a predetermined pattern. When the predetermined second selection of needles is raised to take on the first and second pattern yarns, the elastomer compression inlay yarn deflects predetermined ones of the second selection of needles radially inwardly to define an annular space into which the pattern yarns are dropped in an offset relation to the elastomer compression inlay yarn. The first and second pattern yarns are plated to respective outer and inner surfaces of the fabric, and the elastomer compression yarn are inlaid to the inner surface of the fabric.
D04B 1/26 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel stockings
D04B 9/52 - Circular weft knitting machines with independently-movable needles specially adapted for producing goods of particular configuration stockings, or portions thereof surgical stockings
A compression garment, for example, a sock, formed of a knitted fabric that includes an elastomer compression inlay yarn introduced into a predetermined first selection of needles on a first knitting machine finger position and first and second pattern yarns introduced into a predetermined second selection of needles on second and third knitting machine finger positions, the first selection of needles and the second selection of needles collectively defining a predetermined pattern. When the predetermined second selection of needles is raised to take on the first and second pattern yarns, the elastomer compression inlay yarn deflects predetermined ones of the second selection of needles radially inwardly to define an annular space into which the pattern yarns are dropped in an offset relation to the elastomer compression inlay yarn. The first and second pattern yarns are plated to respective outer and inner surfaces of the fabric, and the elastomer compression yarn are inlaid to the inner surface of the fabric.
D04B 1/12 - Patterned fabrics or articles characterised by thread material
D04B 1/26 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel stockings
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Trim-to-fit therapeutic compression garment system and method
A method of treating a condition of a patient's limb is disclosed. The method may use a compression garment wrappable about the limb and a template comprising markings showing where to trim the compression garment to fit a smaller size limb. Measurements may be taken of a circumference of the limb of the patient. Next, the template may be positioned to overlay at least a portion of the compression garment. The compression garment may then be cut or trimmed proximate a marking of the markings matching the measurement.
A61H 1/00 - Apparatus for passive exercisingVibrating apparatusChiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
A61H 7/00 - Devices for suction-kneading massageDevices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
Orthopaedic compression supports; compression bandages; compression garments; post-operative pressure garments; body limb compression sleeves; lymphodoema hosiery; lymphodoema sleeves; shaped padding for supporting parts of the body (medical use).
An undergarment for use with a cast tape to form a hip spica cast, such as a pantaloon-type hip spica cast. The cast includes at least one layer of a 3D spacer synthetic padding material formed into a fabric of monofilament yarns and fabricated into an anatomically correct undergarment structure for being positioned around a torso and residing directly against the skin of a hip spica cast patient.
A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
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Hip spica cast and undergarment for use with hip spica cast
An undergarment for use with a cast tape to form a hip spica cast, such as a pantaloon-type hip spica cast, The cast includes at least one layer of a 3D spacer synthetic padding material formed into a fabric of monofilament yams and fabricated into an anatomically correct undergarment structure for being positioned around a torso and residing directly against the skin of a hip spica cast patient. At least one fabric perineal panel is attached to the undergarment in the perineal area of the undergarment and adapted for being positioned on an overlying cast material defining a perineal opening in the cast.
Orthopedic supports for medical use, namely, braces, slings, ankle supports, elbow support, knee support, wrist supports, arthritic knee supports, calf supports, thigh supports, leg supports, back supports, neck supports, shoulder supports, hernia supports, abdominal binders, support bandages for the arm, maternity support belts for medical use, patella straps for medical use, rib belts for medical use, wraps, bands, belts, splints, collars, and immobilizers; [ support and compression hosiery and socks, namely, medical hosiery in the nature of elastic hose supporters and compression socks for medical use; ] [ support and compression bandages and tapes; ] thermal compresses and wraps, namely, orthopedic braces featuring therapeutic hot and cold compression; splints for orthopedic purposes; orthopedic orthoses for feet; orthopedic cushions, heel pads and insoles, post-op shoes [ , orthopedic walkers ]
A therapeutic medical garment including a knitted welt proximate one end thereof with a surface adapted for residing against the wearer's skin. The garment includes a ground yarn and a plurality of raised, skin-engaging stabilizer elements, such as elongate bars extending in spaced- apart relation around an inner surface of the welt and along a longitudinal axis of the garment to reduce a tendency of the welt to roll on itself.
A therapeutic medical garment including a knitted welt proximate one end thereof with a surface adapted for residing against the wearer's skin. The garment includes a ground yarn and a plurality of raised, skin-engaging stabilizer elements, such as elongate bars extending in spaced-apart relation around an inner surface of the welt and along a longitudinal axis of the garment to reduce a tendency of the welt to roll over on itself.
A61F 13/08 - Elastic stockingsBandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings for contracting aneurisms
D04B 1/26 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel stockings
A lower leg and foot cast including foam padding, a stockinette, cast padding, one or more layers of conformable cast tape, a foam pad having a foot bed and left and right malleolar pads, and a foot and ankle positioning device configured to be positioned over the foam pad, the device including an under foot portion and left and right vertically-extending side extensions configured to be positioned covering the left and right malleolar pads of the foam pad.
A61F 5/00 - Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or jointsNursing devices
A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
A61F 5/05 - Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbsDevices for distractionsSplints for immobilising
A61F 13/04 - Plaster of Paris bandagesOther stiffening bandages
A therapeutic medical garment including a knitted welt proximate one end thereof with a surface adapted for residing against the wearer's skin. The garment includes a ground yarn and a plurality of raised, skin-engaging stabilizer elements, such as elongate bars extending in spaced- apart relation around an inner surface of the welt and along a longitudinal axis of the garment to reduce a tendency of the welt to roll on itself.
An undergarment for use with a cast tape to form a hip spica cast, such as a pantaloon-type hip spica cast. The cast includes at least one layer of a 3D spacer synthetic padding material formed into a fabric of monofilament yarns and fabricated into an anatomically correct undergarment structure for being positioned around a torso and residing directly against the skin of a hip spica cast patient. At least one fabric perineal panel is attached to the undergarment in the perineal area of the undergarment and adapted for being positioned between the patient and an overlying cast material defining a perineal opening in the cast.
An undergarment for use with a cast tape to form a hip spica cast, such as a pantaloon-type hip spica cast. The cast includes at least one layer of a 3D spacer synthetic padding material formed into a fabric of monofilament yarns and fabricated into an anatomically correct undergarment structure for being positioned around a torso and residing directly against the skin of a hip spica cast patient. At least one fabric perineal panel is attached to the undergarment in the perineal area of the undergarment and adapted for being positioned between the patient and an overlying cast material defining a perineal opening in the cast.
A kit for containing components for fabricating functional casts, and including a box, and a length of liner for being placed next to the skin of the body part to be immobilized; a moisture-proof package containing a length of cast tape of the type impregnated with a moisture-curable resin that remains in a flexible, comformable state until activated and hardened into a rigid state by exposure to moisture; at least one strap for securing the cast onto the body part being immobilized and a length of adhesive edger material for enclosing raw edges of the hardened cast tape for protecting the skin of the cast wearer from exposure to the cast tape, each of which is contained in the box.
A kit for containing components for fabricating functional casts, and including a box, and a length of liner for being placed next to the skin of the body part to be immobilized; a moisture-proof package containing a length of cast tape of the type impregnated with a moisture-curable resin that remains in a flexible, comformable state until activated and hardened into a rigid state by exposure to moisture; at least one strap for securing the cast onto the body part being immobilized and a length of adhesive edger material for enclosing raw edges of the hardened cast tape for protecting the skin of the cast wearer from exposure to the cast tape, each of which is contained in the box.
A therapeutic medical garment having a variable pressure profile along its length and includes a knitted tubular body and a knitted anti-slip portion formed proximate one end of the tubular body with an inner surface adapted for residing against a wearer's skin. The knitted anti-slip portion includes at least first and second high friction yarns simultaneously knitted to form a repeat having a raised surface texture on the inner surface of the anti-slip portion. One of the first and second high friction yarns is a low-elasticity yarn, and at least one of the first and second high-friction yarns is knitted to reside on and form the raised surface texture on the inner face of the anti-slip portion.
A61F 13/06 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings
D04B 1/24 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel
A therapeutic medical garment having a variable pressure profile along its length and includes a knitted tubular body and a knitted anti-slip portion formed proximate one end of the tubular body with an inner surface adapted for residing against a wearer's skin. The knitted anti-slip portion includes at least first and second high friction yarns simultaneously knitted to form a repeat having a raised surface texture on the inner surface of the anti-slip portion. One of the first and second high friction yarns is a low-elasticity yarn, and at least one of the first and second high-friction yarns is knitted to reside on and form the raised surface texture on the inner face of the anti-slip portion.
A61F 13/06 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings
D04B 1/24 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel
A61F 13/06 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings
D04B 21/18 - Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threadsFabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes incorporating elastic threads
A61F 13/08 - Elastic stockingsBandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings for contracting aneurisms
A61F 13/10 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for fingers, hands, or armsFinger-stallsNail-protectors
A medical bandaging product that includes a flexible medical material including an elongate fabric, a reactive system, and microspheres. In certain aspects, a component of the reactive system is homogeneously impregnated into or coated throughout the flexible medical material without being encapsulated in the microspheres such that the reactive system remains stable and non-activated in the absence of an activating agent, and hardens upon activation by exposure to the activating agent to form a rigid, self-supporting structure. In this aspect, the microspheres are homogeneously impregnated into or coated throughout the flexible medical material, the microspheres encapsulate an activating agent and are configured to release the activating agent to form the rigid, self-supporting structure.
An undergarment for use with a cast tape to form a hip spica cast, such as a pantaloon-type hip spica cast. The cast includes at least one layer of a 3D spacer synthetic padding material formed into a fabric of monofilament yarns and fabricated into an anatomically correct undergarment structure for being positioned around a torso and residing directly against the skin of a hip spica cast patient.
An undergarment for use with a cast tape to form a hip spica cast, such as a pantaloon-type hip spica cast. The cast includes at least one layer of a 3D spacer synthetic padding material formed into a fabric of monofilament yarns and fabricated into an anatomically correct undergarment structure for being positioned around a torso and residing directly against the skin of a hip spica cast patient.
An undergarment for use with a cast tape to form a hip spica cast, such as a pantaloon-type hip spica cast. The cast includes at least one layer of a 3D spacer synthetic padding material formed into a fabric of monofilament yarns and fabricated into an anatomically correct undergarment structure for being positioned around a torso and residing directly against the skin of a hip spica cast patient.
A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
A method of constructing a total contact cast, that includes the steps of wrapping a lower leg with foam from above the malleoli to mid-calf, covering the foot and lower leg with stockinette; covering the foot and ankle with cast padding, and applying cast tape to the leg over the previously-applied foam and allowing the cast tape to harden. A foam pad and lateral and medial malleolar pads are applied to the leg section of the cast and a foot and ankle positioning device is applied to the leg, and cast tape is applied over the lower leg and foot and allowing the cast tape to harden. A walking support is applied to the foot. A foot and ankle positioner for a total contact cast is also disclosed.
A method of constructing a total contact cast, that includes the steps of wrapping a lower leg with foam from above the malleoli to mid-calf, covering the foot and lower leg with stockinette; covering the foot and ankle with cast padding, and applying cast tape to the leg over the previously-applied foam and allowing the cast tape to harden. A foam pad and lateral and medial malleolar pads are applied to the leg section of the cast and a foot and ankle positioning device is applied to the leg, and cast tape is applied over the lower leg and foot and allowing the cast tape to harden. A walking support is applied to the foot. A foot and ankle positioner for a total contact cast is also disclosed.
A61F 5/00 - Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or jointsNursing devices
A61F 5/05 - Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbsDevices for distractionsSplints for immobilising
A61F 13/04 - Plaster of Paris bandagesOther stiffening bandages
A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
A method of constructing a total contact cast, that includes the steps of wrapping a lower leg with foam from above the malleoli to mid-calf, covering the foot and lower leg with stockinette; covering the foot and ankle with cast padding, and applying cast tape to the leg over the previously-applied foam and allowing the cast tape to harden. A foam pad and lateral and medial malleolar pads are applied to the leg section of the cast and a foot and ankle positioning device is applied to the leg, and cast tape is applied over the lower leg and foot and allowing the cast tape to harden. A walking support is applied to the foot. A foot and ankle positioner for a total contact cast is also disclosed.
An adjustable orthostatic intolerance garment formed of a knitted spandex powernet construction in order to provide compression when on the leg, and including legs and a torso portion that extends upwardly into the abdominal area below the pectoral muscles; and a respective pair of elongate panels that are retained in place by attaching elements, and that are introduced into or removed from the garment to increase or reduce compression on the wearer's body as desired.
A61H 1/00 - Apparatus for passive exercisingVibrating apparatusChiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
A therapeutic medical garment having a variable pressure profile along its length and includes a knitted tubular body and a knitted anti-slip portion formed proximate one end of the tubular body with an inner surface adapted for residing against a wearer's skin. The knitted anti-slip portion includes at least first and second high friction yarns simultaneously knitted to form a repeat having a raised surface texture on the inner surface of the anti-slip portion. One of the first and second high friction yarns is a low-elasticity yarn, and at least one of the first and second high-friction yarns is knitted to reside on and form the raised surface texture on the inner face of the anti-slip portion.
A61H 1/00 - Apparatus for passive exercisingVibrating apparatusChiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
D04B 1/18 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials elastic threads
D04B 1/26 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel stockings
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KNITTED COMPRESSION GARMENT AND METHOD OF KNITTING SAME
A therapeutic medical garment having a variable pressure profile along its length, and including a knitted tubular body and a knitted anti-slip portion formed proximate one end of the tubular body with an inner surface adapted for residing against a wearer's skin. The knitted anti- slip portion includes at least first, second and third yarns simultaneously knitted to form a repeat having a raised surface texture on the inner surface of the anti-slip portion. One of the first, second and third yarns is a low-friction yarn, and two of the first, second and third yarns are high-friction yarns knitted to reside on and form the raised surface texture on the inner face of the anti-slip portion. A fabric construction and a method of forming a fabric construction are also disclosed.
D04B 1/26 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel stockings
D04B 1/18 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials elastic threads
37.
KNITTED COMPRESSION GARMENT AND METHOD OF KNITTING SAME
A therapeutic medical garment having a variable pressure profile along its length, and including a knitted tubular body and a knitted anti-slip portion formed proximate one end of the tubular body with an inner surface adapted for residing against a wearer's skin. The knitted anti- slip portion includes at least first, second and third yarns simultaneously knitted to form a repeat having a raised surface texture on the inner surface of the anti-slip portion. One of the first, second and third yarns is a low-friction yarn, and two of the first, second and third yarns are high-friction yarns knitted to reside on and form the raised surface texture on the inner face of the anti-slip portion. A fabric construction and a method of forming a fabric construction are also disclosed.
D04B 1/18 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials elastic threads
D04B 1/26 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel stockings
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Knitted compression garment, knitted fabric and method of knitting fabric
A therapeutic medical garment having a variable pressure profile along its length, and including a knitted tubular body and a knitted anti-slip portion formed proximate one end of the tubular body with an inner surface adapted for residing against a wearer's skin. The knitted anti-slip portion includes at least first, second and third yarns simultaneously knitted to form a repeat having a raised surface texture on the inner surface of the anti-slip portion. One of the first, second and third yarns is a low-friction yarn, and two of the first, second and third yarns are high-friction yarns knitted to reside on and form the raised surface texture on the inner face of the anti-slip portion. A fabric construction and a method of forming a fabric construction are also disclosed.
D04B 1/18 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials elastic threads
D04B 1/26 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel stockings
Orthopedic tapes and bandages; orthopedic dressings, plaster
bandages, splints and support dressings; padding materials
for orthopedic dressings, plaster bandages, splints and
support bandages; medical and surgical instruments, devices
and apparatus, in particular for application and removal of
orthopedic dressings, plaster bandages, splints and support
bandages; orthopedic insoles for shoes, soles, walking heals
and shoes.
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MOISTURE RESISTANT MOLDABLE INJURY THERAPY DEVICE AND METHOD
A moisture-resistant multi-phase orthopedic system including a moisture-impervious sleeve, a moldable splint including a covered resin- Impregnated substrate, an elongate wrap for retaining the splint on the limb, and a removable cast for application to the limb during subsequent treatment phase Including a cast body having interior side and exterior side and comprising a fabric having an open structure for providing enhanced moisture transfer away from the skin and a movable flap carried by the body overlying a part of the cast body to be applied to a treatment area of the limb, the flap adapted to cover and retain between the cast body and the flap the splint worn by the patient during the initial treatment phase in the same position as the location of the splint during the initial treatment phase. A method of immobilizing a limb in multiple treatment phases utilizing the orthopedic system.
A moisture-resistant multi-phase orthopedic system including a moisture-impervious sleeve, moldable splint including a covered resin-impregnated substrate, an elongate removable wrap for retaining the splint on the limb, and a removable cast for application to the limb during a subsequent treatment phase including a cast body having an interior side and exterior side and comprising a single layer, three-dimensional knitted fabric having an open structure for providing enhanced moisture transfer from the skin outwardly into the atmosphere and the flap carried by the body and movable between an open position and a closed position overlying a part of the cast body to be applied to a treatment area of the limb, the flap adapted to cover and retain between the cast body and the flap the splint worn by the patient during the initial treatment phase in the same position as the location of the splint during the initial treatment phase. A method of immobilizing a limb in multiple treatment phase utilizing the multiphase system.
A negative pressure wound therapy bandage including a three-dimensional knitted fabric formed of fibers that are moisture resistant and that define an exudates transport layer for transporting wound exudates away from a wound. The bandage may further include a non-adherent material adapted for preventing the exudates transport layer from adhering to the wound during therapy.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
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KNITTED SUBSTRATE FOR USE IN MEDICAL BANDAGING PRODUCT AND BANDAGING PRODUCT
A medical bandaging product including a sealable enclosure and a resin-impregnated substrate including a knitted fabric layer having upper and lower surfaces with interconnected knitted fabric yarns knitted such that at least one yarn extends across a gap from the upper surface to the lower surface along a width of the substrate in a back-and-forth pattern forming a single, integrated three-dimensional structure, wherein the at least one yarn extends between non-adjacent needle positions in a back-and-forth pattern in successive courses to provide a continuous pattern on both the upper and lower major surfaces of the substrate, wherein needle bed gap spacing is between 7.1 mm and 8 mm and a total thickness of the substrate is between 4.75 mm and 4.90 mm.
A61F 13/04 - Plaster of Paris bandagesOther stiffening bandages
D04B 21/14 - Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threadsFabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes
44.
KNITTED SUBSTRATE FOR USE IN MEDICAL BANDAGING PRODUCT AND BANDAGING PRODUCT
A medical bandaging product including a sealable enclosure and a resin-impregnated substrate including a knitted fabric layer having upper and lower surfaces with interconnected knitted fabric yarns knitted such that at least one yarn extends across a gap from the upper surface to the lower surface along a width of the substrate in a back-and-forth pattern forming a single, integrated three-dimensional structure, wherein the at least one yarn extends between non-adjacent needle positions in a back-and-forth pattern in successive courses to provide a continuous pattern on both the upper and lower major surfaces of the substrate, wherein needle bed gap spacing is between 7.1 mm and 8 mm and a total thickness of the substrate is between 4.75 mm and 4.90 mm.
A61F 13/04 - Plaster of Paris bandagesOther stiffening bandages
D04B 21/14 - Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threadsFabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes
45.
Knitted substrate for use in medical bandaging product and bandaging product
A medical bandaging product including a sealable enclosure and a resin-impregnated substrate including a knitted fabric layer having upper and lower surfaces with interconnected knitted fabric yarns knitted such that at least one yarn extends across a gap from the upper surface to the lower surface along a width of the substrate in a back-and-forth pattern forming a single, integrated three-dimensional structure, wherein the at least one yarn extends between non-adjacent needle positions in a back-and-forth pattern in successive courses to provide a continuous pattern on both the upper and lower major surfaces of the substrate, wherein needle bed gap spacing is between 7.1 mm and 8 mm and a total thickness of the substrate is between 4.75 mm and 4.90 mm.
A moisture-resistant multi-phase orthopedic system and method including a single layer, three-dimensional knitted fabric having an open structure for providing enhanced moisture transfer from the skin outwardly into the atmosphere and a flap carried by the body and movable between an open position and a closed position overlying a part of the cast body to be applied to a treatment area of the limb. The flap is adapted to cover and retain between the cast body and the flap the splint worn by the patient during the initial treatment phase in the same position as the location of the splint during the initial treatment phase.
An orthopedic padding including an elongate spacer fabric having spaced faces interconnected and separated by an intermediate spacer area, the spaced faces having a knitted construction different from a knitted construction of the intermediate spacer area, and the elongate fabric constructed at least in part of hydrophobic monofilament yarn knitted in an open construction for breathability.
D04B 21/00 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes
A61F 13/04 - Plaster of Paris bandagesOther stiffening bandages
D04B 21/16 - Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threadsFabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes incorporating synthetic threads
A multi-phase orthopedic system including a moisture-impervious sleeve, a moldable splint including a covered resin-impregnated substrate, an elongate removable wrap for retaining the splint on the limb, and a removable cast for application to the limb during a subsequent treatment phase including a cast body having an interior side and exterior side, and a flap earned by the body and movable between an open position, and a closed position overlying a part of the cast body to be applied to a treatment area of the limb, the flap adapted to cover and retain between the cast body and the flap the splint worn by the patient during the initial treatment phase in the same position as the location of the splint during the initial treatment phase. A method of immobilizing a limb in multiple treatment phases utilizing the multi -phase orthopedic system.
A multi-phase orthopedic system including a moisture-impervious sleeve, a moldable splint including a covered resin-impregnated substrate, an elongate removable wrap for retaining the splint on the limb, and a removable cast for application to the limb during a subsequent treatment phase including a cast body having an interior side and exterior side, and a flap earned by the body and movable between an open position, and a closed position overlying a part of the cast body to be applied to a treatment area of the limb, the flap adapted to cover and retain between the cast body and the flap the splint worn by the patient during the initial treatment phase in the same position as the location of the splint during the initial treatment phase. A method of immobilizing a limb in multiple treatment phases utilizing the multi -phase orthopedic system.
A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
A61F 5/05 - Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbsDevices for distractionsSplints for immobilising
A multi-phase orthopedic system including a moisture-impervious sleeve, a moldable splint including a covered resin-impregnated substrate, an elongate removable wrap for retaining the splint on the limb, and a removable cast for application to the limb during a subsequent treatment phase including a cast body having an interior side and exterior side, and a flap carried by the body and movable between an open position, and a closed position overlying a part of the cast body to be applied to a treatment area of the limb, the flap adapted to cover and retain between the cast body and the flap the splint worn by the patient during the initial treatment phase in the same position as the location of the splint during the initial treatment phase. A method of immobilizing a limb in multiple treatment phases utilizing the multi-phase orthopedic system.
Orthopedic support dressings and orthopedic bandages; casting tapes and bandages for orthopedic purposes; splints for surgical purposes; orthopedic articles; padding material for orthopedic purposes.
Orthopedic tapes and bandages; orthopedic dressings, plaster dressings , splint dressings and support dressings; padding materials for orthopedic dressings, plaster dressings, splint dressings and support dressings; orthopedic shoe inserts, insoles, walking heels and shoes.
Orthopaedic,Plaster bandages, splints and Elastic dressings; Padding materials for orthopaedic dressings, plaster bandages, splints and support bandages.
Orthopedic support dressings and orthopedic bandages;
casting tapes and bandages for orthopedic purposes; splints
for surgical purposes; orthopedic articles; padding material
for orthopedic purposes included in this class.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Medical and adhesive tapes and bandages for use in bandaging, dressing and fixation Compression tapes and bandages; support tapes and bandages, elastic bandages
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
Pharmaceutical, medicinal and veterinary preparations and
substances; medicated creams; medicated lotions; materials
for dressings; surgical dressings; plasters for medical
purposes; bandages; pressure bandages; adhesive plasters for
medical purposes, kinesiology tape, adhesive tape for
medical purposes; adhesive and non-adhesive bands for
medical purposes; wound dressings. Calculators; computer software; electronic publications
(downloadable) provided from databases or the internet; CDs;
DVDs and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
included in this class. Surgical, medical, dental, veterinary apparatus and
instruments; supportive bandages; support bras for clinical
or post-surgery use; compression brassieres; surgical
gloves; surgical and medical hosiery; wound protection
garments (elastic or supportive bandages); compression
garments; compression garments for the upper and lower
limbs; pneumatic compression garments; surgical and medical
gloves; surgical hats; surgical gowns; surgical clothing;
anatomical bandages; orthopedic bandages; elastic bandages;
support and suspensory bandages; shaped foam paddings for
use in the treatment of lymphoedema; shaped foam padding for
medical, surgical or orthopedic use; shaped foam padding for
radiology or for radiological use; belts for orthopedic or
medical purposes; abdominal supports and corsets; elastic
stockings for surgical purposes; finger guards; laser
instruments for medical use; laser devices for medical
application and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid
goods included in this class. Provision of clinical training; education and training
services; providing information relating to education and
training; providing information relating to education and
training of individuals or employees; arranging and
conducting of seminars, courses, workshops; educational
programs; training programs; producing and providing
educational, training and instructional materials; providing
on-line electronic publications (not downloadable);
distribution of course materials; advisory and consultancy
services in connection with all the aforesaid services. Medical services; medical assistance; medical, surgical
services and advisory and consultancy services in connection
with all the aforesaid services.
A water resistant article for positioning on an appendage to be treated comprises a knitted body constructed from synthetic yarns is provided, wherein each of the synthetic yarns comprise a bundle of substantially parallel fine monofilaments.
D04H 1/00 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres
D04B 21/16 - Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threadsFabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes incorporating synthetic threads
A61F 13/04 - Plaster of Paris bandagesOther stiffening bandages
D04B 1/16 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials synthetic threads
A water resistant article for positioning on an appendage to be treated comprises a knitted body constructed from synthetic yarns is provided, wherein each of the synthetic yarns comprise a bundle of substantially parallel fine monofilaments.
A water resistant article for positioning on an appendage to be treated comprises a knitted body constructed from synthetic yarns is provided, wherein each of the synthetic yarns comprise a bundle of substantially parallel fine monofilaments.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Orthopedic support dressings and orthopedic bandages; casting tapes and bandages for orthopedic purposes; splints for surgical purposes; padding material for orthopedic purposes.
A device for assisting in opening and closing a zipper is provided. The device includes a body having first and second diverging guide channels having mutually oriented guide angles for receiving the respective zipper tracks for sliding, non-interlocking movement of the zipper tracks through the guide channels in advance of the zipper slider for reducing the closure angle of the zipper tracks in advance of the zipper slider to correspond to the guide angle of the guide channels, and a handle carried by the body for permitting manual pulling movement of the body along at least a portion of the length of the zipper and generally positioned in a coextensive orientation in relation to a pull tab of the zipper slider such that an operator can simultaneously grasp the pull tab of the zipper slider and the handle while sliding the zipper slider in the closing direction.
A device for assisting in opening and closing a zipper is provided. The device includes a body having first and second diverging guide channels having mutually oriented guide angles for receiving the respective zipper tracks for sliding, non- interlocking movement of the zipper tracks through the guide channels in advance of the zipper slider for reducing the closure angle of the zipper tracks in advance of the zipper slider to correspond to the guide angle of the guide channels, and a handle carried by the body for permitting manual pulling movement of the body along at least a portion of the length of the zipper and generally positioned in a coextensive orientation in relation to a pull tab of the zipper slider such that an operator can simultaneously grasp the pull tab of the zipper slider and the handle while sliding the zipper slider in the closing direction.
A device for assisting in opening and closing a zipper is provided. The device includes a body having first and second diverging guide channels having mutually oriented guide angles for receiving the respective zipper tracks for sliding, non-interlocking movement of the zipper tracks through the guide channels in advance of the zipper slider for reducing the closure angle of the zipper tracks in advance of the zipper slider to correspond to the guide angle of the guide channels, and a handle carried by the body for permitting manual pulling movement of the body along at least a portion of the length of the zipper and generally positioned in a coextensive orientation in relation to a pull tab of the zipper slider such that an operator can simultaneously grasp the pull tab of the zipper slider and the handle while sliding the zipper slider in the closing direction.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Dressing materials; tapes (for dressings), bandages for
sanitary purposes, plasters. Orthopedic support dressings and orthopedic bandages;
casting tapes and bandages for orthopedic purposes; splints
for surgical purposes; orthopedic articles; padding material
for orthopedic purposes included in this class.
A device for assisting in opening and closing a zipper including a body having first and second diverging guide channels for receiving respective zipper tracks for sliding movement along the diverging guide channels and for progressively interconnecting the tracks at a predetermined mutually oriented angle of closure, a connector carried by the body for connecting the body to the zipper slider, and a pull for permitting manual pulling movement of the body.
A device for assisting in opening and closing a zipper of the type having a central zipper slider for opening and closing the zipper by selectively disconnecting and connecting a pair of opposed interlockable tracks as the zipper slider moves in respective opening and closing directions along the tracks. The device includes a body having first and second diverging guide channels for receiving the respective zipper tracks for sliding movement along the guide channel path length and for progressively interconnecting the interlockable tracks at a predetermined mutually oriented angle of closure, a connector carried by the body for connecting the body to the zipper slider, and a pull for permitting manual pulling movement of the body.
A44B 19/18 - Slide fasteners with a third member or members, other than the slider, connected to the edges of adjacent stringers when closed, e.g. third member moved into position by a slider
A water resistant light compression and/or retention bandage for retaining an orthopaedic splint, padding or medical device against a body part, includes a knitted fabric formed of synthetic yarns having a moisture vapor transmission rate from an inner face of the bandage to an outer face of the bandage of at least 500g/m2 per 24 hours.
D04B 21/18 - Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threadsFabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes incorporating elastic threads
A water resistant light compression and/or retention bandage for retaining an orthopaedic splint, padding or medical device against a body part, includes a knitted fabric formed of synthetic yarns having a moisture vapor transmission rate from an inner face of the bandage to an outer face of the bandage of at least 500g/m2 per 24 hours.
A medical bandaging product, including a non-woven, fibrous, flexible medical material adapted for being applied and conformed to a body part to be supported, and a reactive system impregnated into or coated onto the medical material. The system remains stable when maintained in a non-activated condition in the absence of an activating agent, such as water, and hardens upon activation by exposure to the activating agent to form a rigid, self supporting structure. An enclosure is provided within which the medical material is maintained against exposure to the activating agent until use. The product may be in pre-cut shapes or in roll-form for cutting off a desired length for a given use.
A medical bandage is disclosed including a knitted spacer fabric cover or padding positioned in surrounding relation on a moisture-hardenable substrate. A reactive system is applied to and into the thickness of the substrate. The reactive system having a first state wherein the substrate remains in a flexible, conformable condition and a second state wherein the reactive system hardens, simultaneously hardening the substrate into a desired conformation.
D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
76.
MEDICAL BANDAGE COVER, MEDICAL BANDAGE, AND MEDICAL BANDAGING PRODUCT
A medical bandage is disclosed including a knitted spacer fabric cover or padding positioned in surrounding relation on a moisture-hardenable substrate. A reactive system is applied to and into the thickness of the substrate. The reactive system having a first state wherein the substrate remains in a flexible, conformable condition and a second state wherein the reactive system hardens, simultaneously hardening the substrate into a desired conformation.
A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
An undercast liner for being applied to an anatomical shape of a patient and overlaid with a cast material. An elongate fabric has two opposing faces and an intermediate spacer area that both separates and interconnects the opposed faces. The liner is constructed at least in part of hydrophobic, water resistant monofilament yarn for providing enhanced water resistance, light weight, breathability and resistance to collapse and degradation due to moisture and bacteria during extended use to the liner. The liner has sufficient stretch in both a length-wise and width-wise direction to facilitate conforming the undercast liner around the anatomical shape without wrinkling during application.
A water-resistant orthopedic undercast sleeve that includes a tubular sheet material formed of extruded filaments having water-resistant properties and a thickness sufficient to provide both cushioning and moisture transport in a single layer between a cast and a limb onto which the sleeve is applied. The water resistant properties are achieved by at least one process, including a water-resistant filler, finish or coating applied to the filaments during extrusion, applying a water resistant finish to the finish during extrusion, applying a water resistant finish to the filaments during a subsequent spinning process, or coating the filaments with a water-resistant finish in a separate process. Moisture egress channels are formed in the sheet material for transporting moisture away from the limb, longitudinally along the length of the sleeve, and out of the space between the sleeve and cast.
A medical bandaging product that includes a container formed of moisture-impervious material, a medical material positioned in the container in substantially moisture-free conditions and sealed therein against entry of moisture, and a dispensing carton within which the container and medical material positioned therein is contained. The dispensing carton includes an opening in the carton through which the medical material is removed through an opening in the container, and an S-shaped sealing member carried by the carton adjacent the opening for receiving across the opening in the carton a length of the container devoid of medical material A tab bears against the length of the container devoid of medical material to form a doubled thickness of the container having a sealing fold therein to form a seal that is resistant to moisture intrusion into the container.
A low density fabric substrate for a medical bandaging product. The substrate has a plurality of longitudinally-extending voids formed in the fabric for permitting water penetration through the fabric thickness from one of the major faces to the other major faces. A reactive system is impregnated into or coated onto the substrate and remains stable when maintained in substantially moisture-free conditions and hardens upon exposure to sufficient moisture to form a rigid, self supporting structure. A soft, flexible protective material covers at least one of the major faces of the substrate along its length to provide a cushioning barrier between the substrate and the skin of a patient when the material is in use.
B32B 3/00 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form
B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B21C 37/00 - Manufacture of metal sheets, rods, wire, tubes, profiles or like semi-manufactured products, not otherwise provided forManufacture of tubes of special shape
B21H 8/00 - Rolling metal of indefinite length in repetitive shapes specially designed for the manufacture of particular objects
B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
A61F 5/00 - Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or jointsNursing devices
A fabric substrate suitable for lining between a cast and a person. The fabric substrate includes a pair of opposingfaces formed by pillar and inlay stitches. The fabric is constructed at least in part of hydrophobic, water-resistant yarns configuredto provide enhanced water resistance and sufficient stretch in both a length and width direction to facilitate conforming the undercastliner around the anatomical shape without wrinkling during application. An intermediate tying layer spans between the opposingfaces, and the tying layer includes elastic yarns stitched in a V stitch pattern such that the elastic yarns extend between one opposingfabric face and the other face.
82.
WATER RESISTANT ELASTICIZED RETENTION BANDAGE AND UNDERCAST LINER
A fabric substrate suitable for lining between a cast and a person. The fabric substrate includes a pair of opposing faces formed by pillar and inlay stitches. The fabric is constructed at least in part of hydrophobic, water-resistant yarns configured to provide enhanced water resistance and sufficient stretch in both a length and width direction to facilitate conforming the undercast liner around the anatomical shape without wrinkling during application. An intermediate tying layer spans between the opposing faces, and the tying layer includes elastic yarns stitched in a V stitch pattern such that the elastic yarns extend between one opposing fabric face and the other face.
The present invention provides an undercast liner for being applied to an anatomical shape of a patient and overlaid with a cast material. The undercast liner includes an elongate fabric having two opposing faces and an intermediate spacer area that both separates and interconnects the opposed faces. The liner is constructed at least in part of hydrophobic, water resistant monofilament yarn for providing enhanced water resistance, light weight, breathability and resistance to collapse and degradation due to moisture and bacteria during extended use of the liner. The liner has sufficient stretch in both a length-wise and width-wise direction to facilitate conforming the undercast liner around the anatomical shape without wrinkling during application.
A medical bandaging product fabricated of a rib-knitted fabric constructed of synthetic yarns selected from the group of acrylic, polyester and polypropylene yarns. An elastic yarn provides elasticity to the fabric, and an effective amount of a water repelling treatment is applied to the fabric for imparting water-repellent characteristics. The fabric may be used as a cast liner or as a protective wrapping of a splint product.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
[ Pharmaceutical preparations for relief of arthritis pain ] Supports and heat packs for the wrist, hand, back, shoulder, hip, elbow, knee and foot for relief of arthritis pain
A medical bandaging product, including a package formed of a moisture-impervious material and sealable to prevent entry of moisture. A medical bandage is positioned within the package in substantially moisture-free conditions and sealed therein against moisture until use. The medical bandage is constructed of a fabric having a pair of opposed, major surfaces and a reactive system impregnated into or coated onto the fabric. The reactive system remains stable when maintained in substantially moisture-free conditions and hardens upon exposure to sufficient moisture to form a self-supporting structure having an immobilization value of less than about 43. The fabric is preferably knitted.
There is provided a testing device for testing the seam of a garment that includes a mechanical abrader frame holding elongate members and a control unit. The mechanically oscillating elongate members are each connected to an actuator located within the frame. A test sample is placed on the elongate members of the mechanical abrader frame. Actuators are attached to the connection rods that extend through openings in the front wall of the frame and attach to each of the elongate members for imparting extending and retracting movement to the elongate member. Each of the actuators has an attachment member affixed to its rear end that permits a support rod to pass therethrough allowing for a degree of rotation about the support rod as the connection rod is extended and retracted. A control unit regulates movement of the elongate members and determines the number of revolutions of the elongate members. A method for testing the seam abrasion of a garment seam is also provided.
An undercast liner for being applied to an anatomical shape of a patient and overlaid with a cast material. An elongate fabric has two opposing faces and an intermediate spacer area that both separates and interconnects the opposed faces. The liner is constructed at least in part of hydrophobic, water resistant monofilament yarn for providing enhanced water resistance, lightweight, breathabilrtyand resistance to collapse and degradation due to moisture and bacteria during extended use to the liner. The liner has sufficient stretch in both a length-wise and width-wise direction to facilitate conforming the undercast liner around the anatomical shape without wrinkling during application.
An undercast liner for being applied to an anatomical shape of a patient and overlaid with a cast material. An elongate fabric has two opposing faces and an intermediate spacer area that both separates and interconnects the opposed faces. The liner is constructed at least in part of hydrophobic, water resistant monofilament yarn for providing enhanced water resistance, lightweight, breathabilrtyand resistance to collapse and degradation due to moisture and bacteria during extended use to the liner. The liner has sufficient stretch in both a length-wise and width-wise direction to facilitate conforming the undercast liner around the anatomical shape without wrinkling during application.
A water-resistant orthopedic undercast sleeve that includes a tubular sheet material formed of extruded filaments having water-resistant properties and a thickness sufficient to provide both cushioning and moisture transport in a single layer between a cast and a limb onto which the sleeve is applied. The water resistant properties are achieved by at least one process, including a water-resistant filler, finish or coating applied to the filaments during extrusion, applying a water resistant finish to the finish during extrusion, applying a water resistant finish to the filaments during a subsequent spinning process, or coating the filaments with a water-resistant finish in a separate process. Moisture egress channels are formed in the sheet material for transporting moisture away from the limb, longitudinally along the length of the sleeve, and out of the space between the sleeve and cast.
A water-resistant orthopedic undercast sleeve that includes a tubular sheet material formed of extruded filaments having water-resistant properties and a thickness sufficient to provide both cushioning and moisture transport in a single layer between a cast and a limb onto which the sleeve is applied. The water resistant properties are achieved by at least one process, including a water-resistant filler, finish or coating applied to the filaments during extrusion, applying a water resistant finish to the finish during extrusion, applying a water resistant finish to the filaments during a subsequent spinning process, or coating the filaments with a water-resistant finish in a separate process. Moisture egress channels are formed in the sheet material for transporting moisture away from the limb, longitudinally along the length of the sleeve, and out of the space between the sleeve and cast.
A low density fabric substrate for a medical bandaging product. The substrate has a plurality of longitudinally-extending voids formed in the fabric for permitting water penetration through the fabric thickness from one of the major faces to the other major faces. A reactive system is impregnated into or coated onto the substrate and remains stable when maintained in substantially moisture-free conditions and hardens upon exposure to sufficient moisture to form a rigid, self supporting structure. A soft, flexible protective material covers at least one of the major faces of the substrate along its length to provide a cushioning barrier between the substrate and the skin of a patient when the material is in use.
An undercast padding for being placed on an injured limb before application of a cast (10). The padding includes an elongate foam substrate layer (11) having first and second major sides and first and second opposed side edges, first and second moisturebreathable film layers (12, 13) applied to the first and second major sides, the first and second opposed side edges remaining uncovered by the first and second films, and an array of ventilation holes (16, 15) formed in spaced-apart relation to each other through the foam substrate layer and first and second film layers. The array of ventilation holes (16, 15) preferably is formed of first and second rows of longitudinally spaced-apart holes extending along the length of the substrate layer in closely spaced-apart relation to the respective first and second opposed side edges.
MEDICAL, THERAPEUTIC, AND OCCUPATIONAL ORTHOPEDIC SUPPORTS, BRACES AND SPLINTS FOR THE LIMBS, JOINTS, TORSO, FEET, HANDS, SHOULDERS AND NECK; ORTHOPEDIC PILLOWS; AND MEDICAL HOSIERY, NAMELY COMPRESSION HOSIERY
MEDICAL, THERAPEUTIC, AND OCCUPATIONAL ORTHOPEDIC SUPPORTS, BRACES AND SPLINTS FOR THE LIMBS, JOINTS, TORSO,FEET, HANDS, SHOULDERS AND NECK; ORTHOPEDIC PILLOWS; AND MEDICAL HOSIERY, NAMELY COMPRESSION HOSIERY
