Body conforming textile holder and filter article

Details Body conforming textile holder and filter article Body conforming textile holder and filter article

2005-11-08

2009-11-10

Douglas, Steven O (Department: 3771)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Face mask covering a breathing passage

C128S206280

Reexamination Certificate

active

07614399

ABSTRACT:
A body conforming, reusable, washable, textile holder for removably holding at least one article in close bodily contact. The holder may be a wrap or tube constructed to enclose a portion of the body where the article is to be held. The article may be a therapeutic article, such as a heat generating thermal pack, a cooling pack, or other article comprising a therapeutic agent; an absorbent article; a sensing article; or a filter article. The invention also relates to a system comprising the body conforming holder and an article for use therewith, and a method for holding such an article in close bodily contact by wearing the holder.

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