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1996-11-22

1999-09-28

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Bandage structure

Support covering

602 77, 128856, A61F 1300, A61L 1500, A61B 1908

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059578785

ABSTRACT:
A body support garment having a tubular elastic section for enclosing a body member is provided. The tubular section has an inner surface with a first portion and a second portion, the first portion providing a gripping surface and the second portion providing a predetermined circumferential strain ratio. The garments can be provided in the form of a pant or a vest.

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