Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Orthopedic bandage – Splint or brace
Patent
1992-06-22
1995-04-11
Brown, Michael A.
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Orthopedic bandage
Splint or brace
602 7, 128892, A61F 500, A61F 1300
Patent
active
054053129
ABSTRACT:
A custom fit body part guard or shield is disclosed which includes a thin shell formed from an ionomer resin which has a softening temperature within the range of 60.degree.-80.degree. C. The shell material of approximately 1-6 millimeters thickness is partially molded to fit the area of the body where the device is intended to be used. A layer of perforated foam material can be adhered to the inside surface of the guard to further protect the user's skin and absorb or distribute impact energy during use. By holding the guard under ordinary hot tap water it can be softened to a moldable consistency. By firmly applying and holding the guard on the surface of the area of the body where it is intended to be used and allowing the guard to cool to ambient temperature the guard will take a permanent set to a custom shape which follows the exact shape and contour of the body part. The device can be arranged to protect passive areas of the body, such as the shin or forearms or can be used to protect body joints, such as elbows or knees.
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"Advertising Letter and Instructions", (No Date) Sports Medical Aids Co. of Cronulla, Australia.
Brown Michael A.
Pittenger James E.
Safe-T-Gard Corporation
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