Elastomeric waterproof cast and bandage cover

Details Elastomeric waterproof cast and bandage cover Elastomeric waterproof cast and bandage cover

2005-07-12

2005-07-12

Brown, Michael A. (Department: 3764)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Protective covering means for a bandage or cast

C128S856000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06916301

ABSTRACT:
A waterproof cover for casts and/or bandages on limb extremities is formed as a thin-walled elastomeric water-impervious linear tube, preferably made of nitrile, open at at least one end. The cover stretches skin-tight over a limb extremity, and over any and all casts and/or bandages upon the limb extremity, so as to conform to a combined exterior contour of the limb and of any casts and bandages upon the limb. The cover circumferentially squeezes against the limb, sealing watertight both the limb and any casts and/or bandages upon the limb. The waterproof elastomeric tubular cover is comfortable, non-obtrusive, non-obstructive, and easily deployed, removed, and re-deployed. Preferred embodiments for use on the leg from the toes to the knee, and beyond to the thigh, range from 29 inches (73.5 cm.) to 41.0 inches (103.5 cm) in length, with a diameter at the ankle of 3.5 inches (8.9 cm); at the calf 5.0 inches (12.7 cm); and at the knee 4.5 inches (11.5 cm). Preferred embodiments for use on the arm from the fingertips to the elbow, and beyond to the arm pits, range from 16.0 inches (40.2 cm.) to 26.0 inches (65.5 cm) in length, with a diameter at the hand of 4.0 inches (10.1 cm); at the forearm 3.25 inches (7.7 cm); and at the biceps 10.0 inches (25.9 cm). Typically only four sizes suffice for 95+% of human usages.

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