Fixed-circumference medical support appliance

Details Fixed-circumference medical support appliance Fixed-circumference medical support appliance

2006-05-02

2006-05-02

Brown, Michael A. (Department: 3764)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C602S006000, C602S020000, C602S023000, C128S898000, C128S845000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07037282

ABSTRACT:
A medical support appliance custom made to fit the patient's limb exactly. Since the appliance fits exactly, it restricts the engorgement of varicose veins and swelling of the limb by retaining its exact shape and dimension, thereby resisting any outward expansion of the limb, and not by pressing in on the limb. The appliance employs an assembly of materials which resists the outward pressure exerted by the veins by retaining its circumference dimensions, and which at the same time stretches longitudinally for comfort and mobility. The assembly is a composite of latex, formed around a replica of the patient's limb, wrapped with non-stretch fiberglass thread, and finished with trim material and a zipper.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3832780 (1974-09-01), Lewis
patent: 4240414 (1980-12-01), Theisler
patent: 4287885 (1981-09-01), Applegate
patent: 5036838 (1991-08-01), Sherman
patent: 5085210 (1992-02-01), Smith, III

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