Apparel – Guard or protector – Leg
Patent
1997-11-19
1999-07-27
Calvert, John J.
Apparel
Guard or protector
Leg
119850, 54 82, A61D 900
Patent
active
059268433
ABSTRACT:
A protective garment 10 for a limb, such as a limb of a horse, includes a covering 12 configured and dimensioned to wrap at least part way around the limb. A remoulded thermoplastic sheet 14 is retained within the covering 12. The covering 12 includes a front sheet 20 and a back sheet 22 which are fastened together about their periphery by a ribbon 24. The back sheet 22 is of a smaller size and the front sheet 20 is made of an elastic material. As a result, the bulk sheet 22 is in a stretched state when the garment 10 is unwrapped. When the garment 10 is applied to a limb, the back sheet 22 contracts onto the limb to form a substantial seal to prevent ingress of foreign material including water. The thermoplastic sheet 14 can be remoulded insitu, to a shape complimentary to a portion of the limb over which it is disposed. A foam sheet 28 is placed between the thermoplastic sheet 14 and back sheet 22 to provide improved cushioning and comfort. The garment 10 is held in place by the engagement of three strips of hook material 16 which are attached to the front sheet 20, with three tapes of loop material 18 which are attached at one end to the front sheet 20.
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Calvert John J.
Patel Tejash D
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