Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Orthopedic bandage – Splint or brace
Patent
1998-06-02
2000-10-31
Weiss, John G.
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Orthopedic bandage
Splint or brace
602 8, 602 41, A61F 500
Patent
active
061395137
ABSTRACT:
An orthopaedic support is formed of a double knit type fabric material with spaced interwoven layers formed of high strength materials and an open-work matrix of filaments or threads interconnecting the layers. The fabric is impregnated with a water hardenable material. The support material or product is packaged in a water-vapor impermeable package; and is opened and water is supplied to the fabric when it is applied to the part of the anatomy requiring support. The fabric may be included in a soft goods support including a water distribution network and straps to hold the support in place.
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Campos Michael
Grim Tracy E.
Iglesias Joseph M.
Relote Steven T.
Speakes Kelly M.
Hart Keleen
Royce Medical Company
Weiss John G.
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