Thermoformable orthopedic bandage and use thereof
Patent 4821708 Issued on April 18, 1989. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 3, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
March 3, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1777982 2250325 2802088 2826523 3326211 3662057 3680548 3760056 3853124 Orthopedic device InventorsApplicationNo. 07/021238 filed on 03/03/1987US Classes:602/7, By heat application602/14With ventilation, heating, or cooling meansExaminersPrimary: Hafer, Robert A.Assistant: Rooney, Kevin G. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61F 13/04 (20060101)A61L 15/00 (20060101) A61L 15/07 (20060101) B29C 35/04 (20060101) B29C 35/02 (20060101) B29C 53/02 (20060101) B29C 53/00 (20060101) Foreign Application Priority Data1984-05-14 CHAbstractThe thermoformable element comprises a strip (1) formed from two layers of foam (2, 3) of a thermoplastic polymer. The layers are welded to one another along their longitudinal edges so as to form a space between them in the shape of a channel (4). The inlet for the channel can be controlled by a non-return valve (6) whereas the exit can comprise a plug (7). The element is thermoformed by circulating a fluid heated to 130° to 140° C. through the channel until the foam becomes soft. | |
