Elastic knee wrap
Patent 5728058 Issued on March 17, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 29, 2015. 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.
June 29, 2015. 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 3149943 3178724 3667462 3736769 3882867 3893460 3900035 Diaper Cold therapeutic package Multi-purpose therapeutic pad Inventors
AssigneeApplicationNo. 496565 filed on 06/29/1995US Classes:602/62, Arm or leg602/26, Knee602/63, Tubular607/112With support or fastening meansExaminersPrimary: Reichard, Lynne A.Assistant: Lee, Kim M. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61F 005/00AbstractA substantially rectangular piece of flexible web having a first end and a second end and an elastic portion therebetween stretchable along a longitudinal axis of the piece of flexible web. The piece of flexible web has a length great enough to encircle a user's knee such that the first and second ends overlap. The first end has a reclosable fastening system for attaching the first end to the piece of flexible web near the second end in order to hold the piece of flexible web around the user's knee when the piece of web is stretched. The piece of flexible web also has an aperture therein. The aperture is aligned with the user's patella to establish a convenient locating point for wrapping the knee wrap around the user's knee. The piece of flexible web further includes a means for extending the piece of flexible web transverse to said longitudinal axis at the aperture in order to accommodate bending of the user's knee. The knee wrap even further includes a plurality of thermal elements embedded in the piece of flexible web. The plurality of thermal elements has a pattern which applies thermal energy to the sides and top of the user's knee.Field of SearchArm or handElbow With light, thermal, or electrical application Knee Arm or leg Splint or brace Inflatable Upper extremity Hand or wrist Lower extremity Support covering For a particular body portion Leg Knee pads or rests Knee GUARD OR PROTECTOR For specific external body area Hand or foot With support or fastening means | |
