Orthopedic casting tape having alternating thick and thin portions
US5931798A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2509/024
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is directed to orthopedic casting tapes including the combination of a knit tape and a hardenable liquid resin coated onto the knit tape. The knit tape includes alternating thick and thin portions extending transversely across the tape. Such casting tapes have been found to be capable of improving cast strength.
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