Cast assembly with breathable double knit type padding

US7465283B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• OSSUR HF · IS

Inventors

• Tracy E. Grim · Broken Arrow, US
• Joseph M. Iglesias · Agoura, US
• Wendy Henderson · Ventura, US
• Kelly Long · Calabasas, US
• Michael Campos · San Fernando, US
• Walter Doubleday · North Palm Beach, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 12, 2005
• Grant date: Dec 16, 2008
• Expiry date: Jan 17, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F13/04
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A cast or support assembly includes inner double knit padding material in which the outer layer is woven or knit to have substantial size openings, while the inner layer of the double knit material to be located against the skin of the patient is more closely woven or knit. Additional casting fabric is also provided, with this casting fabric being impregnated with water hardenable material. The outer casting fabric may include openings extending through it, so that the entire cast assembly has ventilation openings allowing air circulation to accomplish rapid drying following wetting of the assembly by sweat, rain, or by swimming, for example.