Knitted substrate for use in medical bandaging product, bandaging product and method of forming the same
US7854712B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2509/024
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical bandaging product having a predetermined length suitable for a given medical use, including an enclosure formed of a moisture-impervious material sealable to prevent entry of moisture and a medical bandage material positioned in the enclosure and sealed therein against entry of moisture until use. The medical bandage material includes a substrate formed from a single integrated knitted fabric layer having a plurality of interconnected knitted fabric yarns forming a three-dimensional structure. A reactive system is impregnated into or coated onto the substrate. The system remains stable when maintained in substantially moisture-free conditions and hardens upon exposure to sufficient moisture to cooperate with the three-dimensional structure to form a rigid, self supporting structure. A soft, flexible protective wrapping encloses the substrate along its length for providing a cushioning barrier interposed between the substrate and a patient when the medical bandage material is in use.
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