Protective limb wrap
US9101509B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/00272
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A protective wrap for a bandage or wound site is provided, wherein the wrap comprises a water impermeable and elastic material that shrouds a portion of a wearer's limb from moisture while showering. The device comprises an elongated wrap body having a pair of ends and an upper and lower edge. A first and second tie strap is disposed the wrap body and on the upper and lower edge, respectively. Along one end and along the interior surface of the wrap is a moisture absorbing material, while along a portion of the upper end is a second length of moisture absorbing material. The second length is also disposed on the interior surface and extends a portion or the substantial entirety of the upper edge length. The wearer places the wrap body around a limb and over an affected area, wherein the tie straps secure the wrap in place.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.