| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 602003000 | Protective covering means for a bandage or cast | 32 |
| 20080312570 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CREATING AIRFLOW THROUGH A BREATHABLE ORTHOPEDIC CAST - There are disclosed systems and methods of creating airflow through a breathable orthopedic cast. In an embodiment, a ventilation system includes a covering having an opening for creating airflow therethrough with an air moving device, and a scaffold structure disposed between the covering and the cast so as to maintain airflow a distance from the opening of the covering. In an embodiment, a ventilation method includes placing a spacer and a covering on the cast to enclose an outside portion of the cast, and creating airflow through the opening and the cast enclosed by the covering. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090105621 | Protective and Cosmetic Covering for External Fixators - A removable protective covering is provided that can be secured about an external fixation device on the upper or lower extremity of a patient. The covering includes a fabric form that is sized and configured to accommodate varying sizes of external fixation devices and uses readily engageable/releasable closure elements or fasteners to securely engage the covering about the fixator and the extremity. A drawstring closure may be provided at the open ends of the covering to tighten the end about the patient's limb. Ventilation features may be provided including vents with and without additional devices to generate air flow through the covering. The covering for a lower extremity fixation device may be configured for removably attachment to a foot plate and the foot plate itself may be configured to support or attach to the fixation device. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090149786 | Cast cover - A protective cover for a cast. Exemplary embodiments include a cover for a lower arm cast including an optional thumb cover. Exemplary embodiments may be constructed from resilient foam located within a protective shell, and the protective shell may include fasteners arranged to retain the cast cover around the cast. An exemplary thumb cover includes a plurality of pockets, each of which holds a thumb pad. The exemplary thumb cover may be installed on the cast prior to installing the cast cover, and the thumb cover may extend through an opening in the cast cover. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090187126 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PROTECTING A CAST ON A HUMAN LIMB - A protective cover for a limb cast. The protective cover includes a first layer, a second layer, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The first layer has a first thickness, a first length approximating a length of the limb cast and defines a first portion of the protective cover. The second layer encapsulates the first layer and is coupled to the first layer, the second layer having a second thickness less than the first thickness, the second layer having a second length extending beyond the first length, a difference between the first length and the second length defining a second portion of the protective cover, the second portion extending beyond the length of the limb cast, the second layer including a first end and a second end. The first cooperating fastener is secured to the second layer and is positioned within the first portion to couple the first end and the second end of the second layer together. The second cooperating fastener is secured to the second layer and is positioned within the second portion to secure the protective cover to the limb with the cast. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090221945 | Liquid-Resistant Protection for an Extremity - A liquid-resistant protection for part of an extremity comprises a sleeve ( | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090240180 | Mechanical Trauma Protection device - The mechanical trauma protection device is an arching bar which covers over an open splint to protect and area from mechanical trauma. It can be fabricated from plastic, metal or other material. The arching bar attaches to a splint, brace or other device to prevent contact. It can be made integral to a splint such as a protective posture hand splint by forming the material into an arch which extends from the index finger ray to the wrist. This allows the use of the bar as a handle (preventing patient handling/contact injuries) and to serve as a frame for further barriers. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090287122 | LIMB PROTECTION SYSTEM - A limb protection device and a method for applying the limb protection device to a user. The device comprises: an enclosure for enclosing the limb section; and at least one flexible cuff integral with and away from which the enclosure extends, the cuff defining an opening into the device and having a tapered profile arranged to allow, in use, the selection of an appropriately sized opening into the device, whereby the appropriately sized opening in the cuff is selected to stretch around and compress against that part of the user's limb extending therethrough in use, to prevent the ingress of matter into or egress of matter out of the device immediately at the device opening. The device may protect a section of a user's limb. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090299240 | CAST PROTECTOR WITHOUT SEALING RING - Cast and bandage protector that avoids use of a sealing ring and therefore can be folded over upon itself, has suitability for convenient packaging and at the same time still provides an effective waterproof sealing arrangement. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100222725 | PROTECTIVE LIMB DRAPE - A protective limb drape is provided that includes a polymer sheet surrounding an aperture and having attachments along a polymer sheet edge to facilitate suspension of said polymer sheet edge to facilitate suspension of the polymer sheet from a generally horizontal shower curtain rod. An elastomeric ribbon is attached to the sheet to at least partially cover the aperture to define a portal sized to allow the limb to traverse the polymer sheet through the aperture. A flap is attached to a first side of the sheet along a flap edge to overlie the portal. A protective limb drape is also provided as detailed above including a second flap attached to an opposing side of the polymeric sheet with positional overlap with the first flap. Additional apertures defined by the polymeric sheet and a duplicate elastomeric ribbon are also optionally provided such that a single inventive drape is able to accommodate either an arm or a leg traversing the polymeric sheet. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100234781 | Cast protector - The present invention comprises a cover for enclosing a cast on a user's arm and/or a user's leg. The cover is generally comprised of a sheath and a first ring. The sheath has a first end and a second end. Proximate to the first end of the sheath is a finger sheath and a thumb sheath. The second end of the sheath has a first ring configured to frictionally engage the arm of the user and a first opening. The sheath is rolled around the first ring for easily putting on or taking off the cover. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100249681 | CAST PROTECTOR WITHOUT AN INFLEXIBLE SEALING RING - Cast and bandage protector that avoids use of a separate sealing ring and therefore can be folded over upon itself, has suitability for convenient packaging and at the same time still provides an effective waterproof sealing arrangement. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100292620 | Design a cast - This invention provides a line of decorative fabric sheathes to be easily applied over any hand, wrist, arm, foot or leg cast, providing the wearer a dramatic means of enhancing the appearance of the cast and cleverly hiding it from view. Produced from a variety of materials including sturdy cotton, fancy lace and soft suede to name a few options, the Design A Cast functions is a fitted sleeve, providing a snug, yet comfortable fit around the wearer's affected limb. As such, the Design A Cast is generally tubular in shape. The present invention can be rolled in a tight coil between uses and unrolled as it is pulled up and over the actual cast. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100305485 | Disposable waterproof cast or bandage cover - A plastic sheath dimensioned to fit securely and snugly around an arm or leg cast or bandage of a wearer includes a flexible elastic band at an open end constructed with at least one expandable trough encircling the sheath, with a rubberized band looped within the trough, and with the rubberized band being rollable forwardly from the open end of the sheath towards an opposite sealed second end from trough to trough when it is desired to remove the sheath from being worn. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100331747 | Protective cast cover for bathing - A cover is adapted to be worn over a user's limb to shield a bandage, dressing or cast from exposure to water. The cover includes a generally elongate body defined by a shell formed of a flexible, water resistant and air breathing material. The shell surrounds an interior of the cover, including a lower interior chamber and an upper interior chamber. An open top end communicates with the upper interior chamber and is sized and configured to permit passage of the user's limb and the cast, bandage or dressing therethrough and into the upper and lower interior chambers. A cinch strap with a releasable securing mechanism closes the open top end snug around the user's limb to provide a first barrier against water entry into the interior. An inner cuff separates the upper and lower interior chambers and includes an elastomeric opening that fits snug against the user's limb, above the cast, bandage or dressing, to provide a second barrier against water entry into the lower interior chamber. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110046526 | WATER RESISTANT BANDAGE - A water resistant light compression and/or retention bandage for retaining an orthopaedic splint, padding or medical device against a body part, includes a knitted fabric formed of synthetic yarns having a moisture vapor transmission rate from an inner face of the bandage to an outer face of the bandage of at least 500 g/m | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110087144 | DISPOSABLE SHOWER PROTECTIVE COVER - A disposable shower protective cover includes a flexible tubular crisscross patterned sleeve. A plurality of elastic bands are attached to the flexible tubular sleeve at predetermined spaced apart intervals from each other, so as to encircle the flexible tubular sleeve and hold the flexible tubular sleeve in place in a substantially watertight seal against a skin surface of a person when bathing and showering. The sleeve material is transparent so the person or patient can see through for the location of the wounds or IV sites. The cover can be cut in a customized specific length from a spool. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110112450 | Cast and IV Medical Shower System - A disposable Cast and Intravenous (IV) Medical Shower System for protecting casted and/or IV therapy injected appendages from moisture while a patient is showering. Plurality of embodiments are disclosed including variety of sizes and colors for a variety of users for variety of applications to accommodate a variety of limbs and afflictions such as wound with or without a bandage, IV or drain line and fixed casts. One embodiment of the system is characterized by flexible plastic in a tubular shape with only one opening, which creates a water tight seal between the appendage and the system. The mid-section torso embodiment also has an optional pocket on the inside surface (facing the skin) a pocket for housing a medical device such as an insulin pump or pocket health monitor. Also described is process for making and using the system. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110201982 | LIMB PROTECTIVE COVERING - A limb protective covering ( | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110245744 | FLEXIBLE MEDICAL BARRIER SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - The present application relates generally to a medical barrier, and in particular, to a medical barrier comprising a sheet through which a patient's appendage can be inserted, a flexible band connected to the sheet, and a stabilization tab to stabilize the sheet during the application of the medical barrier to the patient. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110282254 | DECORATIVE CAST COVER - A cast cover includes a sleeve configured to be disposed over a cast; an aperture configured to receive the cast when pulling the sleeve over the cast; and a comfort band generally disposed about the aperture, wherein the comfort band is configured to be in physical communication with the skin of a cast wearer and covers an edge of the cast. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110319798 | WOUND AND BANDAGE PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - This invention concerns wound/bandage protectors. In particular, the invention relates to a wound/bandage protector configured as a wrap, a sock/mitten, or a bandage, which may be made out of stretchable material. The wrap may have one or more fastening straps as well as possibly a first catch fastening surface. The sock/mitten may have a fastening strap and a sheath. The wrap, the sock/mitten, and the bandages may have apertures and aperture covers. In addition, the bandages may have diamond or triangular gauze configurations. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120035516 | CAST COVER - A protective cover for a cast. Exemplary embodiments include a cover for a lower arm cast including an optional thumb cover. Exemplary embodiments may be constructed from resilient foam located within a protective shell, and the protective shell may include fasteners arranged to retain the cast cover around the cast. An exemplary thumb cover includes a plurality of pockets, each of which holds a thumb pad. The exemplary thumb cover may be installed on the cast prior to installing the cast cover, and the thumb cover may extend through an opening in the cast cover. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120203152 | LIMB PROTECTIVE COVERING - A limb protective covering ( | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120215144 | ORTHOPEDIC CAST COVER ANCHOR ASSEMBLY AND KIT FOR PROTECTING EXPOSED LIMBS - An orthopedic cast cover anchor assembly having a cast anchoring member and a coupler member for coupling the cast anchoring member to form a coupled cast anchor assembly in a generally annular configuration. Also, an orthopedic cast cover kit with at least one cast anchoring member, at least one coupler member for coupling the cast anchoring member to form a coupled cast anchor assembly in a generally annular configuration, and at least one limb protective cover which may be releasably fastened to the fastening portion of the cast anchoring member. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120323153 | PROTECTIVE CAST COVER FOR BATHING - A cover adapted to be worn over a user's limb to shield a cast from water exposure includes a shell formed of a single layer of a flexible, water resistant and breathable material. The shell surrounds an interior of the cover, including a lower interior chamber and an upper interior chamber. An open top end communicates with the upper interior chamber and is sized to permit passage of the user's limb and the cast therethrough and into the upper and lower interior chambers. A cinch strap with a releasable securing mechanism closes the open top end around the user's limb. An inner cuff separating the interior chambers includes an elastomeric opening that fits snug against the user's limb, above the cast, and can be tightened using a secondary cinch strap and cooperating fasteners. A segment of water absorbing fabric on an interior surface for absorbing moisture and water. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130096474 | Protective Sleeve for a Cast - The present invention provides an improved protective sleeve comprising a character decoration for a cast worn by an individual, comprising: (a) a tubular sleeve with an opening at each end made of a stretch, fabric material for covering a cast; (b) a three-dimensional character head securely sewn to the tubular sleeve using a zigzag stitch; and (c) at least two three-dimensional character appendages securely sewn to the tubular sleeve using a zigzag stitch such that the character decoration looks similar to a stuff animal, plush toy or doll. The individual is preferably a frightened child. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20140005582 | Leg cast covering apparatus | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140188020 | Sealskin application system - A system for providing a protective covering for a human on non-human animal comprising a supply of dispensable plastic stretch film having a predetermined thickness and width and a dispenser-applicator for dispensing a predetermined length of film from the supply thereof and applying the predetermined length of the film to the human or non-human animal. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20150119774 | Protective Limb Wrap - 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. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150290053 | PROTECTIVE CAST COVER - Disclosed is a method and apparatus to protect a limb having a wound or condition requiring dryness from moisture. The method of applying a protective covering for a wound or condition requiring dryness comprising the steps of positioning a waterproof polyester fabric sock around an appendage having a gasket secured to an open end of the sock for sealing the sock to an appendage. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20160038354 | Disposable water resistant protective cover cast and wound sites - A protective cover for use as a liquid barrier includes an enclosure comprising a supported front sheet and a back sheet, said enclosure made of a flexible, liquid impervious material, the back face having a periphery in the interior of the back face that defines an opening; and an adhesive layer extending along the periphery of the back face for securing the periphery onto a body part, wherein the periphery is positioned and sized to define an opening that can accommodate a body part to be shielded from liquid. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160136000 | Disposable Waterproof Cast or Bandage Cover - A plastic sheath dimensioned to fit securely and snugly around an arm or leg cast or bandage of a wearer includes a flexible elastic band at an open first end constructed with at least one expandable trough encircling the sheath, with a stretchable band looped over the elastic band and fitted within the trough at said first end, and with the stretchable band being rollable forwardly from the opened first end of the sheath towards an opposite sealed second end from trough to trough when it is desired to remove the sheath from being worn. | 05-19-2016 |
