EP0247012A2
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Bandage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-05-14
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2007-05-14
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to the bandage whose length exceeds its width and which comprises a central part (1a) and a respective bandage-securing end part (1b, 1c) located at each end of the central part. One surface of each securing end part is coated with an adhesive layer. The bandage, or tape, is intended for therapeutic remedial purposes with patients suffering from neck and spinal disorders. When in use, one end (1c) of the bandage or tape is affixed to a section of the skin (2) located in the vicinity of the sacrum, and the other end (1d) is affixed to a section of the skin (3) in the vicinity of the lower or intermediate thoracic vertebrae. The length of the tape or bandage measured between the points of attachment when the spine is fully erect and therewith in a correct position is shorter than the distance measured between the skin sections when the spine is forwardly arched (4).
Inventors
- 👤 Roland Andersson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/02; A61F5/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A bandage whose length is preferably greater than its width and which comprises a central part (1a) and a respective securing end part (1b, 1c) located on each end of the central part and with which bandage solely the bandage-securing end parts are coated on one surface thereof with an adhesive layer for securing the bandage to a section of the skin, characterized in that one securing end part (1b) is intended to be affixed to an ar,-.a of the skin (2) in the vicinity of the sacrum; in that the other securing end part (1c) is intended to be affixed to an area of the skin (3) in the vicinity of the lower or intermediate thoracic vertebrae; and in that the length of the bandage or tape (1) between the securing end parts (1b, 1c) when the spine is straight and in a correct erect position (Figure 1) is slightly shorter than the distance between said skin areas when the spine is forwardly curved (4).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A bandage whose length is preferably greater than its width and which comprises a central part (1a) and a respective securing end part (1b, 1c) located on each end of the central part and with which bandage solely the bandage-securing end parts are coated on one surface thereof with an adhesive layer for securing the bandage to a section of the skin, characterized in that one securing end part (1b) is intended to be affixed to an ar,-.a of the skin (2) in the vicinity of the sacrum; in that the other securing end part (1c) is intended to be affixed to an area of the skin (3) in the vicinity of the lower or intermediate thoracic vertebrae; and in that the length of the bandage or tape (1) between the securing end parts (1b, 1c) when the spine is straight and in a correct erect position (Figure 1) is slightly shorter than the distance between said skin areas when the spine is forwardly curved (4).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A bandage according to claim 1, characterized in that one or more elastic parts (1d, 1e) between one securing end part and said central part have elastic properties in both the longitudinal and the transverse direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A bandage according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the elastic part (1b, 1e) comprises a material, a natural and/or a treated material,having an elasticity which decreases as the material is stretched or likewise extended.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A bandage according to claim 3, characterized in that the decrease in elasticity of said elastic part is propor- t ional, or substantially proportional, to the extent to which the material is extended.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A bandage according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that the central part (1a) is narrower than the securing end parts (1b, 1c).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A bandage according to claim 5, characterized in that the elastic part (1d, 1e) has provided therein a recess which faces towards the central part.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A bandage according to claim 1, characterized in that the securing end parts (1b, 1c) have provided therein a recess (1f) which faces away from the central part.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A bandage according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the central part (1a) and the elastic part (1d, 1e) are formed integrally with one another and have no adhesive layer applied thereon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
A bandage according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elastic part (1d, 1e) is arranged to pass into an inelastic state subsequent to being stretched through a pre-determined distance by a load applied thereto, and to return to its original length when the load is removed.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
A bandage according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a length greater than 15 cm and smaller than 50 cm, preferably between 20 cm and 40 cm and/or that the central part has a length greater than 10 cm.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
A bandage according to claim 1 or 10, characterized in that the distance between securing end parts is such that the elastic parts are stretched to their limit when the spine is arched forwardly beyond a pre-determined acceptable limit.
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