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Elastic bandage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-02
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1989-12-02
Abstract
Abstract An elastic bandage for use on human limbs which consists of a length of tubular elastic material which can be easily slipped over the user''s hand or foot. When the bandage is at the desired location a portion of the bandage is doubled over itself to provide sufficient tension. Suitable fastening means, such as mating pieces of Velcro, are provided to hold the doubled over portion in place.
Inventors
- 👤 G Lemon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/10; A61F13/107; A61F13/108; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
An elastic bandage for use on a human limb, comprising: a circumferentially continuous tubular elastic sleeve of such diameter as to have free sliding relation with the portion of the limb on which the bandage is to be applied; and at least one set of fastening members including a first fastening member secured to the outer surface of the sleeve and a second fastening member in the form of an elongated strip secured along only one end thereof to the outer surface of the sleeve in circumferentially spaced relation to the first fastening member, a portion of the second member fastening spaced from the point of attachment, said portion being adapted for retaining engagement with the first fastening member, the distance between the secured end of the second fastening member and said portion being less than the distance along the surface of the sleeve between the secured end of the second fastening member and the first fastening member whereby a portion of the sleeve is retained in folded-over relation by the fastening members when the members are in retaining engagement with one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
An elastic bandage for use on a human limb, comprising: a circumferentially continuous tubular elastic sleeve of such diameter as to have free sliding relation with the portion of the limb on which the bandage is to be applied; and at least one set of fastening members including a first fastening member secured to the outer surface of the sleeve and a second fastening member in the form of an elongated strip secured along only one end thereof to the outer surface of the sleeve in circumferentially spaced relation to the first fastening member, a portion of the second member fastening spaced from the point of attachment, said portion being adapted for retaining engagement with the first fastening member, the distance between the secured end of the second fastening member and said portion being less than the distance along the surface of the sleeve between the secured end of the second fastening member and the first fastening member whereby a portion of the sleeve is retained in folded-over relation by the fastening members when the members are in retaining engagement with one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
An elastic bandage according to claim 1 further characterized in that one of said fastening members comprises a piece of material having numerous closely spaced hook-like elements on one surface thereof and the other of said fastening members comprises a piece of material having numerous closely spaced loop-like elements on one surface thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The elastic bandage according to claim 1 wherein the bandage has a plurality of sets of fastening members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The elastic bandage according to claim 3 wherein the first fastening members are longitudinally aligned with one another and the second fastening members are longitudinally aligned with one another.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |