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US3805781A
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Supporting bandage
Assignee: Bike Athletic Co
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Filing: 1972-12-07
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Granted: 1974-04-23
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Expires: 1992-12-07
Abstract
Abstract The method of providing support for a portion of the human body which consists of the steps of underwrapping with at least one layer of a thin, highly conformable and extensible polyurethane foam sheet, impenetrable to adhesives and having a pitted, mechanically lightly self-adhering surface and easily tearable into lengths as desired so that it may be wound at high speed around the limb under tension and will so remain when released; and application over the underwrap sheet of at least one layer of self-adhering supporting material, such as conventional adhesive tape.
Inventors
- 👤 R Hoey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/06; A61F13/064; A61F13/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said sheet comprised a polymeric cellular foam material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said foam is a polyurethane foam.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said foam is a reticulated foam.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-04-22 | 1977-10-22 | 1978-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-22 | 1981-10-22 | 1982-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-22 | 1985-10-22 | 1986-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |