US3826252A
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Edge wrapping for casts and method for using same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-14
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Granted: 1974-07-30
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Expires: 1992-07-14
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed an edge wrapping for use in making casts. A strip of material is wrapped around each end of the part to be casted; thereafter, a soft lining and the cast material are applied, and the free edge of each strip is folded back and embedded in the cast material. By using edge wrapping strips, as opposed to the conventional cylindrical wrapping (commonly called ''''stockinette''''), the disadvantages of the latter are avoided and a number of advantages are obtained.
Inventors
- 👤 J Laico
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:28
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of making a cast comprising the steps of: a. wrapping a length of edge wrapping material around at least one area of a patient''s body part at which an end of the cast is to be formed, b. applying a layer of absorbent material around and in contact with the patient''s body part and which partially covers said length of edge wrapping material, c. applying a layer of hardenable material around said absorbent material, and d. folding back the uncovered edge of said length of edge wrapping material and embedding it in said layer of hardenable material.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of making a cast comprising the steps of: a. wrapping a length of edge wrapping material around at least one area of a patient''s body part at which an end of the cast is to be formed, b. applying a layer of absorbent material around and in contact with the patient''s body part and which partially covers said length of edge wrapping material, c. applying a layer of hardenable material around said absorbent material, and d. folding back the uncovered edge of said length of edge wrapping material and embedding it in said layer of hardenable material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
A method of making a cast in accordance with claim 1 wherein said length of edge wrapping material has a sealing strip attached thereto along its length in the central region thereof, which sealing strip is made to bear against the patient''s body part in step (a) in the vicinity of said one end of the cast to be formed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
A method of making a cast in accordance with claim 1 wherein a splint is secured to said length of edge wrapping material which extends beyond that edge of the length of edge wrapping material which is folded back in step (d) to provide support for at least a portion of the body part for which the cast is being made.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A method for making a cast in accordance with claim 3 wherein said length of edge wrapping material includes two slits on opposite sides of said splint for alloying part of said length of edge wrapping material to be folded back in step (d).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
96 words
A cast comprising a length of edge wrapping material adapted to be wrapped around at least one area of a patient''s body part at a respective end of the cast, a layer of absorbent material adapted to be placed around and in contact with the patient''s body part and which partially covers said length of edge wrapping material, and a layer of hardenable material around said absorbent material, the edge of said length of edge wrapping material which is not covered by said absorbent material being folded back and embedded in said layer of hardenable material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
96 words
A cast comprising a length of edge wrapping material adapted to be wrapped around at least one area of a patient''s body part at a respective end of the cast, a layer of absorbent material adapted to be placed around and in contact with the patient''s body part and which partially covers said length of edge wrapping material, and a layer of hardenable material around said absorbent material, the edge of said length of edge wrapping material which is not covered by said absorbent material being folded back and embedded in said layer of hardenable material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
A cast in accordance with claim 5 wherein said length of edge wrapping material has a sealing strip attached thereto along its length in the central region thereof, which sealing strip is adapted to bear against the patient''s skin in the vicinity of said one end of the cast.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A cast in accordance with claim 5 wherein a splint is secured to said length of edge wrapping material which extends beyond that edge of the length of edge wrapping material which is folded back to provide support for the portion of the body part surrounded by the cast.
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) | 1977-07-29 | 1978-01-28 | 1978-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-29 | 1982-01-28 | 1982-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-29 | 1986-01-28 | 1986-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |