US3845769A
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Therapeutic boot
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-11
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1992-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A limb encircling sleeve or boot is provided wherein a split sleeve or boot of essentially unyielding material shaped to fit a limb (leg or arm) is unyieldingly held in position by one or more bands of interlocking faric material such as Velcro or Scotchmate. Where a plurality of bands are employed, they are preferably touching each other and contoured to match the limb configuration. Means are provided for enabling tightening of the interlocking fabric. The device is used in the medical treatment of lymphedema or other circulatory disorders and enables the application of adjustable uniform or gradient pressure to the encircled limb of humans and animals.
Inventors
- 👤 F Shaw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/0102; A61F5/0104; A61F5/0111; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A compressive therapeutic limb-encircling device comprising a split sleeve of unyielding flexible material shaped to fit the contour of the limb, a plurality of adjacent bands of mating interlocking fabric material in abutting, non-overlapping contact with each other and in tensionable relation with the sleeve on opposite sides of the split, said bands being spaced along the length thereof, whereby said sleeve may be compressed and held in unyielding position by the interlocking of the nap and hook surfaces of the interlocking fabric material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A compressive therapeutic limb-encircling device comprising a split sleeve of unyielding flexible material shaped to fit the contour of the limb, a plurality of adjacent bands of mating interlocking fabric material in abutting, non-overlapping contact with each other and in tensionable relation with the sleeve on opposite sides of the split, said bands being spaced along the length thereof, whereby said sleeve may be compressed and held in unyielding position by the interlocking of the nap and hook surfaces of the interlocking fabric material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device set forth in claim 1 wherein the encircling sleeve is provided with loop elements adjacent to the split for each band enabling the application of uniform tension to such bands.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device set forth in claim 1 wherein the bands are contoured to fit the encircled limb.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device set forth in claim 1 wherein the sleeve is a boot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device set forth in claim 1 wherein the interlocking fabric material is Velcro.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device set forth in claim 2 wherein a single fixed D-ring is secured to the sleeve for each band.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device set forth in claim 1 wherein a movable D-ring is provided for each band.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device set forth in claim 1 wherein one end of said band is apertured to receive the other end portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device set forth in claim 1 wherein said bands are removably positioned along said sleeve.
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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) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |