US4141358A
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Ankle tape pack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-07-18
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Granted: 1979-02-27
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Expires: 1997-07-18
Abstract
Abstract An ankle tape pack having a strap part for form-fitting wrap on the ankle and adjoining part of a foot, and tape parts attached to the strap part for winding on the foot over the applied strap part, with the strap part being formed of two plies of which an inner ply is of sock material, and the outer ply is sufficiently stiff to resist folding on itself and is of a friction material to which the wound-on tape parts cling rather tenaciously.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander H. DeMarco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/06; A61F13/064; A61F13/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
An ankle tape pack, comprising a strap having inner and outer plies and being shaped for wear on an ankle and adjoining instep of a foot, and tapes attached with one end to said strap and adapted for winding on said strap when worn on an ankle and adjoining instep of a foot to thereby hold the ankle taped, with said inner ply being of sock material for direct wear on a wearer's skin, and said outer ply being stiffer than said inner ply for sufficient rigidity of said strap against self-folding upon itself, with said outer ply being of cured rubber to serve as a non-skid backing for the wound-on tapes to hold them against creepage on said strap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
An ankle tape pack, comprising a strap having inner and outer plies and being shaped for wear on an ankle and adjoining instep of a foot, and tapes attached with one end to said strap and adapted for winding on said strap when worn on an ankle and adjoining instep of a foot to thereby hold the ankle taped, with said inner ply being of sock material for direct wear on a wearer's skin, and said outer ply being stiffer than said inner ply for sufficient rigidity of said strap against self-folding upon itself, with said outer ply being of cured rubber to serve as a non-skid backing for the wound-on tapes to hold them against creepage on said strap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
224 words
An ankle tape pack, comprising a strap having inner and outer plies and being shaped for wear on an ankle and adjoining instep of a foot, and tapes attached with one end to said strap and adapted for winding on said strap when worn on an ankle and adjoining instep of a foot to thereby hold the ankle taped, with said inner ply being of sock material for direct wear on a wearer's skin, and said outer ply being stiffer than said inner ply for sufficient rigidity of said strap against self-folding upon itself, with said outer ply being of a material of a coefficient of sliding friction substantially like that of cured rubber, whereby said outer ply serves as a non-skid backing for the wound-on tapes to hold them against creepage on said strap, said strap has an instep portion with opposite side edges, and an ankle portion of which a first length is continuous with said instep portion and has opposite side edges continuous with those of said instep portion, and an endlength continuous with said first length and being in the form of a sleeve for slip onto an ankle, with said instep portion and first length of said ankle portion being shaped and sized for wrapping onto the instep and ankle of feet of different sizes in substantial form-fit therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
224 words
An ankle tape pack, comprising a strap having inner and outer plies and being shaped for wear on an ankle and adjoining instep of a foot, and tapes attached with one end to said strap and adapted for winding on said strap when worn on an ankle and adjoining instep of a foot to thereby hold the ankle taped, with said inner ply being of sock material for direct wear on a wearer's skin, and said outer ply being stiffer than said inner ply for sufficient rigidity of said strap against self-folding upon itself, with said outer ply being of a material of a coefficient of sliding friction substantially like that of cured rubber, whereby said outer ply serves as a non-skid backing for the wound-on tapes to hold them against creepage on said strap, said strap has an instep portion with opposite side edges, and an ankle portion of which a first length is continuous with said instep portion and has opposite side edges continuous with those of said instep portion, and an endlength continuous with said first length and being in the form of a sleeve for slip onto an ankle, with said instep portion and first length of said ankle portion being shaped and sized for wrapping onto the instep and ankle of feet of different sizes in substantial form-fit therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
142 words
An ankle tape pack, comprising a strap having inner and outer plies and being shaped for wear on an ankle and adjoining instep of a foot, and tapes attached with one end to said strap and adapted for winding on said strap when worn on an ankle and adjoining instep of a foot to thereby hold the ankle taped, with said inner ply being of a sock material, and said outer ply being of a woven stretch fabric next to said inner ply and having an outer coating of a material of a coefficient of sliding friction substantially like that of cured rubber, whereby said outer ply serves as a non-skid backing for the wound-on tapes to hold them against creepage on said strap, and said plies being together of a stiffness for sufficient rigidity of said strap against self-folding upon itself.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
142 words
An ankle tape pack, comprising a strap having inner and outer plies and being shaped for wear on an ankle and adjoining instep of a foot, and tapes attached with one end to said strap and adapted for winding on said strap when worn on an ankle and adjoining instep of a foot to thereby hold the ankle taped, with said inner ply being of a sock material, and said outer ply being of a woven stretch fabric next to said inner ply and having an outer coating of a material of a coefficient of sliding friction substantially like that of cured rubber, whereby said outer ply serves as a non-skid backing for the wound-on tapes to hold them against creepage on said strap, and said plies being together of a stiffness for sufficient rigidity of said strap against self-folding upon itself.
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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) | 1982-02-26 | 1982-08-28 | 1983-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-26 | 1986-08-28 | 1987-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-26 | 1990-08-28 | 1991-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |