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Multi-purpose anatomical support wrap
Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
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Filing: 1981-03-06
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Granted: 1983-01-25
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Expires: 2001-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A multi-purpose anatomical support wrap is taught comprising an elongated rectilinear strap-like body portion terminating at each of its ends in a strap-like loop. The support requires no fastening devices and can be applied to the foot as an ankle and arch support, to the hand as a support for a jammed thumb, or to the hand and upper arm near the elbow to serve as a sling.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul B. Gamm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/10; A61F13/02; A61F13/0273; A61F13/06; A61F5/00; A61F5/37; A61F5/3715; A61F5/3723; A61F5/3738; A61F2013/00089; A61F2013/00093; A61F2013/00102; A61F2013/00119; A61F2013/00272; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F2013/5694
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
An anatomical support wrap comprising an elongated strap like body portion having first and second ends, said body portion being made of a longitudinally stretchable material, said body portion having a longitudinal central zone and two longitudinal edge zones, and said central zone being adapted to exert a greater degree of tension than said edge zones when said wrap is stretched during use, and first and second strap like loop portions affixed to said body portion, each of said loop portions comprising a strap like member having first and second ends, said first and second ends of each of said first loop portion being attached to said first end of said body portion, and said first and second ends of said second loop portion being attached to said second end of said body portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
An anatomical support wrap comprising an elongated strap like body portion having first and second ends, said body portion being made of a longitudinally stretchable material, said body portion having a longitudinal central zone and two longitudinal edge zones, and said central zone being adapted to exert a greater degree of tension than said edge zones when said wrap is stretched during use, and first and second strap like loop portions affixed to said body portion, each of said loop portions comprising a strap like member having first and second ends, said first and second ends of each of said first loop portion being attached to said first end of said body portion, and said first and second ends of said second loop portion being attached to said second end of said body portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An anatomical wrap as set forth in claim 1, at least one of said loop portions being made of a longitudinally stretchable material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
An anatomical wrap as set forth in claim 2, both of said loop portions being made of a longitudinally stretchable material, neither the longitudinally stretchable material of said body portion nor the longitudinally stretchable material of said loop portions being substantially stretchable in a direction transverse to the longitudinal stretch direction of that material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
An anatomical wrap as set forth in claim 3, said wrap being retained in place on a user's body solely due to the stretchability of said loop portion, thereby eliminating the need for fasteners of any kind.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
An anatomical wrap as set forth in claim 2, said stretchable loop portion having a longitudinal central zone and two longitudinal edge zones, and said central zone being adapted to exert a greater degree of tension than said edge zones when said wrap is stretched during use.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
An anatomical wrap as set forth in claim 2, said wrap comprising a one-piece structure, said body portion being of the same width from one end to the other, said first loop portion being of the same width from one end to another, and said second loop portion being of the same width from one end to another.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
An anatomical wrap as set forth in claim 6, said loop portions being of identical structural and tension characteristics one with the other, the width of said loop portions being more than 50% but less than 100% as wide as the width of said body portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
An anatomical wrap as set forth in claim 7, said first and second ends of each of said loop portions forming an angle of about 70° to about 110° therebetween.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
An anatomical wrap as set forth in claim 2, each of said loop portions being sized, and said body portion being of a length, to permit use of said wrap for at least two of an ankle wrap, a hand wrap, and an arm sling.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
292 words
A method of selectively using a multi-purpose anatomical support wrap with any one of at least two of a user's foot, a user's hand, and a user's arm, said method comprising the steps of providing a wrap comprised of an elongated strap like body portion having first and second ends, a first strap like loop portion affixed to said first end of said body portion, and a second strap like loop portion affixed to said second end of said body portion, at least said body portion being made of a longitudinal stretchable material, selecting any one of at least two of a user's foot for wrapping by said wrap, a user's hand for wrapping by said wrap, and a user's arm for bracing by said wrap, when wrapping a user's foot, initially inserting at least one of the toe portion of the user's foot and the heel portion of the user's foot through said first loop portion, subsequently wrapping at least one of the arch portion and the ankle portion of the user's foot with the wrap, and finally inserting the other one of the toe portion of the user's foot and the heel portion of the user's foot through said second loop portion, when wrapping a user's hand, initially inserting the fingers of the user's hand through said first loop portion, subsequently inserting the fingers of the user's hand through said second loop portion, and when bracing a user's arm, initially inserting the fingers of the user's hand through said first loop portion, directing said body portion around said user's upper arm after bending the user'2 lower arm at relatively right angles to the user's upper arm, and subsequently inserting the fingers of the user's hand through said second loop portion.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
292 words
A method of selectively using a multi-purpose anatomical support wrap with any one of at least two of a user's foot, a user's hand, and a user's arm, said method comprising the steps of providing a wrap comprised of an elongated strap like body portion having first and second ends, a first strap like loop portion affixed to said first end of said body portion, and a second strap like loop portion affixed to said second end of said body portion, at least said body portion being made of a longitudinal stretchable material, selecting any one of at least two of a user's foot for wrapping by said wrap, a user's hand for wrapping by said wrap, and a user's arm for bracing by said wrap, when wrapping a user's foot, initially inserting at least one of the toe portion of the user's foot and the heel portion of the user's foot through said first loop portion, subsequently wrapping at least one of the arch portion and the ankle portion of the user's foot with the wrap, and finally inserting the other one of the toe portion of the user's foot and the heel portion of the user's foot through said second loop portion, when wrapping a user's hand, initially inserting the fingers of the user's hand through said first loop portion, subsequently inserting the fingers of the user's hand through said second loop portion, and when bracing a user's arm, initially inserting the fingers of the user's hand through said first loop portion, directing said body portion around said user's upper arm after bending the user'2 lower arm at relatively right angles to the user's upper arm, and subsequently inserting the fingers of the user's hand through said second loop portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method as set forth in claim 10, said wrap being usable with any one of a user's foot, a user's hand, and a user's arm.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method as set forth in claim 11, said wrap being structured so that same can be used on either foot, on either hand, and with either arm, of a user's body.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method as set forth in claim 10, when used with a user's foot, said wrap being wrappable to provide at least one of ankle support and arch support to said foot.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method as set forth in claim 10, when used with a user's hand said wrap being wrappable to provide at least one of hand support and thumb support to said hand.
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