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Orthotic with indicia bearing layer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-09-07
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Granted: 1996-11-12
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Expires: 2013-09-07
Abstract
Abstract A laminated, plastic orthotic device custom fitted to a wearer's extremity, typically a leg, wherein the orthotic includes a indicia bearing layer viewable on the outer surface of the orthotic. In one preferred embodiment, the device is fabricated from multiple layers of woven, reinforced and non-reinforced fabrics, adhesives, curable plastic resins and an image bearing layer. In other preferred embodiments, the device is fabricated of thermosetting plastic materials and an image bearing layer. The image layer may be comprised of woven fabric or non-woven materials which include drawings, insignias, photographs, textures or combinations thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph L. Ruscito
- 👤 Frank P. Scarnati
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/0102; A61F5/0127; A61F2/00; A61F2/50; A61F2002/5081; A61F2002/5092
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A preformed multilayered composite material ankle foot orthotic device having a greaves portion and a plantar portion comprising; a substantially transparent outer layer including a thermoplastic resin; an image bearing layer adjacent thereto, said image bearing layer comprising at least one preselected graphic image; and a base structure layer; wherein said outer layer and said base structure layer are bonded together within a transparent thermoplastic resin and said at least one preselected graphic image is visible through said outer layer of said device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A preformed multilayered composite material ankle foot orthotic device having a greaves portion and a plantar portion comprising; a substantially transparent outer layer including a thermoplastic resin; an image bearing layer adjacent thereto, said image bearing layer comprising at least one preselected graphic image; and a base structure layer; wherein said outer layer and said base structure layer are bonded together within a transparent thermoplastic resin and said at least one preselected graphic image is visible through said outer layer of said device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said layers are bonded together with a thermosetting plastic resin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the base structure layer comprises; a first inner layer; a second inner layer adjacent said first inner layer; and a third inner layer adjacent said second inner layer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said layers are bonded together with a thermosetting plastic resin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 4 wherein the outer layer is woven nylon and further wherein the first, second and third inner layers are woven nylon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the base structure is comprised of a thermoplastic material selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, polyethylene, polycarbonate and glass-reinforced vinyl.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 6 further comprising a layer of polyester adhesive between said base structure and said image bearing layer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 7 which said layers are bonded together with a thermosetting plastic resin.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
106 words
A preformed laminated ankle foot orthotic comprising; an outer substantially transparent plastic layer; a first outer woven fabric layer; an image bearing layer comprising at least one preselected graphic image; a first inner woven fabric layer; a second inner woven fabric layer adjacent said first inner woven fabric layer; a third inner woven fabric layer adjacent said second inner woven fabric layer; and an inner plastic layer, wherein said fabric layers are bonded together within a transparent thermoplastic resin formed from said outer and inner plastic layers and further wherein said at least one preselected graphic image is visible on the outer surface of said orthotic.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
106 words
A preformed laminated ankle foot orthotic comprising; an outer substantially transparent plastic layer; a first outer woven fabric layer; an image bearing layer comprising at least one preselected graphic image; a first inner woven fabric layer; a second inner woven fabric layer adjacent said first inner woven fabric layer; a third inner woven fabric layer adjacent said second inner woven fabric layer; and an inner plastic layer, wherein said fabric layers are bonded together within a transparent thermoplastic resin formed from said outer and inner plastic layers and further wherein said at least one preselected graphic image is visible on the outer surface of said orthotic.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
75 words
A preformed laminated ankle foot orthotic comprising: an outer plastic layer; a woven fabric layer; an image bearing layer comprising at least one preselected image adjacent said woven fabric layer; an adhesive layer; a thermoplastic layer; wherein said woven fabric layers are bonded together within a transparent thermosetting plastic resin formed from said outer plastic layer and further wherein said at least one preselected graphic image is visible on the outer surface of said orthotic.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
75 words
A preformed laminated ankle foot orthotic comprising: an outer plastic layer; a woven fabric layer; an image bearing layer comprising at least one preselected image adjacent said woven fabric layer; an adhesive layer; a thermoplastic layer; wherein said woven fabric layers are bonded together within a transparent thermosetting plastic resin formed from said outer plastic layer and further wherein said at least one preselected graphic image is visible on the outer surface of said orthotic.
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