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Waterproof covering and equipment support for limbs
Assignee: BEATRICE MARIE ORANGE
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Filing: 1994-08-22
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Granted: 1998-10-06
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Expires: 2014-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A system for supporting and protecting wounds, incisions, transdermal procedural sites, and associated medical equipment from moisture and other contaminants is disclosed. The invention is an assembly of a waterproof outer cover, at least one water absorbent dam, and an equipment support sleeve deployable around a limb or extremity. The waterproof outer cover is a limp tube or sleeve with at least one waterproof closure providing an annular seal around a user's extremity. The water absorbent dam is detachably deployed just inside the seal around the extremity to absorb any moisture which breaches the seal during water exposure and to catch any retained moisture as the waterproof sleeve is removed. The support sleeve secures equipment to the extremity within the waterproof cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Beatrice Marie Orange
- 👤 David L. Boardman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:16
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/04; A61F13/041; A61F15/00; A61F15/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A limb covering comprising: a waterproof sleeve means functioning to loosely encircle a portion of a limb having a medical appliance; a first water absorbent dam means functioning to encircle an upper portion of the limb underneath an upper portion of the waterproof sleeve means; a second water absorbent dam means functioning to encircle a lower portion of the limb underneath a lower portion of the waterproof sleeve means; a first sealing means functioning to encircle the upper portion of the waterproof sleeve means above the first water absorbent dam; and a second sealing means functioning to encircle the lower portion of the waterproof sleeve means below the second water absorbent dam means, whereby water is prevented from entering under the waterproof sleeve means by the formation of a double barrier at each end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A limb covering comprising: a waterproof sleeve means functioning to loosely encircle a portion of a limb having a medical appliance; a first water absorbent dam means functioning to encircle an upper portion of the limb underneath an upper portion of the waterproof sleeve means; a second water absorbent dam means functioning to encircle a lower portion of the limb underneath a lower portion of the waterproof sleeve means; a first sealing means functioning to encircle the upper portion of the waterproof sleeve means above the first water absorbent dam; and a second sealing means functioning to encircle the lower portion of the waterproof sleeve means below the second water absorbent dam means, whereby water is prevented from entering under the waterproof sleeve means by the formation of a double barrier at each end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said waterproof sleeve means further comprises a thin, limp walled, waterproof plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said first and second water absorbent dam means each further comprise a single continuous piece of stretchable cotton ribbing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said first waterproof dam further comprises: a "C" shaped resilient stay; and a means for closing said dam around the limb functioning to keep out water, wherein said first water absorbent dam has a first and a second end, said first end has a pocket engaging said "C" shaped stay, and said second end is adapted to wrap at least once around the limb.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 4, wherein said means for closing said dam around the limb further comprises a hook and loop fastener.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said first sealing means further comprises an elastic band.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
A waterproof covering and medical appliance support, comprising: a waterproof sleeve adapted to encircle a portion of a limb; said sleeve having at least one opening to receive the limb; means for double sealing the opening functioning to keep out water; said means for double sealing the opening further comprising a water absorbent dam and a closing means; and a medical appliance support sleeve having a mounting means underneath said waterproof sleeve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
72 words
A waterproof covering and medical appliance support, comprising: a waterproof sleeve adapted to encircle a portion of a limb; said sleeve having at least one opening to receive the limb; means for double sealing the opening functioning to keep out water; said means for double sealing the opening further comprising a water absorbent dam and a closing means; and a medical appliance support sleeve having a mounting means underneath said waterproof sleeve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the waterproof sleeve further comprises a thin, limp walled plastic.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said water absorbent dam further comprises a continuous piece of stretchable cotton ribbing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said closing means further comprises an elastic band.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said medical appliance support sleeve further comprises an inner surface having a pocket for removable insertion of said medical appliance.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said medical appliance support sleeve further comprises a stretchable material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said waterproof sleeve further comprises a second opening adapted to provide for the encirclement of a mid-portion of the limb, and a second means for double sealing the second opening functioning to keep out water.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
65 words
A limb covering comprising: a waterproof sleeve adapted to encircle a portion of a limb; said waterproof sleeve having an opening at one end; a double barrier waterproof seal at the one end; and said double barrier waterproof seal further comprising a water absorbent dam under the waterproof sleeve and adapted to encircle the limb, and a closing band adapted to encircle the waterproof sleeve.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
65 words
A limb covering comprising: a waterproof sleeve adapted to encircle a portion of a limb; said waterproof sleeve having an opening at one end; a double barrier waterproof seal at the one end; and said double barrier waterproof seal further comprising a water absorbent dam under the waterproof sleeve and adapted to encircle the limb, and a closing band adapted to encircle the waterproof sleeve.
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