US3822705A
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Refrigerant wrap for an animal{40 s limb
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-06
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Granted: 1974-07-09
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Expires: 1993-02-06
Abstract
Abstract A device adapted to wrap around an animal''s limb such as one leg of a horse and containing a refrigerant to allay fever, relieve pain and reduce inflammation into that limb or leg. The refrigerant wrap includes a plurality of refrigerant cells held side by side into a series of adjoining pockets interspaced by fold lines for simple manufacturing and to evenly wrap around the limb or leg for relatively uniform cooling treatment around the latter. The refrigerant wrap includes attachment bands of the Velcro type particularly suited for non-annoying and adjustable attachment of the wrap, such as for instance around the leg of a horse. The refrigerant wrap preferably also includes a wire mesh to be at least partially shapable according to the concerned limb to evenly surround the latter and more securely hold into place.
Inventors
- 👤 R Pilotte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/10; A61D; A61D9/00; A61F2007/0001; A61F7/02; A61F2007/0244; A61F2007/0249
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A refrigerant wrap for an animal''s limb comprising, in combination, a pair of sheets of flexible material secured together face to face along spaced lines extending from one to the other of opposite edges of said sheets and forming corresponding fold lines, and along another line extending along one of said edges, said lines of securement of said sheets forming a series of laterally juxtaposed slender refrigerant pockets, a plurality of slender chemical refrigerant bags extending lengthwise into said slender refrigerant pockets respectively, and fastening means secured to at least one of said sheets of flexible material and arranged to secure said sheets in wrapped position around said limb with said bags extending lengthwise of said limb.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A refrigerant wrap for an animal''s limb comprising, in combination, a pair of sheets of flexible material secured together face to face along spaced lines extending from one to the other of opposite edges of said sheets and forming corresponding fold lines, and along another line extending along one of said edges, said lines of securement of said sheets forming a series of laterally juxtaposed slender refrigerant pockets, a plurality of slender chemical refrigerant bags extending lengthwise into said slender refrigerant pockets respectively, and fastening means secured to at least one of said sheets of flexible material and arranged to secure said sheets in wrapped position around said limb with said bags extending lengthwise of said limb.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A refrigerant wrap as defined in claim 1, wherein said slender chemical refrigerant bag constitute fluid-tight tubular bags containing a chemical refrigerant.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A refrigerant wrap as defined in claim 2, wherein said sheets are secured together by seams extending along said lines of securement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A refrigerant wrap as defined in claim 3, further including another seam securing said sheets together along the other of said opposite edges and confining said sealed tubular bags between said sheets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A refrigerant wrap as defined in claim 4, further including a shapable wire mesh sheet and an insulating layer secured intermediate said pair of sheets of flexible material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A refrigerant wrap as defined in claim 5, wherein said fastening means incLudes complementary Velcro bands cooperatively secured to said one sheet of flexible material and arranged to adjustably roll said refrigerant wrap around an animal''s limb.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A refrigerant wrap as defined in claim 1, further having said sheets forming an aperture extending along the other of said opposite edges in communication with said pockets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A refrigerant wrap as defined in claim 7, further including a releasable fastener secured along said aperture for selective closing of the latter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A refrigerant wrap as defined in claim 8, wherein said releasable fastener constitutes a zipper.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-07-08 | 1978-01-07 | 1978-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-08 | 1982-01-07 | 1982-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-08 | 1986-01-07 | 1986-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |