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Leg wrap
Assignee: TROY EQUINE PRODUCTS
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Filing: 1974-02-13
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1994-02-13
Abstract
Abstract A wrap for use as a cold compress, preferably on the legs of horses, is disclosed. The wrap preferably includes a layer of highly compressed absorbent material, such as artificial sponge, a resilient net-like supportive backing sewn thereto and having a tongue extending from one end thereof, and adjustable fastening means whereby the wrap may be held in place on the leg. If compressed sponge material is used, it expands greatly upon being doused with water producing a firm fit. The fine net-like supportive backing promotes rapid evaporation by allowing maximum exposure of the water to the atmosphere, thus cooling the horse''s leg.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold J Moran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/10; A61D; A61D9/00; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/62; A61F2007/0001; A61F7/02; A61F2007/0225; A61F2007/0231; A61F2007/0244; A61F2007/026; A61F2013/00089; A61F2013/00187; A61F2013/00246; A61F2013/00255; A61F2013/00361; A61F2013/00544; A61F2013/00548; A61F2013/00553; A61F2013/00565; A61F2013/00855; A61F2013/00863; A61F2013/15008; A61F2013/15048; A61F13/53; A61F2013/530802
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A wrap for use as a compress comprising a layer of dry absorbent material characterized by its ability to expand when moistened and dimensioned to be wrapped around an appendage of an animal, and a layer of reinforcing material overlying said layer of absorbent material and secured thereto to hold the absorbent material confined in contact with the surfaCe to which it is applied, said reinforcing material having means thereon for holding the wrap in place when moistened to cause the absorbent material to expand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A wrap for use as a compress comprising a layer of dry absorbent material characterized by its ability to expand when moistened and dimensioned to be wrapped around an appendage of an animal, and a layer of reinforcing material overlying said layer of absorbent material and secured thereto to hold the absorbent material confined in contact with the surfaCe to which it is applied, said reinforcing material having means thereon for holding the wrap in place when moistened to cause the absorbent material to expand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A wrap as defined in claim 1 wherein the reinforcing backing is pervious to liquids.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A wrap as defined in claim 1 wherein the reinforcing backing has a net-like structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A wrap as defined in claim 1 wherein the reinforcing backing has a fine mesh net-like structure of sufficient fineness to attract liquid from the absorbent layer by capillary action of liquid in and between the mesh fibers, while at the same time presenting a maximum exposure of water to the atmosphere between such fibers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A wrap as defined in claim 1 wherein the absorbent layer comprises a sponge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A wrap as defined in claim 1 wherein the absorbent layer comprises an artificial cellulose sponge which is in a highly compressed, flat state prior to being soaked with liquid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A wrap as defined in claim 1 wherein said fastening means comprise a hook and pile type fastener.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
A wrap as defined in claim 1 wherein the reinforcing backing is stitched to the absorbent layer, and including, additionally, a strip of padding material between said reinforcing and absorbent layers along the lines of such stitching for the purposes of padding and reinforcing the areas of, and around, such stitches.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A wrap as defined in claim 1 wherein the reinforcing backing is also resilient.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
A wrap as defined in claim 1 including additionally a tongue of resilient material extending from one end of said absorbent layer and having complementary portions of said attachment means located at or near the free end of such tongue and at or near the opposite end of the wrap.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A wrap as defined in claim 1 wherein said fastening means provides for adjustability of the wrap.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
44 words
A wrap as defined in claim 1 wherein each of the components of the wrap is shaped so as to cooperate with the other components so that the wrap will fit and follow the contours of an appendage of an animal when applied thereto.
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) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |