US4036220A
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Body member protective device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-15
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1995-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A protective device is provided for use on body members, e.g., bandaged or injured portions of the trunk and limbs. It provides a water-proof protection for the affected parts of the body and comprises generally a flexible tubular member having a fastening means affixed at one or both ends.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald John Bellasalma
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:42
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F15/00; A61F15/004; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
In a protective device comprising a flexible tubular body member enclosing means having at least one body member securing means comprising a foam-like cushionable band fixedly mounted upon the exterior surface of one end of the tubular member and having a non-adhered overlapping portion in excess of the circumference of the tubular member, a flexible collar fixedly mounted upon the cushionable band and the overlapping portions thereof, and a body member fastening means adapted to secure the protective device about the body member to be protected, the fastening means comprising a plurality of flexible hooks fixedly mounted upon the overlapping portion of the cushionable material and a plurality of flexible hook engaging loops fixedly mounted upon the cushionable material beneath the overlapping portion, the hooks and loops adapted for rapid and easy engagement and disengagement, the improvement which comprises fixedly mounting the flexible hooks in a recessed section of the overlapping portion of the cushionable material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
In a protective device comprising a flexible tubular body member enclosing means having at least one body member securing means comprising a foam-like cushionable band fixedly mounted upon the exterior surface of one end of the tubular member and having a non-adhered overlapping portion in excess of the circumference of the tubular member, a flexible collar fixedly mounted upon the cushionable band and the overlapping portions thereof, and a body member fastening means adapted to secure the protective device about the body member to be protected, the fastening means comprising a plurality of flexible hooks fixedly mounted upon the overlapping portion of the cushionable material and a plurality of flexible hook engaging loops fixedly mounted upon the cushionable material beneath the overlapping portion, the hooks and loops adapted for rapid and easy engagement and disengagement, the improvement which comprises fixedly mounting the flexible hooks in a recessed section of the overlapping portion of the cushionable material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The protective device of claim 1, wherein the non-fastening end of the body member enclosing member is sealed and is adapted to enclose the exterior of the body member to be protected.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The protective device of claim 1, wherein both ends of the protective device have a body member securing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The protective device of claim 1, wherein the tubular body member enclosing means and the collar is made of a thermoplastic material selected from the group consisting of polyvinylchloride, polyethylene, polypropylene, and the like.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The protective device of claim 1, wherein the cushionable band is made of polyurethane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
156 words
In a protective device comprising a flexible tubular body member enclosing means having at least one body member securing means comprising a foam-like cushionable band fixedly mounted upon the exterior surface of one end of the tubular member and having a non-adhered overlapping portion in excess of the circumference of the tubular member, a flexible collar fixedly mounted upon the cushionable band and the overlapping portions thereof, and a body member fastening means adapted to secure the protective device about the body member to be protected, the fastening means comprising a plurality of flexible hooks engaging loops fixedly mounted upon the overlapping portion of the cushionable material and a plurality of flexible hooks fixedly mounted upon the cushionable material beneath the overlapping portion, the hooks and loops adapted for rapid and easy engagement and disengagement, the improvement which comprises fixedly mounting the flexible loops in a recessed section of the overlapping portion of the cushionable material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
156 words
In a protective device comprising a flexible tubular body member enclosing means having at least one body member securing means comprising a foam-like cushionable band fixedly mounted upon the exterior surface of one end of the tubular member and having a non-adhered overlapping portion in excess of the circumference of the tubular member, a flexible collar fixedly mounted upon the cushionable band and the overlapping portions thereof, and a body member fastening means adapted to secure the protective device about the body member to be protected, the fastening means comprising a plurality of flexible hooks engaging loops fixedly mounted upon the overlapping portion of the cushionable material and a plurality of flexible hooks fixedly mounted upon the cushionable material beneath the overlapping portion, the hooks and loops adapted for rapid and easy engagement and disengagement, the improvement which comprises fixedly mounting the flexible loops in a recessed section of the overlapping portion of the cushionable material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The protective device of claim 5, wherein the non-fastening end of the body member enclosing member is sealed and is adapted to enclose the exterior of the body member to be protected.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The protective device of claim 5, wherein both ends of the protective device have a body member securing means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The protective device of claim 5, wherein the tubular body member enclosing means and the collar is made of a thermoplastic material selected from the group consisting of polyvinylchloride, polyethylene, polypropylene, and the like.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The protective device of claim 5, wherein the cushionable band is made of polyurethane.
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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) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |