US4381025A
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Cover for instant hot or cold pack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-12-21
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Granted: 1983-04-26
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Expires: 2001-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A cover for an instant hot or cold pack for use on injured portions of the body where immediate heating or cooling of an affected body part is required. The cover is adapted to be selectively used in either a folded configuration wherein the pack is retained within the cover for placement on the injured area of a large body portion, or in various wrap around configurations wherein the cover can be fastened in surrounding relationship with limbs of various sizes and configurations with the pack retained in intimate contact with the injured area.
Inventors
- 👤 Constance E. Schooley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/02; A61F7/03; A61F2007/0001; A61F2007/0268; A61F2007/0276
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A flexible pack which can be positioned and held in place on a selected portion of the body, said pack including an open pouch having a flap which includes a first fastener and winds over and closes the opening of the pouch and an end portion having a separate second fastening means to removably attach said flap to the back surface of said pouch and forming a space between said pouch and said flap for receiving said portion of said body and to provide proper pressure thereon, said pouch being capable of receiving a cold-producing packet actuable by external pressure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A flexible pack which can be positioned and held in place on a selected portion of the body, said pack including an open pouch having a flap which includes a first fastener and winds over and closes the opening of the pouch and an end portion having a separate second fastening means to removably attach said flap to the back surface of said pouch and forming a space between said pouch and said flap for receiving said portion of said body and to provide proper pressure thereon, said pouch being capable of receiving a cold-producing packet actuable by external pressure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pack of claim 1 in combination with said cold-producing packet, wherein the flap is wound around a limb of the body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The flexible pack of claim 1 wherein the front surface of said flap has nylon grippers and the surface of said pouch is attachable to said grippers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The flexible pack of claim 2 wherein the front surface of said flap has nylon grippers and the surface of said pouch is attachable to said grippers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The flexible pack of claim 1 formed from a single sheet of material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The flexible pack of claim 2 formed from a single sheet of material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The flexible pack of claim 3 formed from a single sheet of material.
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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) | 1986-04-25 | 1986-10-25 | 1987-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-04-25 | 1990-10-25 | 1991-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-04-25 | 1994-10-25 | 1995-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |