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US4600618A
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Splint material with hook and loop fastener
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-03-16
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Granted: 1986-07-15
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Expires: 2004-03-16
Abstract
Abstract Splint material adapted for use as a splint and the like comprising a sheet of thermoplastic material which is readily formed when heated to an elevated temperature, and a layer of loop pile material bonded to one surface of the sheet such that a strap having a plurality of hooks thereon may be mechanically adhered to the loop material and released therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul G. Raychok, Jr.
- 👤 Linda K. Katt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 08:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/04; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/058; A61F5/05841; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23907; Y10T428/23957; Y10T428/23979; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/24017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
Splint material adapted for use as a splint and the like comprising a shape retaining sheet of thermoplastic material which is readily formed when the plastic is heated to an elevated temperature, and a layer of loop pile material bonded to substantially the entire surface of one face of said sheet such that the material may be cut to the desired configuration, heated, and deformed about the limb and a strap having a plurality of hooks thereon at each end thereof may be mechanically adhered to the loop material to hold the hot sheet until it is cooled and may be readily released therefrom or left in position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
Splint material adapted for use as a splint and the like comprising a shape retaining sheet of thermoplastic material which is readily formed when the plastic is heated to an elevated temperature, and a layer of loop pile material bonded to substantially the entire surface of one face of said sheet such that the material may be cut to the desired configuration, heated, and deformed about the limb and a strap having a plurality of hooks thereon at each end thereof may be mechanically adhered to the loop material to hold the hot sheet until it is cooled and may be readily released therefrom or left in position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The splint material set forth in claim 1 wherein said loop pile material extends throughout the entire surface of the sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The splint material set forth in claim 1 wherein said loop pile material comprises a plurality of fibers interlocked to define a needle punch loop material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The splint material set forth in claim 1 wherein said loop pile material is thermally bonded to the sheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The splint material set forth in claim 1 wherein said loop pile material is adhered to said sheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
68 words
The splint material set forth in any of claims 1-5 including a plurality of straps, each having a plurality of closely spaced hooks on one surface thereof at each end of each strap which can be utilized to interconnect the edges of the sheet after it has been molded in place about a limb or the like by bringing the hooks into engagement with the loop pile material.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
107 words
The method of forming a splint which comprises heating a shape retaining sheet of thermoplastic material having a loop pile material on substantially the entire surface of one face thereof to a temperature such that the plastic can be readily formed, placing the hot sheet adjacent the limb or the like about which the splint is to be made with a loop pile material facing outwardly, deforming the sheet to the desired configuration, applying a strap having a plurality of hooks at each end thereof to the opposite edges of the hot sheet encircling the limb, and permitting the plastic to cool to the desired final configuration.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
107 words
The method of forming a splint which comprises heating a shape retaining sheet of thermoplastic material having a loop pile material on substantially the entire surface of one face thereof to a temperature such that the plastic can be readily formed, placing the hot sheet adjacent the limb or the like about which the splint is to be made with a loop pile material facing outwardly, deforming the sheet to the desired configuration, applying a strap having a plurality of hooks at each end thereof to the opposite edges of the hot sheet encircling the limb, and permitting the plastic to cool to the desired final configuration.
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