Protective Sleeve for a Cast
OwnerJeanie Sagerinventor
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Abstract
The present invention provides an improved protective sleeve comprising a character decoration for a cast worn by an individual, comprising: (a) a tubular sleeve with an opening at each end made of a stretch, fabric material for covering a cast; (b) a three-dimensional character head securely sewn to the tubular sleeve using a zigzag stitch; and (c) at least two three-dimensional character appendages securely sewn to the tubular sleeve using a zigzag stitch such that the character decoration looks similar to a stuff animal, plush toy or doll. The individual is preferably a frightened child.
Claims20
An improved protective sleeve comprising a character decoration for a cast worn by an individual, comprising:
- (a) a tubular sleeve with an opening at each end made of a stretch, fabric material for covering the cast;
- (b) a three-dimensional character head securely sewn to the tubular sleeve using a zigzag stitch;
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- (c) at least two three-dimensional character appendages securely sewn to the tubular sleeve using a zigzag stitch such that the character decoration looks similar to a stuff animal, plush toy or doll.
A method of using an improved protective sleeve comprising a character decoration for a cast worn by an individual, comprising:
- (a) locating the top opening of the tubular sleeve;
- (b) stretching the top opening to allow for insertion of a limb covered by a cast;
- (c) inserting the limb into the top opening;
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- (d) pulling the tubular sleeve securely over the top of a cast.
A method of using an improved protective sleeve comprising a character decoration worn by an individual in the absence of a cast, comprising:
- (a) locating the top opening of the tubular sleeve;
- (b) sufficiently stretching the top opening to allow for insertion of a limb;
- (c) inserting the limb into said opening;
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- (d) pulling the tubular sleeve securely over said limb.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.