Thermal therapeutic garments
OwnerCynthia MCLAINinventor
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Abstract
A therapeutic digit cover according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a tubular sleeve for one or more digits, wherein the tubular sleeve has an opening and a length and is closed along at least part of the length; a thermal pack incorporated in the tubular sleeve, the thermal pack is fully enclosed in the tubular sleeve such that there is no direct contact of the thermal pack with a user's skin when the therapeutic digit cover is worn by the user; a strap with a closed loop, wherein the closed loop is configured to encircle a palm of the hand between an index finger and a thumb of the user when the therapeutic digit cover is worn by the user; and at least one guide loop attachment to hold the strap in place on the user's hand.
Claims23
A therapeutic digit cover, comprising:
- a tubular sleeve for one or more digits, wherein the tubular sleeve has an opening and a length and is closed along at least part of the length;
- a thermal pack incorporated in the tubular sleeve, the thermal pack is fully enclosed in the tubular sleeve such that there is no direct contact of the thermal pack with a user's skin when the therapeutic digit cover is worn by the user;
- a strap with a closed loop, wherein the closed loop is configured to encircle a palm of the hand between an index finger and a thumb of the user when the therapeutic digit cover is worn by the user;
- at least one guide loop attachment to hold the strap in place on the user's hand.
A method of administering therapy to a digit of a user, the method comprising:
- positioning a therapeutic digit cover comprising a tubular sleeve to cover at least one digit, wherein the tubular sleeve has an opening and is closed along at least part of its length;
- chilling or heating a thermal pack;
- securing the therapeutic digit cover with a strap, wherein the strap is a closed loop that encircles a palm of a hand between an index finger and a thumb of the user;
- adjusting the strap to apply pressure to a desired portion of the therapeutic digit cover.
A therapeutic digit cover kit comprising:
- a first digit cover having a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end comprising a first guide loop attachment;
- a second digit cover having a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end comprising a second guide loop attachment, wherein the first digit cover is independent of the second digit cover;
- a strap configured to form a closed loop, wherein the closed loop is configured to encircle the palm of a hand of a user between an index finger and thumb of the user;
- wherein the strap is selectively insertable through one or both of the first guide loop and second guide loop attachment for customizing a number of digits covered.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.