Latex stocking bandage
AssigneeAlfredo Tumas
InventorAlfredo Tumas
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Abstract
A sock of soft elastic latex material from 0.003 to 0.005 inches in thickness and with a modulus of elasticity of from 450 to 500. It is non-porous and non-permeable and it is used to maintain creams, treatment lotions and moisturizing agents in contact with the skin surface of lower limbs. It is also useful in the prevention of hypothermia.
Claims4
A non-porous lightweight non-permeable stretchable elastic latex stocking for use in treating skin irritations of the leg by the application of treatment lotions to the affected skin area of the leg, said stocking serving to hold said lotion in contact with the irritated areas of said leg due to its elasticity, said elastic latex stocking having a thickness of from 0.003 to 0.005 inches and a modulus of elasticity of from 450 to 500.
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