Orthopaedic support
AssigneeIWI Ltd.
InventorMaurice R. Bard
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Abstract
An orthopaedic support having a substrate having a series of channels in one surface thereof with a series of vent holes in the channels to promote heat dissipation through the substrate. The channels provide cooling of the skin in contact with the orthopaedic support without rendering the substrate prone to damage. Vent holes are located in the channels to provide venting through the orthopaedic support and the dissipation of heat.
Claims12
An orthopaedic support comprising a composite substrate for fastening about a body part and providing active support thereof, said composite substrate comprising an elastic foam substrate with a series of interconnecting channels in one side thereof and a series of holes through said foam substrate, at least some of said holes extending through said channels and providing heat dissipation by exchange of air moving through said channels and said holes;
- wherein said composite substrate includes a breathable fabric secured on art exterior surface of said foam substrate and a breathable layer secured on an interior surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.