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US 7,112,183 B2Granted
Flexible support for gel wraps
AssigneeGelzone, Inc.
InventorsDavid M. Binder, Edward C. Leicht, William J. Binder
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Abstract
A two-ply bandage for treatment of skin while providing orthopedic support having a first layer of gel for contacting the skin and a second layer of an elastic and supportive loop portion of a hook and loop fastener. The product is economically manufactured in the form of long rolls or as a sheet and is easily cut to any desired shape.
Claims11
A stretchable, supportive laminate wrap comprising:
- a silicone gel having a skin contacting surface, said silicone gel being laminated to an elastic carrier, wherein said carrier is the loop portion of a hook and loop fastener, said laminate wrap forming an integrated structure configured to have elasticity sufficient to provide compression against a body surface without substantial fragmentation of said silicone gel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.