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US 7,303,539 B2Granted
Gel wrap providing musculo-skeletal support
OwnerDavid M. Binder, Edward C. Leicht +1inventors
InventorsDavid M. Binder, Edward C. Leicht, William J. Binder
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Abstract
A multi-layer wrap, and method of use, for providing more comfortable gel treatment to skin and pressure therapy for underlying skin, the wrap allowing for migration of moisture away from the skin while providing compressive musculo-skeletal support to the treatment site.
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A multi-layer wrap comprising:
- a silicone gel layer having a skin-contacting surface and an opposite surface, wherein the skin-contacting surface contains surface imperfections which allow moisture to migrate away from the skin surface;
- an elastic and supportive carrier layer having an outer loop surface and an opposite surface, wherein the carrier layer is the stretchable loop portion of a hook and loop fastener and wherein a moisture wicking material is incorporated into the composition of the carrier layer;
- and
- wherein the opposite surface of the carrier layer is bonded to the opposite surface of the gel layer to form a two-ply composite.
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A method of providing skin treatment and musculo-skeletal support comprising:
- wrapping a bandage around a portion of the body to be treated, said bandage having a gel layer having surface imperfections provided on a skin contacting surface and a carrier layer bonded to an opposing surface of said gel layer, said carrier being both firm and elastic;
- stretching said bandage around said portion of the body;
- securing said bandage in a closed position;
- and,
- migrating moisture through the surface imperfections and away from the portion of the body being treated.
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A method of providing skin treatment and musculo-skeletal support comprising:
- wrapping a bandage around a portion of the body to be treated, said bandage having a gel layer having a gel layer for contacting the skin of the body portion to be treated, a moisture wicking material, and a carrier bonded to said gel and said wicking material, said carrier being both rigid and elastic;
- stretching said bandage around said portion of the body;
- securing said bandage in a closed position;
- and,
- wicking moisture away from the portion of the body being treated.
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A multi-layer wrap comprising:
- a silicone gel layer having a skin-contacting surface and an opposite surface, wherein the skin-contacting surface contains surface imperfections which allow moisture to migrate away from the skin surface;
- an elastic and supportive carrier layer having an outer loop surface and an opposite surface, wherein the carrier layer is the stretchable loop portion of a hook and loop fastener;
- and
- wherein the opposite surface of the carrier layer is bonded to the opposite surface of the gel layer to form a two-ply composite.
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A multi-layer wrap comprising:
- an inner layer of a silicone gel having a skin-contacting surface and an opposite surface;
- an outer layer of an elastic and supportive carrier having an outer loop surface and an opposite surface, wherein the carrier is the stretchable loop portion of a hook and loop fastener;
- a layer of a moisture wicking material sandwiched between the opposite surface of the gel layer and the opposite surface of the carrier layer;
- and
- wherein the layers are bonded together to form a three-ply composite.
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A multi-layer wrap comprising:
- an inner layer of silicone gel areas surrounded by a wicking material, which layer has a skin-contacting surface and an opposite surface;
- and
- an outer layer of an elastic and supportive carrier having an outer loop surface and an opposite surface, wherein the carrier is the stretchable loop portion of a hook and loop fastener;
- and
- wherein the opposite surface of the inner layer is bonded to the opposite surface of the carrier layer to form a two-ply composite.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.