TITLE: A SOFT-GOODS TYPE, FORMABLE ORTHOPEDIC CAST
European Patent Application EP0417213 A4

ABSTRACT:
Abstract not available for EP0417213
Abstract of corresponding document: US4852557
A foldable, wrappable envelope sleeve orthopedic cast immobilizes and
conforms to the shape and configuration of a limb. The cast conforms to
the limb through the use of airtight pouches which encapsulate open
cell or fiberglass matrices impregnated with a water-activated urethane
polymer. After the tightening of the cast around the limb, the
injection of water into each pouch activates the urethane polymer which
conforms to the configuration of the limb encased. Supplemental
bendable ribs may be employed to splint the limb prior to activation of
the hardenable material. The soft goods type cast is held in place by
straps, and may be removed or adjusted by releasing or tightening the
straps. The splinting elements may be removed and replaced.

INVENTORS:
Grim, Tracy E.

APPLICATION NUMBER: EP19890913280
PUBLICATION DATE: 07/10/1991
FILING DATE: 05/18/1989

ASSIGNEE: ROYCE MEDICAL COMPANY
INTERNATIONAL CLASSES: A61F5/02; A61F5/058; A61F13/04; A61F5/02; A61F5/04; A61F13/04;
(IPC1-7): A61F5/04
EUROPEAN CLASSES: A61F5/058H; A61F13/04