Air cure bandage
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1. A protective apparatus for promoting healing of a wound, comprising:
- a frame-like foam base enclosing an inner region of predetermined geometric shape, said frame having an upper face, a lower face, and a predetermined thickness sufficient to create an enclosure of a predetermined volume surrounding the wound on all sides;
a grill comprising a network of more than two crossed tines defining a plurality of openings, attached to the upper face of the foam base and disposed over the inner region;
means for attaching the grill to said upper face; and
means for attaching the foam base around a wound, whereby flow of air into the enclosure surrounding the wound is facilitated.
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Abstract
A protective bandage is provided having a circumferentially shaped foam base topped with a protective grill or screen. The grill is attached to the foam base either mechanically or with an adhesive bonding sheet. The underside of the foam base is coated with an adhesive for attachment to the skin.
The resulting bandage provides protection from physical trauma, enhances the flow of air to the wound, and allows application of medication to the wound without the need for bandage removal.
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19 Claims
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1. A protective apparatus for promoting healing of a wound, comprising:
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a frame-like foam base enclosing an inner region of predetermined geometric shape, said frame having an upper face, a lower face, and a predetermined thickness sufficient to create an enclosure of a predetermined volume surrounding the wound on all sides; a grill comprising a network of more than two crossed tines defining a plurality of openings, attached to the upper face of the foam base and disposed over the inner region; means for attaching the grill to said upper face; and means for attaching the foam base around a wound, whereby flow of air into the enclosure surrounding the wound is facilitated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19)
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12. An apparatus for protecting a wound on an appendage of a human or animal, comprising:
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at least one foam ring through which an appendage can be inserted, each foam ring having an inner surface, an outer surface and a predetermined thickness; a generally cylindrical grill having an open end and a closed end and defining a plurality of openings attached to the outer surface of each foam ring, the grill and foam ring cooperating to form an enclosure of a predetermined volume surrounding the wound on all sides and to space the grill a predetermined distance away from the appendage; means for attaching the grill to the outer surface of each foam ring; and means for attaching each foam ring to said appendage, whereby flow of air to the wound is facilitated. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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