Resilient semi-rigid orthopedic support devices
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1. An orthopedic support material, comprising:
- a flexible sheet material impregnated with a curable resin which cures upon exposure to a curing agent into a resilient and semi-rigid state having an Immobilization Value between about 45 pounds and about 400 pounds and a Resiliency Value of at least about 80 percent; and
a layer of cushioning material adjacent said resin-impregnated flexible sheet material.
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Abstract
A curable orthopedic support material is disclosed wherein a flexible sheet material is impregnated with a liquid resin system; the resin-impregnated material cures upon exposure to a curing agent into a resilient, semi-rigid support device. In one preferred embodiment, one or more layers of a cushioning material such as foam is associated with the support material. The cured support is especially designed for orthopedic applications where conventional rigid casts are neither necessary not desirable, such as athletic uses.
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23 Claims
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1. An orthopedic support material, comprising:
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a flexible sheet material impregnated with a curable resin which cures upon exposure to a curing agent into a resilient and semi-rigid state having an Immobilization Value between about 45 pounds and about 400 pounds and a Resiliency Value of at least about 80 percent; and a layer of cushioning material adjacent said resin-impregnated flexible sheet material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. An orthopedic support device, comprising:
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a first layer of cushioning material for positioning around a body part; one or more layers of a first flexible sheet material for positioning around said first layer of cushioning material, said first flexible sheet material being impregnated with a curable resin which cures upon exposure to a curing agent into a resilient and semi-rigid state having an Immobilization Value between about 45 pounds and about 400 pounds and a Resiliency Value of at least about 80 percent; a second layer of cushioning material for positioning around said flexible sheet material; and one or more layers of a second flexible sheet material for positioning around said second layer of cushioning material, said second flexible sheet material also being impregnated with said curable resin. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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