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Flexible support for gel wraps

  • US 7,101,349 B2
  • Filed: 04/16/2004
  • Issued: 09/05/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/21/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for providing musculo-skeletal support, which comprises the steps of:

  • (a) wrapping a stretchable, supportive laminate wrap around a portion of a body in need of musculo-skeletal support, wherein the laminate wrap comprises 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;

    (b) stretching the laminate wrap around the portion to be supported; and

    (c) securing the laminate wrap in a closed position with one or more closure strips.

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