US5016648A
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Limb protective covering
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-02-23
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Granted: 1991-05-21
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Expires: 2010-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A limb protective covering having a tubular sleeve of waterproof material for receiving a limb and elongated closure member for tightening the sleeve around the limb. A portion of the sleeve above the closure member is folded over the closure member to form a cuff. A belt attaches to the cuff and wraps around the cuff to completely seal the covered limb.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald E. Brown
- 👤 Jack M. Grinwis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/04; A61F13/041; A61F15/00; A61F15/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A protective covering for a limb comprising: a. an elongated, generally tubular, flexible, and waterproof member closed at one end and having an opening at another end for receiving said limb, said elongated tubular member also having a sleeve, said sleeve comprising an inner wall and an outer wall; b. an elongated closure member attached to said sleeve below said opening on said outer wall, said closure member having a first end and a second end; c. said closure member first end and second end releasably attached together for tightening said sleeve around said limb; d. a cuff exposed and defined by folding said sleeve above said closure member over said closure member; e. an inner panel attached to said inner wall of said sleeve; and f. a belt encircling said limb releasably attached to said inner panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A protective covering for a limb comprising: a. an elongated, generally tubular, flexible, and waterproof member closed at one end and having an opening at another end for receiving said limb, said elongated tubular member also having a sleeve, said sleeve comprising an inner wall and an outer wall; b. an elongated closure member attached to said sleeve below said opening on said outer wall, said closure member having a first end and a second end; c. said closure member first end and second end releasably attached together for tightening said sleeve around said limb; d. a cuff exposed and defined by folding said sleeve above said closure member over said closure member; e. an inner panel attached to said inner wall of said sleeve; and f. a belt encircling said limb releasably attached to said inner panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The protective limb covering of claim 1 wherein said belt comprises: a. a first side; b. a second side; c. a first belt end fixedly attached to said second side and adapted to releasably connect to said inner panel; d. a second belt and fixedly attached to said second side and adapted to releasably attach to said second side.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The protective limb covering of claim 2 wherein: a. said closure member is heat sealed to said outer wall of said sleeve; and b. said inner panel member is heat sealed to said inner wall of said sleeve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The protective limb covering of claim 2 wherein said second end of said closure member attaches to said first end of said first closure member by hook and loop fabric.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The protective limb covering of claim 2 wherein said second end attaches to said first end by hook and loop fabric.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The protective limb covering of claim 2 wherein the tubular member is polyurethane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The protective limb covering of claim 2 wherein said tubular member comprises a foot receiving member integral therewith.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The protective limb covering of claim 2 wherein said tubular member comprises a hand receiving member integral therewith.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The protective limb covering of claim 2 wherein: a. said first side is heat sealed to said second side; and b. said first belt end and said second belt end are heat sealed to said second side.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The limb protective covering of claim 2 further comprising a rigidifying panel at the point of attachment between said belt and said sleeve.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-05-20 | 1994-11-19 | 1995-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-05-20 | 1998-11-19 | 1999-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-05-20 | 2002-11-19 | 2003-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |