EP1453460A2 - Hydro protective cover - Google Patents

Hydro protective cover

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Publication number
EP1453460A2
EP1453460A2 EP02796929A EP02796929A EP1453460A2 EP 1453460 A2 EP1453460 A2 EP 1453460A2 EP 02796929 A EP02796929 A EP 02796929A EP 02796929 A EP02796929 A EP 02796929A EP 1453460 A2 EP1453460 A2 EP 1453460A2
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Prior art keywords
fingers
protective cover
limbs
cover
thigh
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EP02796929A
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German (de)
French (fr)
Inventor
Dimitros Meidanis
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Classifications

    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F15/00Auxiliary appliances for wound dressings; Dispensing containers for dressings or bandages
    • A61F15/004Bandage protectors

Definitions

  • the invention concerns a waterproof protective cover made of elastic material (latex) that protects the injured limbs of the human body (hands-feet) from any kind of moisture and in particular during the shower or bath and during swimming in the sea or pool. It consists of a kind of glove (without fingers) made of waterproof elastic material (latex) of all colors, that covers the injured limbs, the hands from the fingers to the top of the arm and the feet from the toes to the thigh. It is wide enough to fit to limbs covered with bandages or gypsum and has an elastic opening section with an extra shield inside, that fits onto the thigh or arm, accordingly, regardless of its size, and ensures the absolute dryness of the injured limb even when in water.
  • the hand-cover has in its palm rough surface to ensure better contact with the soap. The same rough surface exists in the foot-cover to avoid slipping while walking.

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Gloves (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)

Abstract

It's about a waterproof protective cover for injured parts of the human body from any kind of moisture/humidity, consisting of a wide glove, without fingers, made of waterproof material (latex) of all colors, which covers the injured limbs; the hand-cover starting from the fingers to the top of the arm and the foot-cover from the toes to the thigh. The cover has a narrow, elastic opening section with an extra shield inside, that fits onto the limb (arm or thigh, accordingly) in a way that is ensures absolute dryness of the limb from any kind of moisture/humidity. It is also rough at the palm and foot so that the slipping effect is reduced.

Description

HYDRO PROTECTIVE COVER
The invention concerns a waterproof protective cover made of elastic material (latex) that protects the injured limbs of the human body (hands-feet) from any kind of moisture and in particular during the shower or bath and during swimming in the sea or pool. It consists of a kind of glove (without fingers) made of waterproof elastic material (latex) of all colors, that covers the injured limbs, the hands from the fingers to the top of the arm and the feet from the toes to the thigh. It is wide enough to fit to limbs covered with bandages or gypsum and has an elastic opening section with an extra shield inside, that fits onto the thigh or arm, accordingly, regardless of its size, and ensures the absolute dryness of the injured limb even when in water. The hand-cover has in its palm rough surface to ensure better contact with the soap. The same rough surface exists in the foot-cover to avoid slipping while walking.

Claims

1. HYDRO PROTECTIVE COVER is a waterproof protective cover ofδthe limbs of the human body (hands-feet), consists of a kind of glove (without fingers) made of waterproof material (latex) of all colors, that covers the injured limbs and it is wide enough to fit to human limbs covered with bandages or gypsum. It has a narrow, elastic opening section with an extra shield inside, that fits onto the limb and ensures its absolute dryness even when in water.
2. Waterproof protective cover of the top limbs (hands) consists of a wide latex glove, with two fingers (one for the thumb and one for the rest of the fingers of hand), which covers the hand from the fingers to the top of the arm, has rough surface in its palm to ensure better contact with the soap and a narrow elastic opening section with an extra shield inside, that fits onto the arm.
3. Waterproof protective cover of the bottom limbs (feet) consists of a wide latex glove, with no fingers, which covers foot from the toes to the thigh, has rough surface in the foot-cover to avoid slipping while walking and a narrow elastic opening section with a protection shield inside, that fits onto the thigh.
EP02796929A 2001-12-07 2002-12-05 Hydro protective cover Withdrawn EP1453460A2 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GR2001100572 2001-12-07
GR20010100572A GR1004276B (en) 2001-12-07 2001-12-07 Water-proof cover for human wounded members
PCT/GR2002/000064 WO2003047490A2 (en) 2001-12-07 2002-12-05 Hydro protective cover

Publications (1)

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EP1453460A2 true EP1453460A2 (en) 2004-09-08

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EP02796929A Withdrawn EP1453460A2 (en) 2001-12-07 2002-12-05 Hydro protective cover

Country Status (4)

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EP (1) EP1453460A2 (en)
AU (1) AU2002361460A1 (en)
GR (1) GR1004276B (en)
WO (1) WO2003047490A2 (en)

Families Citing this family (1)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2007051234A1 (en) * 2005-10-31 2007-05-10 Scott, Meredith Surgical sock

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US4346699A (en) * 1974-12-09 1982-08-31 Little John D Water proof cast protector
US20010041853A1 (en) * 1997-12-17 2001-11-15 South Robert W. Protective cast cover

Non-Patent Citations (1)

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Title
See references of WO03047490A3 *

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WO2003047490A3 (en) 2003-09-12
WO2003047490A2 (en) 2003-06-12
GR1004276B (en) 2003-06-23
AU2002361460A1 (en) 2003-06-17

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