WO2008020209A3 - Body part immobilisers - Google Patents

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WO2008020209A3
WO2008020209A3 PCT/GB2007/003117 GB2007003117W WO2008020209A3 WO 2008020209 A3 WO2008020209 A3 WO 2008020209A3 GB 2007003117 W GB2007003117 W GB 2007003117W WO 2008020209 A3 WO2008020209 A3 WO 2008020209A3
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Prior art keywords
body part
envelope
immobilisers
vent
foam
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PCT/GB2007/003117
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French (fr)
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WO2008020209A2 (en
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Vincent Peter Lyles
Glen Thomas Gears
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Lysgear Ltd
Vincent Peter Lyles
Glen Thomas Gears
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Priority claimed from GB0616234A external-priority patent/GB0616234D0/en
Priority claimed from GB0623863A external-priority patent/GB0623863D0/en
Application filed by Lysgear Ltd, Vincent Peter Lyles, Glen Thomas Gears filed Critical Lysgear Ltd
Publication of WO2008020209A2 publication Critical patent/WO2008020209A2/en
Publication of WO2008020209A3 publication Critical patent/WO2008020209A3/en

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D81/05—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
    • B65D81/051—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using pillow-like elements filled with cushioning material, e.g. elastic foam, fabric
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS 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
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/0102—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations
    • A61F5/012—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations inflatable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS 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
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/02—Orthopaedic corsets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS 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
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/04—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints
    • A61F5/05—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints for immobilising
    • A61F5/055—Cervical collars
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C44/00—Shaping by internal pressure generated in the material, e.g. swelling or foaming ; Producing porous or cellular expanded plastics articles
    • B29C44/02—Shaping by internal pressure generated in the material, e.g. swelling or foaming ; Producing porous or cellular expanded plastics articles for articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
    • B29C44/12—Incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or reinforcements
    • B29C44/1204—Incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or reinforcements and giving the material during expanding the shape of a particular article to be supported, e.g. a human body-part
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C44/00—Shaping by internal pressure generated in the material, e.g. swelling or foaming ; Producing porous or cellular expanded plastics articles
    • B29C44/02—Shaping by internal pressure generated in the material, e.g. swelling or foaming ; Producing porous or cellular expanded plastics articles for articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
    • B29C44/12—Incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or reinforcements
    • B29C44/18—Filling preformed cavities
    • B29C44/182—Filling flexible bags not having a particular shape

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Nursing (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Hooks, Suction Cups, And Attachment By Adhesive Means (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)

Abstract

A body part immobiliser comprises a flexible envelope (1) which contours to the body part. The envelope (1) includes at least one vent (9) to outside the envelope (1). Means (5) provide a curable foam to the inside of the envelope (1). Means such as bladders (2) are connected to the or each vent (9) for collecting excess foam.
PCT/GB2007/003117 2006-08-15 2007-08-15 Body part immobilisers WO2008020209A2 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0616234A GB0616234D0 (en) 2006-08-15 2006-08-15 Body part immobiliser and method of forming same
GB0616234.1 2006-08-15
GB0623863A GB0623863D0 (en) 2006-11-29 2006-11-29 Improvements in foam-in-bag packaging
GB0623863.8 2006-11-29

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WO2008020209A2 WO2008020209A2 (en) 2008-02-21
WO2008020209A3 true WO2008020209A3 (en) 2008-05-02

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CA2725569C (en) 2008-05-30 2014-11-25 Kci Licensing, Inc. Reduced-pressure, linear wound closing bolsters and systems
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WO2009150521A2 (en) * 2008-06-11 2009-12-17 Pierotty Rodriguez Andres Temporary and disposable immobilization devices of the orthopaedic splint type
WO2011051766A2 (en) * 2009-09-24 2011-05-05 Pierotty Rodriguez Andres Splint-type, temporary, disposable immobilizing devices for pets
US20170105863A1 (en) * 2015-10-15 2017-04-20 WoundKair Concepts, Inc. Full Contact Orthopedic Cast and Method
FR3077480B1 (en) * 2018-02-07 2020-01-10 Elodie Vlamynck ORTHOSIS FOR STABILIZING AT LEAST ONE BODY SEGMENT, CONDITIONING DEVICE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A THERMOSETTING RESIN AND ASSOCIATED KIT
FR3077575B1 (en) * 2018-07-13 2021-07-23 Elodie Vlamynck PACKAGING DEVICE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A THERMOSETTING RESIN AND ASSOCIATED KIT

Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB879666A (en) * 1957-11-09 1961-10-11 Dura Design Plastics Ltd A method of manufacturing casts made with plastic foam material
US3403676A (en) * 1965-11-12 1968-10-01 De Lamar J. Gibbons Plastic foam splint
US4060075A (en) * 1976-01-06 1977-11-29 Alois Blomer Splint and body-support device
US4475543A (en) * 1983-01-17 1984-10-09 Brooks William R Lumbosacral brace

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB879666A (en) * 1957-11-09 1961-10-11 Dura Design Plastics Ltd A method of manufacturing casts made with plastic foam material
US3403676A (en) * 1965-11-12 1968-10-01 De Lamar J. Gibbons Plastic foam splint
US4060075A (en) * 1976-01-06 1977-11-29 Alois Blomer Splint and body-support device
US4475543A (en) * 1983-01-17 1984-10-09 Brooks William R Lumbosacral brace

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