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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 05, 1991
Filed:
Jul. 22, 1988
Applicant:
Inventors:
Anthony J Campagna, Roseville, MN (US);
Timothy C Sandvig, Woodville, WI (US);
Dean A Ersfeld, Maplewood, MN (US);
Matthew T Scholz, Woodbury, MN (US);
Assignee:
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
128 / ; 128 / ;
Abstract
An improved orthopedic cast or splint includes a padding that is treated with a fluorochemical or silicone. The padding has an apparent surface tension of less than 60 dynes per centimeter and a porosity of less than about 15 seconds. The padding is able to shed water rapidly, thereby providing more comfort for the user.