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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 14, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 04, 2001
Jason P. Mcdevitt, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Michael S. Brunner, Roswell, GA (US);
Kaiyuan Yang, Roswell, GA (US);
Jark Lau, Roswell, GA (US);
John Metz, Vernon, CT (US);
Jason P. McDevitt, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Michael S. Brunner, Roswell, GA (US);
Kaiyuan Yang, Roswell, GA (US);
Jark Lau, Roswell, GA (US);
John Metz, Vernon, CT (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
A device that can be used to treat appendage ailments is provided. The device, or appendage sleeve, can be used for wounds, cuts, and blisters, as well as joint related ailments, such as arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. In some instances, the appendage sleeve can at least partially made from an elastomeric material, such as an elastomeric nonwoven, so that the sleeve can more aptly fit onto a finger or toe. Furthermore, the sleeve can also possess a barrier that is liquid impermeable, but vapor permeable so that the finger or toe of a user is more comfortable. Various additives can be applied to the sleeve to aid for therapeutic purposes.