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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 08, 2006
Filed:
Sep. 25, 2003
Samuel Scheinberg, Otis, OR (US);
Adrian A. Polliack, Lake Oswego, OR (US);
Joseph Tuholsky, Burnsville, MN (US);
Samuel Scheinberg, Otis, OR (US);
Adrian A. Polliack, Lake Oswego, OR (US);
Joseph Tuholsky, Burnsville, MN (US);
Advanced Wound Systems, LLC, Newport, OR (US);
Abstract
A self-adhesive bandage for prevention and treatment of skin breakdown by relief of friction and shear forces. The bandage includes a pair of thin film membranes, one of which is a portion of a dome and is free to move a limited distance with respect to the other. The dome is located on a skin contact layer that can be adhered to one's skin. A method of making such a bandage includes forming a dome in a flexible film and adhesively attaching a skirt surrounding the dome to a skin contact layer. Similar friction reducing devices may be incorporated in shoes, other clothing, or sports equipment.