Fastening strip for knee bandage

Abstract

A fastening strip for knee bandage includes a holding part at a first end; an insertion part at a second end; and a flexible tape section having a first end formed with the holding part and a second end formed with the insertion part. The flexible tape section has two symmetric, wavy sides. The holding part is cross-shaped. The insertion part is flat and shaped as a triangle.

Claims

1. A fastening strip for knee bandage, comprising: a holding part at a first end; an insertion part at a second end; and a flexible tape section having a first end formed with the holding part and a second end formed with the insertion part; wherein the flexible tape section has two symmetric, wavy sides; wherein the holding part is cross-shaped; and wherein the insertion part is flat and shaped as a triangle.

2. The fastening strip for knee bandage of claim 1, wherein the flexible tape section includes a first connection member formed with the holding part, a second end formed with the insertion part, and an elongated interconnection formed with the first and second connection members.

3. The fastening strip for knee bandage of claim 2, wherein the first connection member has two symmetric wavy surfaces on two sides respectively; and wherein the second connection member has two symmetric wavy surfaces on two sides respectively.

4. The fastening strip for knee bandage of claim 2, wherein the elongated interconnection has a wavy first side.

5. The fastening strip for knee bandage of claim 4, wherein the wavy first side has a plurality of equal segments.

6. The fastening strip for knee bandage of claim 1, wherein the second side is toothed, has a plurality of half circular portions, or has a plurality of oval portions.

7. The fastening strip for knee bandage of claim 1, wherein the fastening strip is made of flexible material.

8. A knee bandage made of flexible material, comprising a pad corresponding to the knee and at least one fastening strip mounted on at least one side of the pad.

9. The knee bandage of claim 8, further comprising two constriction parts at first and second ends of the knee bandage respectively.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fastening strip for knee bandage according to the invention; and

[0010] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a knee bandage according to the invention having two fastening strips mounted thereon.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Referring to FIG. 1, a fastening strip 1 for knee bandage in accordance with the invention is made of flexible material (e.g., plastic) and comprises a holding part 2 at a first end, an insertion part 4 at a second end, and a flexible tape section 3 interconnecting the holding part 2 and the insertion part 4 as discussed in detail below.

[0012] The flexible tape section 3 includes a first connection member 31 formed with the holding part 2 and having two symmetric wavy surfaces on two sides respectively, a second connection member 33 formed with the insertion part 4 and having two symmetric wavy surfaces on two sides respectively, and an elongated interconnection 32 having a smooth first side 321 and a wavy second side 322 having equal segments. Alternatively, the second side 322 is toothed, has a plurality of half circular portions, or has a plurality of oval portions in other embodiments.

[0013] The holding part 2 is cross-shaped for increasing its holding capability. The insertion part 4 is flat and shaped as a triangle for facilitating insertion into a knee bandage.

[0014] Referring to FIG. 2, a knee bandage 5 in accordance with the invention is shown and comprises a fabric part 6, and two constriction parts 8 at first and second ends of the fabric part 6 respectively for increasing safety when putting on the knee. Tension of the fabric part 6 is greater than that of the constriction parts 8 so that they are adapted to resiliently put on the knee. A pad 7 is inserted between the fabric part 6 and the knee and secured to the fabric part 6 using adhesive. Further, the knee is covered by the pad 7.

[0015] Two fastening strips 1 are provided at the two sides of the knee bandage 5. The fastening strips 1 are disposed lengthwise along the knee bandage 5 in use. The fastening strips 1 are secured to the knee bandage 5 using adhesive. Alternatively, only one fastening strip 1 is mounted on the knee bandage 5 in other embodiments.

[0016] The invention has the following advantageous effects in comparison with the prior art: the holding part 2 is adapted to taking hold of the knee bandage 5 and in turn the knee bandage 5 may hold the knee tightly.

[0017] While the invention has been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention can be practiced with modifications within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.