McCoy Cast Covers

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a disposable, yet re-usable and affordable design that will offer protection for the wearer from harmful or damaging fluids, moisture or other contaminants. Further the effective covering designed for comfort and single-handed application to allow the wearer adequate coverage for normal daily routines, such as bathing, and more independence to perform these activities, making recovery time simpler and easier. Also the invention includes the use of a water-resistant plastic material preferably clear, colored or printed, formed into a protective cover for the limbs in or other body areas and gathered at the openings with elastic band sealed to the edges, and in some items, with a second band sealed into a cuff in the interior of the device, a distance parallel to the band on the end. The design will avoid circulatory problems of over-tightening and the problems of the other devices to secure a reasonably leak-proof opening.

Claims

1. A water resistant reusable sleeve for medical dressing comprises of: a water resistant material having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and an elastic band attached into the water resistant material at said ends.

2. The water resistant reusable sleeve for medical dressing of claim 1 available in all sizes for covering Foot cast, Hand cast, Arm cast, and Leg cast.

3. A water resistant reusable sleeve for medical dressing of claim 1, wherein said water resistant material shaped to encircle the first portion.

4. The water resistant reusable sleeve for medical dressing of claim 1, wherein said water resistant material is plastic.

5. The water resistant reusable sleeve for medical dressing of claim 4, wherein said plastic material is clear, colored or printed.

6. The water resistant reusable sleeve for medical dressing of claim 2, wherein said sleeve having a sock shape with said elastic band at knee.

7. The water resistant reusable sleeve for medical dressing of claim 2, wherein said sleeve having a mitten shape with said elastic band at elbow and wrist.

8. The water resistant reusable sleeve for medical dressing of claim 2, wherein said sleeve covering the arm portion of cast from wrist to arm pit with said elastic band at said first end and said second end.

9. The water resistant reusable sleeve for medical dressing of claim 2, wherein said sleeve covering leg cast from toe to thigh with said elastic band at said first end and said second end.

10. The water resistant reusable sleeve for medical dressing of claim 1, is water resistant and disposable.

11. A method of making water resistant reusable sleeve for medical dressing comprising the steps of sewing the elastic band to the first end and a second end opposite the first end of tubular plastic material, such that when in use the elastic band confines the first end of the water resistant material to the snug engagement with the second end of the person's body, said second end opposite to the said first end so as to prevent entry of water inflow.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

[0027] FIG. 1 depicts an example of the mitten design for cast cover according to present invention.

[0028] FIG. 2 depicts a variation of the arm design for cast covering according to present invention.

[0029] FIG. 3 depicts a variation of the foot design for cast covering according to present invention.

[0030] FIG. 4 depicts a variation of the leg design for cast covering according to present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

[0031] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying figures which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that the embodiments may be combined, or that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural, logical and electrical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended description and their equivalents.

[0032] The present invention is directed to a water resistant reusable sleeve for medical dressings, inclusive of medical bandages and casts The preferred embodiment of the invention is depicted in FIGS. 1 and 4.

[0033] For the purpose of the specification, the term medical dressing may be understood to comprise casts, bandages, or any other protective material covering or support for an injured or wounded site. Casts and bandages provide a critical part of the therapeutic regimen for broken and wounded limbs. However, medical dressings, especially casts and bandages, quickly lose their usefulness and form when exposed to excessive amounts of moisture, such as may occur during rain, bathing, and showering. Once this occurs, a patient is forced to return to his physician or nurse and have his cast or surgical dressing replaced, which can be an expensive and time-consuming undertaking. Even more dangerous is the fact that the loosening of a cast and the wetting of bandage can result in inadequate healing or infective processes being initiated. Moisture provides an excellent medium for the growth of fungi and bacteria, possibly leading to deleterious results.

[0034] In preferred embodiment the present invention provides plastic and elastic disposable and reusable cast covers with elastic on top and bottom in all sizes as shown in FIGS. Preferably different cast designs are shown are available in different sizes.

[0035] In one another embodiment FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 shows the illustrative example of the present design for different areas, such as.

[0036] Hand wrist: like a mitten with elastic at elbow.

[0037] Arm cast: plastic sleeve from wrist to arm pit with elastic on both ends,

[0038] Foot cast: like a sock with elastic at knee

[0039] Leg cast; plastic sleeve from toe to thigh with elastic at both ends.

[0040] It is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the above description.

[0041] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, in the preferred embodiment of the invention, the second end portion of the reusable sleeve may have attached thereon a hand portion dimensioned and adapted to receive a hand. In a similar alternative embodiment, such as seen in FIG. 1, a foot portion may be integrally attached to the second end portion. However, the cast cover of foot goes over the foot up to the knee which is dosed in at the toe like a sock so no water can get in while at the time of showering. Moreover, use of either a foot portion or a glove or hand portion extending integrally from or as part of the reusable sleeve may comprise configurations thereof adapted to the specific dimensions of a foot and hand, respectively. For example, individual finger portions may be included, allowing the wearer of a bandage to more fully utilize their hands.

[0042] It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and is not restrictive. For example, the above-discussed embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.

[0043] The benefits and advantages which may be provided by the present invention have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. These benefits and advantages, and any elements or limitations that may cause them to occur or to become more pronounced are not to be construed as critical, required, or essential features of any or all of the embodiments.

[0044] While the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it should be understood that the embodiments are illustrative and that the scope of the invention is not limited to these embodiments. Many variations, modifications, additions and improvements to the embodiments described above are possible. It is contemplated that these variations, modifications, additions and improvements fail within the scope of the invention.