Patent ID: 9675492
Date: 2017-06-13
CPC Classifications: A61F

Claim:
1. A non-elastic foam-fabric composite band for use in orthopedic braces and supports comprising: a first layer comprising an inside elastic foam layer and an outside elastic fabric layer, the elastic foam layer extending the length and width of the elastic fabric layer; a second layer extending the length of the outside elastic fabric layer, the second layer comprising a non-elastic strip having an outer layer of loops on a non-elastic backing layer, the non-elastic backing layer being secured against the outside elastic fabric layer opposite the elastic foam layer, the inside elastic foam layer and outside elastic fabric layer being rendered lengthwise non-stretchable by the second layer secured thereto; and a hook and loop fastener construction comprising a loop element formed by the second layer and a hook tab secured proximate one end of the second layer for securing the hook tab to the outer layer of loops.