Patent ID: 6545193
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
A bandage apparatus, comprising:an elongated elastic bandage with a first surface, a second surface, a first end, and a second end; a plurality of longitudinal hook and loop fastener portions, wherein said longitudinal hook and loop fastener portions are attached to said first surface of said bandage, wherein said longitudinal hook and loop fastener portions are positioned only adjacent said first end of said bandage; said longitudinal hook and loop fastener portions are elongated along a longitudinal direction of said bandage; said longitudinal hook and loop fastener portions are spaced apart from each other; and a plurality of transverse hook and loop fastener portions, wherein said transverse hook and loop fastener portions are attached to said second surface of said bandage; said transverse hook and loop fastener portions are attached only adjacent said first end of said bandage; said transverse hook and loop fastener portions are elongated along a transverse direction of said bandage; said transverse hook and loop fastener portions are spaced apart from each other; said longitudinal hook and loop fastener portions are arranged at said first end of said bandage, wherein at least one of said longitudinal hook and loop fastener portions and at least one of said transverse hook and loop fastener portions are generally directly opposite each other in overlaying criss-crossed configuration on either surface of said bandage; said second end of said bandage is devoid of any fasteners; and a plurality of elongated support members disposed on said second surface of said bandage directly opposite and overlaying said longitudinal hook and loop fastener portions to maintain said longitudinal hook and loop fastener portions at a predetermined level of inward curl of said longitudinal hook and loop fastener portions.