Patent ID: 7713222

Claim:
A splint product in roll form for being dispensed in predetermined lengths suitable for a given medical use, comprising: (a) an elongate sleeve formed of moisture-impervious material and sealable to prevent entry of moisture; (b) an elongate medical material positioned in said sleeve and sealed therein against entry of moisture until use, said medical material comprising: (i) a substrate; (ii) a reactive system impregnated into or coated onto said substrate, said system remaining stable when maintained in substantially moisture-free conditions and hardening upon exposure to sufficient moisture to form a rigid, self supporting structure; and (iii) a soft, flexible, protective tubular wrapping enclosing said substrate along its length to provide a cushioning barrier between the substrate and the skin of a patient when the material is in use, said soft, flexible protective wrapping comprising a rib-knitted fabric constructed of synthetic yarns selected from the group consisting of acrylic, polyester and polypropylene yarns, said tubular wrapping comprising an inner surface having longitudinally extending ribs arranged around the inner surface and extending along the length thereof and that separate when applied to channel air flow and remove moisture from the skin between the ribs, and an outer surface having a plush texture; and (c) means for resealing said sleeve against entry of moisture after a predetermined length of said bandaging product has been dispensed for use to prevent hardening of said substrate remaining in said sleeve.