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Abstract

A porous fiberglass cast system for the setting of broken appendages is herein provided. The present invention uses a simplified technique involving a standard fiberglass bandage typical in most cast Systems. Fastening strips impregnated with a curable resin are sewn or woven in rows along the width of one side and down the length of the other side of the unimpregnated fiberglass bandage. Upon wrapping the bandage to an injured member, the fastening strips overlap and produce a cross-mesh. The nature of the fastening strips allows this cross mesh to initially stabilize the structure during cementing. After curing is complete, the intersecting points of the fastening strips in the cross mesh provide a rigidified cross-mesh structure strong enough to completely immobilize the injured member. The areas contained in the cross-meshing between the fastening strips, not being impregnated with any kind of resin, retain their porosity once the cast is cured. Consequently, these areas become the avenues for moisture evaporation and air circulation, thereby greatly reducing discomfort to the wearer.

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First Claim