Method of forming an orthopedic cast

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5807291
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08450407

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Orthopedic casts which comprise an elastically deformed support which is held in its elastically deformed state by a solid casting composition. After the cast has been placed around a patient's limb, it is heated to soften the casting composition, thus permitting recovery of the cast into conforming contact with the limb. The support can for example be a fabric knitted from elastomeric fibers and glass fiber yarns. The casting composition can for example comprise polycaprolactone and/or a side chain crystallizable polymer, which melts at 45.degree.-60.degree. C. A padded liner can be placed between the cast and the limb. Recovery of the cast is preferably carried out by means of a hot air gun.

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PATTERSON MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC270 REMINGTON BOULEVARD SUITE C BOLINGBROOK IL 60440

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bitler, Steven P 444 University Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025 24 629
Greene, Lawrence C 396 Camino Verde, Boulder Creek, CA 96006 3 228
Kamp, David A 886 Ticonderoga Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087 21 752
Larson, Andrew W 595 Maybell, Palo Alto, CA 94305 5 176
Ross, Thomas W 21305 Bear Creek Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95030 3 81
Schmitt, Edward E 2344 Columbia St., Palo Alto, CA 94306 10 1035
Stewart, Ray F 634 Handley Trail, Redwood City, CA 94062 68 3042
Taft, David D 45 Melanie La., Atherton, CA 94027 14 183
Yoon, Valentine Y 817 Port Walk Pl., Redwood Shores, CA 94065 10 392

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