Global Patent Index - EP 0102220 A1

EP 0102220 A1 19840307 - Sheath.

Title (en)

Sheath.

Title (de)

Schutzhülle.

Title (fr)

Gaine.

Publication

EP 0102220 A1 19840307 (EN)

Application

EP 83304764 A 19830817

Priority

NZ 20166482 A 19820820

Abstract (en)

This invention provides a sheath (B) that is made for enclosing a selected member of the wearer, for example a limb and that is contoured to embrace the enclosed member, the sheath (B) being formed from foam rubber so as to retain the heat of body temperature in the member thus enclosed. Moreover, the sheath (B) has on its interior surface, muscle-supporting ribs (20) or pads which are disposed to bear against and support the muscle structure of the wearer in its proper location to the bone or bones in the enclosed member.

IPC 1-7

A41D 13/06

IPC 8 full level

A63B 71/12 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A63B 71/1225 (2013.01); A63B 2071/1258 (2013.01); A63B 2071/1266 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0102220 A1 19840307

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 83304764 A 19830817