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Mechanically compacted fabrics for orthopedic casting tapes
U.S. Patent Number: 5382445
Abstract: The present invention provides an article, comprising: a fabric sheet which has been mechanically compacted; and a curable resin coated onto the fabric sheet. The present invention involves compacting a fabric sheet to impart stretchability and conformability to the fabric while minimizing undesirable recovery forces. Suitable fabrics for mechanical compacting are fabrics which comprise fiberglass fibers which are capable of first being mechanically compacted and then being set or annealed in the distorted, state. The article may be in the form of an orthopedic bandage and may optionally contain a microfiber filler associated with the resin.
Inventors: Yasis; Rafael M. (White Bear Lake, MN)
Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (St. Paul, MN)
Application Number: 08/008,161
Issued: 1995-01-17
Expired: 2007-01-17
Classes: 427/2.31 ; 602/8
Field of search: 427/2 602/8
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