Patents Assigned to N.V. Varitex
  • Method and means for taking off an elastic cover for limbs
    Patent number: 5924609
    Abstract: A method of taking off an elastic cover (3) for limbs is characterized by applying a wrapping (1) of smooth material around the elastic cover (3) and then stripping the cover (3) from above with interposition of the smooth wrapping (1) between the stripped away portion (3') and the portion (3") still in position on the limb. A take off means for use in this method is characterized by a wrapping (1) of smooth material fitting around the cover (3) on the leg or arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: N.V. Varitex
    Inventors: Robert Stolk, Carolina Maria Wester
  • Mechanism for putting on therapeutic elastic stockings
    Patent number: 5673826
    Abstract: A mechanism for putting on therapeutic elastic stockings. The mechanism includes a wrapping for wrapping the foot. The wrapping has relatively slidable inner and outer parts of smooth material and a pulling member adapted to protrude from the stocking. Both the inner and outer parts of the wrapping may be pulled away from under the stocking in a manner sliding along each other and stripping along the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: N.V. Varitex
    Inventor: Robert Stolk