Abstract: A program-controlled knitting machine provides a method of knitting circular knit elasticized tubular goods, e.g., compressive stockings, in which the size of the goods and the amount of compression asserted when worn are controlled according to the specific size and needs of the individual using the goods.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 29, 1982
Date of Patent:
July 9, 1985
Assignee:
Rampon Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Roger T. Swallow, William R. Jackson, Jack D. Pierce
Abstract: An improved support stocking exhibits a compression profile customized to the patient's needs and corresponding to a computer program determined profile.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 29, 1982
Date of Patent:
March 5, 1985
Assignee:
Rampon Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Roger T. Swallow, William R. Jackson, Jack D. Pierce
Abstract: A knee protector/stabilizer is formed from tubular knit stretch material with stays attached to the exterior sides thereof and which has an internal covered pad arrangement attached at selected points on the inside of the protector/stabilizer in the area of the knee and at other selected points attached to straps which are adjustable from the outside of the protector/stabilizer.