Abrégé

One example embodiment includes a pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape includes a fabric. The fabric includes a weave of fibers, where the fibers include an elastic fiber covered by a covering material. The fabric also includes a first end and a second end, where the second end is opposite the first end. The fabric further includes one or more rounded corners. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape also includes a longitudinal cut in the fabric. The longitudinal cut passes through at least a portion of the fabric and extends from the first end to a pre-determined distance from the second end. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape also includes adhesive on a first surface of the fabric, where the adhesive is configured to adhere the fabric to a human body.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/02 - Bandages ou pansements adhésifs
• A61F 13/00 - Bandages ou pansementsGarnitures absorbantes
• A61F 5/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs d'orthopédie pour le traitement non chirurgical d'os ou articulationsDispositifs pour donner des soins

Abrégé

One example embodiment includes an elastic strand for use in kinesiology tape. The elastic strand includes an elastic core. The elastic core is configured to elongate under an external force and return to its original size after an external force is removed. The elastic strand also includes at least one outer strand, where the outer strand is wound around the elastic core.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/02 - Bandages ou pansements adhésifs
• A61F 13/00 - Bandages ou pansementsGarnitures absorbantes
• A61F 5/40 - Suspensoirs

Abrégé

One example embodiment includes a continuous feed variable depth die cut. The die cut includes a housing, including a first opening configured to allow kinesiology tape to enter the housing and a second opening configured to allow the kinesiology tape to exit the housing. The die cut also includes a roller inside the housing, where the roller is configured to rotate as the kinesiology tape passes over the roller and a die formed on the outer surface of the roller, where the die includes a cutting edge for cutting the kinesiology tape and where the cutting edge is formed in the shape of the strip of kinesiology tape to be cut. The shape is approximately rectangular and includes rounded exterior corners. The die cut further includes a surface inside the housing, where the kinesiology tape passes over the surface when the kinesiology tape is cut.

Classes IPC  ?

• B32B 37/02 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par la séquence des opérations de stratification, p. ex. par addition de nouvelles couches à des postes successifs de stratification
• B29C 65/00 - Assemblage d'éléments préformésAppareils à cet effet
• B05C 13/00 - Moyens pour manipuler ou tenir des objets, p. ex. des objets individuels
• B05C 1/00 - Appareillages dans lesquels un liquide ou autre matériau fluide est appliqué à la surface de l'ouvrage par contact avec un élément portant le liquide ou autre matériau fluide, p. ex. un élément poreux imprégné du liquide à appliquer sous forme de revêtement
• B05C 11/00 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires non prévus dans les groupes