Support wrap for the human body

Abstract

A support wrap comprising an upper portion defined by a plurality of upper free ends, wherein the upper portion operable to at least partially enclose a lower torso when the plurality of upper free ends overlap; a pair of lower portions defined by a plurality of lower free ends, wherein the pair of lower portions operable to enclose a leg when the plurality of lower free ends overlap; an inner lining, the inner lining being coplanar to the support wrap; and a plurality of fasteners placed at predetermined locations on the support wrap.

I/we claim: 
     
         1 . A support wrap, the support wrap comprising:
 an upper portion defined by a plurality of upper free ends, wherein
 the upper portion operable to at least partially enclose a lower torso in a case where the plurality of upper free ends overlap; 
   a pair of lower portions defined by a plurality of lower free ends, wherein
 the pair of lower portions operable to enclose a leg in a case where the plurality of lower free ends overlap; 
   an inner lining,
 wherein the inner lining being coplanar to the support wrap; and 
   a plurality of fasteners placed at predetermined locations on the support wrap.   
     
     
         2 . The system according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least one auxiliary padding detachably attachable to the support wrap.   
     
     
         3 . The system according to  claim 2 , wherein
 the plurality of fasteners comprise a plurality of hook and loop latches, and   each hook and loop latch having a hook tape and a loop tape of a predetermined size.   
     
     
         4 . The system according to  claim 3 , wherein
 the loop tape is larger than the hook tape to permit adjustment of the size of the support wrap, in a case where the loop tape is wrapped around the lower torso and the legs.   
     
     
         5 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein
 the upper portion of the support wrap is defined by a crotch region, and   the crotch region positioned to facilitate catherization and/or urination.   
     
     
         6 . The system according to  claim 5 , wherein
 the plurality of fasteners comprise a plurality of hook and loop latches, and   each hook and loop latch having a hook tape and a loop tape of a predetermined size.   
     
     
         7 . The system according to  claim 6 , wherein
 the loop tape is larger than the hook tape to permit adjustment of the size of the support wrap, in a case where the loop tape is wrapped around the lower torso and the legs.   
     
     
         8 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein
 the plurality of fasteners comprise a plurality of hook and loop latches, and   each hook and loop latch having a hook tape and a loop tape of a predetermined size.   
     
     
         9 . The system according to  claim 8 , wherein
 the loop tape is larger than the hook tape to permit adjustment of the size of the support wrap, in a case where the loop tape is wrapped around the lower torso and the legs.   
     
     
         10 . A support wrap comprising:
 an upper portion defined by a plurality of upper free ends, wherein
 the upper portion operable to at least partially enclose a lower torso in a case where the plurality of upper free ends overlap, and 
 the upper portion of the support wrap further being defined by a crotch region; 
   a pair of lower portions defined by a plurality of lower free ends, wherein   the pair of lower portions operable to enclose a leg in a case where the plurality of lower free ends overlap;   an inner lining being coplanar to the support wrap; and   a plurality of fasteners placed at predetermined locations on the support wrap.   
     
     
         11 . The support wrap according to  claim 10 , further comprising:
 at least one auxiliary padding detachably attachable to the support wrap.   
     
     
         12 . The system according to  claim 10 , wherein
 the upper portion of the support wrap is defined by a crotch region, and   the crotch region positioned to facilitate catherization and/or urination.   
     
     
         13 . The system according to  claim 12 , wherein
 the plurality of fasteners comprise a plurality of hook and loop latches, and   each hook and loop latch having a hook tape and a loop tape of a predetermined size.   
     
     
         14 . The system according to  claim 13 , wherein
 the loop tape is larger than the hook tape to permit adjustment of the size of the support wrap, in a case where the loop tape is wrapped around the lower torso and the legs.   
     
     
         15 . The system according to  claim 10 , wherein
 the plurality of fasteners comprise a plurality of hook and loop latches, and   each hook and loop latch having a hook tape and a loop tape of a predetermined size.   
     
     
         16 . The system according to  claim 15 , wherein
 the loop tape is larger than the hook tape to permit adjustment of the size of the support wrap, in a case where the loop tape is wrapped around the lower torso and the legs.   
     
     
         17 . A method for donning and/or labeling a body cast to provide cushioning for a patient's body from waist to knee and access patient information, the method comprising:
 laying a body cast on a surface, wherein
 the body cast comprising a support wrap having an upper portion that aligns with the lower torso, and 
 the body cast comprising the support wrap having a lower portion that aligns with the legs; 
   folding a first free end of the support wrap over a second free end around the lower torso and the legs until a plurality of fasteners at the free ends align; and   fastening the fasteners to form a snug fit around the lower torso and the legs;   
     
     
         18 . The method according to  claim 17 , further comprising:
 applying at least one label to the outer surface of the body cast.   
     
     
         19 . The method according to  claim 18 , further comprising:
 marking information about the patient on the at least one label.   
     
     
         20 . The method according to  claim 19 ,
 applying a second label over the at least one label as the condition of the lower torso and legs change.