PROSTHETIC MEMBER ORTHOPEDIC COVER

1 . An orthopedic cover for a prosthetic member comprising:

a hollow flexible body portion;

a generally tapered cylindrical body adapted for being received over the prosthetic member;

an upper opening having a depth sufficient to allow articulation of a prosthetic knee of the prosthetic member and a width sufficient to allow protection of a mechanical linkage of the prosthetic member; and

a lower opening exposing a prosthetic limb outwardly therefrom.

2 . The cover according to claim 1 , comprising a seam extending upwardly from the lower opening to the upper opening.

3 . The cover according to claim 1 , comprising a hook and pile surface to facilitate securement of the cover about a housing of the prosthetic member.

4 . The cover according to claim 1 , wherein the cover is made of a material that is water-proof and easy to clean.

5 . The cover according to claim 4 , wherein the cover is formed from Neoprene.

6 . The cover according to claim 1 , wherein the cover is sized to accommodate prosthetic members of various sizes and shapes.

7 . The cover according to claim 1 , wherein the upper opening comprises an oval shape to allow articulation of the prosthetic knee.

8 . The cover according to claim 1 , comprising a surface having an aesthetically pleasing design.

9 . An orthopedic cover for a prosthetic member comprising:

a generally cylindrical body having a curvilinear shape and adapted for receipt of a prosthetic member therethrough;

a slotted opening in an upper end of the cover adapted to protect mechanical elements of the orthopedic member while affording a mechanical linkage portion of the prosthetic member to pass through and permit necessary movement of the prosthetic member; and

an opening in a lower end of the cover to allow an end of the prosthetic member pass through.

10 . The cover according to claim 9 , comprising a seam extending upwardly from the lower opening to the upper opening.

11 . The cover according to claim 9 , comprising a hook and pile surface to facilitate securement of the cover about a housing of the prosthetic member.

12 . The cover according to claim 9 , wherein the cover is made of a material that is water-proof and easy to clean.

13 . The cover according to claim 12 , wherein the cover is formed from Neoprene.

14 . The cover according to claim 9 , wherein the cover is sized to accommodate prosthetic members of various sizes and shapes.

15 . The cover according to claim 9 , wherein the upper opening comprises an oval shape to allow articulation of the prosthetic knee.

16 . The cover according to claim 9 , wherein the upper opening has a depth sufficient to allow articulation of a prosthetic knee of the prosthetic member and a width sufficient to allow protection of the mechanical linkage of the prosthetic member.

17 . The cover according to claim 9 , comprising a surface having an aesthetically pleasing design.

18 . An orthopedic cover for a prosthetic member of a given shape comprising:

a hollow flexible body portion;

a configured cylindrical body adapted for being received over the prosthetic member for covering the shape thereof,

an upper opening having a depth sufficient to allow articulation of a prosthetic knee of the prosthetic member and a width sufficient to allow protection of a mechanical linkage of the prosthetic member;

a lower opening exposing a prosthetic limb outwardly therefrom; and

a hook and pile surface to facilitate securement of the cover about a housing of the prosthetic member.

19 . The cover according to claim 18 , wherein the cover is made of a material that is water-proof and easy to clean.

20 . The cover according to claim 18 , wherein the cover is sized to accommodate prosthetic members of various sizes and shapes.