Impression system
An impression system is provided for capturing an anatomical impression of an animal. The impression system comprises a foam that substantially retains an impression after application of pressure and subsequent removal of pressure and a case having a recessed area for receiving the foam and a case for retaining the foam therein. The system further comprises a cover having a viewing pane attachable to the case for providing viewing of the foam when closed.
1. An impression system for capturing an anatomical impression, comprising:
a foam that substantially retains an anatomical impression after application of pressure and subsequent removal of pressure;
a case having a recessed cavity area and sidewalls for receiving the foam,
a cover having an upper lid and a lower lid,
wherein at least one of the sidewalls comprises a hinge support that defines a first channel for receiving a first connector to hingedly attach the lower lid of the cover to the case, and
wherein the lower lid of the cover has a second channel for receiving a second connector to hingedly attach the upper lid of the cover to the lower lid of the cover, and
wherein the second connector is a rod or a bolt.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lower lid of the cover is movable between an open position and a closed position.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lower lid of the cover further comprises an edge to engage with the case when the cover is in a closed position.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein said foam is a podiatric foam.
5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the podiatric foam is dry.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the foam is a closed-cell foam.
7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the foam comprises a phenolic plastic.
8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the foam substantially retains the impression without the use of heat.
9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the upper lid of the cover is movable between an open position and a closed position.
10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first connector is a rod or a bolt.
11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the upper lid of the cover comprises a frame.
12. The system of claim 1 , wherein a transparent viewing pane is formed as part of or affixed to the cover.
13. The system of claim 12 , wherein the transparent viewing pane comprises a rigid material.
14. The system of claim 13 , wherein the rigid material is selected from the group consisting of polymer and glass.