Compression device
US10172744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/085
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A compression device for applying compression to a body part of a user. The compression device comprises a sleeve for substantially covering a portion of the body part of a user. The sleeve has an upper edge, a lower edge and an opening extending from its upper edge to its lower edge, said opening having two side edges. The first side edge is provided with one half of a zipper and the second side edge is provided with a complementary half of said zipper. The sleeve includes at least one expandable gusset provided with a releasable closure system extending along the length of said gusset, said gusset and releasable closure system being configured and arranged, such that when said releasable closure system is closed said gusset is prevented from expansion and when said releasable closure system is opened said gusset is allowed to expand.
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