Compression garment system with tightening apparatus
US10492974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2230/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Compression systems and methods for tightening a garment and/or applying a pressure through the garment may include a garment, a lacing system, and a tightening apparatus. The compression system may be used for tightening the garment about a portion of a body and/or applying pressure to a portion of the body by pressure applying regions of the garment. The lacing system may include lacing guide and at least one lace guided by the lacing guide members. The tightening apparatus may be coupled to the at least one lace and may be configured to apply tension on the at least one lace to tighten the garment about the portion of the body.
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