Compression device for the foot
US11154451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2205/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A compression device for the foot including a wrap adapted to surround the foot, the wrap including at least two bladders which when inflated conform to the shape of the foot to provide compression, the bladders being positioned on the wrap so that a first bladder focuses compression on the heel of the foot and a second bladder focuses compression on the arch of the foot; a channel attached to each bladder for independently delivering fluid to each bladder; and a controller attached to the channels that generates and independently controls the flow of fluid to the bladders.
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