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Negative pressure device including expandable segment

US11497843B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2019
Grant dateNov 15, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M1/74
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A negative pressure device for applying to skin is configured to define a sealed enclosed three-dimensional space when at least a portion of the device is sealed against the skin. The device includes a body including at least one expandable segment that is configured to expand after the device has been sealed against the skin.

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