Medical apparatus
US4453538A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 1980 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for the alleviation of operative and post operative deep venous thrombosis comprises a flexible pad for enwrappment about a mammalian limb such as a human leg. The pad comprises a first plurality of large, individual, fluid receiving pressure cells alternated with a second plurality of smaller, fluid receiving and releasing ventilating cells. Means are included for supplying fluid pressure to the cells.
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