Method and apparatus for applying a therapeutic article to a body
US4517972A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 1983 |
| Grant date | May 21, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/583
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for applying a therapeutic article to the body of a patient uses adhesive-backed strips which are applied around the injury, and the article is attached to the strips. The strips and the article preferably employ Velcro-type material, but may alternatively use magnetic substances, to removably secure the article to the patient. According to the method, the physician may determine the proper location of the article and apply the strips to hold the article there. The article may then be applied by a nurse or the patient.
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