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Hemorrhoid seat cushion

US4660238A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 20, 1985
Grant dateApr 28, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S297/01
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A hemorrhoid supporting pad, preferably associated with a seat cushion assembly, is formed from a flexible envelope partially filled with a fluid. The pad is positioned beneath a seated person. Portions of the envelope extend beneath the ischial tuberosities of the seated person, which causes the fluid in the envelope to flow into the central region of the envelope, where the fluid is forced upwardly beneath the anus to support the hemorrhoid.

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