Therapeutic apparatus applying compression and a nonambient temperature fluid
US5080089A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0274
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A therapeutic apparatus is provided for treating a bodily injury or ailment by applying compression and a high or low temperature fluid to the injury or ailment. The apparatus has a cuff through which hot or cold water from a remote reservoir is continuously circulated under pressure when operating in one mode. When operating in the other mode, the cuff is filled with compressed air at ambient temperature and sealed.
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