Compression apparatus for applying localized pressure to the venous system of the leg
US7276037B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2535/00
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for applying compression therapy to an extremity of the human body, such as a portion of the human leg. The device includes a flexible member and an air bladder chamber. The flexible member is adapted to wrap around the extremity to secure the air bladder chamber to the extremity. An air pumping mechanism is operated to inflate the air bladder chamber to a pressurized state. One or more fluid-filled pressurized members are provided, each separate and distinct from the flexible member and the air bladder chamber and thus readily moveable relative to the flexible member and the air bladder chamber. The pressurized member(s) is operably disposed between the extremity and the flexible member whereby it applies increased localized pressure to the extremity during use. Preferably, the air bladder chamber is substantially longer in a first dimension than in a second dimension orthogonal thereto such that it can extend longitudinally along the extremity to cover a relatively long and narrow portion of the extremity. The position of the air chamber can be readily adapted to apply local pressure to desired body parts (such as certain venous channel). The pressurized …
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