Compression garment with heel elevation
US7967766B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G13/1265
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A garment that includes at least one inflatable chamber for applying compression to a limb for assisting venous return, and an elevation member to elevate the limb. The elevation member may comprise an inflatable chamber, and the garment may be configured for compressive therapy of the leg while elevating the heel, eliminating or otherwise reducing or mitigating pressure on an individual's heel while the leg is in an extended position and undergoing compressive therapy.
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