Compression device with improved moisture evaporation
US8016778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2209/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A circumferential compression sleeve has bladder openings extending through a bladder, making the sleeve generally breathable and comfortable for the wearer. The openings include at least about 4% of a total surface area of the bladder. The device also has a static evaporation rate through the device of at least about 20 mg/minute. In one example, the device includes a wicking layer for contacting the wearer's skin. The wicking layer wicks moisture from the wearer's skin and generally moves the moisture to portions of the layer in registration with the openings where the moisture is allowed to evaporate therethrough.
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