Compression device with improved moisture evaporation
US8021388B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2029 |
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- 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 device has a static evaporation rate through the device of at least about 20 mg/minute. The device has a convective evaporation resistance of less than about 75. 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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