Therapeutic medical garments with silicone sheeting component for scar treatment, process of manufacture and use
US8084051B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/412
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Therapeutic medical garments for scar treatment includes a composite fabric for treating dermatological scars, wherein a layer of textile fabric and a layer of a therapeutic agent produce a composite sheet suitable for the treatment of dermatologic scars resulting from traumatic, surgical or other injuries to the skin. The composite sheet may be fashioned into garments fitted to the patient for convenience of use, optimization of skin contact, and single step application of pressure therapy and the therapeutic agent. A process of use of the medical garment for applying therapeutic agent and pressure therapies.
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