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Portable device for the enhancement of circulation

US8100842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 26, 2005
Grant dateJan 24, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H2205/10
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A portable device for enhancing circulation in a limb by applying intermittent squeezing force on the limb, the device comprising at least one inflatable fluid-cell having a proximal face and a distal face; a rigid member juxtaposed with the distal face of the air-cell, the rigid member is having two lateral sides; at least one adjustable strap connectable to the lateral ends of the rigid member for encircling the limb; and a mechanism for intermittently inflating and deflating the at least one fluid cell.

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