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Compression garments

US8172782B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2009
Grant dateMay 8, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD04B1/265
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A compression garment includes a plurality of fabric segments having differing elastic properties arranged to provide the garment with regions of differential compression. The fabric segments define an inner surface of the garment. the inner surface includes at least one region of pile or raised fibers for increased thermal insulation.

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