Compression garment assembly
US8394043B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2205/106
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A compression garment assembly comprises a compression garment adapted for placement on a body part in a self-retaining configuration and for removal from the body part. The compression garment has at least one inflatable bladder for applying compression to the body part. A portable controller unit is adapted for fluid connection to the inflatable bladder and is configured for cyclically inflating the bladder. The compression garment and portable controller unit are configured so that the portable controller unit must be disconnected from the compression garment before the compression garment can be removed from the body part. Loss of the portable controller unit by, for example, accidental disposal with the compression garment is thus prevented.
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