Inflatable member for compression foot cuff
US8636678B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2209/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A foot cuff that is inflatable to apply compression to the foot to promote blood flow has a bladder formed of two layers of material secured together. An outer layer includes a foot-underlying portion that has a greater thickness and rigidity that an opposing inner layer. The outer layer directs expansion of the bladder upon inflation in the direction of the inner layer and toward the foot for increasing compressive force applied to the foot.
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