Device, system and method for compression treatment of a body part
US8764689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2230/30
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for compressive treatment of a body part includes a compression member, adapted to at least partly encircle the body part, and an actuation unit, arranged to tighten the compression member to provide a compressive force to the body part. The actuation unit includes an active material actuator. There is also disclosed a system comprising such a device and methods for its therapeutic, cosmetic and non-therapeutic use and operation.
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