Method for building a dynamic compression garment
US9161878B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2230/208
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method to form a compression garment apparatus for a body part of a human and/or animal. The method includes forming a segmented flex frame and installing a shape memory alloy on struts of the segmented flex frame. The method further includes connecting the shape memory alloy to first and second terminals on the frame creating a mechanical and electrical connection. The method includes installing a controller that applies current to the shape memory alloy at intervals using and executing intermittent, sequenced, or continuous compression therapy using the controller by creating at least one heating phase causing the shape memory alloy to reach a target transition temperature to either lengthen or shorten and at least one cooling phase causing the length of the shape memory alloy at the target transition temperature to lengthen or shorten opposite of the length change caused by the heating phase.
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