System for compression therapy

US9220655B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hill-Rom Services, Inc. · US

Inventors

• John P. Biondo · Aurora, US
• Catherine A. Pietsch · Fairfax, US
• Michael Z. Sleva · Atlanta, US
• Gregory W. Branson · Batesville, US
• Jeffrey S. Lockwood · Batesville, US
• Rachel H. Elizabeth Hopkins · Cadiz, US
• Todd P. O'Neal · Fairfield, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 30, 2009
• Grant date: Dec 29, 2015
• Expiry date: Dec 31, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61H2201/5071
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A system for compression therapy includes a patient-support apparatus and a compression sleeve assembly that is coupleable to the patient-support apparatus. In some embodiments, the patient-support apparatus includes a hospital bed and in other embodiments, the patient-support apparatus includes a mattress for a bed. The compression sleeve assembly includes a sleeve that couples to a patient's limb and that inflates to promote blood flow. The compression sleeve assembly also includes a conduit and a compression module that is operable to inflate the sleeve through the conduit. The conduit may be routed, at least in part, through the associated patient-support apparatus. The compression module may be situated, at least in part, in a cavity of the associated patient-support apparatus. A compression module may be coupled to an architectural structure, such as a headwall unit.