Skin treatment devices with tensioning features
US9649226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/0259
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The devices, kits and methods described may be used for wound healing, including the treatment, amelioration, or prevention of scars and/or keloids by applying and/or maintaining a pre-determined strain in an elastic skin treatment device that is then affixed to the skin surface using skin adhesives to transfer a generally planar force from the bandage to the skin surface. Applicators are used to apply and/or maintain the strains, and some of the applicators are further configured to provide at least some mechanical advantage to the user when exerting loads onto the skin treatment device.
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