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20080243041 | Butt and thigh massager - One aspect provides a wearable garment having built-in massage components at multiple positions to massage areas of the thighs and/or lower butt. The garment may be adjustable to fit users of different sizes. This wearable massager provides a deep massage in areas that are difficult and/or tedious to get to when using other do-it-yourself massagers. This wearable massager employs a rotating longitudinal friction action (in contrast to a vibrating action) thereby eliminating the need to push on the massager. The wearable massager may allow a wearer to relax while receiving a massage. | 10-02-2008 |
20080249440 | Method of Making Compression Sleeve with Structural Support Features - In a method of forming a compression sleeve, flexible bladder layers are secured together to define first and second adjacent flexible sleeve sections. A rigid structural component, such as a tube for delivering air to a bladder of the sleeve or another structure, is secured between the first and second flexible sleeve sections to prevent buckling a movement of the sleeve sections downward when the sleeve is wrapped around a leg the wearer. An inner layer and an outer cover are secured to the bladder layers at a plurality of discrete weld spots to provide further structural support to the sleeve. | 10-09-2008 |
20080249441 | COMPRESSION DEVICE WITH STRATEGIC WELD CONSTRUCTION - A compression sleeve includes an inner layer, an outer cover and first and second bladder layers. The layers define adjacent, generally flexible sleeve sections, where each section includes an inflatable bladder. The inner layer, outer cover and first and second bladder layers are joined together at a plurality of discrete spot welds within an outer perimeter of the inflatable bladder to provide further structural integrity to the sleeve. | 10-09-2008 |
20090036810 | Leg and foot massage device capable of achieving foot swing - The present invention relates to a massage device, and more particularly, to a leg and foot massage device capable of achieving foot swing. The device includes an electrical machinery deceleration element, a wobbler machine element and an air inflatable bag massage element. The electrical machinery deceleration element drives the air inflatable bag massage element through the wobbler machine element, and the electrical machinery realizes the one-off deceleration. Therefore mechanical transmission steps are simplified and transmission noise obviously dropped, wobbler machine element cooperates with air inflatable bags' inflation and deflation, generating many kinds of different massage motions and obtaining a comprehensive massage effect on leg and feet muscles and joints. | 02-05-2009 |
20090076424 | Pneumatic Massaging Device - A pneumatic massaging device comprising a first inflatable part ( | 03-19-2009 |
20090177130 | DEEP PRESSURE METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTISM THERAPY AND OTHER THERAPIES - Apparatus and methods for applying compressive force to portions of a person's body to, for example, provide therapy to an autistic person. | 07-09-2009 |
20090240178 | SAFETY CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly includes first and second mating connectors that can be joined to make a fluid connection. The connectors are constructed to discriminate improper connectors so that no fluid tight connection can be formed with improper connectors. The connector assembly can be used with a system for compression therapy to prevent deep vein thrombosis. | 09-24-2009 |
20100042027 | POSITIVE PRESSURE CHAMBER FOR EXTREMITIES - The present invention provides a positive pressure chamber for treating extremities, which is used for treating extremity swelling or edema, rehabilitation, prophylaxis for deep venous thrombosis, relieving extremity pain, improvement of extremity skin, and the like. | 02-18-2010 |
20100198122 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DECUBITUS ULCER PREVENTION AND TREATMENT - An apparatus for treating or preventing decubitus ulcers includes: a garment sized and shaped to be worn by a patient; a first plurality of fluid channels and a second plurality of fluid channels coupled to the garment and disposed adjacent to one another, at least some of the first plurality of fluid channels being independently inflatable and deflatable as compared with at least some of the second plurality of fluid channels; and a fluid control mechanism coupled to the first and second plurality of fluid channels and operating to repeatably and sequentially inflate and deflate the independently inflatable and deflatable fluid channels from among the first and second plurality of fluid channels such that there is less than a predetermined level of pressure exerted on the patient's tissue under one or more of the deflated channels. | 08-05-2010 |
20100204625 | SPINAL THERAPY UNIT - A spinal therapy device comprising an elastomeric sleeve having an opening at each end, a pair of spherical objects held together within said sleeve, means to substantially close one end of the sleeve and means to releasably close the other end of the sleeve. | 08-12-2010 |
20110009784 | Compression device for medical treatment - A compression device for medical treatment includes an upper colloid sheet, a lower colloid sheet, and a plurality of gas ports. The upper colloid sheet is stacked with the lower colloid sheet and welded, so as to form a plurality of isolated cells with welded walls, and each cell respectively corresponds to one of the gas ports. Therein, the welded walls that neighbors each cell extend diagonally along an angle that is between an x-axis direction and an y-axis direction, so that the welded walls extends from an edge of the upper colloid sheet and the lower colloid sheet to another edge of the upper colloid sheet and the lower colloid sheet. Per aforementioned, the compression device for medical treatment has diagonally formed cells, which results in compression from two directions, so that the medical benefits are increased. | 01-13-2011 |
20110071447 | COMPRESSION SLEEVE - A compression sleeve includes a first sheet, a second sheet, at least one close-loop sealing contact and at least two open-loop sealing contacts. The at least one close-loop sealing contact is formed between the first and second sheet so as to form an isolated inflatable section within the close-loop sealing contact. The at least two open-loop sealing contacts are disposed within the at least one close-loop sealing contact, wherein at least one of the at least two open-loop sealing contacts includes two through holes respectively at two opposite ends. | 03-24-2011 |
20110077564 | PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION GARMENT WITH NOISE ATTENUATING MEANS - A pneumatic compression garment comprises a flexible member for placement on a limb of a human body. A bladder in the flexible member defines an inflatable chamber. The bladder has an opening through which the inflatable chamber is inflated. A port mounted on the bladder has an air inlet adapted for communication with a source of pressurized air and an air outlet in communication with the inflatable chamber via the opening in the bladder. Pressurized air is delivered from into the inflatable chamber for inflating the inflatable chamber and thereby applying a compression force to the limb when the flexible member is in place on the limb. Noise attenuating means associated with the bladder opening is provided for reducing noise from air flow through the opening into the inflatable chamber. | 03-31-2011 |
20110087142 | COMPRESSION GARMENTS WITH HEEL ELEVATION - A compression garment includes a backing member with a proximal end portion and opposed distal end portion. The backing member is configured to be disposed about at least a portion of a lower leg between calf and heel and has an inner surface to be disposed facing the lower leg, and an opposite outer surface. The garment further includes at least one compression bladder disposed within the backing member configured to compress at least a portion of the lower leg to augment venous return flow in the lower leg, an elevation member operatively coupled to the backing member and configured to elevate the heel from an underlying support surface and at least one support member disposed along a portion of the elevation member and along a portion of the backing member to retain the elevation member in a desired position with respect to the backing member to elevate the heel. | 04-14-2011 |
20110098615 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DIFFERENTIAL AIR PRESSURE DEVICES - Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and components for differential air pressure systems. The air pressure systems comprise a chamber for receiving at least a portion of a user's body. Pressure in the chamber can be changed to adjust force on the user's body. Described herein are various methods and related structures for sealing a user into a pressurizable chamber. Also described herein are various methods and related structures for changing the shape and/or height of the chamber. Described herein are various types and configurations of chambers and support structures for chambers. Also described herein are various methods and related systems for treating various conditions using the differential air pressure systems, including but not limited to obesity, cardiac disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, or Down Syndrome. | 04-28-2011 |
20110098616 | COMPRESSION BAG - A compression bag having an upper portion for applying a pressure at least to the abdominal area of a patient, and a lower portion for applying a pressure to at least a part of the patient's legs, the bag comprising a back part, a second, front part and a closure means configured for detachably attaching the parts to each other; a separating insert configured for being detachably attached to at least one of the back and front parts of the bag, at least at the lower portion of the bag, to separate between left and right regions of the first and second parts, thereby forming pants in said bag defined by said regions and said insert; and a plurality of inflatable cells in the first and second parts of the bag and in the separating insert, that are sealingly separated from adjacent inflatable cells and configured to be individually inflated and deflated. | 04-28-2011 |
20110208099 | Methods and apparatus for repeated ischemic conditioning treatment of hypertension and other medical conditions - Methods for ischemic conditioning treatments of a chronic medical condition are provided. Baseline disease-related parameters of a patient with a chronic medical condition are measured. Ischemia is induced in the patient by occluding and releasing arterial flow in one or more extremities of the patient. Post-ischemia parameters in the patient are measured. The baseline and post-ischemia parameters are compared to provide an assessment of an ischemic conditioning treatment of a chronic medical condition. The repeated, scheduled delivery of ischemic conditioning provides a beneficial, therapeutic effect on the chronic medical condition. Also provided is a device for pulse oximetry during periods of absent or low pulsatile blood flow including an artificial pulse generator as well as the use of said device in assessment of ischemic conditioning. | 08-25-2011 |
20110245742 | COMPRESSION GARMENT HAVING AN EXTENSION - A compression garment for applying compression therapy to a wearer's body including a compression sleeve having a proximal edge and a distal edge. The sleeve includes at least one bladder. A tube is attached to the bladder. A connector on the tube connects the tube to a source of compressed fluid for inflating the bladder. The distal edge of the compression sleeve has a first portion and a second portion jutting distally from the first portion. | 10-06-2011 |
20110245743 | COMPRESSION DEVICE AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR APPLYING PRESSURE TO A LIMB OF A LIVING BEING - A compression device ( | 10-06-2011 |
20110251536 | Therapeutic compression apparatus - A therapeutic compression device for applying compression force to a patient. The device is comprised of multiple layers, at least two of which are fluid-tight. At least two fluid-tight layers define a fluid-tight chamber that has a smaller surface area than the overall device. Fluid supplied to the fluid-tight chamber causes compressive force to be exerted on a patient. Preferably at least one layer is a fluid permeable material. An additional layer of fluid permeable material may be also be added to ensure a fluid permeable barrier exists between the fluid-tight chamber and a patient. | 10-13-2011 |
20110264021 | ADJUSTABLE ORTHOSTATIC INTOLERANCE SYSTEM AND GARMENT - An adjustable orthostatic intolerance garment formed of a knitted spandex powernet construction in order to provide compression when on the leg, and including legs and a torso portion that extends upwardly into the abdominal area below the pectoral muscles; and a respective pair of elongate panels that are retained in place by attaching elements, and that are introduced into or removed from the garment to increase or reduce compression on the wearer's body as desired. | 10-27-2011 |
20110306908 | Compression Device Having Cooling Capability - A compression device has improved cooling capability. The device includes a wicking layer adapted to move moisture. A portion of the wicking layer is exposed from under bladder material defining a bladder. In use, the wicking layer wicks moisture from the patient's limb and the wicked moisture is able to evaporate through the device at the portion of the wicking layer that is exposed. | 12-15-2011 |
20110306909 | Compression Device with Improved Moisture Evaporation - A circumferential compression sleeve has bladder openings extending through a bladder, making the sleeve generally breathable and comfortable for the wearer. The device has a static evaporation rate through the device of at least about 20 mg/minute. The device has a convective evaporation resistance of less than about 80 m | 12-15-2011 |
20120004583 | Compression Device with Structural Support Features - A compression sleeve for being wrapped around a leg of a wearer includes adjacent flexible sleeve sections. At least one of the sleeve sections has an air bladder therein adapted to inflate for compressing a portion of the leg. A structural component is secured to the sleeve and extends generally between the flexible sleeve sections to maintain a spacing of the adjacent sleeve sections lengthwise of the leg when the sleeve is wrapped around the leg. Bladder layers are joined together to form the air bladder. The bladder is joined together at least at two weld points on opposite sides of the structural component to locate the structural component on the sleeve so as to maintain the spacing of the adjacent sleeve sections. | 01-05-2012 |
20120071801 | BLADDER TUBE CONNECTION - A compression device for applying compression treatment to a patient's body. The device includes an inflatable bladder having an inner layer, an outer layer opposite the inner layer, the inner layer and the outer layer are joined to form a hollow interior adapted for periodically receiving fluid to inflate the bladder, the joined layers are joined by a seam having a sealed upstream end, an open downstream end, and sealed lateral sides. The bladder includes an opening positioned between the lateral sides and extending through the inner layer and/or the outer layer of the bladder. The device includes the tube extending toward the open downstream end of the seam and through the opening. The device includes a seal extending between the lateral sides of the seam and across the tube preventing fluid leakage between the tube and the opening in the bladder when the bladder is inflated. | 03-22-2012 |
20120078146 | COMPRESSION GARMENT APPARATUS HAVING BASELINE PRESSURE - A compression garment apparatus including a compression garment and a pressurizer. The pressurizer intermittently pressurizes a therapeutic bladder on the compression garment and maintains a baseline pressure in the therapeutic bladder to maintain the therapeutic bladder in position with respect to a target compression zone on a body part on which the garment is worn. The baseline pressure is adjusted in response to sensed physical characteristics. | 03-29-2012 |
20120130293 | COMPRESSION DEVICE WITH S-SHAPED BLADDER - A device for applying compression treatment to a part of a wearer's body includes at least one inflatable bladder formed from opposed layers of bladder material. The bladder is constructed so that when worn on the part of the wearer's body inflation of the bladder applies a compressive force to the part of the wearer's body to move blood within the wearer's body part. The at least one bladder has a generally S shape compression region with first, second and third spaced apart sections in fluid communication. At least one opening is formed between the first and second sections. The at least one opening extends through both layers of bladder material to provide communication from an area under the layers of bladder material to a location above the layers of bladder material. | 05-24-2012 |
20120136290 | COMPRESSION DEVICE WITH WEAR AREA - A device for applying compression treatment to a part of a wearer's body has an inner face for being placed adjacent to the part of the wearer's body in use and an outer face opposite the inner face. The device includes a pressure applicator to apply compression to the wearer's body part. First and second fastener elements are mounted on the device. Hook indicia on the outer face of the device generally overlie patches of hook material on the inner face of the device. The hook indicia includes first colored areas and hook-engagement areas include second colored areas. Upon wrapping the device around the wearer's body part and fastening the patches of hook material at the respective hook-engagement areas, each first colored area and corresponding second colored area form a predetermined shape indicating that the device is properly placed on the body part. | 05-31-2012 |
20120157900 | PRE-EMPTIVE FLUID SHIFTS TO TREAT OSA - A method of treating obstructive sleep apnea comprising reducing an effective amount of extracellular fluid of a patient suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. | 06-21-2012 |
20120209158 | COMPRESSION DEVICE WITH STRATEGIC WELD CONSTRUCTION - A compression device for being wrapped around a body portion of a wearer includes an inner layer and an outer cover. First and second bladder layers are secured together to define an inflatable bladder having an outer perimeter. The inner layer, outer cover and first and second bladder layers are joined together at a plurality of discrete spot welds within the outer perimeter of the inflatable bladder. | 08-16-2012 |
20120232447 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS PROPHYLAXIS - Systems, methods, and kits for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis. | 09-13-2012 |
20120277643 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CALIBRATING DIFFERENTIAL AIR PRESSURE DEVICES - Methods, apparatus, and systems for calibrating differential air pressure systems are described. The methods, apparatus, and systems may be adapted for physical training of an individual, e.g. as a training tool to improve performance or as a physical therapy tool for rehabilitation or strengthening. The differential air pressure systems comprise a chamber for receiving at least a portion of a user's body. In one embodiment, a method for calibrating a differential air pressure system for predicting effective body weight of a user versus system pressure is described. In certain variations, the methods, apparatus and systems may comprise adjusting pressure in the system until one or more force values are reached. The methods described herein may comprise determining a relationship between body weight force and pressure, allowing the user to set a pressure or a parameter correlated with pressure to achieve a desired effective body weight. | 11-01-2012 |
20120316480 | THERAPEUTIC COMPRESSION APPARATUS - A compression garment includes a wrap member with a proximal end portion and opposed distal end portion. The wrap member is configured to wrap about at least a portion of a lower leg between calf and heel. The wrap member includes an inner sheet configured and adapted to be disposed facing the lower leg in use, and an outer sheet joined to the inner sheet with a leg compression bladder defined between the inner and outer sheets. The leg compression bladder is configured to compress at least a portion of the lower leg to augment venous return flow in the lower leg. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316481 | COMPRESSION DEVICE IN COMBINATION WITH LOWER LIMB PROTECTION - The present invention relates to a support for a body part including a compression device in combination with a lower leg protection system. The compression device can be integral with the outer support at a position received over the lower leg. One or more valves can extend from a compression bladder for attachment to a pneumatic device. Inflation of the compression bladder positioner adjacent the lower leg also displaces air in the outer support toward the foot which causes simultaneous massaging of the foot. The pneumatic device can be adjusted to provide either sequential or intermittent therapies. | 12-13-2012 |
20130085432 | COMPRESSION GARMENT HAVING A FOAM LAYER - A compression garment for applying compression therapy to a body part of a person. The compression garment includes a bladder including an inflatable chamber having a perimeter and an opening through which the inflatable chamber is inflated. A foam layer is positioned at least partially in the inflatable chamber for reducing a volume of gas required to inflate the inflatable chamber and extends at least partially outside the inflatable chamber for providing structural support to the compression garment. | 04-04-2013 |
20130102939 | METHOD AND DEVICES PROVIDING IMPACT ON CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM - The proposed method and devices provide for an effective improvement of the blood flow in the vessels of a human's extremities due to generation of an ante-grade pressure wave of blood synchronized with phases of the cardiac cycle with the help of compression impulses. The devices provide an improved accuracy of the time and amplitude characteristics of the compression impulses and functioning in modes of generation both the ante-grade wave and external counter-pulsation. | 04-25-2013 |
20130184623 | INFLATABLE WEARABLE DEEP PRESSURE THERAPY SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to a deep pressure therapy system. The system comprises an inflatable component and a shell component. The inflatable component can be removably attached to the shell component to form a wearable assembly. The inflatable component is shaped to conform to a portion of a body of an individual, and comprises an inflatable bladder having an inlet port and an outlet port for passage of a fluid. The bladder comprises a plurality of depressions which are generally evenly-distributed over a portion of the bladder. In some embodiments, the depressions are circular welds. In some embodiments, the depressions are three-dimensional welds. The bladder may additionally comprise weld strips. The shell component may comprise one or more stretchable strips which are expandable as safety feature. | 07-18-2013 |
20130184624 | DEVICE FOR APPLYING A PULSATING PRESSURE TO A LOCAL REGION OF THE BODY AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient. | 07-18-2013 |
20130237890 | MIGRAINE HEADACHE MITIGATION - Apparatuses for reducing migraine headache pain comprising head-contacting expanses of compressible material having pressure-versus-deflection characteristics possessing plateau conditions defined by ranges of compressive material deflections associated throughout with substantially constant material compression produced by an applied, material-compressing pressure which is slightly less than that pressure which, when applied to the anatomy, occludes anatomical, venous-return blood flow, and shells substantially surrounding, and contacting, the compressible-material expanses, appropriately sized, and operable, with the apparatuses in place on a wearers' heads, to place the compressible material in the expanse in its characteristic “plateau” condition of compression, wherein such compression, at every location, is a non-adjustable value dependent entirely upon the fit-spacing at that location between a wearer's head and the inside of the shell. This disclosure additionally or alternatively discusses methods of reducing migraine headache pain by fitting apparatuses to wearers' heads for appropriate time expanses and other methods of reducing migraine pain. | 09-12-2013 |
20130245518 | THERAPEUTIC COMPRESSION APPARATUS - A therapeutic compression device for applying compression force to a patient. The device is constructed of multiple layers, at least two of which are fluid-tight. At least two fluid-tight layers define a fluid-tight chamber that has a smaller surface area than the overall device. Fluid supplied to the fluid-tight chamber causes compressive force to be exerted on a patient. Preferably at least one layer is a fluid permeable material. An additional layer of fluid permeable material may be also be added to ensure a fluid permeable barrier exists between the fluid-tight chamber and a patient. | 09-19-2013 |
20130296752 | Pneumatic Compression Garment with Noise Attenuation - A compression garment for applying compression to a part of a wearer's body includes a flexible member, an inflatable bladder defining an inflatable chamber, and a port for communication between a source of pressurized air and the inflatable chamber. The garment also incorporates noise attenuation. The noise attenuation can include noise attenuating members on an air impingement surface of the inflatable bladder. | 11-07-2013 |
20130324895 | Method of Making Compression Sleeve with Structural Support Features - A method of forming a compression sleeve for being wrapped around a leg of a wearer includes securing two layers of flexible material together to at least partially define first and second adjacent flexible sections. The securing of the two layers of flexible material includes securing two bladder layers together to define a first inflatable bladder and a second inflatable bladder disposed more proximally than the first inflatable bladder when the sleeve is wrapped around the leg. The first bladder forms at least a part of the first flexible sleeve section and the second bladder forms at least a part of the second flexible sleeve section. The method further includes securing a structural component to the sleeve such that the structural component extends generally between the first and second adjacent flexible sections to maintain a spacing between the sleeve sections lengthwise of the leg when the sleeve is wrapped around the leg. And joining the bladder layers together at least at two weld points on opposite sides of the structural component to locate the structural component on the sleeve so as to maintain the spacing of the adjacent sleeve sections. | 12-05-2013 |
20130331749 | Compression Garment Including Bladder Having Reduced Inflatable Volume - A compression garment including a bladder having a reduced inflatable volume. Connector elements positioned inside an inflatable chamber of the bladder limit expansion of the bladder for limiting a fluid volume required for fully inflating or expanding the bladder. A controller inflates and deflates the inflatable chamber for imparting compression therapy on a body part on which the garment is worn. The reduced inflation volume of the inflatable chamber reduces the demand on a pump of the controller. | 12-12-2013 |
20140012169 | THERAPEUTIC WRAP - The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and/or thermal therapy to a patient. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. The wraps may be used in conjunction with a therapy machine which fills the cavity or cavities of the wraps with fluid such as a gas and/or a liquid. The unique shapes of the wraps are particularly suitable for providing therapy to the human body. The shapes permit the manipulation of the wraps around various portions of the human body such as the shoulder, back and foot. | 01-09-2014 |
20140058302 | COMPRESSION DEVICE FOR THE FOOT - A compression device for the foot comprising: a wrap adapted to surround the foot, the wrap comprising at least two bladders which when inflated conform to the shape of the foot to provide compression, the bladders being positioned on the wrap so that a first bladder focuses compression on the heel of the foot and a second bladder focuses compression on the arch of the foot; a channel attached to each bladder for independently delivering fluid to each bladder; and a controller attached to the channels that generates and independently controls the flow of fluid to the bladders. | 02-27-2014 |
20140107546 | Compression Device with Sizing Indicia - A compression device ( | 04-17-2014 |
20140107547 | Heel Protector and Corresponding Rehabilitation Systems and Methods for Using the Same - A heel protector ( | 04-17-2014 |
20140128787 | COMPRESSION DEVICE FOR THE LIMB - A compression device for the limb comprising a sleeve adapted to surround the limb, the sleeve comprising an inelastic layer and a cell constructed from an inner part joined to an outer part by one or more side walls so that the cell has a box-like configuration, the inner part being adapted to conform to the shape of the limb when the cell is inflated to provide an even pressure to the limb. | 05-08-2014 |
20140135669 | Compression Device Having Weld Seam Moisture Transfer - A compression sleeve includes a wicking layer secured to bladder material defining an inflatable bladder along a seamline. Fibers of the wicking layer extend through the seamline to allow fluid wicked by the wicking layer from the wearer's skin to evaporate to the atmosphere. | 05-15-2014 |
20140142481 | PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION GARMENT WITH NOISE ATTENUATING MEANS - A pneumatic compression garment comprises a flexible member for placement on a limb of a human body. A bladder in the flexible member defines an inflatable chamber. The bladder has an opening through which the inflatable chamber is inflated. A port mounted on the bladder has an air inlet adapted for communication with a source of pressurized air and an air outlet in communication with the inflatable chamber via the opening in the bladder. Pressurized air is delivered from into the inflatable chamber for inflating the inflatable chamber and thereby applying a compression force to the limb when the flexible member is in place on the limb. Noise attenuating means associated with the bladder opening is provided for reducing noise from air flow through the opening into the inflatable chamber. | 05-22-2014 |
20140194796 | Heel Protector and Corresponding Rehabilitation Systems and Methods for Using the Same | 07-10-2014 |
20140276284 | Tube Set with Anti Occlude Strip for Air Bladder Medical Devices - An insertable anti-occlude strip includes a strip made of a material that is flexible, sturdy, durable and compression resistant. The strip has a cross-sectional shape such that when the strip is inserted into a hollow, flexible tube, there are open longitudinal apertures formed between the strip and the inner wall of the tube, allowing bi-directional flow of air or fluids through the tube. The insertable and tubal anti-occlude strip, when inserted into a hollow and flexible tube, provides resistance to occlusion of the tube lumen when the tube is under compressive or shear forces, which would otherwise significantly reduce or halt flow of air or fluids through the tube. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276285 | Micro Bleed Hole Connector For Use in Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices - A micro bleed hole connector for use in intermittent pneumatic compression devices includes a body made of a material that is sturdy, durable and compression resistant, The bleed hole connector resembles industry-standard air tube connectors, and has a micro bleed hose connecting its hollow lumen to the outside, ambient air. In use, the connector is inserted between the air input tube of an intermittent pneumatic compression device and an air supply tube, which is connected to an air pump. The air pump inflates and deflates the intermittent pneumatic compression device, which is placed on a patient's limb. In the event deflation of the compression device is retarded by air pump failure or air supply tube occlusion, the micro bleed hole dissipates air sufficiently to prevent injury to the patient's limb. Air dissipation through the bleed hole during normal operation is minimal and does not impact therapeutic application. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276286 | Non-Woven Garment For Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention - A non-woven garment for deep vein thrombosis prevention includes a body having a central panel, a left side panel, and a right side panel formed with a number of attachment straps having an integral fastener and a cover. A single air chamber receiving air from a pump through a flexible air supply tube is formed on the central penal when the body and the cover are welded through an RF welding method. The body and the cover are made of the same dielectric material for their inner layers to be welded and another same material for the outer layers which can be placed against a patient's skin. The one-step RF welding method eliminates the need for tricot lining and binding and less material is used in manufacturing. Thus, the present invention significantly reduces the manufacturing steps, time, cost, and use of material in manufacturing. | 09-18-2014 |
20140296756 | SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING REMOTE ISCHEMIC CONDITIONING - A system for performing remote ischemic conditioning includes an inflatable cuff configured to encircle a limb of a subject and a controller removably attached to the cuff. The controller includes a pump; a manifold in fluid communication with the pump; a connector in fluid communication with the manifold and in removable fluid communication with the inflatable cuff; a pressure sensor; and a control circuit configured to implement a remote ischemic conditioning treatment protocol. | 10-02-2014 |
20140303533 | PORTABLE INTERMITTENT PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION SYSTEM - An intermittent pneumatic compression system provides exhaust between a wrap and patient's leg, avoids tubes and is operable on a conventional battery. The system allows true portability while improving patient discomfort, reducing fall risks, and providing desired therapeutic and prophylactic compression. | 10-09-2014 |
20140309567 | COMPRESSION ELEMENT - A venous compression element is provided which is useful in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency, such as varicose veins. The compression element comprises a central core of fluid filled cells and an outer layer of soft material suitable for maintaining contact with skin for a prolonged period of time and which covers the core. A particular embodiment comprises a folded or rolled cylindrical core of air or nitrogen filled bubble wrapsheet material covered by a skin compatible bandaging material. The compression elements described are particularly useful in providing consistent compression to a blood vessel after endovenous endothelial wall damaging techniques | 10-16-2014 |
20150080775 | LYMPHATIC SYSTEM MOVER - The present invention is comprised of an inflatable sleeve system that may fit around a patient's limb, core or any other portion of his or her body. The system is comprised of a sleeve and pressure intake means that supplies air pressure to the sleeve. The sleeve of the present invention comprises at least three cylindrical inflatable chambers arranged longitudinally along the axis of the sleeve. | 03-19-2015 |
20150105706 | METHOD FOR CALMING A PERSON - The present invention relates to a method for reducing stress or promoting relaxation in a person is disclosed herein. The method includes the use of a deflatable cushion which has an attachment for a vacuum pump and includes positioning the person in need upon the cushion so that the cushion extends at least the length of the person's torso, eliminating a sufficient amount of air from the cushion so that the cushion at least partially envelops the person, and keeping or retaining the person in the enveloping cushion for a sufficient time for reducing the stress or producing relaxation. | 04-16-2015 |
20150105707 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FLUIDIZED LOWER LEG PROTECTION - The present invention relates to a fluidized lower leg protection and support system and method. The system can include an inner positioner. The inner positioner can displace and contour three-dimensionally as though it was fluid to the sides and top of the leg while not having flow characteristics that would result in migration of the medium under the force of gravity. The system can also include an outer support which is received over the inner positioner. The outer support can be in the shape of an open boot. The outer support can include an ultra low pressure plenum. The ultra low pressure plenum is filled at a predetermined low pressure for distributing pressure along the length of the outer support, but not providing significant elevation of the lower leg and heel by itself. | 04-16-2015 |
20150297440 | THERAPEUTIC WRAP - The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and/or thermal therapy to a patient. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. The wraps may be used in conjunction with a therapy machine which fills the cavity or cavities of the wraps with fluid such as a gas and/or a liquid. The unique shapes of the wraps are particularly suitable for providing therapy to the human body. The shapes permit the manipulation of the wraps around various portions of the human body such as the shoulder, back and foot. | 10-22-2015 |
20150335517 | HOSE CONNECTING DEVICE AND MASSAGE TOY HAVING SUCH A HOSE CONNECTING DEVICE - According to the invention it is provided that a hose connecting device for connecting an elastic flexible hose to a rigid connection includes at least one coupling element having first positively locking means for coupling to the connection portion in positively locking relationship, and an annular support body which peripherally supports the coupling element, wherein the positively locking means extend radially internally on the annular support body and wherein the annular support body is adapted for fixing to the flexible hose. | 11-26-2015 |
20160000638 | Compression Device With Wear Area - A device for applying compression treatment to a part of a wearer's body has an inner face for being placed adjacent to the part of the wearer's body in use and an outer face opposite the inner face. The device includes a pressure applicator to apply compression to the wearer's body part. First and second fastener elements are mounted on the device. Hook indicia on the outer face of the device generally overlie patches of hook material on the inner face of the device. The hook indicia includes first colored areas and hook-engagement areas include second colored areas. Upon wrapping the device around the wearer's body part and fastening the patches of hook material at the respective hook-engagement areas, each first colored area and corresponding second colored area form a predetermined shape indicating that the device is properly placed on the body part. | 01-07-2016 |
20160008205 | PIECE OF FITNESS EQUIPMENT | 01-14-2016 |
20160120733 | GARMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE SENSOR AND AT LEAST ONE ACTUATOR RESPONSIVE TO THE SENSOR AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a garment system including at least one sensor, and at least one actuator that operates responsive to sensing feedback from the at least one sensor to selectively constrict or selectively dilate at least one flexible compression garment. Such selective constriction or dilation of the at least one flexible compression garment against at least one body part can improve muscle functioning or joint functioning during an activity, such as a sport or other activity. | 05-05-2016 |
20160120734 | GARMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE SENSOR AND AT LEAST ONE ACTUATOR RESPONSIVE TO THE SENSOR AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a garment system including at least one sensor, and at least one actuator that operates responsive to sensing feedback from the at least one sensor to activate a flexible compression garment to selectively constrict or selectively dilate. Such selective constriction or dilation against the at least one body part can improve muscle functioning, or joint functioning during an activity such as a sport or other athletic activity. | 05-05-2016 |
20160193100 | Device, System and Method for Compression Treatment of a Body Part | 07-07-2016 |
20160374891 | COMPRESSION GARMENT HAVING SEALABLE BLADDER POCKET - A compression garment having a sealable bladder pocket adapted for applying compression therapy to a selected body part of a patient. The compression garment includes a selectively inflatable bladder and a wrap having a selectively sealable pocket. The pocket has a sealable main opening sized for passing the bladder therethrough for inserting the bladder in the pocket and removing the bladder from the pocket. A connector on the bladder may be connected to a fluid supply line via the main opening. In other embodiments, the connector may be connected in fluid communication with the fluid supply line via a secondary opening separated from the main opening. Fluid is delivered from the fluid source to an inflatable interior of the bladder to impart compression therapy to the body part. | 12-29-2016 |
20160374892 | Heel Protector and Corresponding Rehabilitation Systems and Methods for Using the Same - A heel protector ( | 12-29-2016 |