Abstract

A method and apparatus for treating edema is disclosed. The method may include obtaining a compression garment comprising material having an end stretch. At least one gauge may be applied to the material. The compression garment may be applied to a patient. During the applying, the material may be stretched until the at least one gauge indicates that a proper amount of stretch has been reached. The at least one gauge may be tuned so that the material arrives at or near end stretch at substantially the same time that the at least one gauge indicates that the proper amount of stretch has been reached.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/00 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads
• A61F 13/08 - Elastic stockingsBandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings for contracting aneurisms
• A61H 9/00 - Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
• A61F 13/10 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for fingers, hands, or armsFinger-stallsNail-protectors

Abstract

A medical garment for channeling edema from a body region, that include at least one stretchable fabric substrate and multiple, separate elements secured to the at least one stretchable fabric substrate with substantially uniform spacing between the elements in a first zone such that the elements extend substantially parallel to one another in the first zone.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/00 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads

Abstract

A medical garment for channeling edema from a body region, that include at least one stretchable fabric substrate and multiple, separate elements secured to the at least one stretchable fabric substrate with substantially uniform spacing between the elements in a first zone such that the elements extend substantially parallel to one another in the first zone.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/06 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings
• B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
• A61F 13/08 - Elastic stockingsBandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings for contracting aneurisms
• B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives

Abstract

A method of treating a condition of a patient's limb is disclosed. The method may use a compression garment wrappable about the limb and a template comprising markings showing where to trim the compression garment to fit a smaller size limb. Measurements may be taken of a circumference of the limb of the patient. Next, the template may be positioned to overlay at least a portion of the compression garment. The compression garment may then be cut or trimmed proximate a marking of the markings matching the measurement.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/00 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads

Abstract

A method of selecting and using a compression garment is disclosed. The method may include selecting a garment comprising a compression sleeve including a proximal end and a distal end. The compression sleeve may comprise material having one of short-stretch function and inelastic function. The method may include donning the garment by inserting a limb of an animal or human through an opening in the proximal end and positioning the compression sleeve such that the material extends over at least a portion of a muscle mass of the limb. When the muscle mass is activated, the compression sleeve may augment the venous muscle return produced by the muscle mass.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61H 1/00 - Apparatus for passive exercisingVibrating apparatusChiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
• A61H 9/00 - Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
• A61F 13/08 - Elastic stockingsBandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings for contracting aneurisms
• A61F 13/00 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads

Abstract

A compression garment for treating edema is disclosed. The garment may include first and second bands. Each of the bands may comprise a first end, second end opposite the first end, and an intermediate portion located between the first and second ends. The first and second bands may each comprise short-stretch material having a maximum elastic elongation in the range of about 15% up to about 100%. The first band may wrap around a first portion of a patient's limb. The second band may wrap around a second portion of the limb. The first and second bands may be applied such that the intermediate portion of the first band and the intermediate portion of the second band abut without overlapping one another. Once applied, the garment may provide therapeutic compression to the patient's limb.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 15/00 - Auxiliary appliances for wound dressingsDispensing containers for dressings or bandages

Abstract

A method of selecting and using a compression garment is disclosed. The method may include selecting a garment comprising a compression sleeve including a proximal end and a distal end. The compression sleeve may comprise material having one of short-stretch function and inelastic function. The method may include donning the garment by inserting a limb of an animal or human through an opening in the proximal end and positioning the compression sleeve such that the material extends over at least a portion of a muscle mass of the limb. When the muscle mass is activated, the compression sleeve may augment the venous muscle return produced by the muscle mass.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 5/00 - Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or jointsNursing devices

Abstract

A method of treating a condition of a patient's limb is disclosed. The method may use a compression garment wrappable about the limb and a template comprising markings showing where to trim the compression garment to fit a smaller size limb. Measurements may be taken of a circumference of the limb of the patient. Next, the template may be positioned to overlay at least a portion of the compression garment. The compression garment may then be cut or trimmed proximate a marking of the markings matching the measurement.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/06 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings

Abstract

A compression device to be wrapped around the distal extremity of a patient for use in moderate to severe swelling/lymphedema. The device includes a flexible planar compression material of preferably short-stretch compression material. Fasteners are attached to the first and second band portions. The compression material in preferred embodiment contains short-stretch compression material with 20%-60% stretch. The device is designed such that it may be used to augment compression to the hand when used in conjunction with compression to the fingers and arm. The device is designed to be applied easier with one hand.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 5/00 - Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or jointsNursing devices

Abstract

Provided is a therapeutic compression apparatus that includes a compression material. In one example, the apparatus includes a large surface area of a single sheet of compression material. The apparatus may include indicia that allow it to be trimmed to fit a patient.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/06 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings

Abstract

A therapeutic compression apparatus includes a liner having a tubular body portion with a proximalopening for receiving a limb of a patient. The tubular body portion includes an inside region with an inside circumference that is sized to extend about and in contact with the limb. The inside circumference is substantially identical to a circumference of the limb at a respective area of contact. The tubular body portion includes an outside region having an outside circumference that varies from the inside circumference at respective cross-sections through the tubular body.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 5/32 - Adjustable pressure pads
• A61F 13/06 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings

Abstract

An apparatus for applying pressure to a body part includes one or more bands of compressible or non-compressible material.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 5/00 - Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or jointsNursing devices

Abstract

An apparatus for applying pressure to a body part comprising multiple interconnectable bands of compressible or noncompressible material. Optional spine to further interconnect the bands. Interconnectable pieces designed for covering specific body areas. Modular arrangement of the individual components. Customized or off-the-shelf availability of the apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/08 - Elastic stockingsBandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings for contracting aneurisms
• A61F 13/10 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for fingers, hands, or armsFinger-stallsNail-protectors

Abstract

An apparatus for applying pressure to a body part comprising multiple interconnectable bands of compressible or noncompressible material. Optional spine to further interconnect the bands. Interconnectable pieces designed for covering specific body areas. Modular arrangement of the individual components. Customized or off-the-shelf availability of the apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/06 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings
• A61L 15/00 - Chemical aspects of, or use of materials for, bandages, dressings or absorbent pads