Dual density pressure pad
Assignee3M Innovative Properties Company
InventorsDominic J. Julian, Jeremy J. Jacobs
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Abstract
Provided are orthopedic, dual density pressure pads designed to transfer pressure onto a focused anatomical structure; typically through the assistance of a device that applies a perpendicular or downward force. The pad includes an outer layer including a relatively soft material and an interior support including a rigid material, with the interior support typically having a substantially greater hardness than the outer layer.
Claims20
A pressure pad for transferring pressure to an anatomical structure, the pad comprising
- a base;
- an interior support comprising a rigid material proximate to the base;
- a body comprising a soft material projecting outwardly from the base and at least partially enveloping the interior support;
- a protrusion extending outwardly from the body, at least one geometric feature of the protrusion having a shape or height that corresponds to the shape or height, respectively, of at least one geometric feature of the interior support.
A pressure pad for transferring pressure to an anatomical structure, the pad comprising
- a base;
- an interior support comprising a rigid material;
- a body projecting outwardly from the base and at least partially enveloping the interior support;
- a protrusion extending outwardly from the body, wherein a shape of the protrusion corresponds with a shape of the interior support.
An assembly for transferring pressure to an anatomical structure, the assembly comprising a strap securable about a portion of a wearer's anatomy;
- and a pressure pad attached to the strap, the pad comprising;
- a base;
- a body comprising a soft material projecting outwardly from the base;
- an interior support within the body, the support comprising a rigid material fixed to the base and at least partially enveloping the interior support;
- and
- a protrusion extending outwardly from the body, wherein the interior support is disposed between the base and the protrusion such that the shape of the protrusion corresponds to the shape of the interior support.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.