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US 2012/0232447 A1Published application
Systems and methods for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis
OwnerCharles Gordon, Grant Gordon +1inventors
InventorsCharles Gordon, Grant Gordon, Abigail Gordon
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Abstract
Systems, methods, and kits for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis.
Claims20
A system for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis, the system comprising:
- a compression device configured to apply pressure to a skin surface of a patient;
- a coupling mechanism configured to couple the compression device to a patient;
- and
- a portable energy source coupled to the compression device, wherein the portable energy source is configured to supply energy to the compression device.
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A method of preventing deep vein thrombosis in a patient, the method comprising:
- providing a system according to any of the preceding claims;
- coupling the compression device to the patient;
- supplying energy to the compression device from the portable energy source;
- and
- applying a compressive force to the patient from compression device.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.