Compression therapy apparatus, systems, and methods
AssigneeKCI Licensing, Inc.
InventorsRob Clare, Elliott James Rider
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Abstract
A compression therapy apparatus for applying therapeutic compression to a limb includes a bandage having a trunk, a first end, a second end, and a compression line between the first end and the second end. The apparatus also includes a plurality of compression control members disposed on the trunk along the compression line. Each compression control member defines a compression zone and is adapted to independently control a therapeutic compression associated with the compression zone. The plurality of compression control members are configured to provide a substantially continuous compression profile along the compression line.
Claims34
A compression therapy apparatus, comprising:
- a bandage comprising a trunk, a first end, a second end, and a compression line between the first end and the second end;
- and
- a plurality of compression control members disposed on the trunk along the compression line;
- wherein each compression control member defines a compression zone and is adapted to independently control a therapeutic compression associated with the compression zone;
- and
- wherein the plurality of compression control members are configured to provide a substantially continuous compression profile along the compression line.
A compression therapy apparatus comprising:
- a bandage having a first end, a second end, a trunk extending from the first end to the second end, and opposing edges extending from the first end to the second end;
- at least one pair of opposing clip mechanisms coupled to the bandage adjacent the opposing edges along the trunk of the bandage and operable to adjust the circumference of the bandage;
- and
- a compression control member coupled to the bandage and configured to exert a force on the bandage to provide therapeutic compression to the trunk in a compression zone.
A method for providing compression therapy to a tissue site, the method comprising:
- providing a bandage comprising a trunk, a first end, a second end, and a compression line between the first end and the second end;
- a plurality of compression control members disposed on the trunk along the compression line;
- wherein each compression control member defines a compression zone and is adapted to independently control a therapeutic compression associated with the compression zone;
- and wherein the plurality of compression control members are configured to provide a substantially continuous compression profile along the compression line;
- determining a size of the tissue site;
- sizing the bandage to accommodate the tissue site;
- inserting the tissue site into an aperture of the bandage;
- and
- operating the compression control member to apply therapeutic compression.
A method of manufacturing a bandage comprising:
- providing a bandage having a trunk, a first end, a second end, and a compression line between the first end and the second end;
- and
- coupling a plurality of compression control members on the trunk along the compression line;
- wherein each compression control member defines a compression zone and is adapted to independently control a therapeutic compression associated with the compression zone;
- and
- wherein the plurality of compression control members are configured to provide a substantially continuous compression profile along the compression line.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.