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US 8,246,556 B2Granted
Foot compression system
AssigneeAvex, LLC
InventorsMatthew Mayer, Peter E. Von Behrens, David M. Mayer, Gerhard Rill
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Abstract
Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to the venous plexus region of the foot. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the foot. Improved blood circulation may reduce the occurrence of undesirable complications such as deep vein thrombosis, ulcers, and the like.
Claims13
A foot compression system, comprising:
- an item of footwear comprising a flexible sole;
- and
- an actuator portion comprising a retractable, non-bendable pressure pad, wherein the actuator portion is completely contained within the item of footwear.
A foot compression system, comprising:
- an item of footwear comprising a flexible sole;
- an actuator portion comprising a retractable pressure pad, wherein the actuator portion is completely contained within the item of footwear;
- and
- a sensor in operative communication with the actuator portion,
- wherein the sensor senses when a wearer of the item of footwear is walking and operates the actuator portion in response to whether or not the wearer is walking.
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