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US 9,439,828 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 The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the foot.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.
Claims18
A method of implementing athletic recovery in a person following exercise, the method comprising:
- moving, via a motor, a non-bendable pressure pad a first time to bring the non-bendable pressure pad into contact with a foot to compress a portion of the foot, wherein the non-bendable pressure pad and the motor are completely contained within an item of footwear;
- moving, via the motor, the non-bendable pressure pad a second time to bring the non-bendable pressure pad out of contact with the foot to allow the portion of the foot to at least partially refill with blood;
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- moving, via the motor, the non-bendable pressure pad a third time to bring the non-bendable pressure pad into contact with the foot to force at least a portion of the blood out of the portion of the foot.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.