Body Member Enclosing Or Encircling Patents (Class 601/151)
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Publication number: 20140276256Abstract: Disclosed herein is a combination wound and injury treatment apparatus comprising a tubular body having a first opening, a second opening, a relatively inflexible outer wall having an outer surface and an inner surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: FIRST PRINCIPLES, INC.Inventor: Keith A. Raniere
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Patent number: 8821422Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Otivio ASInventors: Marius Filtvedt, Erling Bekkestad Rein
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Patent number: 8821420Abstract: A hand and wrist restorer and method of use having a cuff which is capable of grasping a portion of the outer skin of a limb and securing the fascia tissue thereunder together with a support which allows a user to provide a distal force upon the limb while rotating or moving the distal portion of the limb whereby a stretch of the fascia tissue occurs.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Dennis J. Callahan
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Patent number: 8801643Abstract: A compression garment assembly comprises a compression garment adapted for placement on a body part in a self-retaining configuration and for removal from the body part. The compression garment has at least one inflatable bladder for applying compression to the body part. A portable controller unit is adapted for fluid connection to the inflatable bladder and is configured for cyclically inflating the bladder. The compression garment and portable controller unit are configured so that the portable controller unit must be disconnected from the compression garment before the compression garment can be removed from the body part. Loss of the portable controller unit by, for example, accidental disposal with the compression garment is thus prevented.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Manish Deshpande, Ross Kanter
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Publication number: 20140213563Abstract: This invention provides methods of diagnosing and treating syndromes of reversion to fetal consciousness in a neonate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: John E. MADIGAN, Monica R. ALEMAN
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Publication number: 20140194796Abstract: A device (900) includes a leg engaging section (101) and a foot engaging section (102 intersecting at a heel receiver (103). The leg engaging section and the foot engaging section defining a leg insertion aperture (104). A first compression wrap member (301) and a second compression wrap member (302) extend from the leg engaging section. An inflatable bladder (501) can be disposed along the leg engaging section between the leg insertion aperture and a compressible cushion layer (902). The inflatable bladder can be selectively inflatable through a connection tube (502) exiting the inflatable bladder at a non-orthogonal angle (504) relative to an edge (507) of the inflatable bladder. The leg engaging section can define at least one channel (1002) to permit the connection tube to exit the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: David S. Noskowicz, Margaret Falconio-West
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Patent number: 8764690Abstract: The apparatus comprises an inflatable sleeve 6 to be wrapped around a limb, typically a thigh, of a patient. The sleeve 6 comprises three inflatable chambers 3, 4, 5. Inflation is controlled by a pump 1 so that the distal chamber 3 is inflated first to a low pressure to act as a tourniquet, followed by inflation of the central chamber 4 to a pressure to drive fluid flow upwards, and then inflation of the proximal chamber 5 to a low pressure to act as a tourniquet and deflating both the distal 3 and central 4 chambers to produce a negative pressure gradient down-stream in the limb causing fluid to be drawn up the limb. This cycle is repeated a number of times over a period of two minutes before allowing the limb to rest for two minutes, resulting in increased mean arterial blood flow.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2007Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Huntleigh Technology LimitedInventor: Nigel Gough
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Patent number: 8758282Abstract: A compression garment apparatus includes a compression garment and a pressurizer. The pressurizer intermittently pressurizes a therapeutic bladder on the compression garment and pressurizes a support bladder on the compression garment to enhance the fit of the compression garment and maintain the therapeutic bladder in position with respect to a target compression zone on a body part on which the garment is worn. The support bladder may be selectively pressurized when needed based at least in part on sensed physical characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Arnaz S. Malhi, Manish Deshpande
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Patent number: 8753300Abstract: A compression garment apparatus including a compression garment and a pressurizer. The pressurizer intermittently pressurizes a therapeutic bladder on the compression garment and maintains a baseline pressure in the therapeutic bladder to maintain the therapeutic bladder in position with respect to a target compression zone on a body part on which the garment is worn. The baseline pressure is adjusted in response to sensed physical characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Manish Deshpande
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Patent number: 8740828Abstract: A method of forming a compression device including providing a wicking layer having a perimeter generally corresponding to a perimeter of the device and a surface area comprising the area bounded by the perimeter of the wicking layer. A bladder segment is provided including opposing bladder layers of air-impermeable bladder material defining an inflatable bladder. The bladder segment has a surface area less than the surface area of the wicking layer. An outer layer is provided having openings therein. A portion of the wicking layer is not overlaid by the bladder segment by virtue of the bladder segment having a smaller surface area than the surface area of the wicking layer. The portion of the wicking layer not overlaid by the bladder segment is overlaid by openings in the outer layer. A compression device is also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Jennie Brown, Malcolm G. Bock, Raymond Avitable
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Publication number: 20140148720Abstract: Method and device for diagnosing and/or treating sleep apnea and related sleep disorders, such as snoring and respiratory effort-related arousals, includes an inflatable implement which is applied to the external surface of the chest and/or abdomen (Vest). Pressure is caused to rise to a predetermined positive value. The rate of airflow into and/or out of said Vest is monitored, whereby the Vest Flow is displayed or processed to obtain information about the breathing characteristics of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: YRT LIMITEDInventor: Magdy Younes
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Patent number: 8734369Abstract: A compression treatment system is provided that detects the number of and type of garments connected thereto. The system includes a plurality of ports, valves connected thereto and a number of garments having one or more bladders. The bladders are in fluid communication with a fluid source in a pneumatic circuit, to provide compression therapy once a user confirms the number of and type of garments connected to the system for use by a patient. A single pressure sensor communicates with a plurality of detected bladders located in the one or more garments.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Matthew J. Perry, Mark A. Vess, Scott Wudyka
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Publication number: 20140142481Abstract: A pneumatic compression garment comprises a flexible member for placement on a limb of a human body. A bladder in the flexible member defines an inflatable chamber. The bladder has an opening through which the inflatable chamber is inflated. A port mounted on the bladder has an air inlet adapted for communication with a source of pressurized air and an air outlet in communication with the inflatable chamber via the opening in the bladder. Pressurized air is delivered from into the inflatable chamber for inflating the inflatable chamber and thereby applying a compression force to the limb when the flexible member is in place on the limb. Noise attenuating means associated with the bladder opening is provided for reducing noise from air flow through the opening into the inflatable chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventor: Covidien LP
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Publication number: 20140135669Abstract: A compression sleeve includes a wicking layer secured to bladder material defining an inflatable bladder along a seamline. Fibers of the wicking layer extend through the seamline to allow fluid wicked by the wicking layer from the wearer's skin to evaporate to the atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Raymond C. Avitable, Jennie Brown
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Publication number: 20140128787Abstract: A compression device for the limb comprising a sleeve adapted to surround the limb, the sleeve comprising an inelastic layer and a cell constructed from an inner part joined to an outer part by one or more side walls so that the cell has a box-like configuration, the inner part being adapted to conform to the shape of the limb when the cell is inflated to provide an even pressure to the limb.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Swelling Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Patrick G. Linnane, Ian S. Tabron, Arsenio Fernandez, Anders L. Boström, Peter L. Hansen, Muhammad Salim Mirza
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Publication number: 20140107546Abstract: A compression device (100) configured to provide compression therapy is provided. The compression device includes a wrap (101) having an outer face (105) defining a proximal edge (106), a distal edge (107), a first side edge (108), and a second side edge (109). The second side edge may include a plurality of attachment tabs (110,111,112). An index line (113) can be disposed on at least one of the plurality of attachment tabs. A measurement scale (114) can be disposed along the outer face. The measurement scale can include longitudinal boundaries (115,116) identifying a range within which the index line should position for the compression device to provide an appropriate fit for compression therapy when the compression device is wrapped about a patient's limb.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Margaret Falconio-West, Kristy Matus, Jack Bowser
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Publication number: 20140107547Abstract: A heel protector (100) includes a leg engaging section (101) and a foot engaging section (102) intersecting at a heel receiver (103). The leg engaging section (101) and the foot engaging section (102) define a leg insertion aperture (104). The leg engaging section (101) defines at least one aperture (203) disposed in an ankle region (205) to permit a connection tube (1002) extending from an inflatable bladder (901) of a compression device (800) to pass therethrough. The heel protector (100) and compression device (800) work together as a rehabilitation system (1300).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michelle Drey, Margaret Falconio-West, Bruce Shapiro
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Publication number: 20140088468Abstract: A device for use by an individual for sexual pleasure varying in form, i.e. shape, during its use and allowing for the user to select multiple variations of form either discretely or in combination and for these dynamic variations to be controllable simultaneously and interchangeably while being transparent to the normal use of the device, including the ability to insert, withdraw, rotate, and actuate the variable features manually or remotely. According to embodiments of the invention localized and global variations of devices are implemented using fluidics and electromagnetic pumps/valves wherein a fluid is employed such that controlling the pressure of the fluid results in the movement of an element within the device or the expansion/contraction of an element within the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Obotics Inc.Inventor: Bruce Murison
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Patent number: 8679050Abstract: The present invention is to provide a gas mist pressure bathing cover which is simple in a structure and easy in pressurization.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignees: ACP Japan Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shoichi Nakamura
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Patent number: 8663138Abstract: A HFCWO apparatus includes a housing having a port, a therapy system carried by the housing and operable to deliver HFCWO therapy to a patient in accordance with a set of operating parameters, and a memory device couplable to the port for storing at least a portion of the set of operating parameters. The therapy system may be operable in accordance with the portion of the set of operating parameters stored in the memory device. The apparatus may comprise a wireless transmitter carried by the housing and operable to wirelessly transmit data relating to HFCWO therapy to a wireless device, such as a printer, PC, a PDA, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Keith A. Huster, Gregory A. Branson, Todd P. O'Neal, Mayur Yermaneni
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Publication number: 20140058302Abstract: A compression device for the foot comprising: a wrap adapted to surround the foot, the wrap comprising at least two bladders which when inflated conform to the shape of the foot to provide compression, the bladders being positioned on the wrap so that a first bladder focuses compression on the heel of the foot and a second bladder focuses compression on the arch of the foot; a channel attached to each bladder for independently delivering fluid to each bladder; and a controller attached to the channels that generates and independently controls the flow of fluid to the bladders.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Swelling Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ian Stewart Tabron, Wayne Lee Bonnefin, Patrick Gerard Linnane, Anders Lennart Boström
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Patent number: 8652079Abstract: A compression garment for applying compression therapy to a wearer's body including a compression sleeve having a proximal edge and a distal edge. The sleeve includes at least one bladder. A tube is attached to the bladder. A connector on the tube connects the tube to a source of compressed fluid for inflating the bladder. The distal edge of the compression sleeve has a first portion and a second portion jutting distally from the first portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Richard P. Rego, Jr.
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Patent number: 8636678Abstract: A foot cuff that is inflatable to apply compression to the foot to promote blood flow has a bladder formed of two layers of material secured together. An outer layer includes a foot-underlying portion that has a greater thickness and rigidity that an opposing inner layer. The outer layer directs expansion of the bladder upon inflation in the direction of the inner layer and toward the foot for increasing compressive force applied to the foot.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2008Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Mark A. Vess
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Publication number: 20140024985Abstract: A compression garment assembly comprises a compression garment adapted for placement on a body part in a self-retaining configuration and for removal from the body part. The compression garment has at least one inflatable bladder for applying compression to the body part. A portable controller unit is adapted for fluid connection to the inflatable bladder and is configured for cyclically inflating the bladder. The compression garment and portable controller unit are configured so that the portable controller unit must be disconnected from the compression garment before the compression garment can be removed from the body part. Loss of the portable controller unit by, for example, accidental disposal with the compression garment is thus prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: COVIDIEN LPInventor: Covidien LP
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Publication number: 20140012169Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and/or thermal therapy to a patient. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. The wraps may be used in conjunction with a therapy machine which fills the cavity or cavities of the wraps with fluid such as a gas and/or a liquid. The unique shapes of the wraps are particularly suitable for providing therapy to the human body. The shapes permit the manipulation of the wraps around various portions of the human body such as the shoulder, back and foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Michael L. Wilford, David Slack
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Patent number: 8622942Abstract: A method of forming a compression sleeve for being wrapped around a leg of a wearer includes securing two layers of flexible material together to at least partially define first and second adjacent flexible sections. The sleeve includes a first inflatable bladder and a second inflatable bladder disposed more proximally than the first inflatable bladder when the sleeve is wrapped around the leg. The method further includes securing a structural component to the sleeve such that the structural component extends generally between the first and second adjacent flexible sections to maintain a spacing between the sleeve sections lengthwise of the leg when the sleeve is wrapped around the leg. The bladder layers are joined together at least at two weld points on opposite sides of the structural component to locate the structural component on the sleeve so as to maintain the spacing of the adjacent sleeve sections.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Raymond Avitable, Jennie Brown, Malcolm G. Bock
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Patent number: 8622943Abstract: A compression bag having an upper portion for applying a pressure at least to the abdominal area of a patient, and a lower portion for applying a pressure to at least a part of the patient's legs, the bag comprising a back part, a second, front part and a closure means configured for detachably attaching the parts to each other; a separating insert configured for being detachably attached to at least one of the back and front parts of the bag, at least at the lower portion of the bag, to separate between left and right regions of the first and second parts, thereby forming pants in said bag defined by said regions and said insert; and a plurality of inflatable cells in the first and second parts of the bag and in the separating insert, that are sealingly separated from adjacent inflatable cells and configured to be individually inflated and deflated.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Mego Afek AC Ltd.Inventor: Asher Ben-Nun
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Patent number: 8613725Abstract: A reservoir includes a reservoir body portion and a collecting portion. The reservoir body portion having a wall defining an interior volume for containing fluidic media, the reservoir having a first port in the reservoir body portion to be in fluid flow communication with the interior volume, the first port for expelling fluidic media from the interior volume as a plunger is moved within the reservoir. The collecting portion having a wall defining a volume in fluid flow communication with the interior volume, the volume of the collecting portion for collecting gas bubbles in the fluidic media as the fluidic media is expelled through the first port from the interior volume of the reservoir body portion, the reservoir having a second port in the collecting portion to be in fluid flow communication with the volume of the collecting portion, the second port for receiving fluidic media into the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Julian D. Kavazov, Ian B. Hanson, Colin A. Chong, Eric M. Lorenzen, Rafael Bikovsky, Truong Gia Luan, Mike Teang Lee, Thomas P. Miller
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Publication number: 20130338552Abstract: A compression device for providing compression treatment to a limb of a wearer includes a compression garment positionable on the limb of the wearer. The garment includes an inflatable bladder for providing compression treatment to the limb. A controller is adapted for fluidly connecting to the inflatable bladder and configured for inflating and deflating the bladder during a compression cycle. The controller has an exhaust port positioned to direct exhaust fluid through the bladder so exhaust fluid flows over the limb of the wearer to cool the limb.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventor: Arnaz S. Malhi
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Publication number: 20130331749Abstract: A compression garment including a bladder having a reduced inflatable volume. Connector elements positioned inside an inflatable chamber of the bladder limit expansion of the bladder for limiting a fluid volume required for fully inflating or expanding the bladder. A controller inflates and deflates the inflatable chamber for imparting compression therapy on a body part on which the garment is worn. The reduced inflation volume of the inflatable chamber reduces the demand on a pump of the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: David Borden, Arnaz Malhi, Judy Largesse, Manish Deshpande, Richard Rego
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Publication number: 20130324895Abstract: A method of forming a compression sleeve for being wrapped around a leg of a wearer includes securing two layers of flexible material together to at least partially define first and second adjacent flexible sections. The securing of the two layers of flexible material includes securing two bladder layers together to define a first inflatable bladder and a second inflatable bladder disposed more proximally than the first inflatable bladder when the sleeve is wrapped around the leg. The first bladder forms at least a part of the first flexible sleeve section and the second bladder forms at least a part of the second flexible sleeve section. The method further includes securing a structural component to the sleeve such that the structural component extends generally between the first and second adjacent flexible sections to maintain a spacing between the sleeve sections lengthwise of the leg when the sleeve is wrapped around the leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Raymond C. Avitable, Jennie Brown, Malcolm G. Bock
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Publication number: 20130319128Abstract: A two layer compression garment measuring system that displays a pressure indicia when the garment is stretched, wherein the pressure indicia is displayed by moving from a position under an opaque layer of material (at low or no pressure) to a position under a window or transparent or translucent layer of material (at higher pressure). When the indicia can be seen by an observer through the window or transparent or translucent layer, then the higher pressure has been reached. The viewed indicia optionally displays the pressure level. In various optional designs, the location of attachment between the two spaced-apart locations is adjustable, or the length of the upper layer is adjustable such that the attachment location can be aligned with the indicia. A design having a free ended upper layer is also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: CIRCAID MEDICAL PRODUCTSInventors: Thomas RICHARDSON, Moses A. LIPSHAW
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Patent number: 8597215Abstract: A compression sleeve for being wrapped around a leg of a wearer includes adjacent flexible sleeve sections. At least one of the sleeve sections has an air bladder therein adapted to inflate for compressing a portion of the leg. A structural component is secured to the sleeve and extends generally between the flexible sleeve sections to maintain a spacing of the adjacent sleeve sections lengthwise of the leg when the sleeve is wrapped around the leg. Bladder layers are joined together to form the air bladder. The bladder is joined together at least at two weld points on opposite sides of the structural component to locate the structural component on the sleeve so as to maintain the spacing of the adjacent sleeve sections.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Raymond Avitable, Jennie Brown, Malcolm G. Bock
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Patent number: 8591439Abstract: An extended term resuscitation system includes a plurality of inflatable cuffs adapted to extend around separate portions of the anatomy of a patient (i.e. the chest, abdomen and legs) for enhancing the circulation when inflated/deflated periodically. A primary low-pressure-high-volume air compressor is in fluid communication with each of the cuffs through individual air handlers. The air handlers are formed with an inflation and a deflation diaphragm valve which, under the control of an electronic timer and a pneumatic circuit, connect the respective cuff to the output of the compressor for inflation or to the atmosphere for deflation. A secondary air compressor provides air under suitable pressure to the pneumatic circuit for the control of the diaphragm valves. As an option the operator may change the cyclical rate and cuff pressure. A ventilator provides oxygen to the patient in selected volumes or on demand.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: AutoCPRInventors: Michael G. Flood, Richard J. Kotalik, Donald Rulifson, Robert M. Hamilton
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Patent number: 8585622Abstract: A connector for attaching at least one flexible tube to a fluid passage of another object includes a body and at least one connector port on the body. At least one tube port projects from the body and is adapted for fluid communication with the connector port. A portion of the body at least partially surrounds the tube port and defines an interior space containing at least a portion of the tube port. The tube port is sized and shaped for being received in an end of the flexible tube to establish fluid communication with the flexible tube. A tube retainer is at least partially disposed in the interior space defined by the portion of the body and has an engaging portion disposed in relation to the tube port to restrain the flexible tube from lateral movement with respect to the tube port.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Henry Mros, Peter C. Martin
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Publication number: 20130296752Abstract: A compression garment for applying compression to a part of a wearer's body includes a flexible member, an inflatable bladder defining an inflatable chamber, and a port for communication between a source of pressurized air and the inflatable chamber. The garment also incorporates noise attenuation. The noise attenuation can include noise attenuating members on an air impingement surface of the inflatable bladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: COVIDIEN LPInventor: Covidien LP
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Patent number: 8574180Abstract: A compression device for the foot comprising: a wrap adapted to surround the foot, the wrap comprising at least two bladders which when inflated conform to the shape of the foot to provide compression, the bladders being positioned on the wrap so that a first bladder focuses compression on the heel of the foot and a second bladder focuses compression on the arch of the foot; a channel attached to each bladder for independently delivering fluid to each bladder; and a controller attached to the channels that generates and independently controls the flow of fluid to the bladders.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2006Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Swelling Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ian Stewart Tabron, Wayne Lee Bonnefin, Patrick Gerard Linnane, Anders Lennart Boström
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Patent number: 8562549Abstract: A compression device includes an inflatable member and a frame member extending along substantially an entirety of the perimeter edge margin of the inflatable member. The frame member imparts rigidity to the inflatable member so that rigidity of the inflatable member at the perimeter edge margin is greater than the rigidity of the inflatable member inside the perimeter edge margin.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2008Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Steven Nardi, Malcolm G. Bock
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Publication number: 20130245518Abstract: A therapeutic compression device for applying compression force to a patient. The device is constructed of multiple layers, at least two of which are fluid-tight. At least two fluid-tight layers define a fluid-tight chamber that has a smaller surface area than the overall device. Fluid supplied to the fluid-tight chamber causes compressive force to be exerted on a patient. Preferably at least one layer is a fluid permeable material. An additional layer of fluid permeable material may be also be added to ensure a fluid permeable barrier exists between the fluid-tight chamber and a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: John Crane, Michael L. Wilford
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Publication number: 20130237890Abstract: Apparatuses for reducing migraine headache pain comprising head-contacting expanses of compressible material having pressure-versus-deflection characteristics possessing plateau conditions defined by ranges of compressive material deflections associated throughout with substantially constant material compression produced by an applied, material-compressing pressure which is slightly less than that pressure which, when applied to the anatomy, occludes anatomical, venous-return blood flow, and shells substantially surrounding, and contacting, the compressible-material expanses, appropriately sized, and operable, with the apparatuses in place on a wearers' heads, to place the compressible material in the expanse in its characteristic “plateau” condition of compression, wherein such compression, at every location, is a non-adjustable value dependent entirely upon the fit-spacing at that location between a wearer's head and the inside of the shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Casey A. Dennis, Michael R. Dennis
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Patent number: 8523794Abstract: An apparatus and method for treatment of patients suffering from lymphedema. The apparatus includes a multiple chamber sleeve positioned in a wrap around fashion on a body extremity to be treated. The chambers are sequentially inflated and maintained so until all chambers are inflated and then all the chambers are simultaneously deflated except the proximal end chamber to move edema fluids out of the afflicted area. The apparatus includes the capability of applying interferential therapy either alone or in combination with compression therapy. Advantageously, the sleeve chambers capture pressurized air when applied thereto, at designated locations, so as to form air pockets that can selectively apply isolated points of pressure, and in combination with the application of electrical current to a patient's affected area, provide effective lymphedema therapy without disrupting normal vascular and lymphatic functioning.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Milka LLCInventors: Emily Iker, Rajinder S. Gill
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Patent number: 8505532Abstract: The invention to provide a carbon dioxide mist pressure bath system which is possible to cause the carbon dioxide mist to be absorbed efficiently through the skin and mucous membrane of the human living-body. The system comprises a carbon dioxide supply means 11; a liquid supply means 21; a carbon dioxide mist generating means 31 for pulverizing and dissolving carbon dioxide and the liquid to generate the carbon dioxide mist; a living-body cover member 41 for covering the skin and mucous membrane of the living-body and formed with a space of sealing inside the carbon dioxide mist generated by the carbon dioxide mist generating means 31; a liquid circulation means 61 for again supplying a liquid collected in the carbon dioxide mist generating means 31 into the carbon dioxide mist generating means; and a pressurization means 81 for pressurizing the inside of the living-body cover member 41.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignees: ACP Japan Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shoichi Nakamura
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Publication number: 20130204106Abstract: A system for monitoring the use of a home-based medical apparatus providing medical therapy to a patient incorporates communication technology to permit communication from the operated component of the medical apparatus via a cellular network to a Cloud storage site. The operated medical apparatus can report any operational function to the Cloud storage site, which can be accessed by appropriate medical professionals or caregivers by contacting the Cloud storage site through a cellular network. If the medical apparatus is properly configured, the medical professional could change certain operational functions of the medical apparatus through the Cloud by communicating with the medical apparatus directly. Alternatively, a medical caregiver can visit the home-based patient to modify the operation of the medical apparatus. By limiting the number of visits needed to maintain proper operation of the medical apparatus, a medical caregiver can provide services to a larger number of patients.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventor: John A. Bennett
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Publication number: 20130184623Abstract: The present invention relates to a deep pressure therapy system. The system comprises an inflatable component and a shell component. The inflatable component can be removably attached to the shell component to form a wearable assembly. The inflatable component is shaped to conform to a portion of a body of an individual, and comprises an inflatable bladder having an inlet port and an outlet port for passage of a fluid. The bladder comprises a plurality of depressions which are generally evenly-distributed over a portion of the bladder. In some embodiments, the depressions are circular welds. In some embodiments, the depressions are three-dimensional welds. The bladder may additionally comprise weld strips. The shell component may comprise one or more stretchable strips which are expandable as safety feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: SQUEEZEASE THERAPY INC.Inventor: Lisa FRASER
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Publication number: 20130184624Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: OTIVIO ASInventor: Otivio AS
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Patent number: 8469910Abstract: A pneumatic compression garment comprises a flexible member for placement on a limb of a human body. A bladder in the flexible member defines an inflatable chamber. The bladder has an opening through which the inflatable chamber is inflated. A port mounted on the bladder has an air inlet adapted for communication with a source of pressurized air and an air outlet in communication with the inflatable chamber via the opening in the bladder. Pressurized air is delivered from into the inflatable chamber for inflating the inflatable chamber and thereby applying a compression force to the limb when the flexible member is in place on the limb. Noise attenuating means associated with the bladder opening is provided for reducing noise from air flow through the opening into the inflatable chamber.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Premnarayan Ganapathy, Steve Nardi, Paul Becker
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Patent number: 8460355Abstract: A negative/positive pressure, thermal energy therapy device is described in this application. The present invention uses a conventional negative pressure, thermal energy device and/or an alternative embodiment thereof and adds a significant modification. The modification is that positive pressure, not just ambient pressure, is at least occasionally applied to the patient's body contained in the negative pressure, thermal energy device.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Karl H. Cazzini, Thomas P. Stewart
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Patent number: 8460223Abstract: An therapy system is operable to deliver a plurality of respiratory therapies to the patient and has an assessment system operable to assess the efficacy of at least one of the respiratory therapies. The therapy system may be operable to deliver any one or more of the following therapies: a positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy, a nebulizer therapy, an intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) therapy, a cough assist therapy, a suction therapy, a bronchial dilator therapy, and the like. The assessment system may comprise any one or more of the following devices: a flow meter, a spirometer, an electronic stethoscope, a tympanic thermometer, a pulse oximeter, a respiration rate monitor, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2007Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Hill-Rom Services Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Keith A. Huster, Gregory W. Branson, Todd P. O'Neal, Mayur Yermaneni, Daniel G. Chase, Karen M. Gove, Timothy J. Ikeler, Stephen R. Schulte, Rachel Hopkins King, Teresa Maria Mirabella
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Patent number: 8460224Abstract: A therapeutic compression device for applying compression force to a patient. The device is constructed of multiple layers, at least two of which are fluid-tight. At least two fluid-tight layers define a fluid-tight chamber that has a smaller surface area than the overall device. Fluid supplied to the fluid-tight chamber causes compressive force to be exerted on a patient. Preferably at least one layer is a fluid permeable material. An additional layer of fluid permeable material may be also be added to ensure a fluid permeable barrier exists between the fluid-tight chamber and a patient.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventors: Michael L. Wilford, John Crane
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Patent number: 8449483Abstract: A device to compress the limb of a living being includes a user interface, a programmable logic controller, a power source, a source of fluidic pressure, valves with ports in fluidic connection with the source of fluidic pressure, other valves, and a first and second inflatable bladders, wherein the programmable logic controller is programmed to cause the repeating sequence of inflating the first inflatable bladder by manipulating the ports of the valves, after a first preset period of time, deflating the first inflatable bladder and allowing the pressure within the first inflatable bladder to inflate partially the second inflatable bladder by manipulating the ports of the valves. The source of fluidic pressure can be a self-contained pump, a connection to fluidic pressure in a health care facility, or a pressurized canister. The power source can be a battery. The device may extend the life of the power source.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2009Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Inventor: Patrick Eddy