Title:
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING RAPID COMPRESSION TO AT LEAST ONE APPENDAGE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2005000157
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for providing rapid compression to at least one appendage positioned within an inflatable sleeve are disclosed. Rapid compression is provided by filling the inflatable sleeve containing the appendage with a gas. A portion of the gas is then repeatedly withdrawn and inserted back into the inflatable sleeve to apply a compression therapy to the at least one appendage.
Inventors:
SHAH PREYAS (US)
HIGGINS MARK (US)
HIGGINS MARK (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2004/017597
Publication Date:
April 21, 2005
Filing Date:
June 03, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
RUSHABH INSTR LLC (US)
SHAH PREYAS (US)
HIGGINS MARK (US)
SHAH PREYAS (US)
HIGGINS MARK (US)
International Classes:
A61H23/00; A61H23/04; A61H31/00; A61F; (IPC1-7): A61H23/00
Foreign References:
| US5383842A | 1995-01-24 | |||
| US6736786B1 | 2004-05-18 | |||
| US4986260A | 1991-01-22 |
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