Patent ID: 6629942
Filing Date: 2003-10-07
Classification: A41D,A61F

Abstract:
A mechanism for supporting an abdominal region having an incision, the mechanism comprising a fluid impermeable expandable bladder comprising an inner wall and an outer wall, the bladder having surface areas adapted to span a portion of the abdominal region, with the inner wall contacting the incision zone and a proximal zone about it, wherein the bladder is expandable towards and conforms with the contour of the abdomen for applying pressure to the abdominal region at the incision zone and in the zone proximal to it; means for inflating the bladder with pressurizing compressible fluid to a selected pressure level; and an adjustable waistband, of an inelastic material but pliant material, encircling the waist of the user, the waistband having an inner surface and a cutouts portions within the waistband to allow the expandable bladder to expand in opposite directions, wherein a frontal area of the inner surface overlies at least a peripheral portion of the expandable bladder, and holds the bladder in juxtaposition to the abdominal region.