Patent ID: 7618386
Filing Date: 2009-11-17
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for applying pressure to a person's body, comprising the steps of: (a) positioning first and second components on opposite sides of a person's arm; (b) drawing together a first end of the first component and a first end of the second component; and (c) drawing together a second end of the first component and a second end of the second component; (d) wherein one of the components includes a rotary device and tensioning lines that extend from the rotary device to the other component, the rotary device and tensioning lines being used for drawing together the components to thereby apply pressure to opposite sides of the arm (e) wherein the components are at least semirigid and have limited pressuring engagement with the arm when the first and second components are drawn together, the first and second components engaging and applying substantial pressure to the arm proximate respective middle portions of the first and second components but not proximate the ends of the first and second components.