Patent ID: 7559908
Filing Date: 2009-07-14
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A system for applying pressure to a wound or ulcer on a limb of the human body, comprising: a) a flexible member and an air bladder chamber, wherein said flexible member is adapted to wrap around the limb to secure said air bladder chamber to the limb; and b) at least one pressurized member, separate and distinct from said flexible member and said air bladder chamber, said at least one pressurized member being moveable relative to said flexible member and air bladder chamber, which is operably disposed between the limb and the flexible member and overlying the wound or ulcer whereby it applies increased localized pressure to the wound or ulcer, said at least one pressurized member having a sponge on at least one surface for application to the wound or ulcer, wherein said pressurized member comprises two walls that are joined together at their periphery to form a peripheral flange and also define a chamber therebetween that is filled with a fluid to a pressurized state.