Patent ID: 9033906
Filing Date: 2015-05-19
Classification: A61F,A61H

Abstract:
1. A therapeutic compression apparatus, comprising: a) a primary wrap for encircling at least a first portion of a leg for applying compression thereto, the primary wrap having a horizontal proximal edge for positioning towards a knee of the leg, a horizontal distal edge for positioning towards an ankle of the leg, and first and second peripheral edges generally perpendicular to the horizontal proximal edge and the horizontal distal edge, wherein the primary wrap is made of a composite material comprising an inner layer having a non-elastic interior surface made from a wicking, non-hook and loop compatible material configured to pull moisture away from a treatment area, an outer hook-compatible layer having a non-elastic breathable bottom surface which forms an exterior surface of the primary wrap, and a middle laminate layer made of a breathable, laminate material disposed between the inner layer and the outer hook-compatible layer; b) a foot wrap for encircling at least a portion of a foot of the leg to apply compression thereto; c) a stirrup integrated with the primary wrap along the horizontal distal edge for securing the primary wrap to the leg, the stirrup being positioned between the primary wrap and the foot wrap; and d) at least one inflatable bladder operatively associated with the primary wrap for applying pressure to a treatment site on the leg, wherein the at least one inflatable bladder is detachable from the compression apparatus and is wedge-shaped having three sides configured to define a pyramidal shape when inflated, with one of the three sides being rigid to prevent distension thereof in a direction away from a treatment area when operatively disposed in the primary wrap, and having a thinner portion configured to be positioned toward the knee and a thicker end configured to be positioned toward the ankle,