Patent ID: 7931606

Claim:
A compression apparatus comprising: a first layer and a second layer defining a space therebetween, the first and second layers each having an outer surface; and a single inflatable member having opposite first and second outer surfaces, the inflatable member being disposed in the space and positioned so that the first outer surface of the inflatable member is in direct contact with the inner surface of the first layer and freely movable or repositionable in relation to the first layer, and the second outer surface of the inflatable member is in opposed relation with the inner surface of the second layer; an adhesive layer contacting a majority of the second outer surface of the inflatable member and the inner surface of the second layer opposing the adhesive layer to secure the second outer surface of the inflatable member to the inner surface of the second layer, the first layer and inflatable member being free from direct securement to one another, the single inflatable member being free of overlap when disposed on the body part of a patient for providing DVT prophylaxis therapy to a limb of a patient.