US Patent No: 6,945,944
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Therapeutic limb covering using hydrostatic pressure
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Sep 20, 2005
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Apr 1, 2002
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10/114,103
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Abstract
The present invention provides a therapeutic limb covering and an associated method of treating chronic swelling of a limb. The limb covering is uses hydrostatic pressure provided by liquid contained within the covering to apply pressure to the limb. The limb covering comprises a substantially non-distensible flexible outer layer, a distensible flexible inner layer joined together and a liquid tight bladder therebetween. The covering may be adapted for releasable securement about a limb such as an arm or a lower leg and foot of a patient. After placement on the limb, when the bladder is filled with a liquid, such as water, it expands to contact and apply pressure to the limb.
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Cited Art
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| 4,320,746 Compression device with improved pressure control | 61 | 1979 | |
| 4,402,312 Compression device | 82 | 1981 | |
| 4,945,905 Compressible boot | 16 | 1988 | |
| 4,938,208 Full length compressible sleeve | 49 | 1989 | |
| 5,626,556 Hook and loop attachment for a compression sleeve and method of attaching a hook and loop fastener to a compression sleeve | 65 | 1995 | |
| 5,795,312 Compression sleeve | 71 | 1996 | |
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| 4,722,332 Inflatable garment for intermittent compression therapy | 53 | 1985 | |
| 5,435,009 Inflatable compression garment | 86 | 1993 | |
| 5,588,954 Connector for a gradient sequential compression system | 49 | 1994 | |
| 6,080,120 Compression sleeve for use with a gradient sequential compression system | 45 | 1996 | |
| 6,001,119 Compression system | 37 | 1998 | |
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| 4,977,891 Variable support ankle brace | 38 | 1989 | |
| 5,464,385 Walker with open heel | 56 | 1994 | |
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| 5,324,318 Cold compress system | 14 | 1990 | |
| 5,170,783 Cryotherapeutic procedure | 9 | 1992 | |
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| 6,358,219 System and method of improving vascular blood flow | 38 | 2000 | |
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| 5,092,317 Method for accelerating the alleviation of fatigue resulting from muscular exertion in a body limb | 11 | 1989 | |
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| 5,036,838 Foam plastic orthopedic fabric | 43 | 1990 | |
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| 6,641,549 Custom-moldable support for patellar tendinitis | 4 | 2001 | |
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| 4,628,945 Inflatable ankle brace with porous compressible filler | 132 | 1985 | |
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| 5,328,445 Inflatable foot cushion | 24 | 1993 | |
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| 5,711,760 Self-inflating venous boot | 26 | 1995 | |
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| 4,502,470 Physiologic device and method of treating the leg extremities | 39 | 1982 | |
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| 5,833,639 Short leg walker | 70 | 1996 | |
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| 5,403,265 Pressure sock | 60 | 1993 | |
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| 4,762,121 Massaging sleeve for body limbs | 55 | 1982 | |
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| 4,266,298 Inflatable heel protector | 58 | 1980 | |
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| 4,206,751 Intermittent compression device | 57 | 1978 | |
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| 5,916,183 Method and apparatus for treating edema and other swelling disorders | 35 | 1997 | |
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| 5,060,641 Apparatus and method for the treatment of flexural deformities, contracted tendons, and angular limb deformities in foals | 6 | 1990 | |
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| 6,228,044 Methods and apparatus for treating plantar ulcerations | 49 | 1999 | |
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| 4,378,009 Brace for injured parts of the body | 85 | 1980 | |
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| 5,378,223 Orthopedic support pad and method for providing semi-permanent relief zones | 26 | 1992 | |
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| 6,485,447 Foot support device with adjustable forefoot rocker angle | 15 | 2000 | |
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| 4,648,392 Apparatus for the treatment of oedema of members by pressure | 32 | 1985 | |
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| 5,489,259 Pressure-normalizing single-chambered static pressure device for supporting and protecting a body extremity | 53 | 1993 | |
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| 5,591,200 Method and apparatus for applying pressure to a body limb for treating edema | 82 | 1994 | |
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| 4,374,518 Electronic device for pneumomassage to reduce lymphedema | 49 | 1980 | |
| 4,590,925 System for promoting the circulation of blood | 37 | 1983 | |
| 4,941,458 Method for aiding cardiocepital venous flow from the foot and leg of an ambulatory patient | 22 | 1986 | |
| 4,989,589 Device for massaging extermities, such as legs | 19 | 1987 | |
| 4,805,601 Device for lower limb extremity having weight-response pressure chambers | 58 | 1987 | |
| 4,914,753 Athletic knee pad | 18 | 1988 | |
| 5,063,910 Apparatus for treating vascular, metabolic and functional imbalance and edema of a human limb | 12 | 1989 | |
| 5,139,475 Medical appliance for treating venous insufficiency | 28 | 1990 | |
| 5,288,286 Adjustable pressure cast for orthopedic injuries | 59 | 1992 | |
| 5,218,954 Arterial assist device and method | 53 | 1992 | |
| 5,279,545 Hand and hand and wrist brace | 39 | 1993 | |
| 5,450,858 Lumbosacral belt | 91 | 1993 | |
| 6,066,107 Apparatus for the surroundive fixation of extremities | 15 | 1994 | |
| 5,524,292 Knee pad unit | 17 | 1994 | |
| 5,688,225 Therapeutic footwear | 55 | 1995 | |
| 5,759,164 Apparatus and method for treating edema | 1 | 1995 | |
| 5,717,996 Shin and ankle protection device | 27 | 1996 | |
| 5,868,690 Inflatable boot and method for its manufacture | 26 | 1997 | |
| 6,315,745 Compression garment for selective application for treatment of lymphedema and related illnesses manifested at various locations of the body | 45 | 2000 | |
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Maintenance Fees
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 Year Payment | $3600.00 | $1800.00 | $900.00 | Mar 20, 2013 |
| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee |
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| Surcharge - 7.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |