Electro active compression bandage

Details Electro active compression bandage Electro active compression bandage

2005-10-10

2010-12-28

Bianco, Patricia M (Department: 3772)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C602S002000, C602S003000, C602S009000, C602S060000, C602S061000, C602S062000, C602S063000, C602S075000, C600S013000, C600S015000, C623S014130

Reexamination Certificate

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07857777

ABSTRACT:
The proposed device includes two segments adapted to enclose a body part in a form-fitting manner. Each segment contains an electroactive-material-based actuator, which is adapted to receive an electrical control signal and in response thereto adjust the actuator's morphology, so as to cause the segment to apply a basic pressure profile to the body part. A pressure transition is adapted to redistribute the basic pressure profiles between the first and second segments. A control signal in respect of the first segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a first adjusted pressure profile to at least part of the second portion of the body part, and vice versa, a control signal in respect of the second segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a second adjusted pressure profile to at least a part of the first portion of the body part.

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