Apparel – Nether garments – Bifurcated
Reexamination Certificate
2001-03-21
2001-10-30
Hale, Gloria M. (Department: 3765)
Apparel
Nether garments
Bifurcated
C002S403000, C002S406000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06308341
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to a combination underpant and thermal treatment device for the application of cold or heat therapy and compression to the perineal, genital, and anal areas. More particularly, the present invention relates to an adjustable gel-pack which can apply both compression and thermal treatment to the perineal, genital, and/or anal areas.
2. Background of the Invention
The application of cold can offer an analgesic effect in the relief of pain and discomfort associated with surgery or other trauma to the perineal, genital, and/or anal areas. Gel-packs are known in the art and are used to provide cold therapy to the ano-genital region. These devices are usually placed directly on the traumatized area inside an underpant and do not provide compression. Compression of a gel-pack adjacent to the affected area can help reduce swelling and enhance the therapeutic effect of the cold therapy. The ability to apply the gel-pack therapy outside the underpant may be more comfortable and convenient for the user and/or the care giver. The present invention provides for the application of cold therapy and compression simultaneously outside the underpants as well as inside the underpant, as desired.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention comprises an underpant and a gel-pack thermal device for providing compression and cold or heat therapy to the ano-genital region for the relief of pain and discomfort
The present invention comprises an underpant and a gel-pack thermal device for providing compression and cold or heat therapy to the ano-genital region for the relief of pain and discomfort resulting from surgery, such as, for example, episiotomy, hemorrhoidectomy, prostate surgery, vasectomy, scrotal surgery, vulval surgery, or from child birth, or from any other trauma to the ano-genital region. The uniderpant has a waistband or belt that secures the underpant in place above the hips. There is a loop on the front and on the back of the underpant. The gel-pack has connecting straps, at least one extending from each end of the gel-pack. The gel-pack is placed as desired in the ano-genital region outside the underpant. The front connecting strap is passed through the loop on the front of the underpant and folded over to reversibly attach to itself. The back connecting strap is passed through the loop on the back of the underpant and folded over to reversibly attach to itself. The degree of compression applied by the gel-pack can be adjusted as desired by applying tension to the connecting straps prior to reversibly attaching teach connecting strap to itself.
An advantage of the present invention is that compression and heat or cold therapy can be applied simultaneously to the ano-genital region.
Another advantage of the present invention is that compression and heat or cold therapy can be applied outside the underpant.
Another advantage of the present invention is that the underpant is reversible and compression and heat or cold therapy can be applied inside the underpant.
Another advantage of the present invention is that it will relieve pain and discomfort of the ano-genital region resulting from surgery, child birth, or any other trauma.
Another advantage of the present invention is that it can be used to treat the genital, perineal. or anal regions selectively.
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Berdan David L.
Hale Gloria M.
Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C.
Shelton Reneé
Walsh Gerald M.
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