USRE32940F1 - Method for stimulating the venous-pump mechanism of the foot - Google Patents
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- USRE32940F1 USRE32940F1 US19451988A USRE32940F1 US RE32940 F1 USRE32940 F1 US RE32940F1 US 19451988 A US19451988 A US 19451988A US RE32940 F1 USRE32940 F1 US RE32940F1
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- foot
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- pump mechanism
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H9/00—Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
- A61H9/005—Pneumatic massage
- A61H9/0078—Pneumatic massage with intermittent or alternately inflated bladders or cuffs
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
- A61H2205/12—Feet
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- Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Public Health (AREA)
- Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
- Finger-Pressure Massage (AREA)
- Massaging Devices (AREA)
- Percussion Or Vibration Massage (AREA)
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Abstract
Applications Claiming Priority (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB838316959A GB8316959D0 (en) | 1983-06-22 | 1983-06-22 | Medical appliance |
GB8316959 | 1983-06-22 | ||
GB8330138 | 1983-11-11 | ||
GB838330138A GB8330138D0 (en) | 1983-06-22 | 1983-11-11 | Medical appliance |
Related Parent Applications (3)
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US75115085A Continuation-In-Part | 1983-06-22 | 1985-07-02 | |
US06/763,686 Continuation US4614180A (en) | 1983-06-22 | 1985-08-08 | Medical appliance |
US06/794,443 Reissue US4614179A (en) | 1983-06-22 | 1985-11-04 | Medical appliance |
Publications (2)
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USRE32940E USRE32940E (en) | 1989-06-06 |
USRE32940F1 true USRE32940F1 (en) | 2002-06-11 |
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Family Applications (2)
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US07194438 Expired - Lifetime USRE32939F1 (en) | 1983-06-22 | 1988-05-16 | Medical appliance for artificial actuation of the venous-pump mechanism in a human foot |
US07194519 Expired - Lifetime USRE32940F1 (en) | 1983-06-22 | 1988-05-16 | Method for stimulating the venous-pump mechanism of the foot |
Family Applications Before (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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US07194438 Expired - Lifetime USRE32939F1 (en) | 1983-06-22 | 1988-05-16 | Medical appliance for artificial actuation of the venous-pump mechanism in a human foot |
Country Status (4)
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US (2) | USRE32939F1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP0150553B1 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE49114T1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE3480900D1 (en) |
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US20060085047A1 (en) * | 2004-10-18 | 2006-04-20 | Unsworth John D | Neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the foot muscles for prevention of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism with motion detection control |
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US20090005834A1 (en) * | 2007-06-28 | 2009-01-01 | Eitan Weintraub | Deep vein thrombosis prevention |
US20090131935A1 (en) * | 2007-11-15 | 2009-05-21 | Yeager David A | Method of preparing a patient's leg in need of treatment, for ambulation |
US20090227918A1 (en) * | 2008-03-04 | 2009-09-10 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Compression device having an inflatable member with a pocket for receiving a counterforce component |
US20090227920A1 (en) * | 2008-03-04 | 2009-09-10 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Sole with anchor for compression foot cuff |
US20090227922A1 (en) * | 2008-03-04 | 2009-09-10 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Sole with anchor for compression foot cuff |
US20090227919A1 (en) * | 2008-03-04 | 2009-09-10 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Compression Device Having an Inflatable Member Including a Frame Member |
US20090227917A1 (en) * | 2008-03-04 | 2009-09-10 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Compression device with sole |
US20090227921A1 (en) * | 2008-03-04 | 2009-09-10 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Bendable sole for compression foot cuff |
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US20100004575A1 (en) * | 2008-07-01 | 2010-01-07 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Inflatable member for compression foot cuff |
USD608006S1 (en) | 2007-04-09 | 2010-01-12 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Compression device |
USD618358S1 (en) | 2007-04-09 | 2010-06-22 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Opening in an inflatable member for a pneumatic compression device |
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US8029450B2 (en) | 2007-04-09 | 2011-10-04 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Breathable compression device |
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US5354260A (en) * | 1993-05-13 | 1994-10-11 | Novamedix, Ltd. | Slipper with an inflatable foot pump |
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- 1984-06-15 AT AT84304060T patent/ATE49114T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1984-06-15 EP EP84304060A patent/EP0150553B1/en not_active Expired
- 1984-06-15 DE DE8484304060T patent/DE3480900D1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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1988
- 1988-05-16 US US07194438 patent/USRE32939F1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1988-05-16 US US07194519 patent/USRE32940F1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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WO1994012141A1 (en) * | 1992-11-23 | 1994-06-09 | Novamedix Limited | Blood flow stimulator |
GB2293769A (en) * | 1992-11-23 | 1996-04-10 | Novamedix Ltd | Blood flow stimulator |
US5584798A (en) * | 1992-11-23 | 1996-12-17 | Novamedix Limited | Medical inflatable cuff appliance |
GB2293769B (en) * | 1992-11-23 | 1997-06-04 | Novamedix Ltd | Blood flow stimulator |
US5634889A (en) * | 1993-01-18 | 1997-06-03 | Novamedix Limited | Medical appliance for intermittently pulsed compression of proximal joints and adjacent tissue of the human body |
US5674262A (en) * | 1996-01-26 | 1997-10-07 | Kinetic Concepts, Inc. | Pneumatic compression and functional electric stimulation device and method using the same |
US6358219B1 (en) | 1996-09-06 | 2002-03-19 | Aci Medical | System and method of improving vascular blood flow |
US6615080B1 (en) | 2001-03-29 | 2003-09-02 | John Duncan Unsworth | Neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the foot muscles for prevention of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism |
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EP0150553A2 (en) | 1985-08-07 |
USRE32940E (en) | 1989-06-06 |
DE3480900D1 (en) | 1990-02-08 |
ATE49114T1 (en) | 1990-01-15 |
EP0150553A3 (en) | 1985-12-18 |
USRE32939E (en) | 1989-06-06 |
EP0150553B1 (en) | 1990-01-03 |
USRE32939F1 (en) | 2002-07-09 |
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