Compressive therapeutic device

摘要

A device for compressing an extremity of a user includes a wearable support member operable to be worn on the extremity of the user. The device also includes a plurality of chamber members that are arranged across and coupled to the support member. The chamber members each have a respective chamber therein. The chamber is at least partially defined by a base wall that is disposed adjacent the support member, a side wall that is attached to and that extends away from the base wall, and a top wall that is attached to the side wall and that is spaced away from the base wall. Furthermore, a foot pump member is operable to be disposed underneath a foot of the user. The foot pump member is operable to change a pressure inside the chambers as a result of being stepped upon by the user.

主权项

1. A device for compressing an extremity of a user comprising:
a wearable support member operable to be worn on the extremity of the user; a plurality of chamber members that are attached to the support member, the plurality of chamber members each having a respective chamber therein, the chamber being at least partially defined by a base wall that is disposed adjacent the support member, a side wall that is attached to and that extends away from the base wall, and a top wall that is attached to the side wall and that is spaced away from the base wall; and a foot pump member that is operable to be disposed underneath a foot of the user, the foot pump member operable to change a pressure inside the chambers as a result of being stepped upon by the user; wherein a group of the chamber members is arranged generally in a row directed across the support member; wherein the chamber members of the group include a feature common to each within the group, and wherein the feature has a dimension; and wherein the dimension changes progressively from chamber member to adjacent chamber member along the row.