摘要 |
<p>A protector device (11) for use on a subject patient has an outwardly projecting cup member (15), with opposing upper and lower portions (17, 23), and configured and sized to receive a treated area of a subject therein. The cup member (15), has a thin wall thickness and sufficient rigidity to substantially retain its shape during use. A plurality of planar bands (13a, 13b) connect to and are positioned about the lower portion of the cup member to form a flexible junction portion between the cup member and the bands. The bands are configured to flex in concert with the cup member. The device at the junction portion has a continuously tapered outer surface when the device is in position and the bands are affixed to a subject.</p> |