Patent Application
20230270621
The present invention relates to a compression device, and more particularly to a portable compression device wearable by a user for applying compression on a left lower limb and a right lower limb and heat on a left knee and a right knee of the user.
Typically, compression devices or clothes for applying compression to a selected area of a user’s anatomy are used in many situations. For example, compression devices are used to treat venous insufficiency or edema, or to recover muscle or to provide improved blood flow, or to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Such a compression device according to the preamble is also known from the U.S. Pat. U.S. Pat. US10772790B2 issued to Wild, et al.
Wild, et al. further describe a compression device for the limb of a mobile patient. The device includes an inflatable sleeve adapted to surround the limb; a conduit attached to the sleeve for delivering fluid to the sleeve; and a portable, wearable controller attached to the conduit that generates and controls the flow of fluid in the device.
Also known is an apparatus for providing compression and vibration therapy from U.S. Pat. US20210275390A1 filed by Hsueh; Yu-Chi; et al. Hsueh; Yu-Chi; et al. discloses an apparatus for providing compression and vibration therapy to a body part can include a housing, a pump positioned in the housing, the pump configured to generate air pressure, a compression sleeve configured to at least partially surround the body part, the compression sleeve can include an inflatable chamber in fluid communication with the pump and can be configured to apply pressure to the body part in response to receiving air from the pump, and a vibrating unit configured to apply vibration to the body part.
U.S. Pat. US20210275386A1 filed by Ravikumar; Sundaram; et al. describes a therapeutic compression apparatus for providing pressure to a limb or other body part including a bladder assembly having at least one bladder within a primary wrap and/or a secondary wrap. The primary wrap includes an inflation port to connect to an inflation means which provides either constant or varying pressure within the bladder and a check valve is included in the inflation port and/or inflation means.
These known devices do not have hot and cold features and various compression modes. Further, the existing compression devices have various disadvantages such as the sleeves being inflatable and not user-friendly. The sleeves are wrapped around the limb and the bladder are inflated by a controller that resides separately from the user. If the user must move, the sleeve must be removed. In addition, while the sleeve is on the user, the tubes connecting the bladder and controller may become entangled with the user’s limbs.
The present invention aims to resolve at least some of the problems and disadvantages mentioned above. The aim of the invention is to provide a compression device and method that eliminates those disadvantages. The present invention targets at solving at least one of the aforementioned disadvantages.
The invention thereto aims to provide a compression device wearable by a user for applying compression on a left lower limb and a right lower limb and heat on a left knee and a right knee of the user.
There remains a need in the art for an improved and portable compression device.
Accordingly, a need arises for a portable and full-leg air compression massager and heat therapy device to alleviate pain and accelerate recovery.
The present invention and embodiments thereof serve to provide a solution to one or more of the above-mentioned disadvantages. To this end, the present invention relates to a compression device wearable by a user for applying compression on a left lower limb and a right lower limb and heat on a left knee and a right knee of the user.
According to an embodiment herein, the compression device includes a left massager sleeve, a right massager sleeve, a computing device, a left air pressure hose, and a right air pressure hose. The left massager sleeve is adapted to surround the left lower limb. The left massager sleeve includes a first plurality of hook and loop fasteners to secure the left foot, left calf, left knee, and left thigh of the user. The left massager sleeve includes a left heat pad to apply heat to the left knee. The right massager sleeve is adapted to surround the right lower limb. The right massager sleeve includes a second plurality of hook and loop fasteners to secure the right foot, right calf, right knee, and right thigh of the user. The right massager sleeve includes a right heat pad to apply heat to the right knee. The computing device generates air pressure. The computing device includes a control panel to control the flow of the air pressure in the left massager sleeve and the right massager sleeve. The left air pressure hose supplies air pressure to the left massager sleeve in response to receiving air pressure from the computing device. The left air pressure hose is operably connected to the left massager sleeve to apply the air pressure to the left lower limb. The right air pressure hose supplies air pressure to the right massager sleeve in response to receiving air pressure from the computing device. The right air pressure hose is operably connected to the right massager sleeve to apply the air pressure to the right lower limb.
In another embodiment, the computing device includes a display screen to display a timer, a compression intensity, a heat intensity, and a plurality of massage modes.
In another embodiment, the computing device includes an intensity button to start and stop an operation of the computing device and to adjust one or more air pressure levels upon receiving a press gesture from the user.
In another embodiment, the computing device includes a first massage mode button to initiate a first command pertaining to massage the foot, calf, and thigh of the user upon receiving a press gesture from the user.
In another embodiment, the computing device includes a second massage mode button to initiate a second command pertaining to simultaneously massage at least two of the foot, calf, and thigh of the user upon receiving a press gesture from the user.
In another embodiment, the computing device includes a third massage mode button to initiate a third command pertaining to separately massage either the foot, calf, or thigh of the user upon receiving a press gesture from the user.
In another embodiment, the computing device includes a heat mode button to initiate a fourth command pertaining to adjusting one or more heating levels.
In another embodiment, the computing device includes a memory to store a plurality of instructions pertaining to the one or more air pressure levels, the first command, the second command, the third command, the fourth command, and the one or more heating levels; and a processor to execute the plurality of instructions stored in the memory.
In another embodiment, the left air pressure hose, and the right air pressure hose are inserted into the computing device to supply the air pressure.
In another embodiment, the compression device includes an AC adapter and an extension cord to power the computing device.
In another embodiment, the compression device is placed in a carry bag when not in use to provide portability.
In a second aspect, the present invention relates to a method for applying compression on a left lower limb and a right lower limb and heat on a left knee and a right knee of the user. The method includes a step of generating air pressure using a computing device. The method includes a step of controlling the air pressure through a control panel. The method includes a step of supplying air pressure using a left air pressure hose to a left massager sleeve and using a right air pressure hose to a right massager sleeve in response to receiving air pressure from the computing device. The method includes a step of surrounding the left lower limb by a left massager sleeve and the right lower limb by a right massager sleeve and applying air pressure to the left lower limb and the right lower limb. The left massager sleeve includes a left heat pad and the right massager sleeve includes a right heat pad. The method includes a step of applying heat to the left knee and the right knee pad using a left heat pad and a right heat pad respectively. The method includes a step of displaying a timer, a compression intensity, a heat intensity, and a plurality of massage modes through a display screen configured within the computing device. The method includes a step of starting and stopping an operation of the computing device and adjusting one or more air pressure levels upon receiving a press gesture from the user through an intensity button present on the computing device. The method includes the step of adjusting one or more heating levels through a heat mode button present on the computing device.
In another embodiment, the one or more air pressure levels having a predefined pressure value stored in a memory of the computing device.
In another embodiment, the one or more air pressure levels comprises a first air pressure level, a second air pressure level, a third air pressure level, and a fourth air pressure level.
In another embodiment, the predefined pressure value for the first air pressure level is about 10 KPa.
In another embodiment, the predefined pressure value for the second air pressure level is about 15 KPa.
In another embodiment, the predefined pressure value for the third air pressure level is about 20 KPa.
In another embodiment, the predefined pressure value for the fourth air pressure level is about 25 KPa.
In another embodiment, the one or more heating levels having a predefined heat value stored in the memory of the computing device.
In another embodiment, the one or more heating levels comprises a first heating level and a second heating level.
In another embodiment, the predefined heat value for the first heating level is about 55° C.
In another embodiment, the predefined heat value for the second heating level is about 60° C.
The following description of the figures of specific embodiments of the invention is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present teachings, their application, or their uses. Throughout the drawings, corresponding reference numerals indicate like or corresponding parts and features.
The present invention concerns a compression device wearable by a user for applying compression on a left lower limb and a right lower limb and heat on a left knee and a right knee of the user.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms used in disclosing the invention, including technical and scientific terms, have the meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. By means of further guidance, term definitions are included to better appreciate the teaching of the present invention.
As used herein, the following terms have the following meanings:
“A”, “an”, and “the” as used herein refers to both singular and plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. By way of example, “a compartment” refers to one or more than one compartment.
“About” as used herein referring to a measurable value such as a parameter, an amount, a temporal duration, and the like, is meant to encompass variations of +/-20% or less, preferably +/-10% or less, more preferably +/-5% or less, even more preferably +/-1% or less, and still more preferably +/-0.1% or less of and from the specified value, in so far such variations are appropriate to perform in the disclosed invention. However, it is to be understood that the value to which the modifier “about” refers is itself also specifically disclosed.
“Comprise”, “comprising”, and “comprises” and “comprised of” as used herein are synonymous with “include”, “including”, “includes” or “contain”, “containing”, “contains” and are inclusive or open-ended terms that specify the presence of what follows e.g. component and do not exclude or preclude the presence of additional, non-recited components, features, element, members, steps, known in the art or disclosed therein.
Furthermore, the terms first, second, third, and the like in the description and in the claims, are used for distinguishing between similar elements and not necessarily for describing a sequential or chronological order, unless specified. It is to be understood that the terms so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances and that the embodiments of the invention described herein are capable of operation in other sequences than described or illustrated herein.
The recitation of numerical ranges by endpoints includes all numbers and fractions subsumed within that range, as well as the recited endpoints.
Whereas the terms “one or more” or “at least one”, such as one or more or at least one member(s) of a group of members, is clear per se, by means of further exemplification, the term encompasses inter alia a reference to any one of said members, or to any two or more of said members, such as, e.g., any ≥3, ≥4, ≥5, ≥6 or ≥7, etc. of said members, and up to all said members.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms used in disclosing the invention, including technical and scientific terms, have the meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. By means of further guidance, definitions for the terms used in the description are included to better appreciate the teaching of the present invention. The terms or definitions used herein are provided solely to aid in the understanding of the invention.
Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, but may. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner, as would be apparent to a person skilled in the art from this disclosure, in one or more embodiments. Furthermore, while some embodiments described herein include some but not other features included in other embodiments, combinations of features of different embodiments are meant to be within the scope of the invention and form different embodiments, as would be understood by those in the art. For example, in the following claims, any of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.
In a first aspect, the invention provides/relates to a compression device wearable by a user for applying compression on a left lower limb and a right lower limb of the user. The compression device includes a left massager sleeve, a right massager sleeve, a computing device, a left air pressure hose, and a right air pressure hose.
The inventors have unexpectedly observed that the present invention provides a portable professional-grade full-leg air compression massager and heat therapy to alleviate pain, accelerate recovery, and help the users such as an athlete, or a patient to completely relax. Further, the compression device of the present invention provides a full-Leg massage that covers the thighs, knees, calves, and feet of the user.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the computing device includes a heat mode button to quickly relieve pain in the knees.
In a particularly preferred embodiment, the computing device has various configurations to enable the user to find a massage mode that fits the user best.
In another preferred embodiment, the left massager sleeve, and the right massager sleeve include adjustable fasteners to ensure that the sleeves fit the users irrespective of their limb’s size.
However, it is obvious that the invention is not limited to this application. The method according to the invention can be applied in all sorts of wearable compression devices, massager, and heat therapy devices.
The invention is further described by the following non-limiting examples which further illustrate the invention, and are not intended to, nor should they be interpreted to, limit the scope of the invention.
The present invention will be now described in more detail, referring to examples that are not limitative.
With as a goal illustrating better the properties of the invention the following presents, as an example and limiting in no way other potential applications, a description of a number of preferred applications of the method for examining the state of the grout used in a mechanical connection based on the invention, wherein:
According to an embodiment herein, the computing device 106 includes various components such as silicone keys 1002, a mirror 1004, hand control cover 1006, hand control panel semi-finished product 1008, heat control lower cover 1010, rubber cover 1012, air pump 1014, silicone cover (air pump) 1016, triple air valve 1018, trachea 1020, DC seat semi-finished product 1022, DC seat 1024, quadruple trachea tube assembly 1026, tee 1028, R trachea transfer to the lower shell 1030, R trachea transfer to the upper shell 1032, R cross 1034, quadruple trachea 1036, L cross 1038, L trachea transfer to the top 1040, L trachea transfer lower shell 1042, hand controller 1044, silicone transfer 1046, and hand controller adaptor board 1048. In an embodiment, the computing device 106 acts as a remote controller for the compression device. In an embodiment, the silicone keys 1002 include a first massage mode button, a second massage mode button, a third massage mode button, an intensity button, and a heat mode button. According to an embodiment herein, the silicone keys 1002 are made of silicon, mirror 1004 is made of glass, the display is an LCD screen made of glass, rubber cover 1012 is made of nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR), and air pump 1014 is made of Cold rolled sheet, free-machining steel, copper wire, POM, and rubber. According to an embodiment herein, the triple air valve 1018 is made of cold-rolled sheet, free-machining steel, nylon, and glass fiber. In an embodiment, the upper cover and lower cover of the sleeves are made of Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). In an embodiment, the computing device includes silicon elbow pipe (air valve) and air pipe that are made of silicon. In an embodiment, the computing device includes a baseboard that is made of ABS. In an embodiment, the silicone transfer 1046 is made of silicon, main transferring part, a lower cover of transferring part, a lower cover of transferring part, the lower cover of transferring part for R air pipes, and upper cover of transferring part for L air pipes are made of ABS. In an embodiment, the compression device includes an L four-way, three-way, and R four-way are made of POM. Further, DC seat 1024 and DC port are made of cold-rolled sheet and nylon plus glass fiber. Further, the four lines of air pipes of the sleeves are made of PVC. The tube parts of the hoses are made of PVC and UL2468#22AWG*2C. The thigh airbag left airbag, and the right airbag is made of TPU and Nylon 210D. The sleeve cover is made of Black 200D Nylon (polyamide) and the heating sheet is made of non-woven fabrics PET and composite fiber heating wire.
The first massage mode button initiates a first command pertaining to massage the foot, calf, and thigh of the user upon receiving a press gesture from the user. The second massage mode button initiates a second command pertaining to simultaneously massage at least two of the foot, calf, and thigh of the user upon receiving a press gesture from the user. In an embodiment, the user can press the second massage mode button to select one of three sub-modes of Mode2 (see Table 1), wherein in a first sub-mode Mode2-1 feet and calves are simultaneously massaged, wherein in a second sub-mode Mode2-2 calves and thighs are simultaneously massaged and wherein in a third sub-mode Mode2-3 feet and thighs are simultaneously massaged. The third massage mode button initiates a third command pertaining to separately massage either the foot, calf, or thigh of the user upon receiving a press gesture from the user. In an embodiment, the user can press the third massage mode button to select one of three sub-modes of Mode3 (see Table 1), wherein in a first sub-mode Mode3-1 only feet are massaged, wherein in a second sub-mode Mode3-2 only calves are massaged and wherein in a third sub-mode Mode3-3 only thighs are massaged. The intensity button starts and stops an operation of the computing device and adjusts one or more air pressure levels upon receiving a press gesture from the user. In an embodiment, the user can press the intensity button to adjust the intensity (from Level 1 to Level 4). Further, the user can press the intensity button for at least 3 seconds to turn off the operation of the computing device. The following table 2 depicts the set pressure value for each level.
Further, the heat mode button initiates a fourth command pertaining to adjusting one or more heating levels such as level 1 and level 2. In an embodiment, the massage modes, compression intensity, and heat intensity are controlled independently. Furthermore, the user can press the heat mode button to cycle through various heat modes such as OFF, low, and high heat modes. For the safety of the user, the present compressor device will automatically shut down after 30 minutes of continuous use. The following table 3 depicts the preset temperature value for each heating level.
The computing device 106 includes a memory to store a plurality of instructions pertaining to the one or more air pressure levels, the first command, the second command, the third command, the fourth command, and the one or more heating levels, and control parameter. Further, the computing device includes a processor to execute the plurality of instructions or software programs stored in the memory. The instructions related to each massage mode are stored in the memory and executed by the processor as per the fowling tables 4-10 upon receiving the press gesture from the user.
In the above tables 4-10, C is indicative of “inflating”, R is indicative of “Keep pressure”, P70 is indicative of “70% of the set pressure value”, P80 is indicative of “80% of the set pressure value”, P90 is indicative of 90% of the set pressure value, PF is indicative of “The set pressure value”, and Figure is indicative of “Executing time (Unit: second, under situation column)”.
The present invention will now be further exemplified with reference to the following examples. The present invention is in no way limited to the given examples or to the embodiments presented in the figures.
A compression device shown in
During an experiment, the compression device as shown in
In the experiment of Example 2, it was found that the athlete used the compression just before bedtime and often fall asleep while it is running. He loves the fact that it automatically shuts off after 30 minutes. The heat, compressions, and different settings worked amazingly for him.
It is supposed that the present invention is not restricted to any form of realization described previously and that some modifications can be added to the presented example of fabrication without reappraisal of the appended claims. For example, the present invention has been described as referring to alleviating pain and accelerating recovery, but it is clear that the invention can be applied to heal wounds for instance or to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
It is clear that the method according to the invention, and its applications, are not limited to the presented examples.
The present invention is in no way limited to the embodiments described in the examples and/or shown in the figures. On the contrary, methods according to the present invention may be realized in many different ways without departing from the scope of the invention.
