COMPRESSION CLOTHING SET

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a compression clothing set for exerting compression on a body part, comprising at least one compression article and at least one pad associated with the compression article according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] Such articles for exerting compression on a body part are designed in particular in the form of stockings, preferably in the form of calf or thigh stockings, or for example as tights for a leg and / or foot of a wearer for compression therapy. It is also known to provide gloves and toe caps with compression or, for example, to produce compression clothing. The latter serve to exert compression on a patient's thorax. For this purpose, the compression articles have at least one, preferably several, compressive areas which serve to exert targeted pressure on a patient's body. The pressure exerted on a patient's body is referred to as compression. The aim of such compressive articles, particularly in medical use, is to relieve a patient's damaged venous and / or lymphatic system.The applied pressure prevents increasing swelling of the limbs, improves the drainage of venous blood and lymph, and increases blood flow. When used in sports, these compression garments improve performance and regeneration.

[0003] The RAL-GZ 387 standard of the Quality Mark Association (Gütezeichengemeinschaft) is used for the production, particularly for measurement and quality assurance, of compressive articles, especially knitted arm or leg stockings for medical use. The RAL test specifications specify, for example, how the pressure exerted by a compression stocking on a leg is to be determined. The HOSY measuring device (Institut Hohenstein) is recommended as a measuring instrument, particularly for compression testing.

[0004] In addition to the previously described compressive products for compression therapy, particularly for lymphatic or edema therapy, compressive bandages are also known, for example, in the form of ankle or knee joint supports. These usually consist of a textile tubular and preferably compressive base. The knee support is particularly designed as a patellar tendon support.

[0005] The patellar tendon is part of the knee joint and plays an important role in stabilizing and mobility the knee joint. It connects the quadriceps femoris thigh muscle to the shinbone via the kneecap. The patellar tendon, which is a very narrow tendon, transmits the entire force of the thigh muscle to the lower leg. This puts strain on the tendon, particularly when flexing and extending the knee. When the knee joint is subjected to significant strain, such as during sports, or due to incorrect strain, the patellar tendon can become irritated, which often manifests as knee pain, particularly when climbing stairs or walking downhill. This usually affects athletes who perform jerky or abrupt movements in their sport.

[0006] It is also known to equip the compression articles described above for compression therapy with so-called pads, particularly pressure bodies. These serve to exert additional pressure on a desired location or a specific area. Likewise, the use of such pads in compression articles can also achieve an even pressure distribution. In particular, a circularly even pressure distribution is a prerequisite for effective compression therapy. According to Laplace's law, the pressure is proportional to the tension of the compression material, but inversely proportional to the radius of the underlying tissue. For example, according to Laplace's law, the pressure exerted on a bony prominence, such as the Achilles tendon or the tibial edge, is higher than on a flat surface.To maintain even pressure, the pads, especially in the form of pads, are positioned to cushion small radii, such as those on the right and left sides of the Achilles tendon. This prevents pressure injuries, creates even pressure distribution, and also improves healing.

[0007] When these pads are placed on the compressive bases of the aforementioned compression bandages, they also serve to exert localized pressure on a specific body part. When the bandage is designed as a knee bandage, for example, it serves to exert targeted pressure on the patellar tendon. This pressure prevents knee pain or at least significantly reduces it.

[0008] A large number of compression articles for exerting compression on a body part are known from the prior art, which in particular additionally comprise a pad.

[0009] Such a compression article, in particular in the form of a compressive stocking, is known, for example, from EP 1 391 190 B1.

[0010] The compression stocking is made of an elastic woven, knitted, or warp-knitted fabric. A compression pad, made of an elastic material and featuring a recess for accommodating a kneecap, is positioned between the compression stocking and the knee joint in the area of ​​the knee joint. This pad is firmly attached to the inside of the compression stocking.

[0011] Another compression article, designed as an ankle bandage, is known, for example, from EP 2 594 233 B1.

[0012] The orthopedic support assembly for an ankle joint comprises a sock-like knitted base body and a strap part connectable to the knitted part. The strap part has an elongated strap base body, from which at least one strap section protrudes, which extends along the outside of the foot when the support assembly is worn. The knitted base body can then have at least one pad that extends over the ankle joint when worn. The pad increases the orthopedically effective function of the knitted base body or the knitted part and thus of the support assembly as a whole. The pad is also incorporated into the knitted base body of the support assembly.

[0013] DE 20 2014 011 197 U1 also discloses a compression article, in particular a knee joint bandage and a pad system therefor.

[0014] The knee joint support comprises a knitted body. A first tensioning belt is provided on the front, which only partially runs around the knitted body and extends over at least one pad. A second tensioning belt is provided on the back and at a different height than the first tensioning belt, which also only partially runs around the knitted body. Both belts are designed to adjust the pressure on the pad, with the first tensioning belt extending directly over the pad. Preferably, several pads are provided. The pads are held in pockets attached to the knitted body. The pockets can be partially open so that the pads can be removed and replaced with pads made of a slightly harder or softer material if necessary. Alternatively, the pockets can be closed on all sides so that removal or replacement of the pads is not possible.

[0015] Finally, a pad, in particular an ankle pad, in combination with a compression article is also known from US Pat. No. 5,823,195 A. The compression article proposed is a compression stocking, preferably with a graduated pressure gradient. The pad is secured to the wearer's leg by the compression article, in particular the compression stocking or a bandage. Alternatively, the pad can also be attached to the leg with adhesive tape. This makes it possible to wear the pad with a regular stocking, i.e., without compression.

[0016] A disadvantage of this design of the compression articles and the associated pads is that the pads, regardless of their position and for whatever orthopedic purpose, are attached in or to the compression article. The pads are integrated into the compression articles, particularly into their knitted fabric, thus ensuring a secure connection between the pad and the compression article.

[0017] This connection of the pad to the compression article results in increased processing and manufacturing costs. As described in the prior art, the pads are typically housed in pockets attached to the compression article. In addition to material costs, the manufacturing costs, especially the gluing, welding, or sewing of the pocket material to the compression article, must be considered when creating these pockets. Furthermore, the pad must be manually inserted into the pocket, which also incurs additional costs.

[0018] Another disadvantage is that if the pad is permanently attached to the compression garment, the compression garment can only be worn together with the pad. Upgrading or downgrading the compression garment—i.e., using the compression garment with or without the pad—depending on the progress of compression therapy is not possible. For example, if therapy progresses positively and no additional compression garment is required, a new compression garment must be purchased. This entails additional costs for the patient.

[0019] Another disadvantage is that the position of the pad on the compression article is unchangeable and fixed. This means that the fit of the compression article cannot be optimized or corrected after production. If, for example, the position of the pad on the compression article was incorrectly determined before production of the compression article, e.g. due to inaccurate order information, this could lead to manufacturing defects or tolerances, for example in the case of a compression stocking, and the user cannot wear it. The compression stocking would have to be remade, which would result in additional costs for the patient or, in the event of a complaint, for the manufacturer of the compression article. The locally increased compression effect provided by the pad would then be exerted on the wrong part of the patient's body.

[0020] A further disadvantage, which exists even when the pad is designed to be detachable from the compression article, in particular removable from a pad pocket, is that the pad shape or geometry is predetermined by the pocket. This makes it impossible to vary between different pad shapes, as is the case with a pad permanently attached to the compression article, especially during compression therapy.

[0021] But regardless of the way in which the pads are attached to the compression articles, i.e. detachably or permanently, the mere fact that the pads are arranged on the compression articles brings with it the disadvantage that they make it even more difficult to put on and take off. It is well known that compression articles, especially compression stockings or tights, are already difficult to put on. The arrangement of additional components, in particular one or more pads, makes them even more difficult to put on and take off due to their shape and materials. The pads are usually made of a rigid material. This in any case impairs the wearing comfort, which also includes the ability to put on and take off the compression article.

[0022] The present invention is therefore based on the object of providing a compression clothing set which avoids the disadvantages of the prior art, in particular significantly improves the fit and wearing comfort of the compression clothing set.

[0023] According to the invention, the compression clothing set according to the invention for exerting compression on a body part consists of at least one compression article and at least one pad associated with the compression article, wherein the pad lies beneath the compression article when the compression clothing set is worn, and wherein the pad has at least one adhesive surface on a side facing the wearer when the compression clothing set is worn, so that the pad can be positioned on the skin of a wearer detached from, i.e. independently of, the compression article or can also be fastened there. This means that the pad has an adhesive, preferably slightly sticky, adhesive, or in any case self-adhesive surface. This is designed in particular such that the pad adheres to the skin of a wearer itself, i.e. without additional assistance, such as a support belt which, for example, surrounds the pad and the wearer's body part on all sides.In addition, the adhesive surface is preferably designed such that the pad can be removed from the wearer's skin. This means that no external agents, such as solvents, are required to remove the pad from the wearer's skin. Particularly preferably, the pad, in particular the adhesive surface, is designed such that it can be used multiple times. It is therefore preferably a reusable pad.

[0024] The at least one pad is designed such that, on a side facing away from the wearer in the worn position, it has at least one support element for at least one pad element attached thereto. The at least one support element is preferably made of a very thin and tear-resistant carrier film with a low-friction surface on the outside, so that the pad has increased sliding properties on the side facing the compression article. Putting on the compression article is made significantly easier by the low-friction surface on the outside of the pad. The pad thus also serves a purpose similar to that of a donning aid for compression stockings or bandages.

[0025] According to the invention, the at least one pad or the at least one pad element consists of a flexible or elastic, plastically deformable plastic material. The plastic material can have different material properties, in particular degrees of hardness. Particularly preferably, the at least one pad element consists of a silicone with an adhesive surface, so that the pad element itself forms the at least one adhesive surface. Alternatively, the at least one adhesive surface can be formed by an adhesive layer applied to the pad or the at least one pad element. The adhesive layer can be applied over the entire surface or only locally at one or more points on the pad.

[0026] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the pad or the at least one pad element has a geometry on the side facing the wearer in the wearing position that is adapted to the anatomy of the body part in the wearing position. The pad or the at least one pad element is essentially flat on this side, with a convex or concave curve in one or more directions. This means that the pad preferably has very few, and preferably no, projections or recesses on the side facing the wearer. This allows the pad to be positioned over its entire surface against the wearer's skin, i.e. with the largest possible surface area. This achieves the best possible hold of the pad on the wearer's skin.

[0027] Alternatively, the pad or the at least one pad element has at least one recess on the side facing the wearer in the worn position, or several adjoining or spaced-apart pad elements can be attached to the support element. The aim here is to form at least one, preferably several, transport channels for lymph fluid beneath the pad in the worn position. This also allows the pad to be attached to areas of the body with tight radii, since the at least one recess or the recessed pad elements allow the pad to be deformed according to the predetermined anatomy, particularly if it is made of a flexible material.

[0028] Particularly preferably, the at least one pad is substantially convexly curved on a side facing away from the wearer in the worn position. The convex curvature of the pad supports the even pressure distribution of the compression article positioned above it and arranged on the body part.

[0029] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the pad has one or more cutting markings so that the shape of the pad can be individually adjusted. These can, for example, preferably be one or more markings, in particular lines, printed on the pad. Alternatively, these markings can also be designed as perforations in the material of the pad. This allows the size of the pad to be individually adjusted to the wearer's body part. This can be done with or without an external tool. In addition, the cutting markings can further comprise identifiers that refer to a size of the pad or the body part, for example size information such as S to XL, or circumference measurements, for example in millimeters or centimeters.

[0030] According to a further embodiment, the compression clothing set further comprises at least one cover element that can be releasably attached to the at least one adhesive surface of the pad. This protects the adhesive surface of the pad from contamination in an exposed state. The releasable cover element is preferably designed as a plastic film that covers the entire adhesive surface. The pad is preferably delivered with the cover element. This is removed by the user before use and then, i.e., after application, reattached to the adhesive surface. The set preferably further comprises a means for cleaning the adhesive surface so that the at least one pad is reusable. The means is preferably designed such that it removes oil and grease contamination, dust, dirt, make-up, dandruff, skin particles, and hair from the adhesive layer without damaging the adhesive layer.

[0031] The compression article is particularly preferably a compressive stocking, in particular an arm or leg stump, with or without a hand or foot part, a compressive sock, a toe cap, a compressive glove, a bandage, an adjustable, in particular adaptive compression textile, such as a so-called compression wrap, a compressive vest, or a compressive element of an orthosis.

[0032] The compressive pressure values ​​generated by the compression article are preferably between 5 and 60 mmHg, preferably between 10 and 45 mmHg, and particularly preferably between 15 and 25 mmHg. These compression values, particularly for compressive arm and leg stockings, can be determined using the measurement instructions and method described above, in particular according to RAL-GZ 387 of the Quality Mark Association and the HOSY measuring device (Hohenstein Institute).

[0033] This compression clothing set is characterized by a number of significant advantages.

[0034] By designing the compression garment set in such a way that the pad can be positioned and secured to the wearer's skin independently of the compression garment, particularly through its adhesive surface, it is possible to place the pad precisely on the previously determined local location on the wearer's body part, preferably determined by a specialist. This ensures a 100% accurate fit with regard to the arrangement and alignment of the pad on the body part. Complaints in this regard, i.e., due to pads incorrectly incorporated into a compression garment, as is known from the state of the art, resulting in the pads being positioned incorrectly on a patient's body part, can be completely ruled out.

[0035] Furthermore, the inventive design of the compression clothing set makes it possible to individually adapt it, in particular the compression article, to the course of compression therapy. This allows the compression clothing set to be upgraded or downgraded. For example, it is possible to use the compression article with or without a pad. It is also possible to select from a variety of pads with different properties, particularly with regard to material, adhesive properties, and / or shape, depending on the fit and / or course of therapy. It is therefore no longer necessary to replace the compression article in addition to the pad, as is known from the prior art.

[0036] A further advantage of the invention is that the compression garment set is significantly easier to put on and take off. This significantly increases wearing comfort. This also includes the difficulty of putting on and taking off the compression article. Compression articles, such as compression stockings, which are generally difficult to put on and take off, are no longer provided with additional components, such as one or more pads, which make putting on and taking off even more difficult. According to the invention, the pad is decoupled from the compression article. It is therefore no longer necessary to put on the compression article and a pad at the same time.

[0037] Another significant advantage is the ability to use a closed compression garment, such as a circular-knitted compression stocking or seamless compression stocking, on a flat-knitting machine for this type of compression therapy with a pad. These garments have not previously been considered for the aforementioned therapies. The reason for this is that incorporating pads into these circumferentially closed garments is either very difficult or sometimes impossible.

[0038] Finally, it should also be noted that the compression garment set according to the invention offers a significant cost advantage over existing compression products available on the market. It is no longer necessary to make any adjustments to the compression garments to attach the pads. This means that pockets no longer need to be created on the garments. The pads also no longer need to be manually placed in the pockets during production. This significantly reduces manufacturing costs.

[0039] The invention is explained below using several embodiments and in conjunction with the attached drawings.

[0040] Showing: Figure 1 A to 1Ca first embodiment of the compression clothing set according to the invention consisting of a compressive leg stocking and an ankle pad in a three-dimensional representation, namely in an unworn, partially worn and worn state, Figures 2A to 2C a second embodiment of the compression clothing set according to the invention consisting of a compressive toe cap and a foot pad, also in a three-dimensional representation, namely in an unworn, partially worn and worn state, Figures 3A to 3C a third embodiment of the compression clothing set according to the invention consisting of a compressive and adjustable compression textile and a foot pad in a three-dimensional representation, namely in an unworn, partially worn and worn state, Figures 4A to 4Ca fourth embodiment of the compression clothing set according to the invention consisting of a compressive bandage and a knee pad in a three-dimensional representation, namely in an unworn, partially worn and worn state, Figures 5A to 5C a fifth embodiment of the compression clothing set according to the invention consisting of a compressive glove and a hand pad in a three-dimensional representation, namely in an unworn, partially worn and worn state, Figures 6A to 6C a sixth embodiment of the compression clothing set according to the invention consisting of a compressive vest and a thorax pad in a three-dimensional representation, namely in an unworn, partially worn and worn state, Figures 7A to 7C the ankle pad according to the first embodiment of the compression clothing set according to the invention comprising the compressive leg stocking made of the Figures 1A to 1Cin a three-dimensional representation and in a sectional representation, Figures 8A to 8C the hand pad according to the fifth embodiment of the compression clothing set according to the invention comprising the compressive glove from the Figures 5A to 5C in a three-dimensional representation and in a sectional representation;

[0041] In the Figures 1A to 1C a compression clothing set 1 is shown with a compression article in the form of a compressive leg stocking 7 and an ankle pad 13. Figure 1A Set 1 in unworn condition. In Figure 1B The ankle pad 13 is positioned and secured to the foot of a wearer. Finally, Figure 1C the leg stocking 7 and the pad 13 in the worn state. Figures 1A to 1C thus also illustrate the step-by-step application of the compression clothing set 1.

[0042] As in the Figure 1AAs can be seen, the compression article, i.e. the leg stocking 7, of the compression clothing set 1, is designed as a compressive calf stocking. In addition to a foot part 35, this comprises a calf part 36, which is preferably provided with a gradual pressure gradient. The compressive pressure preferably decreases from distal to proximal. The foot part 35 has a closed toe area 37 and an area 39 surrounding the ankle. It is also possible for the foot part 35 to be designed with an open toe area. In addition to a first section, preferably a knitted-in heel in the foot part 35, the calf stocking 7 has a waistband section 38 at its upper end, which is preferably designed as a double-layered waistband. The stump 7 preferably consists of a circular or flat-knit compressive knitted part.

[0043] In addition to the compressive calf stocking 7, the compression clothing set 1 now comprises an ankle pad 13. The preferably L-shaped pad 13 for an ankle area 39 now has, according to the invention, an adhesive surface 27 on the side 31 facing the wearer in the wearing position. As a result, the pad 13 can be Figure 1A can be positioned detached, i.e. independently, from the calf stocking 7 on the skin of a wearer and releasably fastened there. The ankle pad 13 has, as will be described later in the Figures 7A to 7Cdescribed in detail, has a support element for at least one pad element 21 attached to it on a side facing away from the wearer in the wearing position. The pad element 21 is preferably made of an elastic or plastically deformable plastic material. Particularly preferably, it consists of a silicone with an adhesive surface, so that the pad element 21 itself forms the adhesive surface 27 of the pad 13. The ankle pad 13, in particular the pad element 21, further has a geometry adapted to the anatomy of the body part on the side 31 facing the wearer in the wearing position. Since the region 39 surrounding the ankle of a wearer is generally essentially flat or slightly concavely curved, the side 31 of the pad 13 is preferably also flat or slightly convexly curved. Alternatively, the side 31 can also be essentially concavely curved.The outer side of the pad 13, i.e. the side facing away from the wearer in the wearing position, is preferably convexly curved.

[0044] The Figure 1Bnow shows a wearing state of the compression clothing set 1, in which only the ankle pad 13 is positioned on the foot of a wearer, in particular in an ankle area 39. The adhesive surface 27 attached to the side 31 of the pad 13 facing the wearer in the wearing position is designed such that the pad 13 can be positioned or attached to the skin of a wearer detached, i.e. independently, from the calf stocking 7. For this purpose, the adhesive surface 27 is designed as a preferably slightly sticky, adhesive, or at least self-adhesive surface. Thus, the pad 13 adheres to the wearer's skin by itself, i.e., without additional assistance. Naturally, the adhesive property of the adhesive surface 27 is designed such that the ankle pad 13 can be detached from the wearer's skin again. Due to this inventive design of the compression clothing set 1, the ankle pad 13 can be placed precisely on the body part of a wearer.

[0045] In Figure 1C The compression clothing set 1 is now shown in a worn state, ie in addition to the positioned and applied ankle pad 13, the leg stocking 7 with the foot part 35, the waistband 38 and the toe area 37 is now also applied to the wearer's leg. After the ankle pad 13 has been positioned on the wearer's foot, see Figure 1B The calf stocking 7 with the calf part 36 and the foot part 35 is pulled over the leg or foot of the wearer and finally also over the pad 13 previously arranged in the ankle area 39. This inventive design of the compression clothing set 1 significantly improves the ability to put on and take off the compression clothing set 1.

[0046] The Figures 2A to 2C now show a compression clothing set 2 with a compression article in the form of a compressive toe cap 8 and a foot pad 14. Figure 2A Set 1 also shows it in unworn condition. Figure 2Bshows the foot pad 14 positioned on the foot of a wearer. In Figure 2C In addition to the foot pad 14, the compressive toe cap 8 is also placed on the wearer's foot. Figures 2A to 2C thus also illustrate the step-by-step application of the compression clothing set 2.

[0047] In Figure 2A The compression article of the compression clothing set 2 is designed as a compressive toe cap 8. In addition to an instep area 46 and a closing edge 46, this has several toe sections 40 to 44 attached to the instep area 46. The compressive toe cap 8 serves to exert pressure on the forefoot area. In this embodiment, too, the compression article, i.e., the toe cap 8, is preferably made of a circular or flat-knit compressive knitted part.

[0048] The compression clothing set 2 now further comprises the foot pad 14. The preferably pad-shaped pad 14 for the instep area 46 now also has, according to the invention, an adhesive surface 27 on the side 31 facing the wearer in the worn position. The pad 14 is thus detached, i.e., independently, from the toe cap 8 and can be positioned on the skin of a wearer. For this purpose, the pad 14 also has, like the pad 13 according to Figure 1A, on a side facing away from the wearer in the wearing position, a support element for at least one pad element 22 attached thereto. The pad element 22 is also preferably made of a silicone with an adhesive surface, so that the pad element 22 itself forms the adhesive surface 27. According to this exemplary embodiment, the foot pad 14, in particular the pad element 23, has a geometry adapted to the anatomy of the body part on the side 31 facing the wearer in the wearing position, in particular this geometry is preferably flat or slightly concavely curved. The outer side of the pad 14, on the other hand, is preferably convexly curved.

[0049] Figure 2Bnow shows a first wearing state of the compression clothing set 2. In this state, only the foot pad 14 is positioned on the foot, in particular on the instep area 46, of a wearer and firmly attached there. For this purpose, the pad 14, which has the adhesive surface 27 on the side 31 facing the wearer in the worn position, is positioned on the instep 46 or attached there. For this purpose, the adhesive surface 27 is also designed as a preferably slightly sticky, adhesive, or in any case self-adhesive surface, so that the pad 14 adheres to the wearer's skin without external assistance, i.e. is attached there. Due to this inventive design of the compression clothing set 2, the foot pad 14 can also be positioned exactly on the instep area 46 of the wearer and attached there.

[0050] Finally, Figure 2Cthe compression clothing set 2 in a second wearing state, namely when both components of the set 2, i.e. the compression article 8 and the pad 14, are applied to the wearer's foot. For this purpose, after the foot pad 14 has been positioned and fastened to the wearer's foot, the compressive toe cap 8 with the closing edge 45 and the multiple toe sections 40 to 44 is pulled over the foot and over the pad 14 previously fastened there. It is therefore no longer necessary to pull a compression article with an attached pad, as is known and customary from the prior art, together along the foot, in the specific application case over a toe area into a wearing position, namely until the pad 14 is arranged in an instep area. The ability to put on and take off the compression clothing set 2 according to the invention is thus significantly easier compared to previously known solutions.

[0051] In the Figures 3A to 3C Now, a compression clothing set 3 is shown with a compression article, designed as an adjustable or adaptive compression textile 9, with a foot pad 15. Figure 3A Set 3 again in an unworn condition. In Figure 3B The foot pad 15 is positioned on the wearer. According to Figure 3C The compression clothing set 3 is now completely applied to the wearer’s foot.

[0052] As in Figure 3AAs can be seen, the compression article of the compression clothing set 3 is an adjustable or adaptive compression textile 9, in particular a so-called compression wrap, which consists of a base body 47 on which several, preferably two, bands 48, 49 are arranged. The bands 48, 49 each have a fastener at their ends, preferably a Velcro surface 50, so that the bands 48, 49, after they have been wrapped around the wearer's body part, in particular around the foot and its instep area 51, can be fastened to themselves or to the base body 47. The adjustable or adaptive compression textile 9 preferably consists of a substantially inelastic woven fabric, in particular knitted fabric. This preferably has a multi-layer structure and can be cut to size, so that the compression textile 9 can be individually adapted to the wearer's body part.

[0053] The compression clothing set 3 now also comprises a pad 15 with an adhesive surface 27 on the side 31 facing the wearer in the wearing position. As a result, the pad 15 can be positioned and fastened to the skin of a wearer, in particular in an instep area 51, detached from the compression article, in particular the compression textile 9, as in the previous embodiments, in particular independently of the compression article, in particular the compression textile 9. For this purpose, the foot pad 15 is preferably also made of a silicone with an adhesive surface, wherein a pad element 23 is applied to a carrier element, in particular to a carrier film, so that here too the pad element 23 itself forms the adhesive surface 27 of the pad 15. The pad 15 is essentially flat or slightly concavely curved on the side 31 facing the wearer in the wearing position. The outer side of the pad 15, i.e. the side facing away from the wearer in the wearing position, is preferably convexly curved.

[0054] The Figure 3B now shows a worn state of the compression clothing set 3, in which only the foot pad 15 is positioned on the foot of a wearer, in particular in an instep area 51, and releasably fastened there. This is achieved by the adhesive surface 27, which is attached to the side 31 of the pad 15 facing the wearer in the worn position. As in the previous embodiments, the pad element 23 itself, i.e. its material, in particular the silicone used, forms the adhesive surface 27. As a result, the pad 15 can be positioned on the wearer's skin and releasably fastened there without additional assistance.

[0055] In Figure 3C The compression garment set 3 is now shown in a worn state. In addition to the Figure 3BThe adjustable compression textile 9, in particular the compression wrap, with the base body 47 and the multiple bands 48, 49, is now also applied to the wearer's foot, in particular in the instep area 51, on the already positioned and applied foot pad 15. The compression textile 9 extends over the pad 15 and can thus exert pressure on it. The compression, in particular the compression strength, can be individually adjusted using the bands 48, 49, depending on the stretching of the bands 48, 49. The more the bands 48, 49 are stretched and then fastened to themselves or to the base body 47 by means of the fasteners 50, the greater the pressure exerted on the body part and on the pad 15. This inventive design of the compression clothing set 3 significantly improves the ability to put on and take off this embodiment of the compression clothing set 3.By previously positioning and attaching the pad 15 to the body part, precise positioning of the pad 15 on the body part is ensured. The risk of the pad 15 slipping during application of the compression textile 9 is avoided. Furthermore, the pad 15 does not slip when adjusting the compression using the multiple straps 48, 49, since the pad 15 is attached to the wearer's body part and not, as in the prior art, to the compression article.

[0056] The Figures 4A to 4C now show a compression clothing set 4 with a compression article in the form of a knee bandage 10 and a knee pad 16. Figure 4A shows Set 4 in an unworn condition. In Figure 4B The knee pad 16 is positioned on the leg of a wearer. Finally, Figure 4C the bandage 10 and the knee pad 16 in the worn state.

[0057] The Figure 4AThe compressive knee bandage 10 shown in the compression clothing set 4 essentially consists of a thigh part 52 and a lower leg part 53. Both parts enclose a patellar area 54. At the upper and lower ends, the bandage 10 also has a closing edge 55 and 56, respectively. The knee bandage 10 serves to stabilize the joint. The bandage 10 preferably consists of a textile, in particular embroidered, tubular, and compressive base body.

[0058] In addition to the bandage 10, the compression clothing set 4 includes the knee pad 16. This essentially serves to reduce swelling in the area of ​​the knee and patellar bone. According to the invention, this C- or O-shaped knee pad 16 also has an adhesive surface 27 on the side 31 facing the wearer in the worn position. The knee pad 16 can thus be positioned detached from the bandage 10, i.e. independently, on the skin and body part of a wearer and releasably fastened there. As in the previous embodiments, the pad 16 preferably consists of a carrier film to which a pad element 24 is attached. Here, too, the pad element 24 is preferably made of a silicone with an adhesive surface, so that the pad element 24 itself forms the adhesive surface 27. On the side 31 facing the wearer in the wearing position, the pad element 24 preferably has a substantially flat or slightly concavely curved surface.The outside of the pad 16, however, is convexly curved.

[0059] In Figure 4B The knee pad 16 is now attached to the wearer's knee. For this purpose, the pad 16, which has the adhesive surface 27 on the side 31 facing the wearer in the worn position, is positioned in the area of ​​the patellar 54 and secured there with light pressure, particularly to the wearer's skin. Due to the preferably slightly sticky, adhesive, and in any case self-adhesive surface, the pad 16 adheres to the wearer's skin without external assistance.

[0060] Figure 4Cnow illustrates a wearing state in which the compression article, namely the knee bandage 10, of the compression clothing set 4 is also applied to the wearer's leg. The thigh part 52 with the end 55 of the bandage 10 rests in the area of ​​a thigh, and the lower leg part 53 with the end 56 rests in the area of ​​the lower leg. The compressive bandage 10 exerts pressure on the wearer's leg. In addition, the compressive bandage 10 covers the pad 16 and also exerts pressure on it. This reduces swelling, particularly in the area of ​​the knee and patellar muscles. Thanks to the invention, it is no longer necessary to pull a knee bandage with an integrated pad, as is known from the prior art, along the wearer's leg into a wearing position, namely into a knee area.The ability to put on and take off the compression clothing set 4 according to the invention is thus significantly easier than with the already known solutions, in particular knee supports.

[0061] The Figures 5A to 5C show a further embodiment of the compression clothing set 5 according to the invention with a compression article, designed as a compressive glove 11, and a hand pad 17. In Figure 5A Set 5 is shown again in an unworn condition. In Figure 5B the hand pad 17 is positioned on the hand of a wearer and attached there. Figure 5C finally shows the glove 11 and the hand pad 17 in the worn state.

[0062] The Figure 5AThe compressive glove 11 shown in the compression clothing set 5 consists of a compressive base body which surrounds the hand, in particular the inside of the hand as well as the back of the hand 63, as well as a plurality of finger sections 57 to 61. The preferably also compressive finger sections 57 to 61 can be open at their ends, as shown. However, it is also conceivable for them to be closed and thus completely cover the wearer's multiple fingers. Alternatively, the glove can also be designed without finger sections. At the opposite end of the base body, it has a closing edge 62 or, alternatively, a cuff section. The compressive glove 11 is preferably used for edema therapy in the hand area. The glove 11 ensures, in particular, optimal backflow of the lymph fluid from the tissue of the hand and thus prevents it from accumulating in the hands and fingers.The glove 11 preferably consists of a textile, tubular and compressive knit.

[0063] The hand pad 17, which is also a component of the compression clothing set 5, is preferably pad-shaped. This serves to reduce swelling in the hand area, particularly in the area of ​​the back of the hand 63. According to the invention, this hand pad 17 also has an adhesive surface 28 on the side 31 facing the wearer in the worn position. In contrast to the previous exemplary embodiments, the adhesive surface 28 of the pad 17 is now formed by at least one adhesive layer 29 applied to the pad 17. The pad-shaped pad 17 itself is also made of an elastic plastic material. The hand pad 17 can be positioned on the wearer's hand by the adhesive layer 29, i.e., independently of the glove 11, and can be releasably fastened there. In order to be able to adjust the size of the hand pad 17, the pad 17 additionally has one or more cutting marks 32.This makes it possible to individually adapt the shape and size of the pad 17 to the wearer's hand, particularly to the back of the hand 63. The geometric design of the pad is described in the . Figures 8A to 8C discussed in more detail.

[0064] In Figure 5B The hand pad 17 is now attached to the wearer's hand. For this purpose, the pad 17, which has the adhesive surface 28 on the side 31 facing the wearer in the worn position, is positioned in the area of ​​the back of the hand 63 and attached to the wearer's hand with light pressure. Due to the preferably slightly sticky layer 29, the pad 17 adheres to the wearer's hand without external assistance.

[0065] Figure 5Cnow shows a wearing state in which the glove 11 of the compression clothing set 5 is also applied to the wearer's hand. The compressive glove 11 with the multiple finger sections 57 to 61 and the closing edge 62 exerts pressure on the hand, in particular on the back of the hand 63 and thus also on the pad 17, which has already been previously attached to the wearer's hand by the adhesive surface 28, in particular adhesive layer 29, arranged on the side 31 facing the wearer in the wearing position. This reduces swelling, in particular in the area of ​​the back of the hand 63. As already mentioned, in this exemplary embodiment it is also not necessary to pull the compression article 11 including the pad 17 over the wearer's hand, which makes putting on and taking off the compression clothing set 5 significantly easier.

[0066] Finally, the Figures 6A to 6Canother embodiment of the compression clothing set 6 according to the invention. The compression article is designed as a compressive vest 12. The pad is shaped as a thorax pad 18. In Figure 6A Set 6 is shown in an unworn condition. In Figure 6B the thorax pad 18 is positioned on the upper body of a wearer and attached there. Figure 4C finally shows the compressive vest 12 and the thorax pad 18 in the worn state.

[0067] As in Figure 6AAs shown, the compression article of the compression clothing set 6 is designed as a compression vest 12. The preferably sleeveless vest 12 essentially consists of a base body, to which at least one fastener 64, in particular a zipper, is attached for opening and closing the vest 12. A waistband section 67 is preferably provided on the lower edge of the vest 12. In order to be able to exert pressure or compression on the thorax, the vest 12 has at least one, preferably several compression zones 65 and 66. These zones are preferably made of a less elastic material than the rest of the base body of the vest 12, which is preferably made of a substantially elastic fabric, preferably textile fabric. The vest 12 can preferably be designed in several layers, in particular in order to form the several compression zones 65 and 66.

[0068] The thorax pad 18, which is also a component of the compression garment set 6 and serves to reduce swelling in the thorax region, has an oval shape. On the side 31 facing the wearer in the worn position, this pad preferably has a substantially concavely curved surface. The outer side of the pad 18, however, has a convex curve. According to the invention, this thorax pad 18 also has an adhesive surface 27 on the side 31 facing the wearer in the worn position, so that it can be positioned on the skin and thorax of a wearer detached from, i.e. independently of, the garment 12 and releasably fastened there. As in some of the previous embodiments, the pad 18 also preferably consists of a carrier film to which a pad element 25 is attached.Here too, the pad element 25 is preferably made of a silicone with an adhesive surface, so that the pad element 25 itself forms the adhesive surface 27.

[0069] In Figure 6B The thorax pad 18 is now attached to the wearer's upper body. This is achieved by positioning the pad 18, which has the adhesive surface 27 on the side 31 facing the wearer in the worn position, in the area of ​​the upper body and securing it there with light pressure. The pad 18 adheres to the skin of the upper body thanks to the preferably slightly sticky layer 27.

[0070] Figure 6Cnow shows the wearing state, in which the vest 12 of the compression garment set 6 is also applied to the wearer's thorax. The vest 12, closed by means of the fastener 64, with the multiple compression zones 65 and 66, exerts pressure on the thorax and on the pad 18, which is positioned on the thorax by means of the adhesive surface 27 on side 31. This reduces swelling in the thorax.

[0071] The Figures 7A to 7C now show the ankle pad 13 of the first embodiment of the compression clothing set 1 according to the invention, in particular from the Figures 1A to 1C , in detail.

[0072] In Figure 7AThe L-shaped pad 13 is shown in plan view, i.e., from the side 30 facing away from the wearer. On this outer side 30, the pad 13 is convexly curved. This outer side 30 is formed by the carrier element 19 of the pad 13, in particular by the carrier film, on which the pad element 21 is arranged. The carrier film 19 has a low-friction surface, so that the pad 13 has increased sliding properties on the side facing the compression article 7. Putting on the compression article, in particular the leg stocking 7, is made significantly easier by the low-friction surface on the outer side 30 of the pad 13.

[0073] Figure 7Bnow shows the ankle pad 13 from below, in particular from the side 31 facing the wearer. The pad 13 has the adhesive surface 27 on this side 31 facing the wearer in the worn position, in order to be able to position the pad 13 on the skin of a wearer, detached from the compression article 7. The adhesive surface 27 is formed by the adhesive surface 26 of the pad element 21. The side 31 is formed by a flat surface.

[0074] In Figure 7C The ankle pad 13 is now shown in a sectional view along the line AA according to the Figure 7Ashown. The outer side 20 is formed by the carrier film 19, to which the pad element 21 is attached. As already mentioned, this consists of an elastic plastic material, in particular of a silicone, so that the pad element 21 itself, with the adhesive surface 26, forms the at least one adhesive surface 27 on the side 31 facing the wearer. The side 30 facing away from the wearer in the worn position is strongly curved, in particular convex. A cover element 33 can now be detachably attached to the adhesive surface 27. As a result, the adhesive surface 27 of the pad 13 is protected from contamination in an exposed state. The detachable cover element 33 is preferably designed as a plastic film that covers the entire adhesive surface 27.

[0075] Not shown, but preferably also a component of the compression garment set 1 according to the invention, is a means for cleaning the adhesive surface 27, so that the at least one pad 13 is reusable. The means is preferably designed such that it removes oil and grease stains, dust, dirt, makeup, skin flakes, skin particles, and hair from the adhesive layer 27 without damaging the adhesive layer 27.

[0076] The Figures 8A to 8C finally show the hand pad 17 of the fifth embodiment of the compression clothing set 5 according to the invention, in particular from the Figures 5A to 5C , in detail.

[0077] In Figure 8AThe pad-shaped pad 17 is shown in a top view, i.e., from the side 30 facing away from the wearer. As can be seen, the pad 17 has one or more cutting marks 32 on this side 30 to allow the size of the hand pad 17 to be individually adjusted to the size of the back of the hand. The pad-shaped pad 17 itself is also made of a plastic material.

[0078] Figure 8Bnow shows the underside of the pad 17, namely the side 31 facing a wearer. On this side 31, the hand pad 17 has the adhesive surface 28. According to this exemplary embodiment, the adhesive surface 28 of the pad 17 is formed by at least one adhesive layer 29 attached to the pad 17, whereby the pad 17 can be positioned on the hand of a wearer detached from, i.e. independently of, a glove and releasably fastened there. In order to reduce swelling in the area of ​​the hand, in particular in the area of ​​the back of the hand, the pad 17 has a plurality of recesses 34 on the side 31. The recesses 34 serve to form one, preferably a plurality of, transport channels 34 below the pad 17 in the worn position, in particular for the removal of lymph fluid.

[0079] In Figure 8C The hand pad 17 is now shown in a sectional view along the line BB according to the Figure 8Ashown. As can be seen, the side 30 facing away from the wearer in the worn position is essentially flat. On the opposite side 31, with the adhesive surface 28 in the form of an additional adhesive layer 29, which is attached or applied to the pad 17, the pad 17 has a plurality of, in particular seven in this exemplary embodiment, recesses 34. The recesses 34 and the inner side 31 of the pad 17 form a preferably undulating surface or adhesive surface 28 with a plurality of transport channels 34 for lymph fluid. Alternatively, other geometric configurations of the recesses 34 are of course also conceivable. For example, these can be V- or U-shaped. Alternatively, spaced-apart pad elements can also be provided. The adhesive layer 29 can also consist of several sections.

[0080] The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, but encompasses all embodiments that apply or incorporate the basic functional principle of the invention. Furthermore, all features of all described and illustrated embodiments can be combined with one another.

Claims

1. Compression garment set (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) for applying compression to a body part consisting of at least one compression article (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) as well as at least one pressure pad (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) pertaining to the compression article (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12), wherein in the wearing position of the compression garment set (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) the pressure pad (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) comes to lie under the compression article (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) wherein the pressure pad (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) has at least one adhesive surface (27, 28) on a side (31) directed towards the wearer in the wearing position so that the pressure pad (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) can be positioned on the skin of a wearer detached from the compression article (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12), characterized in that the at least one pressure pad (13, 14, 15, 16, 18) has at least one support element (19) for at least one pressure pad element (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) attached thereto on a side (30) facing away from the wearer in the wearing position, wherein the at least one pressure pad element (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) consists of a silicone with an adhesive surface (26) so that the pressure pad element (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) itself forms at least one adhesive surface (27) or the at least one adhesive surface (28) is formed by an adhesive layer (29) attached to the pressure pad (17) or to the at least one pressure pad element.

2. Compression garment set (1, 2, 3, 4, 6) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the at least one support element (19) is fabricated from a support film having a low-friction surface on the outer side (20) so that the pressure pad (13, 14, 15, 16, 18) has enhanced sliding properties on the side (30) facing the compression article (7, 8, 9, 10, 12).

3. Compression garment set (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one pressure pad (17) consists of an elastic or plastically deformable plastic material.

4. Compression garment set (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) according one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pressure pad (17) or the at least one pressure pad element (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) is formed on the side (31) directed towards the wearer in the wearing position, substantially flat, convex or concavely curved.

5. Compression garment set (5) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pressure pad (17) or the at least one pressure pad element has at least one recess (34) on the side (31) directed towards the wearer in the wearing position or a plurality of adjoining or spaced-apart pressure pad elements are attached to the support element.

6. Compression garment set (1, 2, 3, 4, 6) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one pressure pad (13, 14, 15, 16, 18) is substantially convexly curved on a side (30) facing away from the wearer in the wearing position.

7. Compression garment set (5) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pressure pad (17) has one or more cutting markings (32) so that the pressure pad (17) can be individually adapted in its shape.

8. Compression garment set (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the compression garment set (1) further comprises at least one cover element (33) that can be detachably attached to the at least one adhesive surface (27) of the pressure pad (13) so that the adhesive surface (27) of the pressure pad (13) in an exposed state is protected from contaminants.

9. Compression garment set (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the set (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) further comprises a means for cleaning the adhesive surface (27, 28) so that the at least one pressure pad (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) can be reused.

10. Compression garment set (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the compression article is a stocking, in particular an arm or leg stocking (7), a sock, a toe cap (8), a glove (9), a bandage (10), an adjustable compression textile (11), a waistcoat (12) or a compressive element of an orthesis.

11. Compression garment set (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the compressive pressures generated by the compression article (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) are between 5 and 60 mm Hg, preferably between 10 and 45 mm Hg.