Adjustable Compression Garment for Consistent Limb Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current compression garments for circulatory disorders such as lymphedema and venous diseases often require multiple sizes to be stocked due to varying patient limb dimensions, leading to inefficiencies in fitting and time-consuming customization processes, while bandaging lacks consistency and ease of application.
Innovation Solution
A one-size-fits-all compression garment with a body and spine portion that can be easily tailored to match the circumference profile of a patient's limb using hook and loop fasteners, allowing for quick adjustment and alignment with measurement indicia to ensure a snug fit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If ready-to-wear standard size compression garments are used, then inventory management is simplified, but the fit quality deteriorates due to inability to accommodate varying limb dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The compression garment is divided into multiple adjustable segments or sections that can be independently adjusted to match the patient's limb circumference at different locations. This segmentation allows a single standard-size garment to be customized to various limb dimensions without requiring multiple inventory sizes.
2Manufacturing precision
If custom made-to-measure garments are produced, then fit quality is improved, but the time consumption and complexity of the process worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The compression garment is pre-configured with adjustment mechanisms, elastic components, or modular sections that enable quick customization at the point of application. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for time-consuming custom manufacturing while maintaining high fit quality.
3Manufacturing precision
If trimming-to-fit methods are used on standard garments, then fit quality is improved, but the complexity and time consumption of the adjustment process worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The compression garment incorporates dynamic adjustment mechanisms such as elastic materials, expandable sections, or adjustable fasteners that allow the garment to adapt to different limb circumferences without requiring permanent modifications or complex trimming procedures.
4Adaptability or versatility
If bandaging is used as an alternative compression method, then adaptability to all population is improved, but the time consumption and ease of application worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The compression garment is designed as a universal one-size-fits-all solution that combines the adaptability of custom bandaging with the ease of application of ready-to-wear garments. The garment incorporates adjustable features that allow it to accommodate all patient populations while maintaining simple, quick application without requiring time-consuming wrapping procedures.
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AI summary
A therapeutic compression garment, including: a body portion; and a spine portion, wherein the bands extending from either the body portion and/or spine portion attach the body and spine portions together when the body and spine portions are wrapped around a body limb, and wherein the spine portion is releasably attached onto the body portion such that the spine portion is positionable at different locations on the body portion.