Compression Sleeve With Segmented Bands And Elastic Material
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current compression systems for treating oedema and venous lymphatic disorders often require medical professional application and frequent replacement, are difficult to put on, and may not provide consistent therapeutic pressure due to issues like high stretch materials leading to non-uniform compression and fluid accumulation.
Innovation Solution
A compression system comprising a sleeve with a closure system that tightens around the body part, using a material with specific elasticity properties in both transverse and longitudinal directions, allowing for effective compression while being easy to apply and adjust, and featuring a releasable closure system for user-friendly operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If high stretch elastic materials are used in compression stockings to make them easy to put on, then ease of operation is improved, but compression effectiveness deteriorates due to excessive elasticity reducing therapeutic pressure
Solution Approach 1:
The compression garment is divided into multiple separate bands wrapped around the limb, each band providing independent compression. This segmentation allows the garment to achieve therapeutic compression without requiring high stretch elastic materials, as the bands can be individually positioned and secured to maintain consistent pressure.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the material parameter from high stretch elastic material to non-extensible or low stretch material. The compression is achieved through the wrapping and fastening mechanism rather than material elasticity, fundamentally changing how the compression force is generated and maintained.
2Reliability
If multilayer compression bandages are used to provide sustained compression and rigidity, then compression effectiveness is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation worsen due to requiring medical professional application and frequent replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The compression system is segmented into multiple separate bands that can be independently wrapped and fastened. This simplifies the application process compared to multilayer bandages, as each band can be individually positioned and secured with fastening elements, allowing users to apply the garment themselves without requiring medical professionals.
Solution Approach 2:
The garment incorporates adjustable fastening elements that allow users to dynamically adjust the compression level and positioning. This adaptability enables users to maintain effective compression as their limb circumference changes during treatment, eliminating the need for frequent professional replacement.
3Reliability
If compression bandages are frequently replaced to maintain pressure uniformity as oedema reduces, then compression effectiveness is improved, but loss of time and productivity worsen due to requiring medical professional intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening elements are designed to be adjustable and reusable, allowing users to easily modify the compression level as their limb circumference changes during treatment. This dynamic adjustment capability maintains pressure uniformity throughout the treatment period without requiring frequent replacement of the entire garment.
Solution Approach 2:
The garment is designed for self-application and self-adjustment by the user. The simple fastening mechanism allows patients to independently adjust their own compression levels, eliminating the need for medical professionals to perform frequent replacements and saving significant time.
4Reliability
If non-extensible materials are used to provide rigid compression, then compression effectiveness is improved, but ease of operation worsens due to difficulty in putting on and adjusting
Solution Approach 1:
Dividing the compression garment into multiple separate bands allows each band to be individually handled and wrapped around the limb. This segmentation makes application easier despite using non-extensible materials, as each band can be positioned and fastened independently without requiring the entire garment to stretch over the limb.
Solution Approach 2:
Fastening elements act as intermediaries between the non-extensible compression bands and the limb. These fasteners allow the rigid bands to be securely attached at multiple points, providing stable compression while simplifying the application process through a modular assembly approach.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides consistent and effective compression therapy, reducing the need for frequent medical intervention, improving surface conformability, and maintaining high static stiffness while being comfortable and easy to use, thus enhancing treatment outcomes for oedema and venous lymphatic disorders.
Implementation Method 1
the sleeve has two lateral side edges, wherein in the transverse direction from the first lateral side edge to the second lateral side edge the sleeve comprises a first lateral side region, a central region and a second lateral side region, wherein at least the central region of the sleeve comprises a material (main material) having elasticity in the transverse direction and longitudinal direction of the sleeve
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AI summary
A compression system for applying compression to a body part of a user. The compression system has a sleeve for substantially covering a portion of the body part of a user. The sleeve has two lateral side edges. In the transverse direction from the first lateral side edge to the second lateral side edge the sleeve has a first lateral side region, a central region and a second lateral side region. At least the central region of the sleeve has a material with elasticity in the transverse direction and longitudinal direction of the sleeve. The compression system has a releasable closure system. Upon closure of the closure system the sleeve is restrained and tightened about the body part of the user.