Pneumatic compression system
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1. Apparatus for facilitating the delivery of cyclical pneumatic compression waveforms to at least one device, the apparatus comprising:
- a base member comprising at least one plate, wherein the plate comprises at least one grooved section that forms at least one air distribution circuit, wherein the air distribution circuit is in fluid communication with at least one corresponding device, and is configured to route compressed air to enable cyclic inflation and deflation of the device.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to apparatus and methods for cyclically distributing compressed air to a device, such as a therapeutic device, in a compact, cost-effective manner using a cyclic compression device having a base member. The base member preferably includes three plates, whereby an intermediate routing plate serves to route compressed air into tubing associated with the device, without the need for complex and expensive valve arrangements and pressure monitoring systems.
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1. Apparatus for facilitating the delivery of cyclical pneumatic compression waveforms to at least one device, the apparatus comprising:
a base member comprising at least one plate, wherein the plate comprises at least one grooved section that forms at least one air distribution circuit, wherein the air distribution circuit is in fluid communication with at least one corresponding device, and is configured to route compressed air to enable cyclic inflation and deflation of the device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. Apparatus for facilitating the delivery of cyclical pneumatic compression waveforms to at least one device, the apparatus comprising:
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a base member;
a pump disposed atop the base member, the pump configured to generate a supply of compressed air;
a motor having a motor drive arm; and
a manifold having at least one air distribution arm and at least one exhaust port, the motor drive arm configured to effect rotation of the manifold, wherein the base member is configured to channel compressed air from the pump to the manifold, and further configured to route compressed air from the manifold to the device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method for facilitating the delivery of cyclical pneumatic compression waveforms to at least one device, the method comprising:
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providing apparatus comprising a base member, a pump disposed atop the base member, a motor having a motor drive arm and a manifold having at least one air distribution arm and at least one exhaust port, the motor drive arm configured to effect rotation of the manifold;
channeling compressed air from the pump to the manifold via the base member;
rotationally driving the manifold to distribute compressed air, via the air distribution arm, into at least one air distribution circuit disposed in the base member; and
channeling compressed air from the air distribution circuit to at least one corresponding bladder of the device to cause inflation of the corresponding bladder. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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