DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPRESSION TREATMENT OF A BODY PART
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Abstract
A device for compressive treatment of a body part comprises a compression member, adapted to at least partly encircle the body part, and an actuation unit, arranged to tighten the compression member to provide a compressive force to the body part. The actuation unit comprises an active material actuator. There is also disclosed a system comprising such a device and methods for its therapeutic, cosmetic and non-therapeutic use and operation.
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136 Claims
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1-117. -117. (canceled)
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118. A device for compressive treatment of a body part, the device comprising:
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a compression member, adapted to at least partly encircle the body part, and an actuation unit, arranged to tighten the compression member to provide a compressive force to the body part, the actuation unit comprising an active material actuator wherein a gripping member is connected to the actuator to perform a cyclic motion, and wherein the gripping member is arranged to engage a movable member, connected to the compression member. - View Dependent Claims (119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136)
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