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Inflatable device for use in impulse therapy

  • US 7,708,707 B2
  • Filed: 07/31/2003
  • Issued: 05/04/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/02/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for use in applying impulse therapy to a limb of the human body comprising:

  • an inflatable bladder having volume-reducing internal component means for dissipating the flow of fluid into the bladder with accompanying reduction in fluid flow rates and noise generated by the fluid flow during pressurization of the bladder in a timed sequence of pressure hold and pressure release;

    means for providing intermittent pulses of fluid to the bladder in accordance with the pre-determined timed sequence of pressure hold and pressure release; and

    means for securing the bladder around the limb of the human body to apply the bladder to the area to be treated;

    wherein the internal component is a gel.

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