Compression device having weld seam moisture transfer

Patent Number: 9387146

Patent Date: 2016-07-12

Patent type: utility

A compression sleeve includes a wicking layer secured to bladder material defining an inflatable bladder along a seamline. Fibers of the wicking layer extend through the seamline to allow fluid wicked by the wicking layer from the wearer's skin to evaporate to the atmosphere.

Inventors

First Name Last Name City State Country
Jennie H. Brown - - -
Raymond C. Avitable - - -

IPCs

Section Class Sub Class Group Sub Group
A 61 H 9 00
A 61 F 13 08

Assignee

Organization First Name Last Name City State Country
Covidien LP - - - - -