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WO2022235964A1 - Système de vêtement de compression pour l'administration de substances topiques - Google Patents

Système de vêtement de compression pour l'administration de substances topiques Download PDF

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WO2022235964A1
WO2022235964A1 PCT/US2022/027911 US2022027911W WO2022235964A1 WO 2022235964 A1 WO2022235964 A1 WO 2022235964A1 US 2022027911 W US2022027911 W US 2022027911W WO 2022235964 A1 WO2022235964 A1 WO 2022235964A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
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    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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  • This invention relates to compression garments configured to administer topical substances to the skin of a user.
  • braces and compression sleeves are common for those attempting to prevent injury or recovering from injury'.
  • the braces and compression sleeve can provide stability to joints and compression and warmth to the tissues to promote healing.
  • application of a topical substance, such as medication can further facilitate healing of any injury.
  • the present invention is directed to a compression garment system that when worn, can administer topical substances to the body of the user.
  • the compression garment system comprises a compression garment having one or more administration zones through which the topical substance can be administered to the skin.
  • the topical substance can be any substance that has a desirable effect on the user, such as healing, managing pain and inflammation, improving the quality of the skin, and the like.
  • the effect of the topical substance can be on or to the skin, or have a more systemic effect by being transdermally absorbed.
  • One object of the invention is to have a compression garment that may be worn before, after, or during a workout or other physical activity to support the muscles and connective tissues, such as tendons and ligaments, while also holding a topical substance against the skin.
  • Another object of invention is to decrease pain and swelling and ease movement.
  • the compression of the garment may help to decrease swelling
  • the strapping may- help to decrease the load on some of the tendons and ligaments
  • the topical substance may act as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, moisturizer, heating agent, cooling agent, or other treatment, depending on which topical agent is placed m the pocket,
  • the compression garment system can further comprise an administration pack.
  • the administration pack can hold the topical substance against the administration zone of the compression garment to deliver the topical substance to the user. As such, different topical substances can be delivered to the same region, and topical substances can be administered repeatedly.
  • the compression garment system provides a few benefits, including but not limited to the following. First, the user will not have to worry about how much topical treatment substance they need to apply. Second, the user will not have to worry about where to apply the treatment substance. Third, the design of the compression garment is such that it may be worn during any physical activity. This may allow* ⁇ the user to manage pain and swelling that could occur during the activity while supporting or unloading the injured or at-risk tissues.
  • the compression garment system disclosed herein comprises a 3D knit compression garment.
  • the compression garment may contain pockets over critical areas that are prone to injury-, inflammation and pain.
  • the inside portions of the pockets, specifically, the portions of the pocket that contacts the user’s skin can define the administration zone.
  • the administration zone may be perforated or constructed of a mesh, open weave, or other material to allow topical treatment substances to reach the skin from the pocket.
  • the pockets may function as receptacles for the placement for any administration packet, in addition to topical treatment dispensing, shaped pocket(s) may be placed over a lateral aspect of the compression garment allowing for an insert to be placed inside to add compression or other forms of treatment to that area.
  • Figure lA shows an anterior view of an embodiment of the compression garment system in the form of a leg sleeve configured to be worn on a user’s leg with a portion of one of the pockets removed solely for the purpose of showing the administration zone underneath.
  • Figure IB show3 ⁇ 4 a posterior view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1 A.
  • Figure 2A shows a posterior view of an embodiment of the compression garment system in the form of an ankle brace configured to be worn on a user’s foot with a portion of one of the pockets removed solely for the purpose of showing the administration zone underneath.
  • Figure 2B shows a lateral side view of the embodiment shown in Figure 2A.
  • Figure 2C shows a lateral side view of the ankle brace shown in Figure 2B with the straps in place, with the heel region covered, and with a standard pocket,
  • Figure 3 A show3 ⁇ 4 an anterior view of an embodiment of the compression garment system the form of an arm sleeve configured to be worn on a user’s arm, including the with a portion of one of the pockets removed solely for the purpose of showing the administration zone underneath.
  • Figure 3B show's a posterior view of the embodiment shown in Figure 3 A.
  • Figure 4A shows a posterior view- of an embodiment of the compression garment system in the form of a glove configured to be worn on the user’s hands with a portion of one of the pockets removed solely for the purpose of showing the administration zone underneath.
  • Figure 4B shows an anterior view of the embodiment shown in Figure 4A.
  • Figure 5A shows an anterior view of an embodiment of the compression garment system in the form of a shoulder brace configured to be worn on a user’s shoulders.
  • Figure 5B shows a posterior view of the embodiment shown in Figure 5 A.
  • Figure 6A show's a perspective view' of an embodiment of the administration packet.
  • Figure 6B shows a perspecti ve view' of the dispensing side of the administration packet shown in Figure 6 A.
  • the invention of the present application is a compression garment system 100 comprising a compression garment 102 having compression zones 104, which provide compressive support to muscles and connective tissue of the body, such as tendons and ligaments, and administration zones 106, which allow ' - for the administration of topical substances to treat various conditions and ailments of the user, wherein the administration zones are strategically located to deliver the topical substances to those common areas of the body requiring treatment.
  • the compression garment system 100 further comprises an administration packet 200 for containing the topical substance to be placed against the administration zones 106 for delivery of the topical substance to the user’s skin through the compression garment 102.
  • anatomical directional terms may be used to describe features of the compression garment system 100 with reference to a typical human user as properly worn by user in the standing position with the face, chest, feet, and palms facing in the forward direction.
  • anterior refers to being towards the front of the body of the user
  • posterior refers to being towards the back of the body
  • lateral refers to being towards the left or right sides of the body
  • medial refers to being towards the center of the body
  • superior refers to being above a particular structure
  • inferior refers to being below a particular structure.
  • ordinal number is also not meant to be limiting, but rather, ordinal numbers are used when there can be more than one of a particular feature, and it is necessary to distinguish one of those features from another of the same feature (e.g. distinguishing one pocket from another pocket). Therefore, a third structure does not necessarily mean there are at least three structures, but rather is used only as convenient nomenclature to distinguish over another similar type of structure.
  • the compression garment 102 can be provided m a variety of different forms, such as a knee sleeve, an sleeve, a wrist sleeve, ankle sleeve, shoulder garment, compression shorts, lumbar brace, and the like.
  • the compression garment 102. can be used to treat common body regions suffering from pain or other ailments, such as the knee, hamstring, thighs, elbows, forearms, bicep, triceps, wrist, palms, fingers, ankle, heel, Achilles tendon, plantar fascia, shoulder, chest, back, buttocks, hips, and the like.
  • the compression garment 102 can be configured to be worn on a specific region of the body, the compression garment 102 comprises at least one compression zone 104 and at least one administration zone 106.
  • the compression zones 104 are shown in stippling. The stippling is used for identification purposes only land is not intended to be limiting, for example, to a specific material.
  • the administration zone 106 is covered with a second layer, thereby defining a pocket 108 at the administration zone 106.
  • the compression garment system 100 further comprises an administration packet 200 containing a topical substance that is configured to fit inside the pocket 108.
  • the administration packet 200 can comprise a dispensing side 202.
  • the compression garment system 100 can further comprise one or more straps attached to the compression garment 102. Tightening the straps can provide additional compression on the user.
  • the straps can be operatively connected to the pocket 108, wherein tightening of the strap causes compression against the pocket 108 against the user.
  • the compression garment 102 may be woven or knitted, for example on 3D machines, to have little to no seams on each compression garment 102. Other traditional weaving and knitting methods can be used.
  • the compression garment 102 may be constructed utilizing different denier yarns. The effect of this is that when woven or knitted on 3D kniting machines it will create compression zones 104 and joint regions 110 in the compression garment 102, winch may result in visible structures. For example, areas of the compression garment 102 may have increased rigidity provided by thicker yarns to create compression zones 104. In other areas, thinner denier yarns are used to create joint regions 110 that can stretch and flex with movements more easily. As such, suitable material can be used to allow for two-way and four-way stretch at desired locations.
  • the joint regions 110 are shown with cross-hatching for identification purposes only. The cross-hatching is not intended to be limiting, for example, to a specific type of material.
  • the compression garment 102 may be configured into a sleeve that can be pulled over or wrapped around a specific body part, such as the hand, arm, elbow, ankle, shin, knee, thigh, waist, lower back, upper back and chest, shoulders, and the like.
  • the compression garment 102 may generally be in the form of a tube having a first open end 112, a second open end 114, and a body 116 therebetween defining an interior side 118 that makes contact with the skin, and an exterior side 120 opposite the interior side 118 that is generally visible and exposed to the exterior environment.
  • the interior side 118 and the exterior side 120 can have different textures or finishes to easily distinguish the interior side 118 from the exterior side 120.
  • the interior side 118 can have a matte finish while the exterior side 120 can have a shiny finish.
  • the interior side 118 can be lined with gripping material 122 to help keep the compression material in place once donned.
  • the gripping material 122 can be material that naturally sticks to the skin while be comfortable to the touch, such as rubber, silicone, polyester, and the like.
  • the gripping material 122 lines the interior side 118 only adjacent to the first open end 112 and the second open end 114 leaving most of the body 116 of the compression garment unlined so that the compression garment 102 can be donned easily without sticking to the user.
  • the gripping material 122 can be a plurality of silicon dots lining the interior side 118 of the body 116 adjacent to the first and second openings 112, 114.
  • the body 116 of the compression garment 102 can comprise material, he knit or woven in a manner that allows for a two-way stretch, or any combination thereof, such that the tubular body 116 can expand and contract radially.
  • the body 116 of the compression garment 102 can comprise material, be knit or woven in a manner that allows for a four-way stretch, or any combination thereof, such that the tubular body 116 can expand and contract radially, as well as stretch longitudinally or in a axial direction.
  • the body 116 can comprise compression bands 105.
  • Compression bands 105 can be strips of material used to apply a level of compression that is greater than other areas of the body 116 of the garment, such as the compression zone 104 and the joint region 110 to promote stability while permitting mobility.
  • Compression bands 105 can be positioned immediately adjacent to and surrounding a joint region 110.
  • compression bands 105 can be positioned adjacent to open areas of the compression garment 102 to provide strength and reinforcement at the open areas.
  • the compression garment 102 is designed to cover a joint, and therefore, can comprise a joint region 110.
  • the joint region 110 can be modified in terms of its construction relative to other portions of the body 116, such as the compression zones 104, to accommodate motion of the joint. Therefore, the joint regions 110 create areas of release using material that is loose, thin, elastic, and the like to accommodate movement.
  • the joint regions 110 may apply some compression due to the nature of the material used, but the compression at the joint regions 110 is less than that at compression zones 104 or compression bands 105.
  • the joint region 110 can have an elastic gusset to facilitate movement of the joint that is covered by the joint region.
  • the elasticity of the joint region 110 is greater in the lateral direction (i.e. facilitating radial expansion), than in longitudinal direction. The decreased elasticity in the longitudinal direction facilitates a bent joint returning back to a relaxed position.
  • the joint region 110 may be defined by a hole.
  • the compression garment 102 comprises compression zones 104. These are regions of the compression garment 102 with higher levels of compression than other portions of the body 116 of the compression garment 102, such as the joint region.
  • the higher levels of compression can be achieved by changing the elasticity levels (i.e. decreasing elasticity) in these compression zones 104 relative to other regions of the compression garment 102.
  • the elasticity le vels can be changed using different composition of materials, different weave or knit patterns or styles, or any combination thereof.
  • the compression zones 104 are strategically located to provide enhanced compression on specific muscles, ligaments, tendons, or any combination thereof.
  • the compression garment 102 comprises strategically placed administration zones 106.
  • the administration zones 106 are portions of the compression garment 102 that have been configured to allow topical substances to pass through the compression garment 102 on to the user’s As such, the administration zone 106 has a permeability that is greater than the permeability of other portions of the compression garment 102, such as the compression zones. Because the compression garment 102 is made from woven or knit material, the compression garment 102 may be inherently permeable to a variety of substances.
  • the permeability of the compression garment 102 is not critical
  • the administration zone 106 is particularly configured to deliver a topical substance to the skin of the user.
  • the permeability of the administration zone 106 is greater than the permeability of other portions of the compression garment 102, such as the compression zone 104, compression bands 105, straps 300, stitched areas, and the like.
  • the administration zone 106 can be a perforated portion of the body 116, a mesh or open weave construction, a permeable membrane, or other material that allows a treatment substance to pass from the compression garment 102 to the skin of the user.
  • These administration zones 106 may be placed strategically over areas of common injuries and subsequent inflammation. Therefore, the administration zones 106 can be positioned on the compression garment on the anterior side 130, posterior side 132, lateral side 134, medial side 136, superior to a joint region 110, inferior to a joint region 112, at the level of a joint region 110, and any combination thereof that is suitable for the specific body part upon which the compression garment 102 is donned.
  • the compression garment 102 pulls or compresses the administration zone 106 tightly against the skin of the user, thereby facilitating administration of the topical substance directly on to the skin at the desired location.
  • the administration zone 106 is covered with a second layer of material to form a pocket 108 at the administration zone 106.
  • the second layer of material can he a strap removably attachable to the administration zone 106 using, for example, hook and loop fasteners.
  • a second layer of material is fixed to the body 116 over the administration zone 106 so as to cover the administration zone 106, leaving an opening 124 (thereby forming an administration pocket) through which the topical substance can be inserted or applied to the administration zone 106. Therefore, at any pocket 108 can be covering an administration zone 106. in other words, where there is a pocket 108, there can be an administration zone 106.
  • the opening 124 to the administration zone 106 can have a fastener to close the administration pocket 108.
  • the second layer forming the administration pocket 108 can be made of or coated with water-resistant or water repellant material. As such, the path of least resistance for the topical substance would be through the administration zone, thereby avoiding any leaks out of the administration pocket 108.
  • the administration pocket 108 of the present invention is uniquely sized to cover a specific area of treatment. Therefore, the administration pocket 108 is smaller than standard garment pockets.
  • the administration pocket 108 or administration zone 106 can be rectangular shape having dimensions of approximately 3 inches long and 2 inches wide. Preferably , the administration pocket 108 or administration zone 106 can be even smaller at approximately 2.5 inches long and 1 inch wide.
  • the administration pocket 108 or administration zone 106 can have other shapes, such as circular, oval, triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, and the like, or even amorphous.
  • the surface area of the administration pocket 108 or the administration zone 106 can be approximately 6 square inches or less.
  • the administration pocket 108 or administration zone 106 can have a surface area of approximately 4 square inches or less. More preferably, the administration pocket 108 or administration zone 106 can have a surface area of approximately 2.5 square inches or less.
  • the topical substance can be administered directly into the pocket 108.
  • the topical substance is provided in an administration packet 200.
  • the administration packet 200 is in the shape of the administration zone 106 or the administration pocket 108. Therefore, a rectangular administration packet 200 can be j ust under 3 inches long by 2 inches wide so as to substantially cover an administration zone 106 and fit into an administration pocket 108.
  • a rectangular administration packet 200 can be just under 2.5 inches long and 1 inch wide.
  • a rectangular administration packet 200 can be 2.33 inches long by 0.758 inch wide.
  • the administration packet 200 comprises a housing 201 made of material that is impermeable to the topical substance, however, one side of the housing 201 can be a dispensing side 202 through which the topical substance can permeate.
  • the dispensing side 202 of the administration packet 200 can be configured so that the topical substance is dispensed at an appropriate dosage over an appropriate period of time.
  • the administration packet 200 can be made of impermeable material such as metal, rubber, silicone, plastic, and the like with the dispensing side 202 being perforated 204.
  • the dispensing side 202 can be placed against the administration zone 106 to the topical substance to be administered to the skin through the perforations 204.
  • each perforation 204 can be dependent on the topical substance to be administered and the viscosity of the topical substance. Thus, size of the perforations 204 may be dictated by whether the topical substance is in the form of a cream, ointment, lotion, gel, oil, or water-based.
  • the dispensing side 202 may be made of a different material compared to the impermeable portions of the administration packet 200.
  • the dispensing side 202 can be a permeable membrane that allows the topical substance to pass through.
  • the administration packet 200 may have a peel back cover 206 adhered to the dispensing side 202 of the administration packet 200.
  • the cover 206 can be made of an impermeable material to temporarily prevent the topical substance from exiting through the dispensing side 202. Peeling back the cover 206 can expose the dispensing side 202, which can then be placed against the administration zone 106, or inside the administration pocket 108 with the dispensing side 202 facing the administration zone 106 in the pocket 108 that corresponds with the treatment area once the compression garment 102 is donned. The user will then don the compression garment 102, and then commence with the desired activity. Once the administration packet 200 has been emptied of its contents it can be removed from the administration pocket 108 and discarded.
  • the administration packet 200 can have an opening 208 through which the topical substance can be introduced into the administration packet 200.
  • the administration packet 200 can further comprise a closure 210 to seal the opening once the topical substance has been introduced inside the administration packet 200.
  • the closure 210 can be any mechanism that seals the administration packet 200 sufficiently to prevent the topical substance from exiting through the opening 208 when pressure is applied to the administration packet 200. In other words, the closure 210 creates a tight enough seal at the opening 208 that when the administration packet 200 is compressed, the topical substance exits via the dispensing side 202 and not the opening 208.
  • the closure 210 is a cap dimensioned substantially the same as the opening 208 to create a seal based on interference fit.
  • the closure 210 can be attached to the housing 201, for example, by a hinge 212, such as a living hinge.
  • the closure 210 can be connected to the housing 201 by other forms of attachments, such as tabs, ties, chains, and the like.
  • the closure 210 can be any other types of closure mechanisms known in the art, such as zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, and any other re-sealable mechanism.
  • the topical substance can be any substance used to treat the skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other tissue topically. Topical application can have local effects at or near the site of administration, or can be absorbed transdermally into the body for a more systemic action.
  • the topical substance can be any agent may act as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, moisturizer, heating agent, cooling agent, or other treatment, depending on which topical agent is placed in the pocket 108.
  • straps 320a-g can be attached to the compression garment 102 to facilitate adding additional compression on the user.
  • the strap 300 can be a strip of elastic or inelastic material attached to the compression garment 102.
  • the straps 302a-g can be fixed to compression garment 102 or removably fastened to the compression garment 102, or fixed at some points and removably fastened at other points.
  • portions of the straps 320a ⁇ g can be attached and detached from the compression garment 102.
  • the entire strap 320a-g can be removably fastened to the compression garment 102.
  • the compression garment 102 may have hook and loop material on it allowing the user to attach straps 320a-g to the garment 102.
  • Any other suitable attachment mechanisms can be used to attach the strap 300 to the garment 102, such as button, clips, pins, hooks, and the like.
  • the placement of the straps 320a-g may determine their function. These straps 320a-g have multiple functions. First, some straps 320a-g can aid in assisting motions by stretching with some tendons and providing recoil when the muscle and tendon complex go through a shortening phase, thus assisting and unloading the muscle-tendon unit. Second, some straps 320a-g can be placed in such an area as to help support damaged ligaments so as to limit the motion in a certain area. Third, some straps 320a-g can he used to unload vertical forces, such as those experienced on the shoulders. Fourth, in some embodiments, the compression garments 102 can have incomplete sleeves.
  • Some straps 320a-g can be used to complete and secure the sleeve configuration.
  • the compression garment 102 may be wrapped around a particular body part and the straps 320a-g can be used to secure the compression garment 102 around that body part.
  • Fifth, some straps 320a-g can be used to hold the administration packet 200 against the administration zone 106 embodiments without pockets 108.
  • the straps 32Qa-g can be used to create the pocket against the administration zone 106.
  • the compression garment 102 may be a knee sleeve as shown in Figure 1 A ⁇ 1B.
  • the compression garment 102 for the knee is generally a cylindrical shape defining a longitudinal axis L or midline dividing the compression garment 102 into left and right halves.
  • the body 116 of the compression garment 102 for the knee is a tapered cyl inder with a first open end 112 at a superior end 113 of the compression garment 102 having a diameter that is greater than the diameter of a second open end 114 at an inferior end 115 of the compression garment 102 opposite the first open end 112, when donned properly.
  • the compression garment 102 for the knee comprises a first joint region 110 that when properly donned covers the patella of the user.
  • the first joint region 110 of the compression garment 102 for the knee is on the anterior side 130 of the compression garment 102, and approximately centrally located in the superior-inferior direction and the medial-lateral direction.
  • the first joint region 110 of the compression garment 102 for the knee is approximately equidistant from the first and second open ends 112, 114 of the compression garment 102, and approximately equidistant from the lateral and medial sides 134, 136 of the compression garment 102.
  • the first joint region 110 of the compression garment 102 for the knee is oval shaped; however, the joint region 110 can be other shapes, such as square, rectangular, circular, and the like.
  • the compression garment for the knee can also have a second joint region 110a on the posterior side 132 opposite the first joint region 110.
  • the compression garment 102 for the knee also has compression zones 104.
  • the compression zone 104 surrounds the first joint region 110 on the lateral side 134 and the medial side 136.
  • the compression zone 104 expands superiorly and inferiorly.
  • the compression zone 104 tapers moving from the lateral side 134 and the medial side 136 towards the first joint region 110.
  • the compression zone 104 extends toward the posterior side 132 and stops before the second joint region 110a, thereby creating a band of compression zone extending from the superior end 113 to the inferior end 115 on opposite sides of the second joint region 110a.
  • Compression bands 105 can also surround the first and second open ends 112, 114 as well as the first joint region 110. Compression bands 105 can demarcate compression zones 104 from other regions of the garment 102.
  • the compression garment can have one or more separate pockets 108.
  • the pockets 108 may have compressive material on the outside so as to apply pressure on the contents of the pocket 108.
  • the inside of the pocket 108 that is against the skin is the administration zone 106, which can be made of any material that has holes, openings, an open weave, a permeable membrane, and the like, such that it will allow for the transmission of any topical agent from the pocket 108 to the skin of the user.
  • Figure 1A is shown with one of the pockets 108b partially removed for the sole purposes of showing the administration zone 106 inside the pocket 108.
  • Each pocket 108, 108a-c can have an administration zone 106 on the inner side of the pocket.
  • a first pocket 108 may be placed along the midline of the compression garment 102 just superior to the first joint region 110. Properly donning the compression garment 102 for the knee places the first pocket 108 just over the area of the quad tendon proximal to the patella of the user. As such, for the compression garment 102 for the knee, this first pocket 108 is located on the anterior side 130 of the compression garment 102.
  • a second pocket 108a may be placed along the of the compression garment102 just inferior to the joint region 1 10. Properly donning the compression garment 102 for the knee places the second pocket 108a just over the patellar tendon covering its insertion at the tibia! tuberosity and its origin at the inferior pole of the patella of the user. As such, the second pocket 108a is also located on the anterior side 130 of the compression garment 102.
  • the width of the second pocket 108a may be configured to cover the entire width of the patellar ligament.
  • the shape of the second pocket 108a itself (or any of the pockets unless specified otherwise) will not matter as long as it covers the target tissue, or a portion of the tissue sufficient to transmit an adequate dose of the topical substance to provide relief.
  • a third pocket 108b may be placed on the body 116 of the compression garment 102 at the same superior-inferior level as the joint region 110, but medially adjacent to the joint region 110 (i.e. on the medial side 136 of the compression garment 102).
  • Properly donning the compression garment 102 for the knee places the third pocket 108b along the joint line on the medial aspect of the knee at the area of the medial collateral ligament meniscus of the user.
  • the shape of the third pocket 108b wall not matter as long as it covers at least a, portion of the joint line, or the entirety of the joint line, and does not hinder movement of the knee joint.
  • the third pocket 108b can be extended to cover the proximal, medial aspect of the tibia covering the area of the Pes Anserine Bursa and the hamstring atachment.
  • the extension of the third pocket 108b can also be segmented creating additional discrete pockets on the medial side to cover the region discussed.
  • a fourth pocket 108c may be placed on the compression garment 102 at the same superior-inferior level as the joint region 110, but laterally adjacent to the joint region 110 (i.e. on the lateral side 134 of the compression garment 102).
  • the fourth pocket 108c may extend superiorly relative to the joint region 110 along the lateral side 134, and mferiorly relative to the joint region 110 along the lateral side 134 so as to cover the area of the fibular head and its connection to the proximal lateral tibia, and may include a portion of or the entirety of the insertion of the iliotibial band.
  • the extension of the fourth pocket 108c can also be segmented creating additional discrete pockets on the lateral side 134 to cover the region discussed.
  • the compression garment 102 can have any one or more of the pockets described, as well as additional pockets that cover areas of the leg that may require treatment.
  • the compression garment 102 can also be configured for the foot of the user as an ankle brace to be worn over the mid/rear foot, ankle and calf.
  • the body 116 of the compression garment 102 for the foot can be configured to cover th e calf region of the user in the form of a tube having a superior end 113 and an inferior end 115 opposite the superior end 113.
  • Extending perpendicularly from the inferior end 115 from the posterior 132 to the anterior 130 direction can be a second tube 140 generally perpendicularly relative to the body 116 to cover the ankle and foot region of the user.
  • the superior end 113 defines a first opening 112 of the body 116.
  • the inferior end 115 of the body 116 and the posterior end 142 of the second tube 140 can define a second opening 114 to receive the user’s heel when properly donned.
  • the second tube 140 defines a third open end 144 through which the toes of the user would protrude when donned properly.
  • the compression garment 102 for the foot covers the calf region of the user to the inferior aspect of the foot, as well as the ankle bones on the lateral and medial sides of the foot.
  • the preferred embodiment of the compression garment 102 for the foot may cover the bottom of the leg, ankle, rear and mid foot in their entirety, or any suitable portion thereof. More compressive yarns or high compression zones 104 may be used starting haltway down on the foot from the dorsal region of the foot to the ventral portion (plantar region) of the foot and extending posteriorly towards the heel and up the body 116, at the inferior end 115 immediately above the second opening 114 that receives the heel, and on the lateral 134 and medial sides 136 of the body 116 in the calf region. These may help to support the plantar fascia and the Achilles tendon.
  • the compression garment 102 for the foot may have a first joint region 110 (i.e.
  • the lateral side 134 of the body 116 in between the first joint region 110 and the posterior side 132 of the body 116 at the inferior end 115 may be a second joint region 110a to cover the ankle bone on the lateral side user.
  • the second opening 114 on the medial side 136 of the body 116 in between the first joint region 110 and the posterior side 132 of the body 116 near the inferior end 115 may be a third joint region 110b to cover the ankle bone on the medial side of the user.
  • the second opening 114 where the user’s heel would protrude, can be covered with the same material as the other joint regions, thereby defining a fourth joint region 110c.
  • the second opening 114 can be covered with material to create a compression zone 104.
  • Compression bands 105 can be used to demarcate compression zones 104 from other regions of the compression garment 102 having less compression.
  • the compression garment 102 for the foot can contain pockets 108 over critical areas that are prone to injury, inflammation and pain.
  • the pockets 108 may have compressive material on the outside so as to place pressure on the contents of the pocket 108.
  • the inside of these pockets 108 i.e. the administration zone 106) may be made of any material that has holes, openings, mesh, or an open weave that allows topical solutions to reach the skin.
  • the pockets 108 act as receptacles for the placement for any topical solution contained in packets described below.
  • the compression garment 102 for the foot may have a first pocket 108 positioned inferior and in line with the second joint region 110a.
  • the first pocket 108 is angled to descend in the anterior 130 to posterior 132 direction to cover the anterior talofibular ligament just distal to the fibula and the ligament.
  • the first pocket 108 can be on the lateral side 134 of the compression garment 102.
  • the first pocket 108 can descend from the posterior 132 to anterior 130 direction on the lateral side to cover the ealeaneofibuiar ligament and the posterior talofibular ligament.
  • the first pocket 108 may be a U-shaped pocket may be placed on the lateral side 134 of the body 116 partially surrounding the second joint region 110a anteriorly, mferiorly, and posteriorly to cover the anterior talofibular ligament, the ealeaneofibuiar ligament, and the the posterior talofibular ligament, and possibly other nearby ligaments.
  • the U-shaped pocket allows for a horseshoe-shaped insert to be placed inside to add compression to the distal end of the fibula.
  • the compression can be created by using a structurally stiff insert (e.g., plastic, metal, wood, carbon fiber, and the like) or a bladder that can be filled with a fluid for fluid compression, such as air or water.
  • the horseshoe pocket may partially surround the lateral ankle joint region on the anterior side, inferior side, and posterior side, with vertical pockets 147, 148 on the anterior and posterior sides 130, 132, and the first pocket 108 defining a generally horizontal pocket of the horseshoe pocket on the inferior side.
  • the vertical pockets 147, 148 may or may not be perforated. These vertical pockets 147, 148 may house a stiff or cold material to add compression to these areas for the treatment of swelling after an ankle injury.
  • the first pocket 108 forming the bottom portion of the horseshoe shape may contain a perforated administration zone 106 that will allow for the transmission of topical substances, some embodiments, the horse-shoe shaped pocket can be created as a single integrally formed pocket rather than two or three discrete pockets.
  • the compression garment 102 for the foot may have a second pocket 108a positioned on the posterior side 132 of the body 116 at the inferior end 115 immediately above the opening 114 to cover the distal portion of the Achilles tendon where it inserts into the calcaneus.
  • the compression garment 102 for the foot may have a third pocket 108b positioned on the medial side 136 directly inferior and in line with the third joint region 110b to cover the medial aspect of the ankle over the deltoid ligament.
  • the compression garment 102 can function without the straps 300 if there is not a need for the increased support they provide. However, if the user wants additional support they can use the elastic straps 300a, 300b provided.
  • fasteners 180 may be used as an attachment point for elastic straps 300a, 300b to attach to the body 116 and provide the proper support.
  • hook-and-loop fasteners can be used, but other suitable attachment mechanisms known the art may also be used, such as button, clips, magnets, and the like.
  • a first fastener 180 such as a profile loop material, may be placed at the ventral region 145 of the second tube 140, which positions the fastener 180 under the arch of the foot or the plantar fascia ligament.
  • the first fastener 180 may encompass the medial and lateral portions of the arch.
  • a second set of fasteners may be placed in multiple locations on the anterior side of the body 116, one on top of another. These locations are named as numbered zones as follows. Starting from the bottom, the lower fastener 182a can be placed below the half way point between the joint regions 110, 110a and the superior end 113 of the body 116. This attachment point will be called Zone 1. An intermediate fastener 182b, or Zone 2, can be placed at or near the half way point of the body 116 between the joint regions 110, 110a and the superior end 113, and superior to the lower fastener 182a. Finally, an upper fastener 182c, or Zone 3 can be located above the halfway point between the joint regions 110, 110a and the superior end 113 of the body 116, and superior to the intermediate fastener 182b.
  • Two elastic straps 300a, 300b may be used that have fasteners attached at both of its ends to attach to the fasteners 180, 182a-c on the body 116.
  • a first strap 300a can start on the medial aspect of the ventral region 145 of the second tube 140
  • a second strap 300b can start on the lateral aspect of the ventral region 145 of the second tube 140.
  • the first strap 300a may be attached to the first fastener 180 on the medial aspect of the plantar arch to the loop material just distal to the heel.
  • the first strap 300a may be angled diagonally towards the posterior side 132 of the body 116 so that it extends vertically up and back towards the heel of the foot.
  • the first strap 300a may pass medially just above, on top of, or below the medial malleoli adjacent to the joint region 110b. it may continue across the posterior side 132 of the body 116 of the garment 102 and cross midline wrapping around the leg then towards the anterior side 130 to attach onto one of the three zones described above.
  • the second strap 300b may be attached to the first fastener 180 on the lateral aspect of the ventral region 145 of the second tube 140 adjacent the arch just distal to the heel.
  • the second strap 300b may be angled diagonally so that it extends vertically up and back towards the lateral aspect of the heel towards the posterior side 132 of the body 116. it may pass above, on top of, or below the lateral malleoli.
  • the second strap 300b can attach to the low'er fastener 182a or zone 1 to provide the least amount of tension; to the intermediate fastener 182b or zone 2 for medium tension; and the upper fastener 182c or zone 3 for maximal tension.
  • the compression garment 102 can also be m the form of an arm sleeve to cover portions of the arm of the user, including the elbow.
  • the compression garment 102 for the arm comprises a body 116 that is generally cylindrical ⁇ ' shaped defining a longitudinal axis L, a first open end 112 at a superior end 113, and a second open end 114 at an inferior end 115 that is located to the first open end 112 when donned properly.
  • the compression garment 102 for the e comprises a first joint region 110 that when properly donned covers the elbow joint of the user.
  • the joint region 110 of the compression garment 102 for the arm is on the posterior side 132 of the compression garment 102, and approximately centrally located in the superior-inferior direction and the medial-lateral direction.
  • the joint region 110 of the compression garment 102 for the elbow' is approximately equidistant from the first and second open ends 112, 114 of the compression garment 102, and approximately equidistant from the lateral 134 and medial 136 sides of the compression garment 102.
  • the joint region 110 of the compression garment 102 for the elbow- is oval shaped, but the joint region 110 can be other shapes, such as square, rectangular, circular, and the like.
  • a second joint region 110a can be positioned on the anterior side 130 opposite the first joint region 110 to cover the ehelidon.
  • the compression garment 102 for the arm also has compression zones 104.
  • the compression zone 104 surrounds the first joint region 110 on the lateral side 134 and the medial side 136. As the compression zone 104 moves laterally and medially away from the first joint region 110 the compression zone 104 expands superiorly and interiorly. In other words, the compression zone 104 tapers moving from the lateral side 134 and the medial side 136 towards the first joint region 110.
  • Compression bands 105 can be used to demarcate compression zones 104 from other less compressive regions of the garment 102.
  • the compression garment 102 for the arm can have one or more pockets 108.
  • the pockets 108 may have compressive material on the outside so as to place pressure on the contents of the pocket 108.
  • the inside of the pocket 108 (defining the administration zone 106), that is against the skin, may be made of any material that has holes, openings, an open weave, or a permeable membrane, such that it wall allow for the transmission of any topical substance to the user.
  • a first pocket 108 may be positioned at the same superior- inferior level as the first joint region 110, but on the lateral side 134 of the body 116, laterally adjacent to the first joint region 110 to cover the extensor mechanism of the forearm over the tendons involved with lateral epicondylitis or other lateral tendon pathologies.
  • a second pocket 110a may be positioned at the same superior-inferior level as the first joint region 1 10, but on the medial side 136 of the body 116, medial to the joint region 110 to cover the flexor mechanism of the forearm, the ulnar collateral ligament and ulnar collateral nerve.
  • a third pocket 110b may be positioned along the mid line L of the compression garment 102, and immediately superior to the first joint region 110, and on the same side as the first joint region 110, to cov er the triceps tendon and its insertion into the olecranon of the ulna bone.
  • the compression garment 102 can also be in the form of a glove.
  • the compression garment 102 for the hand can be in the form of fingerless gloves or a fingerless mit.
  • the compression garment 102 has a body 116 that is generally cylindrical in shape having a first open end 1 12 at the superior end 113 and a second open end 114 at the inferior end 115 to cover from the wrist region of the user distal ly to a palmar-dorsum region.
  • the inferior end 115 can define one or more open ends.
  • the inferior end 115 splits into separate digit regions defining multiple discrete openings at the second open end 114.
  • the compression garment 102 may not cover the hand, but rather only the wrist.
  • the compression garment 102 for the hand is configured to fit either hand.
  • the compression garment 102 for the hand is ambidextrous.
  • the body 116 comprises high compression zones 104 whereas portions of the compression garment 102 that separate into distinct openings comprises elastic material with increased stretchiness compared to the compression zones 104.
  • Compression bands 105 can be used to demarcate the compression zones 104 from other less compressive regions of the garment. 102.
  • the compression garment 102 can have separate pockets 108.
  • the pockets 108 may- have compressive material on the outside so as to place pressure on the contents of the pocket 108.
  • the inside of the pocket 108 i.e. the administration zone 106 that is against the skin, may he made of any material that has holes, openings, mesh, or an open weave such that it will allow for the transmission of any topical substance.
  • a first pocket 108 may be placed on the posterior side 132 of the body 116 adjacent to the superior end 112, and approximately equidistant from the lateral side 134 and the medial side 136 to cover the wrist region of user along the area of the carpal tunnel Because a single glove can be worn on either hand, a second pocket 108a can be placed on the anterior side 130 of the body 116 directly opposite the first pocket 108. As such, the first and second pockets 108, 108a on the compression garment can cover the region of the carpal tunnel depending on which hand the glove is worn.
  • a third pocket 108b may be placed on the lateral side 134 of the body 116 to cover the area of the Abductor Pollicis Longis and Extensor Pollicis brevis (APL and EBP) tendons at the wrist, and distal up towards the first carpometacarpal joint.
  • a fourth pocket 108c may be placed on the medial side 136 of the body 116 opposite the third pocket 108b.
  • another embodiment of the compression garment 102 may be a shoulder sleeve.
  • the compression garment 102 for the shoulder can be in the form of a modified jacket having a posterior neckline 150 for circling the back of a user’s neck.
  • the compression garment 102 descends interiorly into two bilaterally arranged lapels 152, 154.
  • the compression garment 102 descends mferior!y into two bilaterally arranged trapezoidal base regions 156, 158 to cover the trapezius.
  • the trapezoidal base regions 156, 158 can be two separate panels attached together or a single integrally formed panel.
  • the compression garment 102 From each of the trapezoidal base regions 156, 158 and the posterior neckline 150, the compression garment 102 extends laterally on both sides to bilaterally arranged joint regions 110, 110a to cover the deltoids and the shoulder joint area of the user. From each joint region 110, 110a, the compression garment 102 descends inferiorly into sleeves 160, 162 and terminates at the cuffs 164, 166 of the respective arm sleeves 160, 162. The cuffs 164, 166 of the bilaterally arranged arm sleeves 160, 162 can stop at the biceps or extend further to cover the elbows and even the forearms of the user. In this sense, the compression garment 102 for the shoulder can encompass the elbow' sleeve discussed above and incorporated here by this reference.
  • the arm sleeves 160, 162 can extend all the w3 ⁇ 4y to the hands forming gloves at the end of the arm sleeves as discussed above and incorporated here by this reference. Therefore, the compression garment 102 for the shoulders can cover the shoulders, the upper back, the arms, and even the hands.
  • the compression garment 102 for the shoulder may further comprise bilaterally arranged chest panels (not shown) descending inferiorly from an anterior neckline, and extending medially from the joint region 110, 110a to cover the chest area of the user as in a typical shirt or jacket. Fasteners can be incorporated into the chest panels to allow ' the chest panels to fasten together to close the chest area of the user.
  • the chest area of the user is left open and chest straps 302a, 302b are attached to the lapels 152, 154 to pull the lapels 152, 154 towards each other to secure the compression garment 102 on the shoulders.
  • a two-ply gusset 168, 170 may be incorporated into the medial section of the arm sleeves 160, 162 opposite the joint regions 110, I I Qa corresponding to the location of the user's armpits when the compression garment 102 is properly worn.
  • the compression garment 102 for the shoulders may have pockets 108.
  • the pockets may have compressive material on the outside so as to place pressure on the contents of the pocket.
  • the inside of the pocket i.e., the administration zone 106 that is against the skin, may be made of any material that has holes, openings, mesh, or an open weave such that it will allow for the transmission of any topical agent.
  • a first pocket 108 may be placed at the top of the compression garment 102 at a region lateral to the neckline 150 and medial to the joint region 110 to cover the Acromio-Clavicular Joint.
  • the first pocket 108 may cover the joint in its entirety and extend past the lateral edge of the joint over the proximal aspect of the medial deltoid.
  • a second pocket 108a may be placed on the anterior side 130 of the garment 102 at the junction lateral to the lapel 152, medial to the joint region 110, at the superior end of the arm sleeve 160 to cover the area of the long head of the biceps tendon.
  • a third pocket 108b may be placed on the posterior side 132 of the compression garment 102 inferior to the first pocket 108; therefore, laterally distal to the neckline 150, but medial to the joint region 110, at the superior end of the arm sleeve 160 to cover the posterior aspect of the rotator cuff tendons.
  • the compression garment 102 for the shoulder may extend down to the elbow, or it could extend to the wrist or beyond, or any length in between. In embodiments in which the compression garment 102 extends to the wrist and hands, the embodiment for the glove is also applicable here.
  • the compression garment 102 may further comprise straps 302a-g to further tighten the compression garment 102 or secure the compression garment 102 on the user.
  • a first strap 302a may connect one lapel 152 to the other lapel 154.
  • one end 304a of a first strap 302a may be attached to a superior point, on a first, lapel 152.
  • the second end 306a of the first strap 302a may be attached to an inferior point on the first lapel 152,
  • a hook 308 may be attached to the first strap 302a in between the first and second ends 304a, 306a such that pulling the hook 308 towards the midline L creates a first triangle formation with the first strap 302a and the first lapel 152 (or sideways V-shape).
  • a second strap 302b can be similarly attached to the second and opposite lapel 154 with a first end 304b of the second strap 302b attached to a superior point on the second lapel 154 and a second end 306b of the second strap 302b attached to an inferior point on the second lapel 154.
  • the second strap 302b may define a loop 314 at approximately the midpoint in between the first end 304b and second end 306b of the second strap 302b such that pulling on the loop 314 towards the midline L creates a second triangle formation that is substantially a mirror image of the first triangle formation created by the first strap 302a.
  • the hook 308 on the first strap 302a can then be inserted into the loop 314 of the second strap 302b to secure the compression garment 102 on the shoulders of the user.
  • the first and second straps 302a, 302b can use any other type of fastening mechanism, such as hook and loop fasteners, zippers, butons, buckles, and the like.
  • the first and second straps 302a, 302b help keep the positioning of the pockets in the proper positi on.
  • the first and second straps 302a, 302b may originate from the trapezoidal panel 156, 158. Specifically, the first and second straps 302a, 302b may be attached to the posterior side 132 of the garment 102 at the trapezoidal panels 156, 158. The first and second straps 302a, 302b can then ascend towards the posterior neckline in a V-shape formation, then descend on the anterior side 130 towards their respective lapels 152, 154, and attach to the superior point of their respective lapels as described above. The remainder of the first and second straps 302a, 302b can be configured as described above.
  • a third and fourth strap 302c, 302d may be attached to the bottom of the trapezoidal panels 156, 158 on the posterior side 132, and wrap around towards the anterior side 130 to create a belt along the user's midsection.
  • the third and fourth straps may extend underneath the user's pectoraiis majors and connect along the midline L using any fastener 310 discussed herein.
  • the garment shape may be that of an arch where the rnidline L of the arch is located at the cervico-thoracic junction where the trapezoidal base panels 156, 158 meet.
  • the trapezoidal base panels 156, 158 may act as a firm area from which to pull upwards on the left and right arm sleeves 160, 162, drawing them up and towards the center using a fifth strap 302e.
  • the fifth strap 302e can extend laterally from a first arm sleeve 160, along a first joint region 110 towards a first trapezoidal panel 156 on the superior side, then across the second trapezoidal panel 158 along the superior side towards the second joint region 110a, then descending along the second joint region 110a and down towards the second arm sleeve 162.
  • the fifth strap 302e extends from the first joint region 110 to the second joint region 110a.
  • Both arm sleeves 160, 162 can have a senes of attachment points 172a-f for the two free ends 304c, 306c of the fifth strap 302e to attach.
  • the series of attachment points 172a-f can descend bilaterally on each arm sleeve 160, 162 from a region at or near their respective joint regions 110, 110a towards the cuffs 164, 166.
  • the free ends 304c, 306c of the fifth straps 302e can be attached to the most superior attachment points 172a, 172d.
  • the free ends 304c, 306c of the fifth strap 302e can be attached to the next inferiorly positioned attachment points 172b, 172e.
  • the free ends 304c, 306c of the fifth strap 302e can be attached to the next inferiorly positioned attachment points
  • a sixth and seventh strap 302f, 302g can be attached to the cuffs 164, 166 of the arm sleeves 160, 162 to tighten the cuffs 164, 166 around the user’s arms (i.e biceps, forearms, or wrist).
  • This invention may be industrially applied to the development, manufacture, and use of compression garments to be worn by users to provide stability, compression, and or therapy to the targeted body part, the compression garment having administration zones for the administration of topical substances to the skin, the administration zones being covered by pockets to receive packets for delivery of substances to the skin of the user.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un vêtement de compression (102) ayant des zones d'administration (106) qui peuvent être recouvertes par des poches (108) pour contenir un paquet d'administration (200) contenant des substances qui peuvent être délivrées à la peau de l'utilisateur à travers la zone d'administration (106). Le vêtement de compression (102) peut être configuré pour être porté sur l'épaule, le bras, le coude, le poignet, la main, le genou, la jambe, la cheville ou le pied, avec des zones de compression élevée (104) ciblant des muscles, des tendons ou des ligaments spécifiques. La zone d'administration (106) peut être une zone sur le vêtement de compression (102) configurée pour permettre à des substances topiques de passer du vêtement de compression (102) à l'utilisateur en raison du type de matériau utilisé au niveau de la zone d'administration (106) ou du type de tissage ou de tricotage.
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