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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 18, 2009
Filed:
Jan. 26, 2004
Mark W. L. Smith, DeSoto, KS (US);
Jeffrey C. Dalbey, Leawood, KS (US);
Frederick B. Lanier, Jr., Olathe, KS (US);
Mark W. L. Smith, DeSoto, KS (US);
Jeffrey C. Dalbey, Leawood, KS (US);
Frederick B. Lanier, Jr., Olathe, KS (US);
Knit Rite, Inc., Kansas City, KS (US);
Abstract
An above knee shrinker includes a tubular fabric receptacle that encloses and applies therapeutic compression to the residual limb of a human trans-femoral lower-leg amputee. The shrinker includes a constricting element, and a moveably coupled waist belt. The receptacle is configured to present an overhanging portion that extends below the distal end of the residual limb and is able to be doubled-over at least a portion of the residual limb to apply additional compression thereto. The receptacle is configured to provide an improved U-shaped perineal opening. The receptacle is formed of a latex-free core spun yarn and spandex material that is comfortably stretchable in at least first and second substantially transverse directions. The waist belt presents an adjustable self-fastening mechanism, and the constricting element presents a sliding-ring that receives the overhanging portion and constricts the receptacle adjacent the distal end of the residual limb.