A portable, mechanical compression device for preventing or treating deep vein thrombosis and extremity edema is provided herein. The device includes a frame that is placed in whole or in part around a limb, and a plurality of compression units that compress the limb, thereby mechanically facilitating circulation. A user (e.g., wearer or helper) moves the device along the limb, thereby moving the point of compression along the limb in the direction of the movement of the device, facilitating blood flow through the limb, thereby lessening the chance of a clot formation within the deep veins of the limb and decreasing stasis of fluid or blood in the limb.

A device for assisting a person in getting a sock onto their foot features a handle connected to two blades. The handle has a middle and two ends, the middle being configured to be held by a person's hand who is getting a sock on their foot. The blades have substantially similar shapes and dimensions. Each blade has a side member and a blade member. Each side member has a top portion connected to a respective end of the handle and also having a front side member surface. Each blade member having a blade profile with a blade slot surface, a top curved/radii profile, a front blade surface and a bottom blade surface. Each front side member surface and each blade slot surface is dimensioned and angled to form a respective blade slot between each side member and each blade member configured to receive a top portion of the sock. Each top curved/radii profile is configured to allow the top portion of the sock to slide onto each blade member and into each blade slot so that each blade engages and holds the top portion of the sock when the person pulls the sock onto their foot and also releases the top portion of the sock once the person gets the sock on their foot and rotates the device upwardly away from the sock.

An assistance system including a support and two stretching members wherein a retaining part and a base of at least a first of the stretching members extend respectively in transverse planes, the transverse plane containing the retaining part of the first stretching member being offset towards the retaining part of the second stretching member relative to the base of said first stretching member, and wherein the first stretching member includes: a shaped rod and having a bow for forming a body having a recess, an external connecting element to which the base is linked, and an internal connecting element parallel to the external connecting element.

Embodiments of the Compression Stocking Donning Aid are comprised of a handle assembly, a bracket assembly, and a sock applicator assembly. The handle assembly is comprised of two, mirror image handles that are covered by handle grips. The handles are essentially linear elongated cylinders that allow the user of the Aid to grasp the Aid and apply the necessary leverage to open the compression stocking for application. The sock applicator assembly is comprised of two sock applicators. The bracket assembly is comprised of a back plate, a front plate, a ratcheting plate, a ratcheting dog, a pivot fastener, a ratcheting dog fastener, and padding. The ratcheting plate forms ratcheting teeth that engage with the ratcheting dog while the handles are moved inward.

The compression sock-donning aid includes an annular member from which a fixed handle extends radially. An actuator handle extends radially from the annular member. Moreover, the actuator handle is able to rotate with respect to the annular member and the fixed handle. The actuator handle is in mechanical connection with a plurality of fingers provided within a central hole of the annular member. Each of the plurality of fingers is able to extend inwardly or retract outwardly with respect to a central point. Rotation of the actuator handle extends or retracts the plurality of fingers. The plurality of fingers is adapted to engage a compression sock so as to aid in opening up said compression sock during the donning process whereby a user inserts a limb into said compression sock.

Embodiments of the Compression Stocking Donning Aid are comprised of a handle assembly, a bracket assembly, and a sock applicator assembly. The handle assembly is comprised of two, mirror image handles that are covered by handle grips. The handles are essentially linear elongated cylinders that allow the user of the Aid to grasp the Aid and apply the necessary leverage to open the compression stocking for application. The sock applicator assembly is comprised of two sock applicators. The bracket assembly is comprised of a back plate, a front plate, a ratcheting plate, a ratcheting dog, a pivot fastener, a ratcheting dog fastener, and padding. The ratcheting plate forms ratcheting teeth that engage with the ratcheting dog while the handles are moved inward.

The sock-donning tripod is adapted for use with stump socks commonly used by amputees. The sock-donning tripod is a free standing structure that is formed with a top plate. The top plate is formed with center cut out and plurality of posts. Each of the plurality of loop of the stump sock are hooked over a post selected from the plurality of posts which holds the stump sock open over the center cut out. The amputation stump can then be placed into the stump sock. The stump sock is then pulled into position using the patient's hand or a dressing stick by using each of the plurality of loops to pull the stump sock into position. The sock-donning tripod comprises a plurality of legs, a top plate, and a brace plate.

As shown in figure (1), an aid for donning a sock has a base (1), a handle (2) joined to and extending upwards from the base, a pair of spreaders (7), and moving means adapted to move the spreaders (7) up and down when desired. The arrangement is such that a human is able to operate the moving means to cause the spreaders (7) to move upwards so as to be accessible from a standing position. From there the user can load a sock to one of the spreaders so that it holds the sock open. The user then operates the moving means to cause the spreader and sock to move downwards to at or adjacent to ground level. Gripping the handle (2, 5) to receive significant stability while standing on one foot, the user is then able to maneuver at least part of their other foot into the sock.

An assistance system including a support and two stretching members wherein a retaining part and a base of at least a first of the stretching members extend respectively in transverse planes, the transverse plane containing the retaining part of the first stretching member being offset towards the retaining part of the second stretching member relative to the base of said first stretching member, and wherein the first stretching member includes: a shaped rod and having a bow for forming a body having a recess, an external connecting element to which the base is linked, and an internal connecting element parallel to the external connecting element.

A donning and doffing aid is used for donning and doffing a stocking, in particular a compression stocking. The donning and doffing aid comprises a support element (1) which is adapted in such a way that the stocking can be spanned on it in a tubular manner. Furthermore, the donning and doffing aid has at least one protrusion (4) on which the stocking (6) can be spanned for doffing.