Method and apparatus for a customizable hernia compression with breathable substrate

Abstract

A method and apparatus for a customizable, hernia compression with breathable substrate comprised of a one-piece, pelvic belt with built-in perineal strap(s) made of a breathable laminate material, such as but not limited to Airflex2 liner and the like as well as an exterior made entirely of Velcro loop fabric. Said invention also having plurality of separate, planar, hooked, Velcro compression strips allowing a user to position and apply the precise amount of pressure at the precise angle to allow maximum hernia support. The invention also having two embodiments: one with a single, compression pad pocket and another with dual, compression pad pockets (for single and dual hernias). An object of the invention is to provide enhanced, user-based hernia compression support.

Claims

1. A hernia belt system comprised of the following parts: a.) a belt; b.) pockets; and c.) hook and loop strips.

2. A method comprising: a.) supporting a hernia at a multitude of angles by means of selectively placing hook and loop strips at various locations on the hernia belt system. c.) compressing a hernia using a plurality of pressures by means of selectively inserting materials of various thicknesses inside hernia belt pockets.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0014] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of the specification, illustrate some, but not the only or exclusive, examples of embodiments and/or features.

[0015] FIG. 1 showing a front and rear views of an embodiment the invention with single compression patch.

[0016] FIG. 2 showing a side view of the invention with Velcro strap.

[0017] FIG. 3 showing a side view of the invention with Velcro strap.

[0018] FIG. 4 showing a perspective view of an embodiment with a single compression pocket.

[0019] FIG. 5 showing a perspective view of an embodiment with a double compression pocket.

[0020] FIG. 6 showing the invention with support strips installed.

[0021] FIG. 7 showing a front and rear views of an embodiment the invention with double compression pocket.

[0022] Other aspects of the present invention shall be more readily understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and the following detailed description, neither of which should be considered limiting.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0023] In this description, the directional prepositions of up, upwardly, down, downwardly, front, back, top, upper, bottom, lower, left, right and other such terms refer to the device as it is oriented and appears in the drawings and are used for convenience only; they are not intended to be limiting or to imply that the device has to be used or positioned in any particular orientation.

[0024] FIG. 1 showing a front and rear views of an embodiment of the invention 1 with one compression pocket 2 and having three parts. The first part being a rectangular-shaped belt 5, a second rectangular-shaped cummerbund 6 part extending from said belt 5 and a third loop 4 part protruding from the longitudinal axis of the aforementioned belt 5. All said parts having two walls of material therein. Said one wall facing outwardly of a user comprised of a loop material 11, such as but not limited to hook and loop Velcro thereon. Another wall facing inwardly to a user comprised of a breathable material, such as but not limited to Airflex2 and the like. A rectangular slot 8 being disposed diagonally to the longitudinal axis of said belt configured to receive said loop 4. The aforementioned loop 4 and cumberbund 6 having a rectangular-shaped patch comprised of hook material 10, such as but not limited to Velrco thereon.

[0025] FIG. 2 showing a side view of the invention with said cummerbund 6 being releasable secured to belt 5 by means of said Velcro 10.

[0026] FIG. 3 showing a side view of the invention with said loop 4 passing through said slot 8 and also being selectively affixed to belt 5 with Velcro strap.

[0027] FIG. 4 showing a perspective view of an embodiment with a single compression pocket 2. Said compression pockets configured to receive a predetermined amount of padding such as but not limited to: neoprene foam squares, cotton swabs, and the like. Other embodiments may have a single pocket on either side of said belt 5.

[0028] FIG. 5 showing a perspective view of an embodiment with a double compression pocket 2.

[0029] FIG. 6 showing the invention with support strips 9 installed at a plurality of locations along said belt 5.

[0030] FIG. 7 showing a front and rear views of an embodiment the invention with double compression pockets 2. Said dual patch embodiment having two leg loops 4 thereon.

[0031] It is additionally noted and anticipated that although the device is shown in its most simple form, various components and aspects of the device may be differently shaped or slightly modified when forming the invention herein. As such those skilled in the art will appreciate the descriptions and depictions set forth in this disclosure or merely meant to portray examples of preferred modes within the overall scope and intent of the invention, and are not to be considered limiting in any manner. While all of the fundamental characteristics and features of the invention have been shown and described herein, with reference to particular embodiments thereof, a latitude of modification, various changes and substitutions are intended in the foregoing disclosure and it will be apparent that in some instances, some features of the invention may be employed without a corresponding use of other features without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth. It should also be understood that various substitutions, modifications, and variations may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.