Compression Garment

Patent No. EP4346722 (titled "Compression Garment") was filed by Essity Hygiene And Health Aktiebolag on Jun 3, 2021. The application was issued on May 14, 2025.

Patent Summary

Compression garment for treating lymphatic diseases, comprising a pants section with a rear side featuring a seamless insert that extends over both buttocks, connected to side sections and a waistband. The insert is manufactured from a single piece of knitted fabric, eliminating seams that can cause discomfort. The garment is designed to provide a precise compression profile along the leg, buttock, hip, and belly region, and is manufactured using a method that involves acquiring precise measurement information from the wearer.

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentative
OFA BAMBERGFeb 16, 2026LENZING GERBER STUTE
BAUERFEINDFeb 13, 2026GLEISS GROSSE SCHRELL UND PARTNER
SIGVARIS MANAGEMENTJan 22, 2026E BLUM

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EP4346722

ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH AKTIEBOLAG
Application Number
EP21730901A
Filing Date
Jun 3, 2021
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Apr 11, 2025
Publication Date
May 14, 2025