METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN INFLATABLE COMPRESSION DEVICE
A method of manufacturing an artery compression device. The method includes obtaining a polymer substrate with a first surface and a second surface and applying a colorant layer to the first surface of the polymer substrate. The polymer substrate is coupled to a fastener. The polymer substrate is also coupled to a semi-rigid member, the semi-rigid member including an outer surface and an inner surface and a flexible member to the semi-rigid member. An inflatable chamber is at least partially defined by the flexible member.
1 . A method of manufacturing an artery compression device, the method comprising:
obtaining a polymer substrate with a first surface and a second surface;
applying a colorant layer to the first surface of the polymer substrate;
coupling the polymer substrate to a fastener;
coupling the polymer substrate to a semi-rigid member, the semi-rigid member including an outer surface and an inner surface; and
coupling a flexible member to the semi-rigid member, wherein an inflatable chamber is at least partially defined by the flexible member.
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the inflatable chamber is at least partially defined by the inner surface of the semi-rigid member.
3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymer substrate is a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) laminate or a polyurethane laminate.
4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein the polymer substrate is opaque.
5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the semi-rigid member is more rigid than the polymer substrate and the flexible member.
6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the flexible member is a thermoformed balloon.
7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein a flexible tubing extends from a first aperture in the semi-rigid member to a valve.
8 . The method of claim 7 , wherein the valve further comprises a pressure gauge.
9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the second surface of the polymer substrate includes nylon loops, and coupling the polymer substrate to a fastener includes coupling a hook material corresponding to the nylon loops to at least a portion of the first surface of the polymer substrate.
10 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymer substrate has a thickness between 0.001 and 0.025 inches.
11 . The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the colorant layer includes printing the colorant layer on the first surface of the polymer substrate, the printing including at least one of the following: inkjet printing, screen printing, and pad printing.
12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the colorant layer includes printing a pattern using an inkjet printer and ultraviolet curable ink onto the first surface of the polymer substrate and curing the ultraviolet curable ink.
13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the colorant layer is a material with a color pre-printed on a first side and an adhesive material on a second side, wherein the adhesive material attaches to the first surface of the polymer substrate.
14 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying a primer to the first surface of the polymer substrate prior to applying the colorant layer.
15 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying a clear coat layer to the colorant layer after applying the colorant layer to the first surface of the polymer substrate.
16 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising cutting the polymer substrate to a wrist band shape after applying the colorant layer.
17 . A method of manufacturing an artery compression device, the method comprising:
providing a polymer substrate;
applying a colorant layer to the polymer substrate;
coupling the polymer substrate to a fastener;
coupling the polymer substrate to a transparent inflatable member with an inflatable chamber at least partially defined by a semi-rigid member and a flexible member.
18 . The method of claim 17 , wherein applying the colorant layer includes applying two colorant layers.
19 . The method of claim 17 , further comprising:
obtaining a band design choice from a purchaser; and
applying the colorant layer consistent with the band design choice to the first surface of the polymer substrate.
20 . A method of manufacturing a compression device, the method comprising:
obtaining a band design choice from a purchaser;
obtaining a polymer substrate with a first surface and a second surface;
applying a colorant layer consistent with the band design choice to the first surface of the polymer substrate;
coupling the polymer substrate to a fastener;
coupling the polymer substrate to an inflatable member with an inflatable chamber at least partially defined by a semi-rigid member and a flexible member.