#$%^&*AU2011218719B220130221.pdf#####BLADDER TUBE CONNECTION ABSTRACT A compression device (10) for applying compression treatment to a patient's body. The device (10) includes an inflatable bladder having an inner layer (12), an outer layer (18) opposite the inner layer (12), the inner layer (12) and the outer layer (18) are joined to form a hollow interior adapted for periodically receiving fluid to inflate the bladder (14, 16), the joined layers are joined by a seam (22a, 22b, 22c) having a sealed upstream end, an open downstream end, and sealed lateral sides. The bladder (14, 16) includes an opening positioned between the lateral sides and extending through the inner layer (12) and/or the outer layer (18) of the bladder (14, 16). The device (10) includes the tube (26a, 26b, 26c) extending toward the open downstream end of the seam and through the opening. The device (10) includes a seal extending between the lateral sides of the seam and across the tube (26a, 26b, 26c) preventing fluid leakage between the tube (26a, 26b, 26c) and the opening in the bladder (14, 16) when the bladder (14, 16) is inflated.3/4 FIG. 3 10 44 42 22a 12 0 24a 50a 0002b2a52 26aO~ 24b-i P 50c' --.- 6a56 000000.....42 26a FIG. 4 22c-0-
