Patent classifications
A61F2007/0295
Molded Cooling and Heating Face Mask
A molded face mask for treating a user's face, the molded face mask comprising a rigid, inflexible polycaprolactone body molded to the user's face, the body comprising: i) two opposed, slightly tapered end portions; ii) a generally straight lower edge; and iii) an upper edge having a concave portion disposed approximately half-way along a length of the upper edge. A kit for providing therapeutic relief and reducing redness and bumps associated with facial shaving.
SANITARY STORAGE OF THERMAL THERAPEUTIC WRAPS
A system including apparatus and methods for sanitizing or otherwise reducing biologics present on thermal therapeutic treatment wraps used for treating athletes after workouts or games, physical therapy patients after injury, and hospital patients after surgery is disclosed. The system includes a storage cabinet with an internal conveyor system that exposes each wrap to periodic sanitization or other biologic reduction means, such as ultraviolet light. This prevents growth of bacteria and mold. In some embodiments, warm air is blown into the storage cabinet to assist with drying the wraps.
Heating/cooling therapy system
A thermal therapy system includes at least one Peltier device having a heating side and a cooling side; a cold fluid reservoir adjacent the cooling side of the Peltier device, and a hot fluid reservoir adjacent the heating side of the Peltier device. A controllable cooling fluid pump in fluid communication with the cold fluid reservoir drives cooling fluid to an applicator pad, and an independently-controllable heating fluid pump in fluid communication with the hot fluid reservoir drives hot fluid to the applicator pad.
Temperature Changing Blankets
A self-heating warming blanket includes a pliable outer shell forming a liquid impermeable enclosure. A heat generation layer disposed inside the enclosure has a plurality of liquid permeable heater compartments containing an exothermic reactant. The blanket also has a heater activation system including a sealed bladder containing an activator liquid inside the enclosure. An activation strip extends from outside the outer shell into the enclosure. One segment of the strip is an unsealing segment connected to the bladder. Another segment of the strip is a handle segment outside the outer shell. Pulling on the handle segment opens the bladder and releases the activator liquid into the enclosure where at least a portion of it permeates at least one heater compartment and combines with the exothermic reactant contained therein to initiate an exothermic chemical reaction that heats the warming blanket.
THERMAL SYSTEM WITH OVERSHOOT REDUCTION
A thermal control unit for controlling a patient's temperature includes a fluid outlet for delivering temperature-controlled fluid to a patient, a pump, a heat exchanger, and a controller that automatically pauses thermal treatment of the patient prior the patient reaching a target temperature. During the pause, the controller assesses a reaction of the patient and changes a temperature of the fluid only inside the thermal control unit if the patient is likely to reach the target temperature without further thermal treatment. However, if the patient is unlikely to reach the target temperature without further thermal treatment, the controller restarts the thermal treatment. The controller may pause thermal treatment again prior to reaching the target temperature and assess the patient's reaction. In some embodiments, the controller may selectively include and exclude a fluid reservoir in a circulation channel within the thermal control unit.
Thermal Transfer Device For Providing Thermal Treatment To A Patient
A thermal transfer device for providing thermal treatment to a patient. A patient support portion supporting and contacting the patient includes a first segment of a fluid flow path to receive a fluid from a fluid source. A flexible covering coupled and movable relative to the patient support portion defines a space therebetween that substantially conforms to the patient. The flexible covering includes a second segment of the fluid flow path. The fluid is circulated through an inlet, an outlet, and fluid flow path for supplying heat to or removing heat from the patient support portion and the flexible covering. A fluid circulation system with a controller may selectively adjust heat transfer from temperature zones defining the patient support portion. The thermal transfer device or a mattress cover may provide for controlling the microclimate, or conditions at or near the interface between the patient and the patient support portion.
Molded cooling and heating face mask
A molded face mask for treating a user's face, the molded face mask having a rigid, inflexible body molded to the user's face, and a way to couple the molded face mask to the user's face. The body has a top edge, a bottom edge, a left side edge and a right side edge and at least one nostril opening disposed proximate the user's nostrils.
METHOD FOR CONDUCTING STIMULUS TREATMENT
A method of conducting a stimulus treatment includes the steps of examining health conditions of a subject to obtain examination data information of the subject, registering the examination data information in an information accumulation device, planning a schedule of the stimulus treatment determined to be suitable for the subject based on the examination data, and conducting the stimulation application treatment by applying a stimulation to a stimulation receiving site of the subject with a stimulation application device so as to increase the blood flow in the subject by 60% or more after the application of stimulation, as compared to the blood flow before the application of the stimulation.
ADVANCED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PATIENT BODY TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Devices, systems and methods for controlling the temperature of all or part of the body of a human or animal subject.
UNDERBODY WARMING SYSTEM WITH FOCAL COOLING
An underbody warming system may include a skin contacting surface configured to be positioned on the skin of a user. A plurality of thermoelectric devices may be provided. A first thermoelectric device of the plurality of thermoelectric devices may have a first temperature to create a first temperature gradient between the skin and the first thermoelectric device. A second thermoelectric device of the plurality of thermoelectric devices may have a second temperature different from the first temperature to create a second temperature gradient between the skin and the thermoelectric device. A first flow path may be configured to allow heat to flow between the skin and the first thermoelectric device. A second flow path may be configured to allow heat to flow between the skin and the second thermoelectric device.