A61F2007/0024

Cool Pack
20230145153 · 2023-05-11 ·

A device having a temperature control function of a new structure to adjust the body temperature according to the weather or temperature conditions. The device may comprising a device body having an article storage portion therein and a shoulder strap suspended from the device body, the face of the wearer of the device body The backrest may be provided with a heat dissipation member that is selectively heated or cooled by the thermoelectric module, the device body a battery unit for applying power to the thermoelectric module and a body temperature control function provided with an operation unit having switches and configured to turn on or off the temperature of the thermoelectric module, or control the temperature, or switch to a cooling mode or a heating mode.

Facilitated Kinking Fold Pads

Disclosed herein is a system, apparatus and method directed to reducing patient contact area of a medical pad for exchanging thermal energy between a targeted temperature management (TTM) fluid and a patient. The system, apparatus and method pertain to a medical pad that includes a fluid containing layer for containing the TTM fluid and a patient contact surface. The fluid containing layer is configured for circulating the TTM fluid within the fluid containing layer. The patient contact surface defines a patient contact area to facilitate thermal energy exchange with the patient. The pad can be segmented into a main pad section and one or more foldable sections configured to be folded by a user, thereby reducing the patient contact area. The circulation of the TTM fluid within the fluid containing layer may be constricted by a fold of the one or more foldable sections while folded.

THERAPEUTIC DEVICE Applying COMPRESSION AND HEAT TREATMENT
20220110785 · 2022-04-14 ·

A device applies therapeutic treatment to a subject. The therapeutic treatment includes any two modalities applied simultaneously, the modalities selected from compression, heat, vibration, and massage. The device includes a main body; hinges coupled to the main body on each side of the main body; and respective plates connected to the hinges, wherein the respective plates contact opposing surfaces of a body.

Passenger seat
20210323449 · 2021-10-21 ·

The present invention is related to a new passenger seat which is developed for the commercial vehicles and rail systems that are used in the passenger transport. Said passenger seat comprises: a massage pad for increasing the ergonomics in the waist section of the passenger and applying massage; a compressor for inflating the massage pad by means of filling it with air; cooling pads for cooling the passenger; a heating pad for heating the upper portion of the seat and the backrest contacting the passenger; a presence sensor for determining whether there is a passenger on the passenger seat or not; a belt sensor for determining whether the passenger sitting on the passenger seat fastens the safety belt or not; a wireless charging unit which allows the passenger to charge his/her mobile device without using a connection cable; a manual control panel which allows the passenger to control the heating pad, cooling pad and the massage pad; a wireless connection module which allows the passenger to control the heating pad, cooling pad and the massage pad through his/her mobile device; an identification label for identifying the passenger seat to the application downloaded to the mobile device of the passenger; a control unit where the data collected from the presence sensor and belt sensor are transmitted. A system for using data obtained from a passenger seat in a commercial vehicle or a rail system in passenger traffic is also provided.

Athletic chair with adjustable heating and height
11140987 · 2021-10-12 · ·

A seating assembly for athletes includes seats having a back and seat portion, a base, an adjustable element, a user interface device, and a controller. The back portion includes a back heating member that provides heat to a user's torso. The seat portion includes a lower limb heating member that provides heat to the user's lower limbs. The base supports each seat. The adjustable element is coupled to the base and one of the seats and adjusts height of the seat. The user interface device receives an input regarding a desired temperature of the back heating member and the lower limb heating member. The controller receives the input and adjusts an operation of the back heating member and the lower limb heating member to achieve the desired temperature. The user interface device receives a second input to adjust the a height of the seat relative to the floor surface.

ALTERING TEMPERATURE IN A MAMMALIAN BODY
20210307960 · 2021-10-07 ·

The present application relates to systems and methods for altering temperature in a mammalian body. Optionally, the systems and methods can be used to lower or raise core body temperature of a mammalian subject. Optionally, the systems and methods can be used to lower or raise the temperature of glabrous skin of a mammalian subject.

Methods and devices for applying localized thermal therapy
11123222 · 2021-09-21 · ·

Methods and devices are disclosed herein that generally involve applying thermal therapy to tissue (e.g., localized cooling or heating of tissue), and in particular applying thermal therapy to the spinal canal, tissue disposed within the spinal canal, and/or nerve roots extending from the spinal canal. In some embodiments, tissue can be cooled or heated by implanting or positioning a thermal device in proximity to the targeted tissue. A number of exemplary thermal devices are disclosed, including bone anchors, inserts for use with bone anchors, K-wires, bone anchor extensions or towers, cross-connectors, spinous process plates, spinal rods, pedicle markers, bone taps, drill bits, bone plugs, bone plates, clamps, interbody or disc implants, thermal pads, and tubing loops. The thermal device can be left in place following surgery to facilitate application of post-surgical thermal therapy. In some embodiments, the thermal device can be removed post-surgery in a minimally- or non-invasive manner.

Medical devices for generating heat and methods of treatment using same

A device comprising a heat-generating component that comprises an alkali metal is provided. The alkali metal in the presence of water at a point of contact of the device undergoes an exothermic reaction to generate heat in situ. The amount of heat generated is proportional to and/or limited by the amount (or moles) of water at the point of contact, and the heat generated is sufficient to achieve an increase in temperature at the point of contact to achieve a therapeutic or beneficial result. In one embodiment, the device is used for reducing sweat production in a subject suffering from excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis. In other embodiments, the device is used to substantially sterilize a surface or render a surface substantially aseptic.

Medical devices for generating heat and methods of treatment using same

A device comprising a heat-generating component that comprises an alkali metal is provided. The alkali metal in the presence of water at a point of contact of the device undergoes an exothermic reaction to generate heat in situ. The amount of heat generated is proportional to and/or limited by the amount (or moles) of water at the point of contact, and the heat generated is sufficient to achieve an increase in temperature at the point of contact to achieve a therapeutic or beneficial result. In one embodiment, the device is used for reducing sweat production in a subject suffering from excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis. In other embodiments, the device is used to substantially sterilize a surface or render a surface substantially aseptic.

Systems and Methods For Improved Thermally Controlled Therapeutic Devices
20210106459 · 2021-04-15 ·

A wearable, compact therapeutic thermal control system includes a therapeutic component attached to the body of the patient, and a thermal control module is fluidically coupled to the therapeutic component. The thermal module includes a power supply; a controller; a wireless interface communicatively coupled to the controller; an electrothermal device, and electrical terminals communicatively coupled to the controller; a heatsink/fan subassembly thermally coupled to the first side of electrothermal device; a heat exchanger block thermally coupled to the second side of the electrothermal device; and a pump device configured to cause flow of a working fluid through the heat exchanger block and the therapeutic component. The electrothermal device has a first mode in which heat energy is removed from the working fluid via the heat exchanger block, and a second mode in which heat energy is supplied to the working fluid.