A61F2007/0086

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYSIS OF TEMPERATURE SIGNALS FROM AN ABREU BRAIN THERMAL TUNNEL AND TREATMENT OF HUMAN CONDITIONS VIA THE ABREU BRAIN THERMAL TUNNEL

Systems configured to acquire temperature signals from an Abreu Brain Thermal Tunnel (ABTT), to analyze the temperatures signals, and to determine a condition of a human body from the analysis, and a method for doing the same, are described. In addition, systems for application of thermal signals to the ABTT for treatment of conditions are described.

System for Generating and Applying Heated Air to the Human Body
20230099365 · 2023-03-30 ·

Disclosed is a system and method for producing and storing hot air, and for applying the stored hot air to a human body. The hot air producing system may include a heating apparatus configured to heat air to a temperature, a temperature setting gauge, a pressure gauge, a pump to pump the hot air, a fill connection, a container for receiving hot air from the heating apparatus and storing the hot air therein, the container including at least one valve to connect to the fill connection of the heating apparatus such that the container can receive the hot air from the heating apparatus, an adjustable flow release mechanism connected to an outlet of the container for receiving the hot air, and a flexible hose connected to the adjustable flow release mechanism. Embodiments of the invention can include a computer system capable of governing all the components.

Liquid Ventilation System

A liquid ventilation system includes a reservoir holding a perfluorochemical (“PFC”) fluid, and a suction pump connected to the reservoir to reduce pressure within the reservoir. A sensor is configured to measure an intra-lung pressure. An appliance is configured to be disposed within a patient. The appliance carries an injector to supply the PFC fluid through the appliance. An extraction valve is disposed on an extraction line between the appliance and the reservoir. The extraction valve is arrangeable between a first position enabling fluid communication from the appliance to the reservoir and a second position disabling fluid communication from the appliance to the reservoir.

HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOR PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACE

A heat exchange system includes a thermoelectric device operably coupled with a support apparatus. The thermoelectric device is configured to reduce a temperature at a first location and increase a temperature at a second location different than the first location. A fan is disposed adjacent to the thermoelectric device. The fan is configured to direct heat generated by the thermoelectric device toward the second location. A controller is communicatively coupled with the thermoelectric device and the fan. The controller is configured to activate the thermoelectric device and the fan to reduce the temperature at the first location and concurrently increase the temperature at the second location. The first location is configured to align with a first area on a patient and the second location is configured to align with a second area on the patient.

SLEEVE-BASED BODY TEMPERATURE REGULATION

A heating system comprises a wearable sleeve, a first heating pad associated with a first portion of the wearable sleeve, a second heating pad associated with a second portion of the wearable sleeve, one or more temperature sensors associated with the wearable sleeve, and control circuitry communicatively coupled to the first heating pad, the second heating pad, and the one or more temperature sensors. The control circuitry is configured to receive one or more temperature signals from the one or more temperature sensors, determine a temperature associated with a patient based on the one or more temperature signals, determine that the temperature is less than a target temperature value, and at least partly in response to said determining that the temperature is less than the target temperature value, activate at least one of the first heating pad or the second heating pad.

DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING THE SKIN
20230033761 · 2023-02-02 ·

According to some embodiments, a method of treating a skin surface of a subject comprises heating a skin surface, abrading native skin tissue of a subject using a microdermabrasion device, wherein using the microdermabrasion device comprises moving the microdermabrasion device relative to the skin surface while simultaneously delivering at least one treatment fluid to the skin surface being treated and cooling the abraded skin surface.

PORTABLE FOLDING INFANT RADIANT WARMER
20220347008 · 2022-11-03 ·

A reconfigurable, foldable, and manually transportable infant radiant warmer. In a collapsed configuration, the warmer consumes a minimal amount of space and can be manually transported easily. In a deployed configuration, the warmer provides open access to an infant lying on a bed platform for receiving resuscitative therapy and warmth from a radiant heater disposed upon an adjacent mast. The reconfigurable infant radiant warmer includes mutually reconfigurable bed, mast, and suspension modules. The mast module and the suspension module may be selectively moved relative to the bed module to achieve the collapsed configuration.

Optimized Water Channels and Flexible Coolers For Use In heat Exchange Module(s), Systems, and Methods Thereof
20230093710 · 2023-03-23 ·

Optimized fluid channels, flexible thermoelectric electric coolers (“TECs”), and fixed frame therapeutic stations along with methods of making the same are disclosed herein. Consequently, the optimized fluid channels provide an improved HEM whereby the fluid seal is more secure, and the manufacturing is more easily completed. Moreover, the flexible TECs provide a more conformed design to the end user and allow for more focused and efficient heat transfer. Finally, the fixed frame therapeutic station(s) provide for a fixed frame which allows differential heating and cooling on the glabrous skin areas of a human to provide additive benefits during heating and cooling therapeutic regimes.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYSIS OF TEMPERATURE SIGNALS FROM AN ABREU BRAIN THERMAL TUNNEL AND TREATMENT OF HUMAN CONDITIONS VIA THE ABREU BRAIN THERMAL TUNNEL

Systems configured to acquire temperature signals from an Abreu Brain Thermal Tunnel (ABTT), to analyze the temperatures signals, and to determine a condition of a human body from the analysis, and a method for doing the same, are described. In addition, systems for application of thermal signals to the ABTT for treatment of conditions are described.

PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC RECOVERY USING HEAT DISSIPATION FOR WEARABLE APPLICATIONS
20220331152 · 2022-10-20 ·

A wearable device includes a housing to encompass a portion of a body part, biometric sensors coupled to the housing, a controller coupled to the housing and biometric sensors, a communication channel for communicating with external devices and a temperature regulator to controllably adjust a temperature of the housing. The wearable device is configured to provide remote controlled heating and cooling of the body part. The wearable device may include an evaporative heat exchanger and a thermoelectric heat pump. The wearable device may provide means for dissipating heat through vaporization of a substance or using an advective flux and phase transition.