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31-01-2013 дата публикации

Multi-Layered Support System

Номер: US20130025053A1
Автор: John H. Vrzalik, Kz Hong
Принадлежит: Huntleigh Technology Ltd

In various embodiments, a support system includes a cover sheet with a number of layers. In certain embodiments, a top layer and a bottom layer are bonded to a middle spacer layer.

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Номер записи: 1
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for regional and whole body temperature modification

Номер: US20130090709A1
Автор: Alex T. Roth, Nicole Denise Bloom, Timothy R. Machold, Wade A. Keller
Принадлежит: Zoll Circulation Inc

Methods and apparatuses for temperature modification of a patient, or selected regions thereof, including an induced state of hypothermia. The temperature modification is accomplished using an in-dwelling heat exchange catheter within which a fluid heat exchange medium circulates. A heat exchange cassette of any one of several disclosed variations is attached to the circulatory conduits of the catheter, the heat exchange cassette being sized to engage a cavity within one of various described re-usable control units. The control units include a heater/cooler device, a user input device, and a processor connected to receive input from various sensors around the body and the system. The heater/cooler device may be thermoelectric to enable both heating and 15 ″ cooling based on polarity. A temperature control scheme for ramping the body temperature up or down without overshoot is provided. The disposable heat exchange cassettes may include an integral pump head that engages with a pump drive mechanism within the re-usable control unit. More than one control unit may be provided to receive the same heat exchange cassette so that, for example, a large capacity control unit can be used initially, and a smaller, battery-powered unit can be substituted once the patient reaches the desired target temperature.

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Номер записи: 2
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Heating system for patient thermal management

Номер: US20130172964A1
Автор: Forrest S. Seitz, Gary N. Mills, Mel Campf, Russell B. Todd
Принадлежит: Individual

An electrifiable heating blanket for patients, particularly including small animals, undergoing surgery. Heating of the blanket is varied in accordance with patient body temperature changes. Control of the heating is provided by a control unit made accessible to a care giver (surgeon or assistant), and blanket temperature is varied by increasing/decreasing electrical current flow to the blanket via the control unit. A primary conductor path is provided from the electrical source to a base control unit and from the base control unit to the blanket covering the patient. The invention provides a secondary conductor path from a position along the primary conductor path and independently extended to a position of convenience to the surgeon or assistant. An electronic break out feature is provided at the point of diversion enabling electronics push button control from the hand control.

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Номер записи: 3
02-01-2020 дата публикации

WARMING BLANKET

Номер: US20200000252A1
Автор: WANG Mu-Jen
Принадлежит:

A warming blanket includes a warm-air generator, a blanket unit, an air-providing tube and a returning tube. The warm-air generator includes a blower that has an air inlet for drawing air, and a heating member for heating air. The blanket unit has first and second air channels. The warm air which is heated by the heating member is transmitted into the first air channel through the air-providing tube, flows through the first and second air channels, and is transmitted back to the air inlet of the blower. 1. A warming blanket comprising: a housing,', 'a blower that is disposed in said housing, and that has an air inlet for drawing air therethrough into said housing, and an outlet tube, and', 'a heating member that is disposed in said housing for heating the air advanced from said outlet tube;, 'a warm-air generator including'} a first tube-connecting member,', 'a first air channel that is connected to said first tube-connecting member,', 'a second air channel that is serpentine and that is connected to said first air channel, and', 'a second tube-connecting member that is connected to said second air channel;', 'an air-providing tube connected between said outlet tube of said blower and said first tube-connecting member of said blanket unit; and, 'a blanket unit having'}a returning tube connected between said second tube-connecting member of said blanket unit and said air inlet of said blower;wherein the warm air which is heated by said heating member is transmitted into said first air channel through said air-providing tube, flows through said first and second air channels, and is transmitted back to said air inlet of said blower.2. The warming blanket as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:said blanket unit further has two opposite short edges, and two opposite long edges that interconnect said short edges;said first and second tube-connecting members are disposed on one of said short edges;said first tube-connecting member is disposed in and extends through said second ...

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Номер записи: 4
05-01-2017 дата публикации

MICROCLIMATE SYSTEM FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS

Номер: US20170000669A1
Автор: Lachenbruch Charles A., McDonnell Katherine M., WILLIAMSON Rachel L.
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According to the present disclosure, a microclimate system includes a topper and an air box. The topper is configured to conduct air along a surface of the topper so that heat and moisture from a patient lying on the topper are drawn away from the surface. The air box includes a blower coupled to the topper to provide air to the topper to be conducted along the surface of the topper. The air box may also include an environmental sensor unit coupled configured to detect environmental information corresponding to the environment around the microclimate system. 120-. (canceled)21. A patient bed comprisinga mattress having a topper arranged to conduct air through the mattress to remove heat and/or moisture from a patient supported by the mattress,an air handling unit fluidly coupled with the topper to provide air therethrough, the air handling unit including a conditioning unit arranged to selectively alter the temperature and/or humidity of air provided to the topper, a pressure source fluidly connected with the conditioning unit and adapted to provide air through the topper, and a controller in communication with each of the conditioning unit and the pressure source to adjust operation of the air handling unit based on environmental conditions surrounding the mattress, anda sensor unit arranged in communication with the controller to communicate environmental conditions surrounding the mattress,wherein the controller is configured to determine whether current operation of the air handling unit provides a predetermined level of evaporative capacity based on environmental conditions surrounding the mattress, and to update the current operation of air handling unit if the current operation of the air handling unit does not provide the predetermined level of evaporative capacity.22. The microclimate system of claim 21 , wherein the controller determines whether the current operation of the air handling unit provides the predetermined level of evaporative capacity by ...

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Номер записи: 5
14-01-2016 дата публикации

TRANSPARENT WARMING COVER FOR SHORT TERM TEMPERATURE REGULATION OF MEDICAL PATIENTS

Номер: US20160008165A1
Автор: Baelden Camille, Fuenfer Michael M., Inamdar Tejas, McCalib David, Obiajulu Steven, Picard Mathieu
Принадлежит: The General Hospital Corporation

A transparent portable warming device to insure normothermia during medical transport, particularly for transporting pediatric patients and infants is disclosed. The warming device includes a one or more layers of a thin, flexible, transparent material. A heating element includes a parallel circuit of resistive wires controlled by a battery-powered power controller. The controller maintains the temperature of the blanket at a predetermined temperature level for periods of time suitable for transporting patients. In one embodiment, the resistive wires are nichrome, and the flexible material comprises polyvinylchloride. The system can be powered by a lightweight twelve volt battery. 1. A portable transparent warming device comprising:a flexible transparent layer sized and dimensioned to cover a portion of a body of a medical patient;a plurality of resistive wires integrated with the flexible transparent layer; anda power controller electrically connected to the resistive wires so to apply a current to sufficient to produce heat from the resistive wires, wherein heat produced from the wires is sufficient to achieve and maintain a steady state temperature of about 40 degrees Celsius beneath a substantial portion of the flexible transparent layer.2. The portable transparent warming device of claim 1 , wherein the power controller is sized to produce a steady state temperature of about 40 degrees within an environment having an ambient temperature of about 23 degrees Celsius or less.3. The portable transparent warming device of claim 1 , wherein the power controller is sized to provide sufficient power to the resistive heating element to raise the temperature of the flexible transparent layer from ambient to a predetermined steady state temperature within a time period of about 14 minutes.4. The portable transparent warming device of claim 1 , wherein the steady state temperature can be achieved within a time period of about 2 minutes.5. The portable transparent warming ...

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Номер записи: 6
14-01-2016 дата публикации

PATIENT TEMPERATURE RESPONSE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20160008166A1
Автор: Carson Gary A., Gruszecki Gary, Voorhees Marc
Принадлежит:

A system and method are provided that employ a monitoring device to monitor at least one patient physiological response to a change in temperature of the patient (e.g. pursuant to induced hypothermia therapy), wherein a monitoring signal is provided by the monitoring device. In turn, an output (e.g. a visual and/or auditory output) may be provided to a user indicative of at least one measure of patient response to the change in temperature. Alternatively or additionally, a processor may be provided to process the monitoring signal and provide an output employable by medical personnel to control a patient shivering response to the patient temperature change. Such information may comprise information regarding one or more anti-shivering medicament(s), e.g. corresponding dosage and/or frequency information for use by medical personnel in the administration of the anti-shivering medicament. In one approach, a motion sensor may be selectively attached to a patient's chin to provide a wireless monitoring signal to a transceiver. In turn, the transceiver may provide the monitoring signal to the processor on an ongoing basis to output information useful in the administration of an anti-shivering medicament, including updated information that takes into account a patient's response to a prior administration of one or more medicaments in conjunction with the subsequent administration of an anti-shivering medicament. 150.-. (canceled)51. A system for use in a patient cooling therapy procedure , comprising:a monitoring device for monitoring patient shivering and for providing a monitoring signal responsive thereto, wherein the monitoring device is selectively interconnectable to and disconnectable from a patient, and wherein the monitoring device is maintainable in fixed relation to a patient upon interconnection;a control unit for cooling and circulating a fluid through at least one contact pad for thermal exchange with a patient; control automatically a temperature of the ...

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Номер записи: 7
14-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THERAPEUTIC HYPERTHERMIA DURING AN MRI SCAN

Номер: US20210007884A1
Автор: AZULAY Shmuel, Rapoport Uri, STRAUSS Noa
Принадлежит: ASPECT IMAGING LTD.

A therapeutic hyperthermia device and method for using the same includes a cooling blanket dimensioned to at least partially cover a human, a conduit coupled to the cooling blanket, and cooling liquid. Each of the cooling blanket, conduit, and cooling liquid have a negligible effect on a magnetic resonance (MR) image taken by an MRI device. The cooling liquid may have a spin-lattice relaxation time (T) and a spin-spin relaxation time (T), where either or both of T and T are less than 2 milliseconds in duration. The cooling liquid may be one of water with manganite chloride, and water with sodium chloride. 1. An apparatus for therapeutic hyperthermia of a human during a magnetic resonance (MR) imaging (MRI) by an MRI device , the apparatus comprising:a cooling blanket dimensioned to make contact with at least a portion of the human;a conduit coupled to the cooling blanket; and 'each of the cooling blanket, conduit, and cooling liquid have a negligible effect on an MR image.', 'a cooling liquid within the conduit, wherein2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cooling blanket comprises one of:two external surfaces and the conduit is coupled to at least one external surface; andtwo internal surfaces and the conduit is coupled to at least one internal surface.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the conduit is integrally formed within the cooling blanket.41212. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cooling liquid has a spin-lattice relaxation time (T) and a spin-spin relaxation time (T) claim 1 , and where at least one of T and T are less than 2 milliseconds in duration.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cooling liquid is one of: water with manganite chloride claim 1 , and water with sodium chloride.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor coupled to the cooling blanket claim 1 , the temperature sensor being operative to measure a temperature of at least one of: the human claim 1 , the cooling blanket claim 1 , and the cooling ...

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Номер записи: 8
11-01-2018 дата публикации

FLUID WARMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180008456A1
Автор: KEUNING Jasper, TIJSSEN Peter, VAN DEN BERG Bert, VAN OUDENALLEN Ron
Принадлежит:

The invention provides fluid warming apparatus comprising: a fan; a heater, the fan and the heater being configured to generate a heated fluid flow having a principle flow direction and an inhomogeneous temperature distribution in a distribution direction perpendicular to the said principle flow direction; and a plurality of temperature sensors offset from each other in the said distribution direction, wherein at least two of the temperature sensors are configured to measure temperatures of respective portions of the heated fluid flow having different temperatures. 1. Fluid warming apparatus comprising: a fan; a heater , the fan and the heater being configured to generate a heated fluid flow having a principle flow direction and an inhomogeneous temperature distribution in a distribution direction perpendicular to the said principle flow direction; and a plurality of temperature sensors offset from each other in the said distribution direction , wherein at least two of the temperature sensors are configured to measure temperatures of respective portions of the heated fluid flow having different temperatures.2. A fluid warming apparatus according to wherein the heated fluid flow is a first heated fluid flow claim 1 , and wherein the apparatus further comprises a controller configured to predict and/or regulate a temperature of a second heated fluid flow downstream of the first heated fluid flow taking into account the temperatures measured by the said temperature sensors.3. The fluid warming apparatus according to wherein the controller is configured to predict and/or regulate the temperature of the said second heated fluid flow taking into account a variation in the fluid velocity of the heated fluid flow along the distribution direction.4. The fluid warming apparatus according to wherein the controller is configured to predict and/or regulate the temperature of the said second heated fluid flow taking into account a variation in the fluid velocity of the heated ...

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Номер записи: 9
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Heating/Cooling Therapy System

Номер: US20200008975A1
Автор: Calise Marsha, III William J., Rittman, Woolfson Steven
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A thermal therapy system includes at least one Peltier device having a heating side and a cooling side; a cold fluid channel adjacent the cooling side of the at least one Peltier device, and a hot fluid channel adjacent the heating side of the at least one Peltier device. A controllable cooling fluid pump in fluid communication with the cold fluid channel drives cooling fluid to an applicator pad, and an independently-controllable heating fluid pump in fluid communication with the hot fluid channel drives hot fluid to the applicator pad. 1. An electrical cooling/heating system comprising:at least one Peltier device having a heating side and a cooling side;a cold fluid channel adjacent the cooling side of the at least one Peltier device;a hot fluid channel adjacent the heating side of the at least one Peltier device;a cooling fluid pump in fluid communication with the cold fluid channel;a heating fluid pump in fluid communication with the hot fluid channel;a flexible pad having an application side, an insulation side and a continuous liquid flow channel, the continuous liquid flow channel having an inlet and an outlet;an intake fluid path having an end connected to the inlet and fed from each of the cooling fluid pump and the heating fluid pump; anda return fluid path having an end connected to the outlet and splitting to connect with each of the cold fluid channel and the hot fluid channel.2. The electrical cooling/heating system of further comprising a first temperature sensing device in the intake fluid path.3. The electrical cooling/heating system of further comprising a second temperature sensing device in the return fluid path.4. The electrical cooling/heating system of further comprising a controller responsive to the first temperature sensing device for controlling any of the cooling fluid pump claim 2 , the heating fluid pump and/or the at least one Peltier device.5. The electrical cooling/heating system of further comprising a heat sink adjacent the hot ...

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Номер записи: 10
09-01-2020 дата публикации

INTEGRAL INLET PORT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200008976A1
Автор: KOEWLER Danial, MANTZ Christopher John, MOLLOY Michael, WYATT Brandon
Принадлежит:

A unitary inlet port assembly for use as a closable air inlet port for an inflatable heating blanket or garment. The inlet port assembly has a port panel on the outside of blanket, having an inlet opening configured for receiving an air hose nozzle. A closure panel that is disposed within an interior portion of the inflatable heating blanket or garment, and is hinged an edge of the port panel. A latch extends from an outer-facing surface of the closure panel, to register with the inlet opening of the port panel when pivoted to a closed position. At the closed position, the outer-facing surface of the closure panel confronts and engages the inside surface of the port panel to close the air inlet port. The latch is configured to engage the annular rim of the port panel to hold the closure panel in the closed position. 1. A unitary inlet port assembly for use as a closable air inlet port for an inflatable heating blanket or garment , including:a) a port panel associated with an outside layer of the inflatable heating blanket or garment, the port panel including a first side edge, an inside surface, and an annular rim defining an inlet opening through the port panel that is configured for receiving an air hose nozzle; andb) a closure panel that is configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position relative to the port panel, and disposed within an interior portion of the inflatable heating blanket or garment, the closure panel including an outer-facing surface, and a side edge that forms a panel hinge with the first side edge of the port panel, andc) a latch extending from and positioned on the outer-facing surface of the closure panel to register with the inlet opening of the port panel when the closure panel is pivoted to the closed position at which the outer-facing surface of the closure panel confronts and engages the inside surface of the port panel, and where the latch is configured to engage the annular rim of the port panel to hold the closure ...

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Номер записи: 11
04-02-2016 дата публикации

COMPRESSION SEQUENCED THERMAL THERAPY SYSTEM

Номер: US20160030236A1
Автор: Balachandran Niran, Havis Clark R., Parish Overton L., Quisenberry Tony
Принадлежит: ThermoTek, Inc.

A sequential compression and temperature therapy blanket with a plurality of air chambers is disclosed. The air chambers are filled and released by a valve assembly that may be separate from or integrated within the blanket. The temperature therapy blanket includes a fluid bladder for delivering hot and/or cold therapy to a patient. The temperature therapy blanket may also include an air bladder for providing compression. 1. A method for contiguously providing compression therapy and thermal therapy to a patient , the method comprising:providing a blanket having a fluid bladder and a plurality of air chambers;coupling a valve assembly coupled to each air chamber of the plurality of air chambers;securing the blanket around an appendage of a patient such that the fluid bladder is in thermal contact with the appendage and the plurality of air chambers are disposed outwardly of the fluid bladder relative to the appendage;compressing the fluid bladder against the appendage at a first pressure when the plurality of air chambers are deflated;thermally conditioning a heat-transfer fluid to a predetermined temperature using one or more thermoelectric coolers;flowing the heat-transfer fluid through the fluid bladder to provide thermal therapy to the patient; andselectively inflating and deflating, via the valve assembly, each of the plurality of air chambers in a predetermined pattern to compress selective portions of the fluid bladder against the appendage at a second pressure greater than the first pressure while the thermally conditioned heat-transfer fluid is flowed therethrough.2. The method of claim 1 , and further comprising repeating the selectively inflating and deflating to provide sequenced compression to the patient.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the selectively inflating and deflating comprises providing compressed gas to the plurality of air chambers in a predetermined pattern.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the selectively inflating and deflating ...

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Номер записи: 12
01-02-2018 дата публикации

FLUID WARMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180028353A1
Автор: BRONCKHORST Joris, NIJLAND Wouter, OVERWEG Gerrit, TIJSSEN Peter, VAN OUDENALLEN Ron, WIJLENS Jeroen
Принадлежит:

The invention provides forced air warming apparatus for providing air to a patient temperature regulation tool for regulating the temperature of a patient, the forced air warming apparatus comprising: a housing; an air pressurising device provided within the housing, the air pressurising device being configured to receive an air intake and to pressurise air from the air intake; and a suspension configured to restrict transfer to the housing of vibrations caused by the air pressurising device pressurising the said air from the air intake. 1. Forced air warming apparatus for providing air to a patient temperature regulation tool for regulating the temperature of a patient , the forced air warming apparatus comprising: a housing; an air pressurising device provided within the housing , the air pressurising device being configured to receive an air intake and to pressurise air from the air intake; and a suspension configured to restrict transfer to the housing of vibrations caused by the air pressurising device pressurising the said air from the air intake.2. The forced air warming apparatus according to wherein the air pressurising device is mechanically coupled to the housing by way of the said suspension claim 1 , and wherein the said suspension enables movement of the air pressurising device relative to the housing to thereby restrict transfer of vibrations from the air pressurising device to the housing.3. The forced air warming apparatus according to wherein the air pressurising device is configured to generate pressurised air in a pressure chamber provided within the housing.4. The forced air warmer according to wherein the pressure chamber is mechanically coupled to the housing by way of the said suspension to thereby restrict transfer of vibrations from the pressure chamber to the housing.5. The forced air warming apparatus according to wherein at least a portion of the suspension is configured to damp movement of the pressure chamber relative to the housing to ...

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Номер записи: 13
01-02-2018 дата публикации

MIST GENERATOR FOR STERILIZING FORCED HOT AIR INTRAOPERATIVE PATIENT WARMER WITH IMPROVED STERILITY

Номер: US20180028702A1
Автор: Lewis Randall J.
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A mist generator improves sterility of blowers having controlled forced air for patient warmers and lifters. The mist generator has a main body including a top wall with an opening, that traverses into a chamber adapted to receive a disinfectant, side walls and a bottom wall. The main body further includes an inlet duct adapted for attachment to a first hose which, in turn, is adapted for attachment to an output opening of the blower for delivery into the chamber of forced air carrying misted disinfectant. The main body also includes an output duct adapted for attachment to a second hose which, in turn, is adapted for attachment to an inlet opening of the blower for delivery of disinfectant misted air through internal components of the blower. The mist generator improves sterility of the blower, thereby mitigating microbial contamination of patient warmers and lifters, and hospital environments. 2) The mist generator as recited by claim 1 , wherein said blower is part of a non-closed circuit.3) The mist generator as recited by claim 1 , wherein said blower has microprocessor controlled air heating capability for delivery of heated forced air claim 1 , and said disinfectant is adapted to evaporate due to the heated forced air to yield misted air containing disinfectant.4) The mist generator as recited by claim 3 , wherein said disinfectant is a volatile liquid component that is adapted to vaporize as forced air blows over said disinfectant.5) The mist generator as recited by claim 3 , wherein said disinfectant is a volatile liquid component saturated within a substrate and said liquid vaporizes and escapes said substrate as forced air blows over said substrate.6) The mist generator as recited by comprising a transducer facilitating formation of said disinfectant mist.7) The mist generator as recited by claim 1 , wherein said disinfectant is an aqueous solution.8) The mist generator as recited by claim 1 , wherein said disinfectant is an alcohol solution.9) The mist ...

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Номер записи: 14
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Baby space warmer

Номер: US20220047413A1
Автор: Emily M. McCurry
Принадлежит: Individual

A baby space warmer system includes a baby space warmer having a heating element and/or a power source disposed in a housing and a controller that is operable to control the heating element and/or power source. The controller may control the heating element to warm to a warming temperature, switch to maintaining a maintenance temperature, and then cease heating. The controller may control the heating element in this way using regulation of voltage and/or one or more components, such as one or more timers, thermostats, thermometers, and so on. In some implementations, a baby space warmer system may include a warming container configured to contain the baby space warmer, concentrate heat generated by the baby space warmer to speed heating of the baby space warmer to the warming temperature, retain heat generated by the baby space warmer to maintain the heating temperature and/or the maintenance temperature, and so on.

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Номер записи: 15
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Stationary Massage Device, System and Methods for Soft Tissue Strain Release

Номер: US20190029908A1
Автор: Jason T. Su
Принадлежит: Individual

Disclosed are stationary massage device, system and methods for self-administrated or assisted soft tissue strain release (including trigger point therapy, strain-and-counterstrain therapy and neuromuscular release). The massage device comprises a body, wherein the body may include branches, each having flat surfaces, edges, ridges or corners. The surfaces, edges and ridges may be pushed along the myofilament direction of the soft tissues to produce pressing, rubbing, stretching and pulling actions on the soft tissues as stripping massages. The system can be configured to form different geometric shapes, and made of different materials of different firmness. The system can be further configured to perform unheated, or heated massages; and cooling treatments. In addition to being used alone, the system can be mounted on a piece of wall, a standing frame, furniture or a garment.

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Номер записи: 16
24-02-2022 дата публикации

Articles for Warming and Monitoring Patient During Dialysis Treatment

Номер: US20220054721A1
Автор: Egley Bert D., Moss Jon, Quiroz Erik A.
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An article configured to warm and monitor a patient during a dialysis treatment, the article includes one or more heating elements. The article also includes one or more sensors configured to monitor a condition of the patient during the dialysis treatment. The article also includes a fabric portion configured to receive the one or more heating elements and the one or more sensors and position the one or more heating elements and the one or more sensors on the patient during treatment. The article also includes a transmitter configured to transmit information from the one or more sensors to a dialysis machine and an electrical connector configured to provide power to at least one of the one or more heating elements and the one or more sensors. 1one or more heating elements;one or more sensors configured to monitor a condition of the patient during the dialysis treatment;a fabric portion configured to receive the one or more heating elements and the one or more sensors and position the one or more heating elements and the one or more sensors on the patient during treatment;a transmitter configured to transmit information from the one or more sensors to a dialysis machine; andan electrical connector configured to provide power to at least one of the one or more heating elements and the one or more sensors.. An article configured to warm and monitor a patient during a dialysis treatment, the article comprising: This application is a continuation application of and claims priority to U.S. application Ser. No. 15/841,020, filed on Dec. 13, 2017.This disclosure relates to articles for warming and monitoring a patient during a dialysis treatment.Dialysis is a treatment used to support a patient with insufficient renal function. The two principal dialysis methods are hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.During hemodialysis (“HD”), the patient's blood is passed through a dialyzer of a dialysis machine while also passing a dialysis solution or dialysate through the dialyzer. ...

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Номер записи: 17
18-02-2021 дата публикации

FLUID TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20210045913A1
Автор: Dion Tristan, Dumais David, III John Joseph, Landy, Nesheim Skylar, Rick Alexander, Shea Robert Charles, Tseng Yeu Wen, Vu Chuong
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Described herein is a system for heating and/or cooling a fluid that includes a temperature forcing device having a bottom plate and a top plate hingedly coupled to the bottom plate. At least one of the bottom plate and the top plate has a recess or other area for receiving at least one flexible fluid holder (e.g., a polymer bag). The bottom plate and/or top plate also has at least one protrusion and/or recession in its interior wall(s) such that a fluid passageway in the flexible fluid holder is defined when the fluid holder is placed between the top and bottom plates, and the plates are closed together. The fluid holder then has a fluid inlet for receiving the fluid to be heated and/or cooled and a fluid outlet for delivering the fluid. The fluid, upon being heated and/or cooled by the temperature forcing device, may then be delivered to a patient or may be delivered to another system component, e.g., for additional heating/cooling. 1. A system for heating and/or cooling a fluid , the system comprising:at least one flexible fluid holder; anda temperature forcing device comprising a bottom plate and a top plate hingedly coupled to the bottom plate, at least one of said bottom plate and said top plate comprising a recess or other area disposed therein or thereupon for receiving the at least one flexible fluid holder, said at least one fluid holder comprising a fluid inlet for receiving the fluid to be heated and/or cooled and a fluid outlet for delivering the heated and/or cooled fluid out of the temperature forcing device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fluid is a therapeutic fluid claim 1 , andwherein the system operates without the need for a heat transfer fluid.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fluid is a heat transfer fluid.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one flexible fluid holder and the temperature forcing device are arranged such that the fluid being heated and/or cooled does not directly contact the temperature forcing device.5. ...

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Номер записи: 18
18-02-2016 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus Pertaining to Securement of a Personal Patient Warming Apparatus

Номер: US20160045362A1
Автор: Giles Andrew, Lockwood Robert
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A personal patient warming apparatus includes a blanket having at least one pneumatic pathway formed therethrough and a plurality of orifices formed through at least one side thereof through which warmed air can exit to warm a patient. The blanket further includes a first portion configured to cover a first appendage of the patient when the blanket is disposed over the patient and a second portion configured to cover a second appendage of the patient when the blanket is disposed over the patient. Both the first portion and the second portion each include at least one tear line configured to form, when torn, an opening in the blanket through which at least one of the patient's appendages and an operating room table appendage board is disposed when disposing the blanket over the patient. 2. The personal patient warming apparatus of wherein the blanket comprises a one-time-use disposable blanket.3. The personal patient warming apparatus of wherein the at least one tear line comprises at least one of a line of perforations and a score line.4. The personal patient warming apparatus of wherein the at least one tear line is aligned at least substantially parallel to the corresponding first and second portion of the blanket.5. The personal patient warming apparatus of wherein the at least one tear line is substantially centrally positioned with respect to side edges of the corresponding first and second portion of the blanket.6. The personal patient warming apparatus of wherein the at least one tear line comprises at least two tear lines that intersect one another.7. The personal patient warming apparatus of wherein the at least two tear lines are disposed at least substantially orthogonally to one another.8. The personal patient warming apparatus of wherein the at least two tear lines comprise at least three tear lines claim 6 , wherein two of the at least three tear lines intersect another of the at least three tear lines.9. The personal patient warming apparatus of ...

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Номер записи: 19
19-02-2015 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING, EITHER INCREASING OR DECREASING, THE BODY TEMPERATURE OF A PATIENT

Номер: US20150051673A1
Автор: Rivas Tapia Rodrigo
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Noninvasive system for rising or lowering a patient's body temperature in a controlled manner comprising: a) a cervical blanket () with ducts () through which a fluid circulates (); b) a fluid () capable of transferring heat from and to external bodies; c) a heat exchanger () which rises or lowers the fluid temperature that circulates through cervical blanket ducts; d) means of connection () between ducts () of the cervical blanket () an the heat exchanger (); e) a body temperature sensor (); f) a controller () which rises or lowers fluid temperature according to a predetermined temperature and according to the temperature measured by the body temperature sensor (). 1. Noninvasive system for rising or lowering a patient's body temperature in a controlled manner , wherein the system comprises:{'b': 1', '2', '3, 'a. a cervical blanket () comprising ducts () through which a fluid circulates ();'}{'b': '3', 'b. a fluid () capable of transferring heat from and to external bodies;'}{'b': '4', 'c. a heat exchanger () which rises or lowers the fluid temperature that circulates through cervical blanket ducts;'}{'b': 5', '2', '1', '4, 'd. means of connection () between ducts () of the cervical blanket () an the heat exchanger ();'}{'b': '6', 'e. a body temperature sensor ();'}{'b': 7', '6, 'f. a controller () which rises or lowers fluid temperature according to a predetermined temperature and according to the temperature measured by the body temperature sensor ().'}27. Noninvasive system for rising or lowering a patient's body temperature in a controlled manner according to claim 1 , wherein the controller () comprises a control-console where the power button is located; a temperature selector to select the temperature at which the fluid will be heated or cooled; a pump flow selector; the flow being expressed for example as liters per minute; and a display that provides information regarding the temperature selected at the temperature selector claim 1 , the liquid fluid ...

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Номер записи: 20
23-02-2017 дата публикации

Silver nano electronic ink-printed heating element separation type electric thermotherapy device and manufacturing method therefor

Номер: US20170049610A1
Автор: Moon Sig Kang
Принадлежит: Paru Co Ltd, ZIVON CO Ltd

A silver-nano electronic-ink print heating element separation-type electric thermotherapy apparatus includes two or more silver-nano electronic-ink print heating elements that emit heat using a power source applied from a power source unit. The electric thermotherapy apparatus includes a control unit which receives the power source from the power source unit to output a power source on-off signal and a temperature control signal for controlling the two or more silver-nano electronic-ink print heating elements, and the silver-nano electronic-ink print heating elements emitting heat depending on the power source and/or a temperature applied using the control unit, whereby an integral heating element, such as an electric mat, an electric mattress, an electric cushion, a hot-water mat, and an electric carpet, includes two or more divided parts, and thus it is easy to separately use the parts of the heating element and to independently control the temperature for the heating parts.

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Номер записи: 21
10-03-2022 дата публикации

THERAPEUTIC COVERING FOR HORSES

Номер: US20220071751A1
Автор: Chrysostom Katherine L.
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A therapeutic covering for a horse having a mesh material that is infused with ceramic mineral powder (emitting far-infrared wavelengths) and magnets coupled to the mesh material. The mesh material can have a mesh size that provides therapeutic effect, is breathable, and is bug resistant. 1. A therapeutic covering for a horse comprising:a mesh material infused with a ceramic mineral powder and configured to cover at least a portion of the horse, wherein the mesh material has a mesh size in a range of greater than 2.5 millimeters and less than about 5 millimeters; anda plurality of magnets coupled to an outer surface of the mesh material.2. The therapeutic covering of claim 1 , wherein the mesh size is in a range of from about 3 millimeters to about 4 millimeters.3. The therapeutic covering of claim 2 , wherein the mesh size is about 3.5 millimeters.4. The therapeutic covering of claim 1 , wherein the mesh material is a net of knitted strands of fibers.5. The therapeutic covering of claim 4 , wherein the fibers are made of polyester claim 4 , polypropylene claim 4 , nylon claim 4 , micro modal claim 4 , bamboo claim 4 , wool claim 4 , or combinations thereof.6. The therapeutic covering of claim 4 , wherein the net comprises a warp-knitted net.7. The therapeutic covering of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of magnets is a neodymium magnet having a strength in a range of 1100 to 2400 Gauss.8. The therapeutic covering of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of magnets comprises from 80 to 150 magnets.9. The therapeutic covering of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of magnets are positioned on the outer surface of the mesh material to correspond with acupuncture points of the horse when the therapeutic covering is placed on the horse.10. The therapeutic covering of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of pockets formed on the outer surface of the mesh material claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of pockets is configured to receive and hold one of the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 22
15-05-2014 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for measuring and treating shivering during therapeutic temperature control

Номер: US20140135879A1
Автор: Alexander C. Flint
Принадлежит: Bedrock Inventions LLC

Methods and apparatus for the prevention and treatment of shivering encountered during therapeutic temperature regulation are disclosed that utilize an active system of counterwarming such that the timing and intensity of warmth provided to selected body areas is regulated dynamically in response to such factors as the extent of cooling applied to the core, the degree of shivering encountered, and patient temperature. Additionally, methods and apparatus are disclosed for the measurement and quantification of shivering for use in this and other applications.

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Номер записи: 23
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Convective Swaddle Blanket

Номер: US20190060107A1
Автор: Balthazor Jared J., Collins Melanie L., Dion Philip G., Doran Daniel P., Egeland Marc A., Lund Yvonne, Maharaj Glenn R., McGregor Andrew J., Pann Poeuth, STARK John, Vostal Michael, Zabel Matthew
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Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a convective blanket that includes an air permeable upper sheet having a periphery. The convective blanket includes a lower sheet bonded to the upper sheet with a peripheral seal proximate to the periphery of the upper sheet to form an interior space therein between the upper and lower sheets. The convective blanket includes a wing portion partially surrounded by a portion of the peripheral seal and a body portion. Additional aspects relate to a system including the convective blanket and a method that uses the convective blanket. 1. A convective blanket comprising:an air permeable upper sheet having a periphery;a lower sheet bonded to the upper sheet with a peripheral seal proximate to the periphery of the upper sheet to form an interior space therein between the upper and lower sheets;a wing portion partially surrounded by a portion of the peripheral seal; anda body portion.2. The convective blanket of claim 1 , wherein the wing portion is configured to contact an anterior portion of an abdomen of the patient when in a swaddled position.3. The convective blanket of claim 1 , wherein the wing portion has a wing dimension such that the wing portion intersects with a sagittal plane of the patient.4. The convective blanket of claim 1 , wherein the blanket comprises a longitudinal axis defined by an orientation of the patient claim 1 , wherein longitudinal axis is formed by the intersection of a sagittal plane of the patient and the plane of the blanket claim 1 , wherein the blanket comprises a width axis defined by the orientation of the patient claim 1 , wherein the width axis is formed by an intersection of a transverse plane of the patient and the plane of the blanket.5. The blanket of claim 4 , wherein a longitudinal dimension is a shortest dimension from one end of the peripheral seal to another end of the peripheral seal along an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis claim 4 , wherein the shortest dimension does not ...

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Номер записи: 24
27-02-2020 дата публикации

ROUND-THE-CLOCK MONITORING OF AN ANIMAL'S HEALTH STATUS

Номер: US20200060545A1
Автор: Huber Ian Adkins, JR. Joel Adrian, Maher Kevin Daniel, Moritz, Morrison Thomas Grant, Schultz Dennis Matthew
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A system and associated methods for round-the-clock monitoring of an animal's health status includes an animal harness that is worn by the animal, and one or both of a mobile device and a remote server. The animal harness includes a plurality of sensors for collecting health measurements of the animal. The animal harness also includes a transceiver that communicates the heath measurements to one or both of the mobile device and the remote server, where a user may view the health measurements. Firmware in the animal harness, an application running in the mobile device, and software in the remote server processes and corrects the health measurements to generate a health status of the animal and notifications are generated when the animal's health is not within a safe range defined by the user. 1. An animal harness for round-the-clock monitoring of an animal's health status , comprising:an electronics module having a processor and memory storing firmware;a plurality of temperature sensors;a plurality of auscultation sensors;at least one flexible panel electrically coupling the temperature sensors and the auscultation sensors to the electronics module;a soft chassis having a main body with a cavity for containing and positioning the flexible panel around a heart girth of the animal, wherein the soft chassis positions the temperature sensors are positioned at axillary areas of the animal and positions the auscultation sensors around a chest of the animal to detect chest movement; andmachine readable instructions stored within the memory that, when executed by the processor, control the processor to read health status data from the plurality of temperature sensors and the plurality of auscultation sensors and, at intervals, send the health status data to one or both of a mobile device and a server.2. The animal harness of claim 1 , the soft chassis further comprising two axillary straps claim 1 , each positioned towards an opposite end of the soft chassis and each being ...

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Номер записи: 25
28-02-2019 дата публикации

HUMAN THERMOREGULATION SIMULATOR

Номер: US20190066540A1
Автор: Chacko Priya, Diller Kenneth R., Seifi Ali
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Various implementations include a Human Thermoregulation Simulator (HTRS) that simulates the natural and primary thermoregulatory functions of a patient that are relevant during therapeutic hypothermia procedures. For example, in various implementations, a HTRS includes a core container configured to be at least partially filled with water, and the core container includes a heat generator configured to heat the water inside the core container. A middle container is disposed concentrically around the core container, and the middle container includes a foam layer configured to be saturated by water. An outer container is disposed concentrically around the middle container, and the outer container includes a network of tubing disposed on at least a portion of an inner surface of the outer container. The HTRS also includes a pump configured to circulate water from the core container through the network of tubing. 1. A Human Thermoregulation Simulator (HTRS) comprising:a core container configured to be at least partially filled with water, the core container comprising a heat generator configured to heat the water inside the core container;a middle container disposed concentrically around the core container, the middle container comprising a foam layer configured to be saturated by water;an outer container disposed concentrically around the middle container, the outer container comprising a network of tubing disposed on at least a portion of an inner surface of the outer container; anda pump configured to circulate water from the core container through the network of tubing.2. The HTRS of claim 1 , wherein the heat generator is configured to heat the water to 37° C.3. The HTRS of claim 1 , wherein the heat generator is an immersion heater.4. The HTRS of claim 1 , wherein the core container claim 1 , middle layer claim 1 , network of tubing claim 1 , and pump are configured to contain between four and six liters of water.5. The HTRS of claim 4 , wherein the core container ...

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Номер записи: 26
19-03-2015 дата публикации

HEART-TYPE CIRCULATION DEVICE

Номер: US20150075644A1
Автор: Zhao Henglai
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A heart-type circulation device comprises a power system, a cover plate (), an elastic plate (), a pressing contact ring (), a water inlet (), a check valve A (), a self-pressing liquid storage tank (), a check valve B (), a water outlet (), and a pipeline (). The elastic plate () is disposed above the power system, the pressing contact ring () is disposed on the periphery of a bottom surface of the elastic plate (), and the pressing contact ring (), the elastic plate (), and the cover plate () are fixedly connected in sequence from bottom to top. The water inlet () and the water outlet () are in communication with each other between the cover plate () and the elastic plate () via the cover plate () respectively. The water inlet (), the check valve A (), the self-pressing liquid storage tank (), the check valve B (), and the water outlet () are connected in sequence via the pipeline (), wherein the direction of the check valve A () is the direction of a fluid flowing to the cover plate (), and the direction of the check valve B () is the direction of the fluid flowing out of the cover plate (). The space where the whole pipeline () is in communication with the self-pressing liquid storage tank () is filled up with a liquid. The heart-type circulation device has a simple structure, makes no noise, and has no leakage and a low maintenance rate, and is energy-saving, environment-friendly, green and efficient. 1. A heart-type circulation device , comprising:a power system, a cover plate, an elastic plate, a pressing compact ring, a water inlet, a check valve A, a self-pressing liquid storage tank, a check valve B, a water outlet and a pipeline;wherein the elastic plate is disposed above the power system, the pressing compact ring is disposed on the periphery of the bottom surface of the elastic plate, and the pressing compact ring, the elastic plate, and the cover plate are fixedly connected in sequence from bottom to top;the water inlet and the water outlet are lead to ...

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Номер записи: 27
21-03-2019 дата публикации

RELOCATABLE CLEAR PATIENT DRAPE FOR FORCED AIR WARMING BLANKETS

Номер: US20190083194A1
Автор: Teunissen Berend Jan
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The invention relates to a forced air warming blanket for regulating a temperature of a patient, the blanket having a patient drape detachably connected thereto. 1. A forced air warming blanket for regulating a temperature of a patient , the blanket having a patient drape detachably connected thereto.2. The forced air warming blanket according to wherein the patient drape is attached thereto by way of a blanket connection adhesive.3. The forced air warming blanket according to wherein the forced air warming blanket is elongate along a longitudinal axis claim 2 , and wherein the said blanket connection adhesive is arranged along a line parallel or substantially parallel to the said longitudinal axis.4. The forced air warming blanket according to wherein the patient drape comprises a drape relocation adhesive provided thereon and covered by a release liner claim 1 , the said release liner being removable to thereby allow the drape to be attached to the blanket or to a patient or to a garment worn by the patient by way of the drape relocation adhesive.5. The forced air warming blanket according to wherein the patient drape is detachable therefrom by hand.6. The forced air warming blanket according to wherein the patient drape is detachably connected thereto by way of a breakable connection.7. The forced air warming blanket according to wherein the said breakable connection comprises one or more perforations.8. A method of manufacturing a forced air warming blanket for regulating a temperature of a patient claim 6 , the method comprising: translating one or more constituent layers of the forced air warming blanket along a principal manufacturing direction; depositing blanket connection adhesive on a said constituent layer of the forced air warming blanket along a line parallel or substantially parallel to the principal manufacturing direction; and attaching a detachable patient drape to the forced air warming blanket by way of the blanket connection adhesive.9. A method ...

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Номер записи: 28
21-03-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROL OF A PATIENT'S BODY TEMPERATURE BY WAY OF A TRASLUMINALLY INSERTABLE HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER

Номер: US20190083300A1
Автор: BLOOM Nicole Denise, KELLER Wade A., Machold Timothy R., ROTH Alex T.
Принадлежит: ZOLL CIRCULATION, INC.

Methods and apparatuses for temperature modification of a patient, or selected regions thereof, including an induced state of hypothermia. The temperature modification is accomplished using an in-dwelling heat exchange catheter within which a fluid heat exchange medium circulates. A heat exchange cassette of any one of several disclosed variations is attached to the circulatory conduits of the catheter, the heat exchange cassette being sized to engage a cavity within one of various described re-usable control units. The control units include a heater/cooler device, a user input device, and a processor connected to receive input from various sensors around the body and the system. The heater/cooler device may be thermoelectric to enable both heating and 15″ cooling based on polarity. A temperature control scheme for ramping the body temperature up or down without overshoot is provided. The disposable heat exchange cassettes may include an integral pump head that engages with a pump drive mechanism within the re-usable control unit. More than one control unit may be provided to receive the same heat exchange cassette so that, for example, a large capacity control unit can be used initially, and a smaller, battery-powered unit can be substituted once the patient reaches the desired target temperature. 1. (canceled)2. A system for controlling the rate of change of a patient's body temperature , comprising:a heat transfer catheter for insertion into a body cavity, the heat transfer catheter having a heat transfer region disposed thereon and in fluid communication with a heat exchange unit;a pump configured to pump a heat transfer fluid through a fluid circuit defined by the heat transfer catheter and the heat exchange unit;a pump motor configured to engage the pump;a sensor for sensing a pressure of the heat exchange fluid in the fluid circuit, the sensor also configured to provide a signal representative of the sensed pressure;a controller in communication with the- ...

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Номер записи: 29
31-03-2016 дата публикации

Method to determine heat transfer efficiency of a heating device and system therefor

Номер: US20160091373A1
Автор: Chris Zander, Christopher Kim Thorp, Jay Ellingboe, Kristin Finberg, Laura-Lee Brown, Paul Hattan, Robert Taylor Parsons, JR.
Принадлежит: Smiths Medical ASD Inc

To determine the heat output efficacy of a heating device such as a convective warming blanket, a conduit structure is constructed to have coiled metal tubings that form the head, torso and other non-moving parts of a person analog. Flexible tubings interconnect the metal tubings to establish a continuous conduit between an inlet and an outlet of the structure, so that a fluid having a particular heat capacity may flow uninterrupted through the conduit structure. Respective temperature sensors at the inlet and outlet measure the input and output temperatures of the fluid. Using the flow rate, the heat capacity and the respective temperatures of the fluid measured at the inlet and outlet, the heat output efficiency of the blanket may be calculated. A FLIR camera may be used to obtain an IR image to confirm the heat output efficiency of the blanket.

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Номер записи: 30
01-04-2021 дата публикации

UV Sterilization Apparatus, System, and Method for Forced-Air Patient Heating Systems

Номер: US20210093744A1
Автор: KROSNEY Mark D.
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An improvement to UV sterilization and disinfection devices and methods is disclosed. An apparatus for sterilization and disinfection includes: a compact, highly effective air sterilization and disinfection apparatus, which delivers clean, pure air directly into a blower/warmer device for clean and effective management of patient body temperature. 1. An air treatment system comprising:an air intake area comprising an opening and a filter assembly;a fan configured to generate an airflow of filtered air; anda sanitizing chamber configured to expose the airflow to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, wherein the sanitizing chamber includes a sterilization region comprising an array of ultraviolet (UV) light emitting diodes (LEDs),wherein a ratio of a total length of the sanitizing chamber to a cross-sectional area of the sanitizing chamber is at least 25.2. The air treatment system of claim 1 , wherein a length of the sterilization region is configured to minimize pressure drop across the air treatment system while enabling a 99% reduction of airborne pathogens from the airflow.3. The air treatment system of claim 1 , wherein the filter assembly comprises a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter.4. The air treatment system of claim 1 , wherein the array of UV LEDs is configured to emit radiation at one or more wavelength within a range of 240-280 nm.5. The air treatment system of claim 1 , wherein the UV LEDs are configured to irradiate the airflow with a UV radiation dosage claim 1 , wherein the UV radiation dosage is calculated based on a computed residence time for the sanitizing chamber claim 1 , computed UV radiation flux claim 1 , and desired threshold of 99% reduction in airborne pathogens.6. The air treatment system of claim 1 , wherein a UV-reflective material covers at least some of an interior surface of the sanitizing chamber.7. The air treatment system of claim 1 , further comprising a UV sensor disposed in the sanitizing chamber claim 1 , and at least one ...

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Номер записи: 31
12-05-2022 дата публикации

CHEMICAL BODY WARMER

Номер: US20220142815A1
Автор: IGAUE Tsuyoshi, Nagaike Daisaku
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It is an object of the present invention to provide a chemical body warmer that achieves a sufficient heating effect even in a low-temperature environment at about 10° C. or less. A chemical body warmer including a flat housing including one or a plurality of cells each containing an exothermic composition that generates heat upon contact with air, wherein a total area of the cell or the plurality of cells in a plan view of the housing is 200 cmor more, and the chemical body warmer is used by being placed under a blanket. 1. A chemical body warmer comprising a flat housing comprising one or a plurality of cells each containing an exothermic composition that generates heat upon contact with air , wherein a total area of the cell or the plurality of cells in a plan view of the housing is 200 cmor more , and the chemical body warmer is used by being placed under a blanket.2. The chemical body warmer according to claim 1 , wherein the chemical body warmer exhibits a maximum reached temperature of 30° C. or more upon standing under a temperature condition of 0° C.4. The chemical body warmer according to claim 1 , wherein a total amount of the exothermic composition contained in the housing is 70 to 1 claim 1 ,000 g.5. The chemical body warmer according to claim 1 , wherein the exothermic composition contains an oxidizable metal claim 1 , and a total amount of the oxidizable metal contained in the housing is 20 to 800 g.6. The chemical body warmer according to claim 1 , wherein the number of the cells provided in the housing is 2 to 20.7. The chemical body warmer according to claim 1 , wherein the chemical body warmer is used by being placed on a lower limb.8. The chemical body warmer according to claim 7 , wherein the lower limb is a knee and/or a thigh.9. A method for warming a body claim 1 , comprising placing the chemical body warmer according to and a blanket in this order on a body region to warm the body. The present invention relates to a chemical body warmer that ...

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Номер записи: 32
08-04-2021 дата публикации

WEIGHTED BLANKET WITH THERMALLY REGULATED FLUID

Номер: US20210100378A1
Автор: Youngblood Tara, Youngblood Todd
Принадлежит: Kyro, Inc.

The present invention provides a weighted article for assisting sleep, wherein the weighted article includes heating and cooling means. The weighted article is perforated by a series of channels, which contribute to the weight of the weighted article and allow the passage of a fluid that is continuously pumped throughout the weighted article while the weighted article is in use. The weighted article is connected to a control unit including means to thermoelectrical heat or cool the fluid such that a user of the weighted article is able to increase or decrease their body temperature. 1. A thermally regulated article , comprising:a first cover layer and a second cover layer;a weighted layer attached to the first cover layer; anda thermally controlled layer disposed between and attached to the weighted layer and the second cover layer;wherein thermally regulated fluid flows into and out of the thermally controlled layer; andwherein the weighted layer includes a plurality of weight elements.2. The thermally regulated article of claim 1 , wherein the thermally controlled layer weighs between 5 and 50 lbs.3. The thermally regulated article of claim 1 , wherein the thermally controlled layer includes two sublayers and a plurality of shapes claim 1 , wherein the two sublayers are welded together at the edges of the plurality of shapes and at the edges of the two sublayers claim 1 , and wherein the thermally regulated fluid flows between the two sublayers of the thermally controlled layer.4. The thermally regulated article of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of weight elements comprises at least one element made from glass claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , and/or steel.5. The thermally regulated article of claim 1 , wherein the weighted layer weighs between 10 and 15 lbs.6. The thermally regulated article of claim 1 , wherein the first cover layer and the second cover layer each comprise cotton claim 1 , fleece claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , mesh claim 1 , jacquard claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 33
04-04-2019 дата публикации

OMNIBLANKET FOR INFANT WARMING AND INCREASED EFFICIENCY PHOTOTHERAPY

Номер: US20190099616A1
Автор: Falk Steven, Kavoori Sethumadhavan Nagapriya
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A blanket for use in phototherapy treatment integrates a phototherapy element for delivering phototherapy to a patient placed on the blanket and a heating element for warming the patient. In one example, the phototherapy element includes a light emitting panel made from woven optical fibers and the heating element includes a heating wire secured to the light emitting panel. In another example, both phototherapy and warming are provided by a woven optical fiber panel. Blue light is emitted from the panel for phototherapy and infrared light is emitted from the panel for warming. 1. A blanket for use in phototherapy treatment , the blanket comprising:a phototherapy element configured to deliver phototherapy to a patient placed on the blanket; anda heating element configured to warm the patient based on a temperature of the patient.2. The blanket of claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor configured to monitor the temperature of the patient.3. The blanket of claim 1 , wherein the phototherapy element includes a light emitting panel made from woven optical fibers claim 1 , the heating element includes a heating wire secured to the light emitting panel claim 1 , and the blanket is flexible.4. The blanket of claim 3 , wherein the light emitting panel further includes fill threads crossed by the optical fibers to form bends at a plurality of locations that emit light for phototherapy.5. The blanket of claim 3 , further comprising a reflective layer adjacent to the light emitting panel and configured to direct the light emitted from the light emitting panel to the patient placed on the blanket.6. The blanket of claim 3 , further comprising a cover at least partly surrounding the light emitting panel.7. The blanket of claim 1 , comprising a light emitting panel made from woven optical fibers claim 1 , wherein the phototherapy element includes at least some of the optical fibers from which a first light for phototherapy treatment is emitted claim 1 , the heating ...

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Номер записи: 34
27-04-2017 дата публикации

BODY TEMPERATURE DETECTION AND CONTROL

Номер: US20170112387A1
Автор: Venkatesh Shreya
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A body temperature detection and control system, including a temperature sensing module configured to sense a body temperature, a processing module configured to determine whether the sensed body temperature is outside of a predetermined temperature range, and a response module configured to, if the sensed body temperature is determined to be outside of a predetermined temperature range, provide at least one of a notification and a remedial measure. 1. A body temperature detection and control system , comprising:a temperature sensing module configured to sense a body temperature;a processing module configured to determine whether the sensed body temperature is outside of a predetermined temperature range; anda response module configured to, if the sensed body temperature is determined to be outside of the predetermined temperature range, provide at least one of a notification and a remedial measure.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensing module comprises a temperature sensor selected from the group of temperature sensors consisting of an electronic thermometer claim 1 , an infrared thermometer claim 1 , a resistance temperature detector claim 1 , a thermocouple claim 1 , a thermistor claim 1 , an e-health platform temperature sensor claim 1 , and a combination thereof.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a first communication line coupling the temperature sensing module and the processing module claim 1 , and a second communication line coupling the processing module and the response module.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein each of the first and second communication lines is selected from the group of communication lines consisting of a fiber optic cable claim 3 , an electrical cable claim 3 , a wireless link claim 3 , and a combination thereof.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensing module is further configured to sense the body temperature continuously and communicate the body temperature to the processing module ...

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Номер записи: 35
18-04-2019 дата публикации

WARMING BLANKET AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME

Номер: US20190110615A1
Автор: Kyker Mark Uel, Vergona Joseph Blase
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Embodiments of the invention can provide warming blankets, covers, and apparatus, and methods of fabricating and using the same. In at least one embodiment, a warming blanket can be provided. The warming blanket can include a body; and one or more pockets mounted to the body, wherein each of the one or more pockets is adapted to hold a respective removable warming element. Associated methods of fabrication and use are also described. 1. A warming blanket , comprising:a body comprising a first surface; andone or more pockets attached to the first surface, wherein each of the one or more pockets is adapted to hold a respective removable warming element; the one or more of the pockets adapted so that the said heating element is removably insertable into the pocket, wherein the pocket comprises a first portion extending from one edge of the pocket and a second portion extending from the opposite edge wherein the heating element is insertable between the first portion and the second portion, and the first portion and/or the second portion are adjustable or manipulable to situate the heating element beneath both the first portion, wherein the first portion and/or the second portion include and/or are constructed at least in part from one or more elasticized or elastic materials and the first portion and/or second portion are flexible, thereby permitting the insertion of the heating element and firth first portion and/or the second portion supply a compressive force to the heating element.2. The warming blanket of claim 1 , wherein the body has one of a substantially rectangular claim 1 , a substantially square claim 1 , a substantially elliptical claim 1 , a substantially circular shape claim 1 , a garment shape claim 1 , or a shape that substantially conforms to the shape of a human body.3. The warming blanket of claim 2 , wherein the body comprises one or more cut-out portions to accommodate one or more respective appendages of the human body.4. The warming blanket of ...

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Номер записи: 36
03-05-2018 дата публикации

Method to Improve Neurologic Outcomes in Temperature Managed Patients

Номер: US20180117120A1
Автор: Patrick M. Kochanek, Travis C. Jackson
Принадлежит: University of Pittsburgh

A method of improving brain function in a hypothermic patient is provided. The method comprises administering to the patient an amount of a fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) effective to increase RNA binding motif 3 (RBM3) production in nerve cells of the patient. The method is useful, for example, where the patient is or will be undergoing cardiac surgery or spinal surgery, such as requiring deep hypothermia circulatory arrest (DHCA), or is subject to an emergency preservation and resuscitation (EPR) method, or where a patient suffers from mild/moderate/severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest (VFCA), subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), subdural hematoma (SH), cerebral vasospasm, neonatal abusive head trauma (a.k.a. shaken baby syndrome), neonatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), asphyxia cardiac arrest (ACA), treatment of spinal injury, prophylaxis in spinal surgery, stroke, and drug overdose.

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Номер записи: 37
04-05-2017 дата публикации

WOUND CARE AND INFUSION METHOD AND SYSTEM UTILIZING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT

Номер: US20170119940A1
Автор: Quisenberry Tony
Принадлежит: ThermoTek, Inc.

A combination therapy pad that includes a first layer and a second layer operatively coupled to the first layer. A fiber-optic array is disposed between the first layer and the second layer. A third layer is operatively coupled to the first layer. The third layer includes a vacuum tube in fluid communication with a vacuum source and a therapeutic fluid tube in fluid communication with a therapeutic fluid source. The third layer provides at least one of vacuum therapy and therapeutic fluid treatment to a wound area. 1. A method of treating a wound area , the method comprising:covering a wound with a patch;coupling the patch to an oxygen generator;coupling the patch to a vacuum pump;generating, via the oxygen generator, oxygen;humidifying, via a humidifier, the oxygen;delivering the humidified oxygen to a wound via a tube associated with the patch;applying via the vacuum pump, negative pressure to the patch.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the humidifying comprises humidifying the oxygen above ambient relative humidity.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the oxygen is delivered to the wound at a partial pressure of 22 mmHg.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the applying facilitates removal of exudate from the wound.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the delivering comprises opening an oxygen solenoid.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the humidifier is a proton-exchange membrane.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the applying comprises opening a pump solenoid and a patch solenoid.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the applying is for a duration of approximately 30 seconds.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the oxygen pushes at least one therapeutic agent to the patch.10. The method of claim 1 , comprising collecting at least one of fluids and materials removed from the wound area in an exudate bottle coupled to the patch.11. A wound-care system claim 1 , comprising:a patch;an infusion tube coupled to the patch;an oxygen concentrator coupled to the patch via the ...

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Номер записи: 38
25-04-2019 дата публикации

INFLATABLE CONVECTIVE PAD FOR SURGERY

Номер: US20190117448A1
Автор: Anderson Thomas P., SCOTT MARK J.
Принадлежит: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

An inflatable convective pad for warming a person during surgery has two ends, two sides, and at least two openings, each located in an area of the pad between the two ends and between a respective side and the center of the pad. The openings, which may be in the form of slits, allow the threading of a sheet or the person's arms through the pad to restrain the arms during surgery. 122-. (canceled)23. A method of using an inflatable convective pad , comprising: first and second layers joined by a seal around a common periphery to form a pneumatic structure, at least the first layer being air permeable and including an air permeable surface, the second layer is opposite the first layer;', 'at least one inlet port opening into the pneumatic structure;', 'an elongate seal establishing a first elongate uninflatable area between the first and second layers within the common periphery;', 'a first slit located in the first elongate uninflatable area;, 'deploying the convective pad, the convective pad comprisingsupporting a person on the first layer of the convective pad;threading an arm of the person through the first slit of the convective pad; andinflating the convective pad with warmed pressurized air.241. The method of claim , further comprising convecting warmed air through the first layer of the convective pad.251. The method of claim , wherein the first elongate uninflatable area comprises a line of weakness therein and further comprising selectively opening the line of weakness to form the first slit through the inflatable convective pad.261. The method of claim , wherein the convective pad comprises a second elongate uninflatable area between the first and second layers within the common periphery.27. The method of claim 26 , wherein the convective pad comprises a second slit located in the second elongate uninflatable area.281. The method of claim claim 26 , further comprising claim 26 , positioning the convective pad claim 26 , wherein a portion of the second ...

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Номер записи: 39
24-07-2014 дата публикации

AIR CONVECTIVE WARMER WITH NOISE REDUCTION FILTER

Номер: US20140207218A1
Автор: Pierre Joseph, ROOME DAVID G., Starr Rachel
Принадлежит: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.

To reduce the noise level of an air convective warmer, the air filter of the warmer is fitted with an air intercept mechanism to disrupt the flow of air that traverses inside the interior cavity of the air filter. By thus disrupting the air flow, the noise that otherwise would have been generated due to a non-interrupted air stream flow is lowered. The air intercept mechanism may be in the form of at least one partition positioned inside the interior cavity of the air filter. Alternatively, double-ended open tubes may be used, so long as the interior cavity of the filter is sealed, with only the tubes providing the passages for air to output from the air filter. Yet a third embodiment of the air reduction filter has an air impermeable material covering at least one portion of the surface area of the filtering material to prevent the inflow air from directly entering into the interior cavity of the air filter through the covered surface area. 120-. (canceled)21. In combination ,a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet;a plenum positioned within the housing where air from the inlet flows;a fan to effect an airflow between the air inlet and the air outlet through the plenum;an air filter interposed between the air inlet and air outlet for filtering the air input to the plenum due to the movement of the fan; andan air intercept mechanism within the housing for disrupting the air flow of filtered air in the plenum to reduce the noise level generated by the movement of the fan and the flow of air between the air inlet and the air outlet.22. The combination of claim 21 , wherein the air intercept mechanism comprises at least one partition that disrupts the air flow from the air inlet to the plenum.23. The combination of claim 22 , wherein the air filter has an interior claim 22 , and wherein the at least one partition is positioned in the interior of the air filter.24. The combination of claim 21 , wherein the air intercept mechanism comprises a plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 40
31-07-2014 дата публикации

UNDERBODY CONVECTIVE BLANKET

Номер: US20140214141A1
Автор: Stec Alan E.
Принадлежит: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.

A full body convective blanket has a head portion, a body portion and a foot portion. The head and foot portions each taper in a decreasing manner from a corresponding opposite side of the body portion to the head and foot ends, respectively, so that the blanket has a rectangular shaped body portion and head and foot portions that are shaped in the form of isosceles trapezoids. Two elongate openings are provided longitudinally along the body portion sandwiching a non-inflatable area. An opening is provided at the head portion of the blanket. 1. An underbody blanket , comprising:an air impermeable upper sheet and an air impermeable lower sheet bonded to each other at their respective peripheries to form an inflatable structure having a periphery defining therewithin a head portion, a body portion and a foot portion, both longitudinal sides of each of the head and foot portions narrowing at a tapered manner toward each other from opposite sides of the body portion to respective head and foot ends of the structure to establish a configuration for the structure that facilities the flow of air inside the structure;two elongate openings each defined by a non-ending seal extending longitudinally along the blanket along substantially the length of the body portion, the elongate openings sandwiching a non-inflatable area of the body portion whereon the body of a patient rests when the patient is positioned onto the upper sheet of the blanket;at least one inlet port provided at the structure; andapertures formed in the upper sheet to enable heated air input via the inlet port to inflate the structure to escape, respective rows of apertures provided proximately along each longitudinal side of the non-inflatable body area positioned to face the patient when the structure is inflated so that the heated air output from those respective rows of apertures is directed to the patient.2. Blanket of claim 1 , wherein the head portion of the structure comprises a head area including ...

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Номер записи: 41
17-05-2018 дата публикации

INFLATABLE CONVECTIVE PAD FOR SURGERY

Номер: US20180133051A1
Автор: Anderson Thomas P., SCOTT MARK J.
Принадлежит:

An inflatable convective pad for warming a person during surgery has two ends, two sides, and at least two openings, each located in an area of the pad between the two ends and between a respective side and the center of the pad. The openings, which may be in the form of slits, allow the threading of a sheet or the person's arms through the pad to restrain the arms during surgery. 1. An inflatable convective pad , comprising:first and second layers joined by a seal around a common periphery to form a pneumatic structure, the first layer being air permeable and including an air permeable surface, the pad has a head end, a foot end, a side, and a central axis;at least one inlet port opening into the pneumatic structure; anda head inactive area near the head end of the inflatable convective pad;spaced-apart seals within the common periphery each positioned between the central axis and the side, and an arm slit in each of the spaced-apart seals that is generally parallel to the side and the central axis,wherein the spaced-apart seals are continuously closed,wherein each of the spaced-apart seals establishes an elongate uninflatable area,wherein each arm slit has a length at least 3 times the length of the head inactive area.2. The inflatable convective pad of claim 1 , wherein each arm slit includes an elongate line of weakness.3. The inflatable convective pad of claim 2 , wherein the elongate line of weakness is selectively opened to define an opening through the inflatable convective pad.4. The inflatable convective pad of claim 3 , further comprising an inactive area near a first end of the pad.5. The inflatable convective pad of claim 4 , wherein the spaced-apart seals are generally parallel.6. The inflatable convective pad of claim 1 , further comprising one or more retaining flaps on the first or the second layer.7. An inflatable convective pad for warming a person claim 1 , comprising:first and second layers joined by a seal around a common periphery to form a ...

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Номер записи: 42
30-04-2020 дата публикации

A Blanket for Forced Air Warming of a Patient

Номер: US20200129326A1
Автор: Sinha Abhay, Sinha Ishan
Принадлежит: Care Essentials Pty Ltd

A blanket for forced air warming of a patient, the blanket including a non-air permeable outer layer an air permeable inner layer contactable to the patient; the outer layer and inner layer defining an inflatable chamber, the inflatable chamber allowing egress of the forced warming air through the inner layer; wherein in use, the inflated chamber provides visual transparency of the patient. 116-. (canceled)17. A blanket for forced air warming of a patient , the blanket including:a non-air permeable transparent outer layer;an air permeable transparent inner layer contactable to the patient;the outer layer and inner layer being joined at the periphery of the inner layer to define an inflatable chamber, the chamber allowing egress of the forced warming air through the inner layer;wherein in use, the inflated chamber provides visual transparency of the patient.18. The blanket according to claim 17 , wherein the outer layer and the inner layer are both constructed from biaxially orientated polypropylene film.19. The blanket according to claim 17 , wherein the outer layer and the inner layer are both constructed from any one or more of the following: biaxially orientated polypropylene film; polypropylene film; polyvinyl chloride; and other transparent medical grade plastic.20. The blanket according to claim 17 , wherein the inner layer includes an array of perforations.21. The blanket according to claim 17 , wherein the outer layer and inner layer are integrally formed.22. The blanket according to claim 17 , wherein the outer layer and inner layer are thermally or ultrasonically welded together.23. The blanket according to claim 17 , wherein the inflatable chamber includes a plurality of interconnected compartments.24. The blanket according to claim 23 , wherein each one of the interconnected compartments are disposed in parallel.25. The blanket according to claim 23 , wherein each one of the interconnected compartments are fluted.26. The blanket according to claim 23 , ...

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Номер записи: 43
19-05-2016 дата публикации

Heated underbody warming systems with electrosurgical grounding

Номер: US20160143091A1
Автор: Garrett J. Augustine, Randall C. Arnold, Rudolf A. Deibel, Scott A. Entenman, Scott D. Augustine
Принадлежит: Augustine Temperature Management LLC

Embodiments include a heated underbody support with electrosurgical grounding, such as a heated mattress, heated mattress overlay, or heated pad for supporting a person. The heated underbody support may include a flexible heating element formed of a sheet of conductive or semi-conductive material, a first bus bar along a first edge of the heating element adapted to receive a supply of electrical power, a second bus bar extending along the second edge of the heating element, and a temperature sensor. The heated underbody support may include a layer of compressible material adapted to conform to the person under pressure from the person resting upon the support located beneath the heating element. A water resistant shell may encase the heating element, the first and second bus bars, and the temperature sensor. A return electrode wire may be electrically connected to the flexible heating element to connect to an electrosurgical generator.

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Номер записи: 44
28-05-2015 дата публикации

MULTI-ZONE ELECTRIC WARMING BLANKET

Номер: US20150148874A1
Автор: Arnold Randall C., Augustine Ryan S., Augustine Scott D., Deibel Rudolf A., Leland Keith J., Neils Thomas F., Waldman Joshua P.
Принадлежит:

A multi-zone electric heating blanket. The blanket may be shaped to cover the outstretched arms or other body parts of a patient. The blanket includes first and second body part portions and a connecting bridge. The interconnection via the bridge leaves an open gap between the first and second body part portions for unblocked access to the patient. A power controller may supply power to heating elements in both body part portions based on a temperature sensor in one of the body part portions. 1. A multi-zone electric heating blanket , comprising:an elongate first body part portion having proximal and distal ends, the first body part portion including a first heating element assembly and adapted for placement over a first body part of a patient;an elongate second body part portion having proximal and distal ends, the second body part portion including a second heating element assembly and adapted for placement over a second body part of the patient; anda bridge portion interconnecting the first body part portion and the second body part portion at or near the proximal ends thereof, the interconnection via the bridge portion leaving an open gap between the proximal ends of the first body part portion and the second body part portion, whereby the open gap provides unblocked access to the patient when the blanket is placed on the patient.2. The heating blanket of claim 1 , wherein the bridge portion is unheated.3. The heating blanket of claim 1 , wherein the bridge portion is flexible.4. The heating blanket of claim 1 , wherein the bridge portion electrically connects the first heating element assembly to the second heating element assembly.5. The heating blanket of claim 1 , wherein the bridge portion consists essentially of an electrical cable.6. The heating blanket of claim 1 , wherein the first heating element assembly is about 10 to 15 inches wide.7. The heating blanket of claim 1 , wherein the open gap is between about 5 to 15 inches wide.8. The heating blanket of ...

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Номер записи: 45
09-06-2016 дата публикации

Heating and cooling mat assembly

Номер: US20160158094A1
Автор: Corey Lavigne
Принадлежит: Individual

A heating and cooling mat assembly includes a mat having a bottom wall, a top wall and a perimeter wall. A conduit is positioned in the man and has fluid therein. A pump is in fluid communication with the conduit to pump the fluid through the conduit. A heat emitter is thermal communication with the liquid in the conduit. The heat emitter warms the liquid when the heat emitter is turned on. A cartridge is removably couplable to the mat. The cartridge includes a pair of first ports. The conduit is in fluid communication with a pair of second ports. Each of the first ports is removably coupled to one of the second ports to fluidly couple the conduit to the cartridge. The cartridge is fillable with a cold fluid so that the conduit is cooled when the pump is turned on and the cartridge is coupled to the conduit.

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Номер записи: 46
07-06-2018 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED BLANKET

Номер: US20180153738A1
Автор: Harvis Eva
Принадлежит:

A temperature controlled blanket for providing dual warming and cooling zones. The temperature controlled blanket comprises a first layer of material, a second layer of material, and a seam, wherein the seam is disposed along a longitudinal axis of each layer of material, such that the seam defines a first portion and a second portion of the blanket. The first portion and the second portion each contain a panel comprising heating and cooling elements disposed between the first layer of material and second layer of material. The blanket further comprises at least one thermostat operably connected to each panel of the first portion and the second portion and a power source, wherein the at least one thermostat individually controls the heating and cooling elements of each panel. In an alternative embodiment, the first portion and the second portion of the second layer of material are made of two differing fabrics. 1) A temperature controlled blanket , comprising:a first layer of material and a second layer of material, wherein the first layer of material and the second layer of material are affixed to one another along an outer perimeter of each layer creating an enclosed interior volume;a seam, wherein the seam is disposed along a longitudinal axis of the first layer of material and the second layer of material, such that the seam defines a first portion and a second portion;wherein the first portion and the second portion each contain a panel comprising heating and cooling elements disposed within the enclosed interior volume between the first layer of material and the second layer of material;at least one thermostat operably connected to each panel of the first portion and the second portion, wherein the at least one thermostat is configured to separately control the heating and cooling elements of each panel; anda power source, wherein the power source is operably connected to the first panel and the second panel.2) The temperature controlled blanket of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 47
23-05-2019 дата публикации

THERMAL TREATMENT DEVICES

Номер: US20190151141A1
Автор: Phan Hieu, Taylor Gregory S., Titov Alexey
Принадлежит:

A temperature management device for warming or cooling a person's body includes a device body, which has a fluid conduit for flowing fluid through the device body. The device body includes a contact surface to face and contact the person's body on which the device body is applied and is configured to conform to the person's body wherein the contact surface contacts the person's body and follows a surface topography of the person's body, and further provides a thermally conductive surface for transmitting thermal energy from the fluid flowing through the fluid conduit to the person's body. 1. A temperature management device for warming or cooling a person's body , said temperature management device comprising:a device body, said device body having a fluid conduit for flowing a thermal fluid through said device body;said device body including a contact surface to face and contact the person's body on which said device body is applied; andsaid device body having (1) a granular material or (2) a material that undergoes a state or phase transition when the thermal fluid is flowing through the device body, which is configured to conform to the person's body wherein said contact surface contacts the person's body and follows a surface topography of the person's body and further provides a thermally conductive surface for transmitting thermal energy from the thermal fluid flowing through said fluid conduit to the person's body.2. The temperature management device according to claim 1 , wherein said device body includes a granular material to assist said device body to conform to the person's body claim 1 , optionally said granular material comprising a granular material with a density greater than the density of the fluid.3. The temperature management device according to claim 2 , wherein said granular material comprises a thermally conductive or thermally insulative material.4. The temperature management device according to claim 3 , wherein said granular material ...

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Номер записи: 48
24-06-2021 дата публикации

GERMICIDAL FORCED-AIR MEDICAL WARMING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210186748A1
Автор: Kirschman David Louis
Принадлежит: Aerobiotix, Inc.

A medical warming system and warming blanket having decontamination means or apparatus for germicidal decontamination of air passing into and/or through the warming blanket. 1. A medical warming system comprising:an air handler;a heater for heating air generated or received by said air handler;a blanket adapted to be placed on or near a patient, said blanket having at least one air channel for receiving an air stream generated by said air handler, said blanket having at least one perforation, exhaust or aperture for permitting at least some of said air stream received by said blanket to exit said blanket; anda germicidal radiation source for decontaminating said air stream generated or received by said air handler.2. The medical warming system as recited in wherein said germicidal radiation source is located upstream of said patient so that said air stream generated by said air handler is decontaminated before said air stream reaches said blanket.3. The medical warming system as recited in wherein said germicidal radiation source is located downstream of said patient so that said air stream is decontaminated by said germicidal radiation source after said air stream passes through said blanket.4. The medical warming system as recited in wherein said heater and said germicidal radiation source are situated in said air handler.5. The medical warming system as recited in wherein said medical warming system further comprises a conduit or air tube for receiving said air stream generated by said air handler and for delivering said air stream to said at least one air channel of said blanket claim 1 , said germicidal radiation source being in fluid communication with said conduit or air tube and situated between said air handler and said blanket and irradiating at least some of said air stream generated by said air handler before it enters in said blanket.6. The medical warming system as recited in wherein said medical warming system further comprises a conduit or air tube ...

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Номер записи: 49
25-06-2015 дата публикации

FORCED AIR TEMPERATURE REGULATING PAD WITH TRIPLE-LAYER TECHNOLOGY

Номер: US20150173941A1
Автор: Giap Brandon Cuongquoc
Принадлежит:

A temperature regulating pad having an air-permeable top layer, a perforated middle layer, and a bottom layer. The perforated middle layer is located between the top layer and the bottom layer. The top layer and the perforated middle layer delimit an upper airspace and the perforated middle layer and the bottom layer delimit a lower airspace. Forced air is received into the lower airspace and flows from the lower airspace into the upper airspace through the perforated middle layer, exiting the air-permeable top layer into an external airspace the said top layer. The pad may be placed on an underlying support surface on which a patient rests. 1. A temperature regulating pad , comprising:an air-permeable top layer, a perforated middle layer, and a bottom layer, said perforated middle layer disposed between said top layer and said bottom layer;said top layer and said perforated middle layer delimiting an upper airspace and said perforated middle layer and said bottom layer delimiting a lower airspace; andwherein forced air is received into said lower airspace and flows from said lower airspace into said upper airspace through said perforated middle layer, exiting said air-permeable top layer into an external airspace about said top layer.2. The temperature regulation pad of claim 1 , wherein said air exiting said air-permeable top layer into said external airspace is less turbulent than said air flowing from said lower airspace to said upper airspace.3. The temperature regulation pad of claim 1 , wherein said perforated middle layer is at least partially attached to said bottom layer.4. The temperature regulation pad of claim 3 , wherein said perforated middle layer is at least partially attached to said bottom layer by a plurality of spaced apart seal lines.5. The temperature regulation pad of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of spaced apart seal lines delimit one or more longitudinal channels within said lower airspace.6. The temperature regulating pad of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 50
18-09-2014 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus Pertaining to Free-Standing Wireless Temperature Sensors

Номер: US20140277306A1
Автор: Giles Andrew
Принадлежит: Medline industries, Inc.

A control circuit wirelessly couples to at least one free-standing wireless temperature sensor that the control circuit employs to monitor a temperature corresponding to a patient and thereby provide monitored-temperature information that the control circuit then uses to control personal warming of the patient. By one approach the control circuit can also wirelessly couple to one or more non-free-standing wireless temperature sensors the control circuit can also use to provide additional monitored-temperature information regarding the patient, which additional monitored-temperature information the control circuit can further use when controlling personal warming of the patient. 1. A method comprising: monitoring a temperature corresponding to a patient via the at least one free-standing wireless temperature sensor to provide monitored-temperature information;', 'using the monitored-temperature information to control personal warming of the patient., 'by a control circuit that wirelessly couples to at least one free-standing wireless temperature sensor2. The method of wherein the at least one free-standing wireless temperature sensor is installed on the patient.3. The method of wherein the at least one free-standing wireless temperature sensor is installed within one centimeter of the patient.4. The method of wherein the at least one free-standing wireless temperature sensor is installed underneath the patient.5. The method of wherein the at least one free-standing wireless temperature sensor is installed within a warm-air blanket.6. The method of wherein the control circuit is further operably coupled to at least one non-free-standing wireless temperature sensor claim 1 , the method further comprising:monitoring a temperature corresponding to the patient via the at least one non-free-standing wireless temperature sensor to provide additional monitored-temperature information;using both the monitored-temperature information and the additional monitored-temperature ...

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Номер записи: 51
18-09-2014 дата публикации

Companion animal convective air blankets

Номер: US20140277307A1
Автор: Clifford E. Gammons, Jack Payne, Jeff Stickley, Scott Gammons
Принадлежит: Adroit Medical Systems Inc

Apparatus for convective air therapy blankets for companion animals. Convective air blankets include two sheets joined together to form an inflatable chamber. One of the two sheets is air permeable to exhaust conditioned air toward the animal. The blankets includes fenestrations, slits, straps, and inlet ports positioned to accommodate the anatomy and surgical needs of companion animals. Blankets with fenestrations have an I-shaped opening to allow passage of a limb. The opposite end of the blanket has a slit to drape the blanket around the neck and head of the animal. Blankets with a central access port provide surgical access of the animal's underbody. Blankets also have integral straps for securing the blanket to the animal. Inlet ports are provided to allow connection to an air supply from either side of the blanket or to an edge where the two sheets come together.

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Номер записи: 52
18-09-2014 дата публикации

Adaptive Thermodynamic Therapy System

Номер: US20140277308A1
Автор: Anthony R. Kelley, Raymond J. Cronise, Scott Parazynski, William D. Tepper
Принадлежит: Individual

An adaptive thermodynamic therapy system capable of comfortably increasing metabolic expenditure to facilitate excess weight loss, including one or more sensors for measuring a subject user's body temperature, current activity/metabolic level and providing data representative of said body temperature to a computer-based controller, and then actively controlling a thermal load in contact with subject user's body and responsive to the computer-based controller. In one embodiment, the controller is configured to receive input from at least one computer-based device configured to provide user body data and calculate a state value representative of the user body data and to adjust the thermal load to obtain a desired physiological response from the user by modifying the state values.

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Номер записи: 53
16-07-2015 дата публикации

FORCED AIR WARMING BLANKET

Номер: US20150196422A1
Автор: Teunissen Berend Jan
Принадлежит:

A forced air warming blanket for providing conditioned gas to a patient and a method of using and manufacturing the same. The forced air warming blanket comprises a first blanket portion which comprises a generally U-shaped inflatable region, at least part of the external surface of the inflatable region being air permeable, as well as an inlet port for receiving temperature conditioned gas. An inner blanket portion is provided within the generally U-shaped inflatable region of the first blanket portion. The inner blanket portion is at least partially (or wholly) detachable from the first blanket portion. The inner blanket portion may also have an inflatable region. An outer blanket portion may be provided. 1. A forced air warming blanket for providing conditioned gas to a subject , the forced air warming blanket comprising:a first blanket portion which comprises a generally U-shaped inflatable region, at least part of the external surface of the inflatable region being air permeable, the inflatable region further comprising an inlet port for receiving temperature conditioned gas; andan inner blanket portion within the generally U-shaped inflatable region of the first blanket portion;wherein the inner blanket portion is at least partially detachable from the first blanket portion.2. A forced air warming blanket according to claim 1 , wherein the first blanket portion has a generally U-shaped inner edge claim 1 , bounding the inner blanket portion on at least three sides.3. A forced air warming blanket according to claim 1 , wherein the inner blanket portion is entirely detachable from the first inflatable portion.4. A forced air warming blanket according to claim 1 , wherein the inner blanket portion comprises an inner inflatable region claim 1 , at least part of the external surface of which is air permeable claim 1 , and an inlet port for receiving temperature conditioned gas into the inflatable region.5. A forced air warming blanket according to claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 54
02-10-2014 дата публикации

THERMOREGULATION DEVICE, THERMOREGULATION SYSTEM, AND PACKAGE

Номер: US20140296950A1
Автор: ECHIGO Masahiro, HYOGO Mitsushi, OMOTE Yuichiro, SHIMADA Ichiro, Takayanagi Yoshihiro, TANAKA Eiichi, YOKOYA Kenji
Принадлежит: Nihon Kohden Corporation

A thermoregulation device which is adapted to be used for covering part of a living body, includes: a first sheet which is higher in thermal conductivity than cotton cloth; a second sheet which is higher in heat insulating and retaining properties than cotton cloth; and a gas passage which is formed between the first sheet and the second sheet. A first opening which communicates with the gas passage is formed in one of the first sheet and the second sheet. A second opening which communicates with the gas passage is formed in one of the first sheet and the second sheet. A gas which is introduced through the first opening is discharged from the second opening via the gas passage. 1. A thermoregulation device which is adapted to be used for covering part of a living body , the thermoregulation device comprising:a first sheet which is higher in thermal conductivity than cotton cloth;a second sheet which is higher in heat insulating and retaining properties than cotton cloth; anda gas passage which is formed between the first sheet and the second sheet, whereina first opening which communicates with the gas passage is formed in one of the first sheet and the second sheet,a second opening which communicates with the gas passage is formed in one of the first sheet and the second sheet, anda gas which is introduced through the first opening is discharged from the second opening via the gas passage.2. The thermoregulation device according to claim 1 , wherein a porous material is accommodated in the gas passage.3. The thermoregulation device according to claim 2 , wherein the porous material is detachably disposed.4. The thermoregulation device according to claim 1 , wherein at least the first sheet is in a moist state or a gel state.5. The thermoregulation device according to claim 1 , wherein a pocket for accommodating a temperature regulating material is formed at a position of the second sheet which is opposed to the gas passage.6. The thermoregulation device according ...

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Номер записи: 55
04-07-2019 дата публикации

STATIONARY MASSAGE DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SOFT TISSUE STRAIN RELEASE

Номер: US20190201272A1
Автор: SU Jason T.
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A stationary massage device, system and corresponding methods are used for self-administrated or assisted soft tissue strain release (including trigger point therapy, strain-and-counterstrain therapy and neuromuscular release). The massage device comprises a body, wherein the body may include branches, each having flat surfaces, edges, ridges or corners. The surfaces, edges and ridges may be pushed along the myofilament direction of the soft tissues to produce pressing, rubbing, stretching and pulling actions on the soft tissues as stripping massages. The system can be configured to form different geometric shapes, and made of different materials of different firmness. The system can be further configured to perform unheated, or heated massages; and cooling treatments. In addition to being used alone, the system can be mounted on a piece of wall, a standing frame, furniture or a garment. 1. A massage system comprising a first standing member;', 'a second standing member;', 'one or more connection members connecting the first standing member to the second standing member; and', 'one or more mounting bars attached to the first standing member and the second standing member; and, 'a standing mounting frame comprising'}a plurality of massage devices mounted on the one or more mounting bars of the standing mounting frame.2. The massage system of claim 1 , wherein the first standing member comprisesa first floor element extending along a first direction; anda first post element attached to the first floor element, the first post element being extending along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; andwherein the second standing member comprisesa second floor element extending along the first direction; anda second post element attached to the second floor element, the second post element being extending along the second direction.3. The massage system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more connection members comprisea first connection member; anda second ...

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Номер записи: 56
02-08-2018 дата публикации

Passive Anaerobic and Aerobic Exercise Assist System for the Inactive and Sedentary Population

Номер: US20180214341A1
Автор: JEYAPRAKASH NAINAR AMALAN PRADEEP
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A passive anaerobic and aerobic exercise assist system () is provided. The system () comprises an External Counter Pulsation (ECP) unit (), a perspiration unit () connected with ECP unit (), an Electronic Muscle and Nerve Stimulation (EMS/TENS) unit () connected with the perspiration unit (), a monitoring device () connected with the ECP unit (), the perspiration unit () and the EMS/TENS unit (). 2100112111111. The system () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first control module () comprises a plurality of sensors connected to the first computing device () claim 1 , a plurality of valves connected to a pressure tank and the first computing device () and a pressure regulator connected to the plurality of valves.3100113. The system () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the air supply module () comprises an air compressor and a muffler connected to the compressor.4100114. The system () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first power module () comprises a power supply claim 1 , a power panel connected to the power supply claim 1 , a transformer connected to the power panel and a cooling fan.5100124124212212431242124112421243. The system () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the thermal blanket () comprises of a first layer () of heating element () claim 1 , a second layer () of organic carbon fibre adjacent to the first layer () of heating element and a layer of nylon () covered by a layer of Polyurethane (PU) fabric wrapped around the first layer () and the second layer () claim 1 , thereby forming a blanket.6. (canceled)7100132. The system () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the third control module () comprises: a Digital to Analog Convertor (DAC);a stimulation current control device connected with the DAC;a micro-controller connected with a stimulation current control device; a communication module connected with the micro-controller; anda stimulation pulse width and frequency generator connected with the stimulation current control device.8100133. The system () as ...

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Номер записи: 57
11-07-2019 дата публикации

Temperature Changing Blankets

Номер: US20190209366A1
Автор: Young Daniel L.
Принадлежит: Forever Young International, Inc.

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. 2. A blanket of claim 1 , wherein the activator element portion comprises an activation strip extending through an activation aperture of the outer shell and is in contact with a plurality of sealed bladders containing an activator liquid claim 1 , the user operable portion comprises a handle segment and the activator element portion comprises an unsealing segment.3. The blanket of claim 2 , wherein the unsealing segment is disposed at least partially inside the outer shell operatively connected to at least one of the plurality of sealed bladders and adapted to unseal and release the activator liquid claim 2 , and the handle segment extends through or outside the activation aperture and is operable to be externally accessed by a user.4. The blanket of claim 1 , wherein the heat generation layer comprises a plurality of liquid permeable heaters.5. The blanket of claim 2 , wherein two or more of the plurality of liquid permeable heaters comprise quilted compartments in the liquid permeable sheet.6. The blanket of claim 2 , wherein the activation strip comprises a plurality ...

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Номер записи: 58
13-08-2015 дата публикации

COVERING FOR RESUSCITATION AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF

Номер: US20150228205A1
Автор: Koskimaki Jussi, VALTANEN Jarkko
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A resuscitation covering (), intended for cardiac massage, includes a compression area () and is a part of an emergency blanket () and is removable from the rest of the emergency blanket (). A method for manufacturing a resuscitation covering () is also described. 111411141211010. A resuscitation covering ( , ) , characterized in that it is the resuscitation covering ( , ) , which is intended for cardiac massage and comprises a compression area () and is a part of an emergency blanket () and is removable from the rest of the emergency blanket ().211411011411013. A resuscitation covering ( claim 1 , ) as set forth in claim 1 , which is integrated with an emergency blanket () in such a way that between the resuscitation covering ( claim 1 , ) and the emergency blanket () lies at least one predetermined breaking point () or line.31122. A resuscitation covering () as set forth in claim 1 , which further includes a mouth-to-mouth resuscitation area () formed or to be formed with an opening.41122233131. A resuscitation covering () as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the mouth-to-mouth resuscitation area () includes at least one predetermined breaking point () for a valve or blowpipe () claim 3 , or is fitted with a valve or blowpipe ().54142. A resuscitation covering () as set forth in claim 1 , which includes a recess () for placing the same against the neck of a resuscitated person.611411011. A resuscitation covering ( claim 1 , ) as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the emergency blanket () and/or the resuscitation covering () are/is at least partly transparent.711411011. A resuscitation covering ( claim 1 , ) as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the emergency blanket () and/or the resuscitation covering () comprise/comprises a sensor which is wired or based on wireless data transfer for the measurement of a person's vital function claim 1 , for example heart rate claim 1 , temperature claim 1 , or ECG.81141. A resuscitation covering ( claim 7 , ) as set forth in claim 7 , ...

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Номер записи: 59
23-10-2014 дата публикации

CONFORMABLE HEATING BLANKET

Номер: US20140316494A1
Автор: Arnold Randall C., Augustine Scott D.
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Embodiments include a heating blanket. The heating blanket may include a heating element and a shell covering the heating element. The heating element has elastic properties and is disposed in the shape of a sheet. The shell may have one or more sheets of polymeric material bonded together adjacent a perimeter of the heating element. One or more wires having malleable properties are secured within the shell. The wires allow the heating blanket to be secured to a patient. 1. A heating blanket , comprising:a heating element including a first edge, a second edge, a third edge and a fourth edge, the first, second, third and fourth edges forming a first perimeter of the heating element, the heating element and disposed in the shape of a sheet;a shell covering the heating element and comprising at a first sheet and a second sheet of polymeric material, the shell having a second perimeter defined by one or more edges;a first weld coupling the first and second sheets of polymeric material together adjacent the perimeter of the heating element; andone or more wires extending from the first edge to the second edge of the heating blanket and secured within the heating blanket, each of the wires having malleable properties to allow the heating blanket to be secured to a patient.2. The heating blanket of claim 1 , wherein the first weld is one of a radiofrequency weld claim 1 , ultrasonic weld claim 1 , or a heat weld.3. A heating blanket claim 1 , comprising:a heating element including an opposing first edge and second edge, and an opposing third edge and fourth edge, the first, second, third and fourth edges forming a perimeter of the heating element, the heating element and disposed in the shape of a sheet;a shell covering the heating element and comprising at least a first sheet and a second sheet of polymeric material, the shell having a perimeter defined by one or more edges;a first bond coupling the first and second sheets of polymeric material together adjacent the ...

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Номер записи: 60
09-07-2020 дата публикации

Patient Temperature Response Control System And Method

Номер: US20200214880A1
Автор: Carson Gary A., Gruszecki Gary, Voorhees Marc E.
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A system and method are provided, the system including a monitoring device to monitor sensory data of a patient and to provide a sensory data response thereto, and a control unit configurable to cool or warm circulated fluid through at least one contact pad for thermal exchange with the patient. The monitoring device can be configured to monitor a patient physiological response to a change in temperature of the patient (e.g. pursuant to induced hypothermia therapy), wherein a monitoring signal is provided by the monitoring device. A processor can be provided to process the monitoring signal and provide an output employable by medical personnel. The processor can be programmed to control automatically a temperature of the circulated fluid to cool or warm the patient in different treatment phases in accordance with a predetermined protocol, and process the sensory data signal to provide an output signal indicative of a sensory measurement. 1. A system for use in a patient cooling therapy procedure , comprising:a monitoring device configured to monitor sensory data of a patient and to provide a sensory data response thereto; and [ control automatically a temperature of the circulated fluid to cool or warm the patient in different treatment phases in accordance with a predetermined protocol; and', 'process the sensory data signal to provide an output signal indicative of a sensory measurement; and, 'at least one processor programmed to, an indicator based on fluid temperature related data;', 'a predetermined patient temperature adjustment rate plot indicating a desired patient temperature to be reached as a function of time; and', 'a measured patient temperature plot indicating a measured patient temperature as a function of time., 'a user interface to graphically display, on an ongoing basis as a function of time during the patient cooling therapy procedure, each of the following], 'a control unit configurable to cool or warm circulated fluid through at least one ...

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Номер записи: 61
18-08-2016 дата публикации

THERMAL MONITORING AND CONTROL

Номер: US20160235306A1
Автор: ATALLAH Louis Nicolas, BONGERS Edwin Gerardus Johannus Maria, MEFTAH Mohammed, SEPKHANOV Ruslan Akhmedovich
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Systems and methods for non-invasive thermal monitoring use multiple coupling sensors and temperature sensors in order to determine multiple temperatures of a patient. The sensors may be carried by support structure such as a wrap, blanket, mattress, and similar structures. Signals generated by the coupling sensors reflect coupling strength and/or reliability between sensors and the patient. Positional information/mapping of temperature information can be derived from the coupling sensors, image sensors, and/or the variation of the temperature profile itself over time. The measurements may be used to construct a thermal (full-body) profile of the patient and provide targeted thermal control (heating/cooling). 1. A measuring system for non-invasive determination and control of one or more temperatures of a subject , the system comprising:a body of engagement configured to engage with and/or support a subject wherein the body of engagement is further configured to be wrapped around the subject;multiple coupling sensors that generate coupling signals conveying electrical and/or thermal coupling information with the subject, wherein the coupling sensors are carried by the body of engagement;multiple temperature sensors that generate output signals conveying temperatures of the subject, wherein the temperature sensors are carried by the body of engagement; and a coupling module configured to determine coupling levels for individual ones of the temperature sensors based on the coupling signals generated by the coupling sensors;', 'a temperature determination module configured to determine multiple temperatures of the subject based on the output signals and the determined coupling levels., 'one or more processors configured to execute computer program modules, the computer program modules comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensors include a zero-heat-flux temperature sensor that generates output signals conveying a second temperature of the ...

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Номер записи: 62
17-08-2017 дата публикации

SELF-REGULATING HEATER

Номер: US20170231811A1
Автор: Cubon Michael M.
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The present invention is directed to a self regulating heater including a first layer made of a thin and flexible electrically insulating material. A second electrically conductive layer includes first and second buses spaced from each other. A third resistive layer electrically connects the first and second buses. The third layer has a higher electrical resistance than the second layer. The third layer experiences a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) effect when heated. A fourth interface layer directly connected to at least one of the second electrically conductive layer and the third resistive layer directly engages skin of a patient when the heater is attached to the patient. A combined thickness of the first layer, the second conductive layer, the third resistive layer and the fourth layer may be between 5 mil and 20 mil. 1. A self regulating heater comprising:a first layer made of an electrically insulating material, the first layer being thin and flexible;a second electrically conductive layer, the second layer including first and second buses spaced from each other;a third resistive layer electrically connecting the first and second buses, the third layer having a higher electrical resistance than the second layer, the third layer experiencing a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) effect when heated; anda fourth interface layer directly connected to at least one of the second electrically conductive layer and the third resistive layer, the fourth layer directly engaging skin of a patient when the heater is attached to the patient.2. The self regulating heater of wherein the second electrically conductive layer is a screen printed flexible polymeric ink.3. The self regulating heater of wherein the third resistive layer is screen printed on the second layer.4. The self regulating heater of wherein the third resistive layer includes a conductive carbon black filler material dispersed in a polymer having a crystalline structure.5. The self regulating ...

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Номер записи: 63
30-10-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR IMPROVING A PERSON'S SLEEP

Номер: US20140323799A1
Автор: Boersma Joldert Maria, Van Driel Jacqueline
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A system and a method for improving a person's sleep is disclosed, wherein the system comprises a bedding layer comprising a plurality of individually controllable thermally adjustable zones, a plurality of temperature sensors, wherein at least one temperature sensor per thermally adjustable zone is dispersed throughout the bedding layer, and means for controlling the heating power of each thermally adjustable zone, wherein the system is configured for controlling the heating power of the thermally adjustable zones in which the body presence is detected. The method comprises detecting the position of the body of the person on or underneath a bedding layer, and controlling the heating and cooling of each individual thermally adjustable zone in which the body presence is detected. A computer program product for carrying out the method is also disclosed. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. A system for improving a person's sleep , the system comprises a bedding layer comprising a plurality of thermally adjustable zones , a plurality of temperature sensors , wherein at least one temperature sensor per thermally adjustable zone is dispersed throughout the bedding layer , the temperature of each thermally adjustable zone can be controlled separately , and the system comprises means for controlling the heating or cooling power of each of said thermally adjustable zone , wherein the system is configured such that the position of the body of the person on or underneath the bedding layer can be detected by using the plurality of temperature sensors for identifying those thermally adjustable zones selected from the group of zones , where the temperature increases faster than in other zones , where the power needed for maintaining a set temperature is less , and where the actual temperature is above the set temperature , any one of the temperature , the heating rate and the cooling rate of each individual thermally adjustable zone can be ...

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Номер записи: 64
24-08-2017 дата публикации

MAGNETIC THERMAL CONTROL

Номер: US20170239080A1
Автор: Sherman Howard
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A system for warming or cooling a mammal by affecting blood flow to a portion of the body that is warmed or cooled, the system. The system has at least one magnet having a magnetic field. The at least one magnet contacts, directly or indirectly, the body portion, a second body portion, or combinations thereof to increase blood flow, minimize vasoconstriction and/or encourage vasodilation. The system may have a heating or cooling source for delivering a thermal energy to the surface of the body portion while the at least one magnets increase blood flow, minimize vasoconstriction and/or encourage vasodilation, so that the vasodilation in the body or increased blood flow promotes absorption and transfer of the thermal energy from the body portion's surface to the mammal's core body. 1. A system for warming or cooling a mammal by affecting blood flow to a portion of the body that is warmed or cooled , the system comprising:a) a rigid or flexible container for enclosing the body portion of the mammal;b) a vacuum system connected to the enclosure for generating and maintaining a predetermined negative pressure inside the enclosure;c) a sealing flange mounted on the container that attempts to eliminate or minimize leakage without creating a tourniquet effect so as to maintain the negative pressure inside the enclosure with minimum or no assistance from the vacuum system connected to the enclosure.d) at least one magnet having a magnetic field, the at least one magnet contacts, directly or indirectly, the body portion, a second body portion, or combinations thereof to increase blood flow, minimize vasoconstriction and/or encourage vasodilation; and e) a heating or cooling source for delivering a thermal energy to the surface of the body portion while the vacuum system maintains the predetermined negative pressure and the at least one magnet increases blood flow, minimizes vasoconstriction and encourages vasodilation, so that the vasodilation in the body or the increased ...

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Номер записи: 65
23-07-2020 дата публикации

WEIGHTED MEDICAL BLANKET FOR WARMING AND COOLING

Номер: US20200229967A1
Автор: Drew Jill
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A weighted medical blanket is provided for containing a polymer gel; the device of the invention maintains consistent weight over time and can be warmed or cooled to be applied to patients to provide heating or cooling and can be easily cleaned, reused, and its weight reconstituted through the insertion of water through an insertion valve and insertion sleeve suited to reduce flow out of the device. Disclosed is a method for alleviating post-operative shivering utilizing the device of the invention. 1. A reusable medical device comprising:an inner polymer envelope comprising a first inner layer and a second inner layer surrounded by an outer polymer envelope comprising a first outer surface and a second outer surface;said inner polymer envelope containing a water absorbing polymer gel; andsaid outer polymer envelope is sealed with said inner polymer envelope to create at least a first edge and a second edge.2. The reusable medical device of wherein said polymer gel comprises polyacrylate.3. The reusable medical device of wherein said inner polymer envelope further comprises a volume of water.4. The reusable medical device of wherein said volume of water and said polyacrylate combine to retain a temperature above ambient temperature for more than 20 minutes.5. The reusable medical device of wherein said inner polymer envelope comprises polyvinylchloride.6. The reusable medical device of wherein said outer polymer envelope comprises nylon.7. The reusable medical device of further comprising an insertion sleeve disposed between said first inner layer and said second inner layer and providing access to said inner polymer envelope.8. The reusable medical device of wherein said insertion sleeve further comprises an insert valve configured to prevent flow out of said inner polymer envelope through said insertion sleeve.9. The reusable medical device of wherein said insertion sleeve comprises a proximal end connected to an attachment means of said insert valve and a distal ...

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Номер записи: 66
01-09-2016 дата публикации

ELECTRICALLY HEATED BLANKET WITH SLEEP DEPTH -DEPENDENT CONTROL- FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Номер: US20160250065A1
Автор: FUHS MANFRED
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An electric blanket is controlled so that it initially provides cozy warmth at low ambient temperature, but on reaching deep sleep phases, temperature is lowered, for as much dissipation of calories as it does not disrupt the sleep. 1. Electrically heated blanket with sleep depth-dependent control for weight loss , wherein the blanket has no significant thermal insulation effect.2. Electrically heated blanket as to claim 1 , wherein the heating is controlled in response to sleep phases.3. Electrically heated blanket as to claim 1 , wherein the the sleep phases are determined by motion sensors in the blanket claim 1 , connected to an recording logic.4. Electrically heated blanket as to wherein coming sleep phases are predicted by evaluation of registered prior devolutions.5. Electrically heated blanket as to claim 1 , wherein renewed pressure on the start button prior to passage of an ordinary sweep is registered as incident due to possible temperature undercut.6. Electrically heated blanket as to one or more of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the switch-off of the heating is also used for or at least supporting waking up of the user at reveille time. The invention relates to a bed cover, more particularly to an electric blanket, which, however barely isolates, but only temporarily produces electrical warming.The known physiological effect that light clothing and some shivering increase calorie consumption and thus helps in weight loss, has already led to many proposed concepts in diet, light clothing and to strive for more physical action.However, the physiological effects causing chills with small, involuntary contractions of subcutaneous muscles is discomforting to most obesed persons and is therefore avoided.Additionally, there is the old superstition that colds were caused by temporal hypothermia—even though catching a cold is known to be caused by infections.Therefore, such recipes have rarely been complied with.A technological solution to this problem ...

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Номер записи: 67
31-08-2017 дата публикации

Closed Circuit Forced Hot Air Intraoperative Patient Warmer With Improved Sterility

Номер: US20170246030A1
Автор: Lewis Randall J.
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A system for a closed circuit forced hot air warmer of patient beds and blankets with improved sterility has a patient mattress or blanket microprocessor controlled warmer that circulates heated air in a closed system without releasing warmed air into the area surrounding the patient or into the operating room. The system helps to avoid the exposure of patients and hospital workers in the operating room to possible infecting microbes carried in unsterile turbulent air currents related to the release of air from non-closed systems. The machinery and flexible hoses of the system are initially sterilized by a microprocessor controlled antimicrobial mist generator. The system does not discharge jets of warmed air due to the closed circuit arrangement. Turbulent air flow previously produced in the vicinity of the patient by high velocity air jets is eliminated. An ambient, quiescent condition accorded by closed circuit heating prevents infection of patients and operating room personnel by microbe migration. 19-. (canceled)11. The system for closed circuit forced hot air warmer of patient beds and blankets with improved sterility as recited by claim 10 , wherein said internal sterilization of said sterilized blower and said sterilized flexible hoses is carried out by connecting said output of said sterilized blower to said input port of said antimicrobial mist generator claim 10 , which may be either disposable or reusable claim 10 , and connecting said output port of said antimicrobial mist generator to said inlet of the sterilized blower claim 10 , forming a closed circuit running a sterilization cycle for a preselected time period.12. The system for closed circuit forced hot air warmer of lent beds and blankets with improved sterility as recited by claim 10 , wherein said preselected time period is less than 15 minutes.13. The system for closed circuit forced hot air warmer of patient beds and blankets with improved sterility as recited by claim 11 , wherein when said ...

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Номер записи: 68
08-09-2016 дата публикации

GAS ALTERING CONVECTIVE THERMOREGULATION BLANKET

Номер: US20160256314A9
Автор: Loushin Michael K. H.
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A convective thermoregulation blanket () includes an exterior surface (), a plurality of interconnected distribution channels () and a first inlet opening (). A portion of the exterior surface is configured to be in contact with a patient. The interconnected distribution channels are located internal to the convective thermoregulation blanket and include a primary distribution channel () having an interior surface. The first inlet opening extends between the exterior surface of the convective thermoregulation blanket and the interior surface of the primary distribution channel to deliver thermal regulated convective air into the primary distribution channel. At least a portion of the primary distribution channel includes a filter material. The filter material filters unfiltered thermal regulated convective air in the primary distribution channel and provides the remaining plurality of distribution channels with filtered thermal regulated convective air. 1. A filtration device for a convective thermoregulation blanket comprising:a support body including a first surface, an opposing second surface and an aperture extending between the first surface and the second surface, the aperture having an inwardly facing surface that defines a distance between the first and second surfaces of the support body;a sealing component coupled to the support body and configured to seal a distal end of a hose containing a supply of airflow with an inlet opening in the convective thermoregulation blanket; anda filter element coupled to the support body and extending across the aperture in the support body and the inlet opening in the thermoregulation blanket, the filter configured to filter harmful airborne contaminants in the supply of airflow in the hose.2. The filtration device of claim 1 , wherein the sealing component is coupled adjacent the inwardly facing surface of the aperture.3. The filtration device of claim 1 , wherein the sealing component comprises a flexible ducting ...

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Номер записи: 69
08-08-2019 дата публикации

REUSABLE WARMING BLANKET WITH PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL

Номер: US20190240066A1
Автор: BEDEL David L., BENGEL Holly L., Borgman Darrell L., Cobler Logan, EMMONS Kirsten M., Fu Yongji, Hood Michael S., Lachenbruch Charles A., Lawrence Robert J., Pringle Justine, Sauser Frank E., Severns Ryan S., Srivastava Varad N., Stevens Kayla, Wiggermann Neal
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A warming device may include a batting layer having a phase change material. The batting layer may have a patient side and an upper side. A hot melt fabric adhesive may be applied to the patient side and upper side of the batting. A first fabric layer may be adhered to the hot melt fabric on the patient side of the batting. The first fabric layer may have a phase change material integrated coating. An insulation layer may be adhered to the hot melt fabric on the upper side of the batting. A second fabric layer may be coupled to the insulation layer. 1. A warming device , comprising:a batting layer having a phase change material, the batting layer having a patient side and an upper side,a hot melt fabric adhesive applied to the patient side and upper side of the batting layer,a first fabric layer adhered to the hot melt fabric adhesive on the patient side of the batting layer, the first fabric layer having a phase change material integrated coating,an insulation layer adhered to the hot melt fabric adhesive on the upper side of the batting layer, anda second fabric layer coupled to the insulation layer.2. The warming device of claim 1 , wherein the batting layer includes loosely-packed quilt batting.3. The warming device of claim 1 , wherein the first fabric layer includes microencapsulated phase change materials mixed into a fabric coating.4. The warming device of claim 3 , wherein the microencapsulated phase change materials include a polymer shell coating around that maintains a solid appearance through phase changes between solid and liquid states.5. The warming device of claim 3 , wherein the microencapsulated phase change materials have a temperature between 38 degrees Celsius and 44 degrees Celsius.6. The warming device of claim 3 , wherein the microencapsulated phase change materials have a latent heat of over 200 KJ/kg.7. The warming device of claim 1 , further comprising a sealant between the patient side of the batting layer and the hot melt fabric ...

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Номер записи: 70
08-08-2019 дата публикации

MULTI-SECTIONAL PATIENT WARMING BLANKET

Номер: US20190240067A1
Автор: Collins Melanie L., Emslander Jeffrey O., HAGAR PATRICK J., Maharaj Glenn R., McGregor Andrew J., SCOTT MARK J.
Принадлежит: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Disclosed herein is a sectional warming blanket for patient warming having a structure comprising a first layer of material forming a bottom layer with openings to allow a profusion of air through the bottom layer, a second layer of material forming an upper layer wherein the upper layer is coupled to the bottom layer via a plurality of seals to form a plurality of interconnected air passageways, and an inlet located on the upper or bottom layers. In an embodiment, the sectional warming blanket further comprises an opening configured to receive a coupling device for coupling the sectional warming blanket to an additional sectional warming blanket. In another embodiment, the sectional warming blanket further comprises at least one outline formed from a portion of the structure, such that a section can be removed from the blanket and the blanket is re-sealed by a bonding mechanism along its periphery. 1. A sectional warming blanket for patient warming , the sectional warming blanket comprising:a structure comprising a first layer of material and a second layer of material,the first layer of material forming a bottom layer of the warming blanket, the bottom layer configured to allow a profusion of air to pass through the bottom layer, andthe second layer of material forming an upper layer of the warming blanket, the upper layer coupled to the bottom layer around a periphery of the bottom layer to form an initial shape of the warming blanket and to form an interior space between the first layer of material and the second layer of material comprising a plurality of interconnected air passageways, wherein the passageways are defined by a plurality of seals formed between the upper layer and the bottom layer within an area defined by the periphery;an inlet located on the upper layer or the bottom layer, the inlet comprising an inlet passageway configured to receive a flow of air from a source and to provide the flow of air to the interconnected air passageways; andan ...

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Номер записи: 71
30-07-2020 дата публикации

STAIRCASE METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA

Номер: US20200237553A1
Автор: LAMB Jessica, Lyden Patrick, Nezhad Mani, Rajput Padmesh, Schlick Konrad
Принадлежит: CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER

This invention relates to various methods and systems of using therapeutic hypothermia to treat medical conditions such as cardiac arrest, myocardial ischemia, cerebral ischemia, ischemia, stroke, traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries and hypoxic-ischemic injury. 1. A method of treating , preventing , reducing the likelihood of having , reducing the severity of and/or slowing the progression of a condition in a subject in need thereof , wherein a body part of the subject has been affected by the condition for a time period T0 , comprising:(a) reperfusing the affected body part for a time period TR;(b) implementing a first temperature transition C0 by changing a temperature of the subject's body and/or the affected body part to a first target temperature, and maintaining the temperature of the subject's body and/or the affected body part at the first target temperature for a time period of T1;(c) implementing a second temperature transition C1 by changing the temperature of the subject's body and/or the affected body part to a second target temperature, and maintaining the temperature of the subject's body and/or the affected body part at the second target temperature for a time period of T2; and(d) implementing a third temperature transition C2 by changing the temperature of the subject's body and/or the affected body part to a third target temperature, and maintaining the temperature of the subject's body and/or the affected body part at the third target temperature for a time period of T3,thereby treating, preventing, reducing the likelihood of having, reducing the severity of and/or slowing the progression of the condition in the subject.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first target temperature is about 27 claim 1 , 28 claim 1 , 29 claim 1 , 30 claim 1 , 31 claim 1 , 32 claim 1 , 33 claim 1 , 34 claim 1 , 35 claim 1 , or 36° C.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein C0 is accomplished within about 1-5 claim 1 , 5-10 claim 1 , 10-15 claim 1 , 15-20 claim 1 , 20 ...

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Номер записи: 72
20-11-2014 дата публикации

Thermal Control System

Номер: US20140343639A1
Автор: Campbell Jonathan David, Constant Marco, Holmberg Roy E., Hopper Christopher John, Schultz Brian
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A thermal control unit for delivering temperature-controlled fluid to one or more patient therapy devices (e.g. pads, blankets, etc.) that are in contact with a patient is disclosed. The thermal control unit allows multiple patient therapy devices to be fluidly coupled thereto and to individually monitor the temperatures, flow rates, and/or connections/disconnections of the patient therapy devices. A user interface enables a user to designate outlet ports to the therapy devices as active or inactive, and the control unit provides notifications to the user if any of the active ports experience an undesired condition, or if a patient therapy device is connected to an inactive port. The user interface further allows the user to designate one of multiple patient temperature probes as a primary probe. The primary probe is used to control the temperature of the fluid circulating through the control unit. 1. A thermal control unit comprising:a first fluid outlet adapted to fluidly couple to a first fluid supply line;a second fluid outlet adapted to fluidly couple to a second fluid supply line;a first fluid inlet adapted to fluidly couple to a first fluid return line;a second fluid inlet adapted to fluidly couple to a second fluid return line;a heat exchanger;a pump for circulating fluid from the first and second fluid inlets through the heat exchanger and to the first and second fluid outlets;a sensing subsystem adapted to detect if the first fluid outlet becomes disconnected from the first fluid supply line and if the second fluid outlet becomes disconnected from the second fluid supply line; anda controller in communication with the pump, the heat exchanger, and the sensing subsystem, the controller adapted to provide an indication to a user if the first fluid outlet becomes disconnected from the first fluid supply line, or the second fluid outlet become disconnected from the second fluid supply line.2. The thermal control unit of wherein the first fluid supply line and ...

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Номер записи: 73
06-09-2018 дата публикации

COOLING BEACH BLANKET

Номер: US20180249849A1
Автор: Wilkinson Christopher
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A personal cooling system for controlling personal body temperature at the beach comprises a first layer having a first edge region defining a size and a shape of the first layer, the first layer comprising a cooling gel pack, wherein the gel pack has an outer surface and a plurality of compartments for storing a temperature-controlling ingredient therein; a second layer having a second edge region defining a size and a shape of the second layer; and an outside bag, to an inside surface of the outside bag the first layer and the second layer are attached. The second layer in the system further comprises a liquid dispenser that is embedded in the mesh material of the second layer. The actions of the cooling system and the dispenser can be controlled by a remote controller. 1. A system for body temperature control comprising:a first layer having a first edge region defining a size and a shape of the first layer, the first layer comprising a gel pack, wherein the gel pack has an outer surface and a plurality of compartments storing a temperature-controlling gel therein;a second layer having a second edge region defining a size and a shape of the second layer; andan outside bag, to an inside surface of which the first layer and the second layer are attached.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the gel pack defines the first edge region of the first layer.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first layer further comprises a first material that covers the outer surface of the gel pack.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the first material includes an opening having a size and shape claim 3 , wherein the gel pack has a size and shape substantially the same as the size and shape of the opening claim 3 , and the gel pack is positioned in and securely fastened to said opening of the first material by stitching claim 3 , adhesive or hook-and-loop fasteners about a periphery of the gel pack.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a skirt disposed along an outer periphery of ...

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Номер записи: 74
30-09-2021 дата публикации

FLUID COUPLING

Номер: US20210299427A1
Автор: Bradley Andrew
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A coupling that includes a male part and a female part. The male part has a distal most end, and a retaining projection having a retaining surface located proximal to the distal-most end of the male part. The female part has a retaining recess having a retaining top edge. The male part is configured to be received into the female part, and the retaining top edge of the retaining recess is configured to engage the retaining surface of the retaining projection. The male part may be connected to a medical hose and the female part may be connected to a medical device, or vice versa, wherein the medical device is a source of fluid, a thermal blanket, a pad, or a mattress. 1) A coupling for connecting together a medical hose and a medical device , the coupling comprising:a male part comprising a distal most end, and a retaining projection having a retaining surface located proximal to the distal-most end of the male part;a female part comprising a retaining recess having a retaining top edge;wherein the male part is configured to be received into the female part, and the retaining top edge of the retaining recess is configured to engage the retaining surface of the retaining projection, andwherein the male part is connected to the medical hose and the female part is connected to the medical device, or the female part is connected to the medical hose and the male part is connected to the medical device,wherein the medical device is a source of fluid, a thermal blanket, a pad, or a mattress.2) The coupling according to claim 1 , wherein the female part comprises a receiving recess claim 1 ,wherein axial separation of the male part and the female part is permitted when the male part is received into the female part and the retaining projection is positioned within the receiving recess, andwherein axial separation of the male part and the female part is restricted when the retaining projection is positioned within the retaining recess.3) The coupling according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 75
06-08-2020 дата публикации

Mist generator for sterilizing forced air systems

Номер: US20200245790A1
Автор: Randall J Lewis
Принадлежит: Individual

A mist generator improves the sterility of blowers having controlled forced air systems. In one embodiment, the mist generator has a chamber adapted to receive a disinfectant adapted for attachment to an output opening of a blower for delivery into the chamber of forced air carrying misted disinfectant. The main body also includes an output duct or aperture adapted for attachment to a second hose which, in turn, is adapted for attachment to an inlet opening of the blower for delivery of disinfectant misted air through internal components of the blower. Alternatively, there is used a disinfectant filter formed as a sterilizing grid having a screen coated with a soft porous surface material impregnated with a liquid disinfectant. The soft porous surface material releases said liquid disinfectant when forced air moves through the filter. In both embodiments, sterile water is introduced to take up residual disinfectant and the vapor captured in a dry filter or desiccant material and removed from the system. The mist generator improves the sterility of the blower to mitigate microbial contamination of forced air delivery systems.

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Номер записи: 76
01-10-2015 дата публикации

Devices and Methods for Controlling a Subject's Body Temperature

Номер: US20150272777A1
Автор: Dineen Michael T., Ginsburg Robert, Machold Timothy R.
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Devices and methods for controlling the operation of endovascular heat exchange devices and/or body surface heat exchange devices such as blankets. 1. A controller device useable for controlling the operation of a body heat exchanger through which warmed or cooled fluid is circulated to exchange heat with all or a portion of the body of a human or animal subject , said controller device comprising:a processor which is connectable to a) a temperature sensor that senses a subject body temperature, b) a user interface through which a user may input a target subject body temperature and c) at least one heater-cooler for circulating heated or cooled heat exchange fluid through the body heat exchanger to alternately warm or cool the subject's body;the processor being programmed to receive a target subject body temperature that has been entered via the user interface and indicia of the subject body temperature presently being sensed by the temperature sensor;the processor being further programmed to cause said at least one heater-cooler to vary the temperature of heat exchange fluid being circulated through the body heat exchanger thereby controlling its addition of heat to, or removal of heat from, the subject's body as necessary to maintain the sensed temperature between an upper variance set point that is above the target subject body temperature and a lower variance set point that is below the target subject body temperature.2. A controller device according to wherein the processor is programmed to establish the upper variance set point and lower variance set point based on the input target body temperature that is received from the user interface.3. A controller device according to wherein the controller controls said at least one heater-cooler to i) maintain the body heat exchanger in an inactive state when the sensed body temperature is between the upper variance set point and lower variance set point claim 1 , ii) cause the body heat exchanger to be in an active ...

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Номер записи: 77
21-10-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS WITH SENSOR FEEDBACK

Номер: US20210322206A1
Автор: Bruckmann Thomas, Lund Yvonne I., Mansholt Michael W.T., Reuter Henning, Sry Jonathan V.
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Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus for providing pressurized, thermally conditioned air, comprising a casing, a housing in the casing describing an airflow pathway with an air diffusing outlet proximate to an outlet opening for providing a stream of pressurized air through the outlet opening, a convective module disposed part of the housing and the outlet opening via the airflow pathway. The apparatus can include a first sensor input port adjacent to a portion of the casing and configured to receive a signal indicative of a first physiological indicator and a first sensor output port adjacent to a portion of the casing and configured to transmit the signal indicative of the first physiological indicator. The apparatus can include a controller configured to determine a first physiological indicator value from the first sensor input port and perform at least one operation. 1. An apparatus for providing pressurized , thermally conditioned air , comprising:a casing;a housing in the casing describing an airflow pathway with an air diffusing outlet proximate to an outlet opening for providing a stream of pressurized air through the outlet opening;a convective module disposed in a portion of the housing and the outlet opening via the airflow pathway;a first sensor input port adjacent to a portion of the casing and configured to receive a signal indicative of a first physiological indicator;a first sensor output port adjacent to a portion of the casing and configured to transmit the signal indicative of the first physiological indicator; transmit the first physiological indicator via the first sensor output port;', 'determine a first physiological indicator value from the first sensor input port;', 'perform at least one operation in response to the determination of the first physiological indicator value., 'a controller communicatively coupled to the first sensor input port, the first sensor output port, the convective module, the controller comprising ...

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Номер записи: 78
29-09-2016 дата публикации

THERMAL BAG FOR PROTECTING A NEWBORN

Номер: US20160278976A1
Автор: Krüger Thomas
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A thermal bag () for protecting a newborn () against hypothermia includes at least one insertion opening (20) for inserting the body () of the newborn () into an interior space () of the thermal bag (). The interior space () is surrounded by a bag wall () blocking water vapor. The bag wall () has a sensor device () for determining at least one vital function of the newborn (). 1. A thermal bag for protecting a newborn against hypothermia , the thermal bag comprising:a water vapor blocking bag wall defining an interior space; andat least one insertion opening for inserting the body of the newborn into the interior space of the thermal bag, wherein the interior space is at least partially surrounded by the water vapor blocking bag wall, wherein the bag wall further comprises a sensor device configured to determine at least one vital function of the newborn.2. A thermal bag in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the sensor device has at least one interface for establishing a signal-communicating connection.3. A thermal bag in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the sensor device has at least one sensor surface on the an inside of the bag wall claim 1 , the inside of the bag wall being configured as a sensor surface in some sections.4. A thermal bag in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the interior space has a longitudinal axis claim 1 , along which the body of the newborn is received claim 1 , wherein the sensor device has at least two sensor surfaces claim 1 , which are located at spaced locations from one another axially along this the longitudinal axis.5. A thermal bag in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the sensor device comprises at least one sensor surface of the sensor device and is arranged on the a rear side of the inside of the bag wall claim 1 , which said rear side faces the back of the newborn.6. A thermal bag in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the bag wall has further comprises at least one mark claim 1 , which indicates the orientation of the bag wall in ...

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Номер записи: 79
05-09-2019 дата публикации

THERMAL SYSTEM WITH STEP RESPONSE

Номер: US20190269547A1
Автор: Bowling David, Kostic Marko N., Starr Gregory Paul, Taylor Gregory S.
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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 implements a step change in the temperature of the fluid delivered to the patient. The step change is implemented prior to the patient reaching a target patient temperature. In the moments after (and in some cases the moments before) the step change, the controller monitors the rate of change of patient's temperature to evaluate whether the patient will reach the target patient temperature without reversing the step change, and/or how long it will likely take for the patient to reach the target patient temperature without reversing the step change. The controller then determines whether to reverse the step change or to switch to another algorithm for controlling the fluid temperature. 1. A thermal control unit for controlling a patient's temperature , the thermal control unit comprising:a fluid outlet adapted to fluidly couple to a fluid supply line;a fluid inlet adapted to fluidly couple to a fluid return line;a circulation channel coupled to the fluid outlet and the fluid inlet;a pump for circulating fluid through the circulation channel from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet;a heat exchanger adapted to add or remove heat from the fluid circulating in the circulation channel;a fluid temperature sensor adapted to sense a temperature of the fluid;a patient temperature probe port adapted to receive patient temperature readings from a patient temperature probe;a user interface adapted to receive a patient target temperature; anda controller in communication with the patient temperature probe port, the pump, the fluid temperature sensor, and the user interface, the controller adapted to send commands to the heat exchanger to control a temperature of the fluid during an initial time period and to implement a step change in the temperature of the fluid during a ...

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Номер записи: 80
04-10-2018 дата публикации

THERMAL SYSTEM

Номер: US20180280191A1
Автор: Hopper Christopher John, Taylor Gregory S.
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A thermal control unit for controlling a patient's temperature includes a fluid outlet for delivering temperature-controlled fluid to a patient, a pump, first and second cooling units, and a controller that selectively enables and disables at least one of the cooling units based on one more factors, such as the temperature of the fluid. Alternatively or additionally, a variable speed fan is included in one or both of the cooling units that blows air over the condenser and the controller selectively controls the fan speed based on factors such as the temperature of the circulating fluid. The thermal control unit may be modified to accept a cartridge having its own cooling unit. When so modified, the controller communicates with a controller inside of the cartridge and coordinates control of the cartridge cooling unit and the cooling unit inside the thermal control unit that is external to the cartridge. 1. A thermal control unit for controlling a patient's temperature , the thermal control unit comprising:a fluid outlet adapted to fluidly couple to a fluid supply line;a fluid inlet adapted to fluidly couple to a fluid return line;a circulation channel coupled to the fluid outlet and the fluid inlet;a pump for circulating fluid through the circulation channel from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet;a first cooling unit in thermal communication with the circulation channel;a second cooling unit in thermal communication with the circulation channel; anda controller in communication with the first and second cooling units, the controller adapted to selectively enable and disable the first cooling unit based at least partially upon a temperature of the fluid.2. The thermal control unit of wherein the first cooling unit includes a first compressor and the second cooling unit includes a second compressor claim 1 , and wherein at least one of the first and second compressors is a fixed speed compressor.3. The thermal control unit of wherein the first cooling unit has a ...

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Номер записи: 81
22-10-2015 дата публикации

Temperature Changing Blankets

Номер: US20150297394A1
Автор: Young Daniel L.
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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. 1. A warming blanket , comprising:an outer shell that comprises:an inner impermeable layer with an activation aperture; andan outer layer, wherein the inner layer and the outer layer form an internal enclosure within the outer shell;a first heat generation layer disposed inside the internal enclosure, wherein the first heat generation layer comprises at least one first liquid permeable heater containing a first exothermic reactant; anda heater activation system, comprisingat least one first sealed bladder disposed inside the internal enclosure adjacent to the first heat generation layer;a first activator liquid internal to the first bladder;wherein the activator liquid when released from the at least one first sealed bladder contacts the first heat generation layer and permeates the at least one first liquid permeable heater to combine with the first exothermic reactant causing a first exothermic reaction that heats the warning blanket.2. The blanket according to further comprising:a first activation strip extending through the first activation aperture of the outer shell, ...

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Номер записи: 82
27-10-2016 дата публикации

Anti-Microbial Air Processor for a Personal Patient-Warming Apparatus

Номер: US20160310629A1
Автор: Giles Andrew, Nichol Peter
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An anti-microbial air processor is configured and arranged to fit at least substantially across an airway in a personal patient-warming apparatus to thereby inactivate airborne microbes before those airborne microbes are exposed to a patient via warming air delivered by the personal patient-warming apparatus. By one approach, the anti-microbial air processor comprises an anti-microbial air filter. By another approach, in lieu of the foregoing or in combination therewith, the anti-microbial air processor comprises one or more ultraviolet light sources configured to expose at least one inner surface of the personal patient-warming apparatus to ultraviolet light to thereby inactivate microbes. 1. An apparatus comprising:an anti-microbial air processor configured for use with a blower/heater that blows warmed air into a personal patient-warming apparatus, the anti-microbial air processor being configured and arranged to fit at least substantially across an airway that is disposed downstream of the blower/heater to thereby inactive airborne microbes before those airborne microbes are exposed to a patient via warming air delivered by the personal patient-warming apparatus.2. The apparatus of wherein the anti-microbial air processor comprises claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , an anti-microbial air filter.3. The apparatus of wherein the anti-microbial air filter includes at least one active layer of filter material.4. The apparatus of wherein the active layer of filter material includes positively-charged ions that bind with negatively-charged groups present on at least some microbes to thereby inactivate the microbes.5. The apparatus of wherein the positively-charged ions include at least one of copper ions claim 4 , zinc ions claim 4 , and silver ions.6. The apparatus of wherein the positively-charged ions include both of copper ions and zinc ions.7. The apparatus of wherein the copper and zinc ions are disposed within a fabric substrate.8. The apparatus of wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 83
26-10-2017 дата публикации

AIR WARMER

Номер: US20170306984A1
Автор: Peterson Benjamin James, Reda Ahmed, Sanborn Jonathan Harold, Treppa Michael A.
Принадлежит: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.

An air blower has an inlet muffler and an outlet muffler to reduce the noise of the air blower during operation. Each of the mufflers may have two sections. One section is configured to attenuate high frequency noise and the other section is configured to attenuate lower frequency noise. A tubular internal wall in each of the mufflers defines the through passage for each of the mufflers. A noise absorbent material may be fitted about the tubular wall within each muffler. A plurality of holes are formed along the tubular wall of each through passage to expose the through passage to the noise absorbent material. A heater plenum may be interposed between the blower plenum and the outlet muffler to heat the air from the blower plenum. A filter at the input muffler filters the air sucked into the air blower. 1. An air blower comprising:a plenum wherein an impeller is movably positioned, the plenum having an inlet and an outlet;a motor working cooperatively with the impeller for rotating the impeller;an inlet noise reduction structure positioned relative to the plenum including a housing having at least one wide section and one narrow section encircling an inlet through passage open to the environment, the one wide section positioned adjacent to the plenum so that an outlet of the inlet through passage is in fluid communication with the inlet of the plenum to establish a fluid communication path between the inlet through passage and the plenum, a noise absorbent material fitted to at least one of the wide and narrow sections to surround a corresponding portion of the inlet through passage;wherein when the motor is activated, the impeller is rotated to draw air into the plenum from the inlet through passage and to output a stream of air flow through the outlet of the plenum; andwherein a portion of the noise resulting from the movement of air in the plenum is reduced by the inlet noise reduction structure.2. The air blower of claim 1 , further comprising:an outlet noise ...

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Номер записи: 84
12-11-2015 дата публикации

WhipFlash: Wearable Environmental Control System for Predicting and Cooling Hot Flashes

Номер: US20150320588A1
Автор: Connor Robert A.
Принадлежит: Sleepnea LLC

This invention is a sleep environment control system which uses wearable technology with physiological sensors to predict when a person will have a hot flash and to proactively provide localized cooling or accelerated airflow for that person for a limited time to alleviate the adverse effects of that hot flash. In an example, a physiological sensor can be a body temperature sensor, skin conductance sensor, or EEG sensor. This system can reduce interruptions of a person's sleep due to hot flashes and improve their quality of life. 1. A system for changing the temperature of air in close proximity to the body of a sleeping person comprising:a wearable attachment member that is configured to be worn by a person while they sleep;a wearable sensor which is part of, or attached to, the wearable attachment member, wherein this wearable sensor collects data concerning the person's current body temperature and/or data used to predict the person's future body temperature;a power source which is part of, or attached to, the wearable attachment member;a wireless data transmitter which is part of, or attached to, the attachment member;a wireless data receiver, wherein data from the wearable sensor is transmitted from the wireless data transmitter to the wireless data receiver;a data processing unit which processes data from the wearable sensor; anda cooling and/or heating member whose operation changes the temperature of air in close proximity to the sleeping person in response to data concerning the person's current body temperature and/or data used to predict the person's future body temperature.2. The system in wherein the wearable attachment member is selected from the group consisting of: adhesive patch claim 1 , amulet claim 1 , ankle band claim 1 , ankle bracelet claim 1 , ankle strap claim 1 , arm band claim 1 , artificial finger nail claim 1 , bandage claim 1 , belt claim 1 , bra claim 1 , bracelet claim 1 , cap claim 1 , cardiac monitor claim 1 , CPAP or other ...

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Номер записи: 85
26-10-2017 дата публикации

BED SHEET HEATING PAD

Номер: US20170311387A1
Автор: HSU Wei
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A bed sheet heating pad comprises a plurality of control area, each control area comprising a thermal controlling unit, a heating unit, a pressure/temperature sensing unit, a communication unit and a power source, the thermal controlling unit is for receiving control signals from the communication unit to control the heating unit to generate heat, the pressure/temperature sensing unit is for sensing the pressure/temperature of the heating unit and transmitting the sensing signal to the thermal controlling unit to control the temperature of the heating unit, the communication unit is connected to a central control unit and receiving control signal from the central control unit to control the temperature of the control area, and the power source is for supplying the power used in each unit. 1. a bed sheet heating pad , comprising a plurality of control area , each control area comprising:a heating unit for generating heat;a thermal controlling unit for controlling the heating temperature and the heating period of the heating unit;a pressure/temperature sensing unit for sensing the pressure/temperature of the heating unit and transmitting a sensing signal to the thermal controlling unit to control the temperature of the heating unit;a communication unit for connecting to a central control unit and receiving a control signal from the central control unit and transmitting the control signal to the thermal controlling unit to control the temperature of the heating unit; anda power source for supplying electrical power used in each unit.2. The bed sheet heating pad according to claim 1 , wherein said pressure/temperature sensing unit is able to sense a heart beating rate of a user who is using the bed sheet heating pad claim 1 , and transmit the heart beating rate to the central control unit via the communication unit.3. The bed sheet heating pad according to claim 1 , wherein communication protocol used for said communication unit can be one of the followings: 2.4 GHZ ...

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Номер записи: 86
26-11-2015 дата публикации

Flow sensors and apparatus

Номер: US20150335837A1
Автор: Grant Alan ADAMS
Принадлежит: Smiths Medical International Ltd

A gas flow sensor ( 1 ), such as for a respiratory tube ( 120 ) or a convective warming blanket ( 40 ), includes a stiff, flexible rectangular substrate ( 10 ) supporting a piezoelectric element ( 11 ). The substrate ( 10 ) is mounted at its downstream end ( 15 ) and aligned in the gas flow ( 2 ) so that its free end ( 16 ) is vibrated up and down by gas flow. This flexes the substrate ( 10 ) and the piezoelectric element ( 11 ) so that it provides an alternating output to a processor ( 20 ) with an amplitude dependent on the rate of gas flow. The processor ( 20 ) provides an output to a display ( 3 ) indicative of the gas flow rate.

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Номер записи: 87
24-11-2016 дата публикации

Compression sequenced thermal therapy system

Номер: US20160338873A1
Автор: Clark R. Havis, Niran Balachandran, Overton L. Parish, Tony Quisenberry
Принадлежит: Thermotek Inc

A sequential compression and temperature therapy blanket with a plurality of air chambers is disclosed. The air chambers are filled and released by a valve assembly that may be separate from or integrated within the blanket. The temperature therapy blanket includes a fluid bladder for delivering hot and/or cold therapy to a patient. The temperature therapy blanket may also include an air bladder for providing compression.

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Номер записи: 88
22-10-2020 дата публикации

Therapeutic covering for horses

Номер: US20200330208A1
Автор: Katherine L. Chrysostom
Принадлежит: Naar Boven Corp

A therapeutic covering comprises a blanket comprising mesh infused with ceramic mineral powder (emitting far-infrared wavelengths) comprising approximately 80-150 magnets over the primary acupuncture points. These magnets are neodymium magnets with a strength ranging from approximately 1100-2400 gauss. The blanket is sold in a range of sizes to fit ponies and horses alike. The magnets themselves are sewn into neoprene pockets and cannot be moved from their original sewn-in position.

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Номер записи: 89
07-12-2017 дата публикации

THERMAL CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20170348144A1
Автор: Constant Marco, Hopper Christopher John, Taylor Gregory S.
Принадлежит:

A thermal control unit controls the temperature of a fluid delivered to one or more thermal transfer devices (e.g. thermal pads) in contact with a patient. The thermal control unit generates thermal data while being used to treat the patient and is adapted to receive thermal history data previously generated by a different thermal control unit in the treatment of that patient. Both the current and previous thermal data are displayable on the thermal control unit currently being used, thereby giving the caregiver a complete picture of the thermal history of the patient. The thermal control unit may also be adapted to transmit its thermal data, as well as the thermal history data previously received from the other thermal control unit, to still another thermal control unit. The thermal history data transfer may take place via a cable, wirelessly, by a portable flash drive, or by other means. 1. A thermal control unit for supplying temperature controlled fluid to a thermal pad , the thermal control unit comprising:a fluid outlet adapted to fluidly couple to a fluid supply line;a fluid inlet adapted to fluidly couple to a fluid return line;a heat exchanger;a pump for circulating the fluid from the fluid inlet through the heat exchanger and to the fluid outlet;a transceiver;a memory;a display; anda controller adapted to receive previous thermal history data from a secondary thermal device via the transceiver and to display the previous thermal history data on the display.2. The thermal control unit of wherein the previous thermal history data includes at least two of the following data items: a patient target temperature; a fluid target temperature; a plurality of previous patient temperature readings; a plurality of previous fluid temperature readings; a time at which previous thermal treatment started; a time at which previous thermal treatment ended; a flow rate of the fluid; a rate of change of a patient's temperature; a rate of change of the fluid's temperature; a ...

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Номер записи: 90
07-12-2017 дата публикации

PATIENT TEMPERATURE RESPONSE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20170348145A1
Автор: Carson Gary A., Gruszecki Gary, Voorhees Marc
Принадлежит:

A system and method are provided that employ a monitoring device to monitor at least one patient physiological response to a change in temperature of the patient (e.g. pursuant to induced hypothermia therapy), wherein a monitoring signal is provided by the monitoring device. In turn, an output (e.g. a visual and/or auditory output) may be provided to a user indicative of at least one measure of patient response to the change in temperature. Alternatively or additionally, a processor may be provided to process the monitoring signal and provide an output employable by medical personnel to control a patient shivering response to the patient temperature change. Such information may comprise information regarding one or more anti-shivering medicament(s), e.g. corresponding dosage and/or frequency information for use by medical personnel in the administration of the anti-shivering medicament. In one approach, a motion sensor may be selectively attached to a patient's chin to provide a wireless monitoring signal to a transceiver. In turn, the transceiver may provide the monitoring signal to the processor on an ongoing basis to output information useful in the administration of an anti-shivering medicament, including updated information that takes into account a patient's response to a prior administration of one or more medicaments in conjunction with the subsequent administration of an anti-shivering medicament. 1. A medical apparatus , comprising:a monitoring device for monitoring patient shivering and for providing a monitoring signal responsive thereto;at least one of an energy storage device and a wireless energy conversion device, interconnected to said monitoring device for co-movement therewith, for powering said monitoring device; and,an output device for providing an output to a user responsive to said monitoring signal and indicative of at least one measure of said shivering.2. A medical apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein said output device provides at ...

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Номер записи: 91
07-11-2019 дата публикации

FORCED-AIR WARMING BLANKET

Номер: US20190336328A1
Автор: Emslander Jeffrey O., LOPEZ Waldo L., Maharaj Glenn R., McGregor Andrew J., Patnode Gregg A., Scholz Matthew T.
Принадлежит: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Described herein is a warming blanket having a structure comprising a first layer of material forming a bottom layer with openings to allow a profusion of air through the bottom layer, a second layer of material forming an upper layer wherein the upper layer is coupled to the bottom layer to form an initial shape of the warming blanket and to form a plurality of interconnected air passageways between the first and second layers of material, wherein at least a portion of the structure is deformable in at least one dimension to reshape the periphery of the warming blanket while maintaining the integrity of the interconnecting air passageways throughout the structure; and wherein the deformable portion of the blanket is deformable by at least a 50% elongation. Examples of materials comprising the deformable portions of the warming blanket include low density polyethylene, metallocene polyethylene, polypropylene, parafilm, and polyurethane. 1. A warming blanket for warming a patient , the warming blanket comprising: the first layer of material forming a bottom layer of the warming blanket, the bottom layer configured to allow a profusion of air through the bottom layer, and', 'the second layer of material forming an upper layer of the warming blanket, the upper layer coupled to the bottom layer around a periphery of the bottom layer to form an initial shape of the warming blanket and to form an interior space between the first layer of material and the second layer of material comprising a plurality of interconnected air passageways;, 'a structure comprising a first layer of material and a second layer of material,'}at least one air inlet coupled to the interconnecting air passageways, the inlet configured to receive a flow of air, and to provide the flow of air to the bottom layer through the interconnected air passageways;wherein at least a portion of the structure is configured to be deformable in at least one dimension in order to reshape the periphery of the ...

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Номер записи: 92
06-12-2018 дата публикации

Hose Connection for Convective System

Номер: US20180344513A1
Автор: McGregor Andrew J.
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At least some aspects of the present disclosure feature a convective system, comprising: an inflatable convective device and a hose configured to connect to the inflatable convective device to an inflation medium source. The convective device has a pneumatic structure and an opening into the pneumatic structure, where at least part of the convective device is air permeable. The hose includes a nozzle configured to insert into the opening and a hindrance device disposed on the nozzle, where the hindrance device is configured to prevent the hose from slipping from the opening. 1. A convective system , comprising:an inflatable convective device having a pneumatic structure and an opening into the pneumatic structure, wherein at least part of the convective device is air permeable; anda hose configured to connect to the inflatable convective device to an inflation medium source, the hose comprising a nozzle configured to insert into the opening and having a nozzle body and a hindrance device disposed on the nozzle body, wherein the hindrance device is protruded from the nozzle body and generally parallel to a cross-section of the nozzle body, and wherein the hindrance device is disposed on a portion of a circumference of the nozzle, wherein the hindrance device comprises a softer material than the material of the nozzle body.2. (canceled)3. The convective system of claim 1 , wherein the hindrance device comprises a plurality of hindrance elements disposed in a pattern on the nozzle.4. The convective system of claim 1 , wherein the hose further comprises a piercing device disposed on the nozzle.5. The convective system of claim 4 , wherein the piercing device comprises one or more piercing elements.6. The convective system of claim 4 , wherein the piercing device is disposed closer to an end of the nozzle than the hindrance device.7. The convective system of claim 6 , wherein each of the one or more piercing elements is raised from the nozzle body and has a lower ...

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Номер записи: 93
21-12-2017 дата публикации

CONVECTIVE DEVICE WITH PARTIALLY DETACHABLE DUCT

Номер: US20170360600A1
Автор: McGregor Andrew J.
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At least some aspects of the present disclosure feature a convective device, comprising: a pneumatic structure formed by one or more layers, a partially detachable access duct, and a separation device disposed on a side of the partially detachable access duct. The partially detachable access duct in fluid connection with the pneumatic structure. 1. A convective device , comprising:a pneumatic structure formed by one or more layers,a partially detachable access duct configured to receive a hose in connection with an inflation medium source, the partially detachable access duct in fluid connection with the pneumatic structure, anda separation device disposed on a side of the partially detachable access duct,wherein the access duct comprises an air-guide device disposed in the access duct, wherein the air-guide device is configured to direct flow of inflation medium when the access duct is bent.2. The convective device of claim 1 , wherein the separation device comprises a separation element and a seal surrounding the separation element.3. The convective device of claim 1 , wherein the separation element comprises at least one of a line of weakness claim 1 , perforation claim 1 , and slit.4. (canceled)5. The convective device of claim 1 , wherein the air-guide device comprises a plurality of staked seals.6. The convective device of claim 5 , wherein at least part of the staked seals are disposed proximate to a longitudinal edge of the access duct.7. The convective device of claim 6 , wherein at least part of the staked seals are disposed generally equal spacing along the longitudinal edge.8. A convective system claim 6 , comprising:a hose configured to connect to an inflation medium source; a pneumatic structure formed by one or more layers,', 'a partially detachable access duct configured to receive the hose, the partially detachable access duct in fluid connection with the pneumatic structure, and', 'a separation device disposed on a side of the partially detachable ...

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Номер записи: 94
21-12-2017 дата публикации

CONVECTIVE SYSTEM WITH FIXATION ELEMENT

Номер: US20170360601A1
Автор: Anderson Thomas P., McGregor Andrew J.
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At least some aspects of the present disclosure feature a tubular convective system including an inflatable tubular convective device and a fixation element. The inflatable tubular convective device includes a tubular structure. In some cases, the fixation element includes a first ring, where the first ring is configured to secure a first part of the tubular convective device. In some cases, the fixation element includes a flat element and a flexible element attached to the flat element proximate to a first end of the flexible element, where the flexible element is configured to secure a first part of the tubular convective device. 1. A tubular convective system , comprising: 'a tubular structure comprising a flexible material, wherein at least part of the tubular structure is air permeable; and', 'an inflatable tubular convective device, comprisinga fixation element comprising a first ring, wherein the first ring is configured to secure a first part of the tubular convective device.2. The tubular convective system of claim 1 , wherein the fixation element further comprises a second ring connected to the first ring claim 1 , and wherein the second ring is configured to secure a second part of the tubular convective device.3. The tubular convective system of claim 1 , wherein the first ring has an opening.4. The tubular convective system of claim 3 , wherein a width of the opening is less than a diameter of the first ring.5. The tubular convective system of claim 1 , wherein the fixation element further comprises a generally flat element.6. The tubular convective system of claim 1 , wherein the fixation element further comprises an attachment element configured to attach to a fixture.7. The tubular convective system of claim 6 , wherein the attachment element comprises a generally “L” shape part.8. The tubular convective system of claim 1 , wherein the tubular convective device further comprises an air-guide element configured to direct flow of inflating medium when ...

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Номер записи: 95
31-12-2015 дата публикации

MRI-SAFE PATIENT THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20150374537A1
Автор: Susi Roger
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Systems and methods for thermal management of a patient in an MRI environment are disclosed. The systems include a non-magnetic pump that provides fluid through fluid flow channels to a patient in the MM environment. In one embodiment, a control system adjusts the temperature or rate of flow of fluid provided to the patient in order to maintain or adjust the patient's temperature. In one embodiment, a display unit provides information on the temperature of the patient or the fluid and enables a user to adjust parameters of operation. 1. An MRI-safe patient thermal management system comprising:a fluid-circulating blanket having a plurality of fluid flow channels;a thermal control unit configured to control a temperature of fluid to be delivered to the plurality of fluid flow channels; andfluid tubing coupled between the thermal control unit and the fluid-circulating blanket, a fluid reservoir;', 'a non-magnetic pump configured to pump the fluid through the fluid tubing to the plurality of fluid flow channels of the fluid-circulating blanket; and', 'a heating and cooling assembly coupled between the fluid reservoir and the non-magnetic pump, the heating and cooling assembly configured to heat or cool the fluid to a specified temperature., 'wherein the thermal control unit comprises2. The MRI-safe patient thermal management system of claim 1 , further comprising an interface coupled to the thermal control unit comprising:a display configured to display a temperature reading of the patient;one or more actuable inputs configured to enable an operator to change operating parameters of the system.3. The MRI-safe patient thermal management system of claim 1 , further comprising a power supply configured to provide power to the non-magnetic pump.4. The MM-safe patient thermal management system of claim 3 , wherein the power supply is configured to supply a substantially sinusoidal alternating current with minimal harmonic frequencies in the range of about 6 MHz to about 130 ...

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Номер записи: 96
29-12-2016 дата публикации

Protective dressing with reusable phase-change material cooling insert

Номер: US20160374847A1
Автор: Ben HERTZ, Catherine A. Vangilder, Charles A. Lachenbruch, Chris Hill, Craig M. Meyerson, David C. Newkirk, David L. BEDEL, David L. Ribble, Eric D. AGDEPPA, Jeffrey C. Marrion, John V. Harmeyer, Murray M. Swoish, Rachel L. Williamson, Robert J. Lawrence, Roger P. Bonenfant, Steven D. Baker, Todd P. O'neal, Varad N. Srivastava, Yongfeng Li
Принадлежит: Hill Rom Services Inc

A protective dressing includes an outer dressing and an adhesive layer. The outer dressing includes an opening and a cavity sized to receive a phase-change material (PCM) insert inserted through the opening. The adhesive layer is configured to adhere to a patient's skin surrounding an anatomic site. When adhered to the patient's skin, the PCM insert modifies the patient's skin at the anatomic site. The PCM insert may be removed and replaced with another PCM insert. For example, a warm PCM insert may be replaced with a refrigerated PCM insert. The opening of the outer dressing may be self-sealing. The opening of the outer dressing may be sealed with an upper layer dressing coupled to the PCM cooling insert.

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Номер записи: 97
27-12-2018 дата публикации

Thermal therapy device for providing controlled heating and cooling via an applied tissue interacting device

Номер: US20180369015A1
Автор: Andrew Joseph Rojee, Dov Z. Glucksman, Marsha Lee Calise, William John Rittman, III
Принадлежит: Appliance Development Corp

A thermal therapy device has a fluid manipulating device for thermally manipulating and circulating therapy providing fluid via flexible conduit to a tissue interacting device. The thermal therapy device utilizes a thermoelectric cooling device including a chilled fluid reservoir for extracting heat from the tissue being treated during the cold therapy cycle and utilizes a resistive electric heater for heating the tissue being treated during the hot therapy cycle.

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Номер записи: 98
19-11-2020 дата публикации

WOUND CARE AND INFUSION METHOD AND SYSTEM UTILIZING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT

Номер: US20200360579A1
Автор: Quisenberry Tony
Принадлежит: ThermoTek, Inc.

A combination therapy pad that includes a first layer and a second layer operatively coupled to the first layer. A fiber-optic array is disposed between the first layer and the second layer. A third layer is operatively coupled to the first layer. The third layer includes a vacuum tube in fluid communication with a vacuum source and a therapeutic fluid tube in fluid communication with a therapeutic fluid source. The third layer provides at least one of vacuum therapy and therapeutic fluid treatment to a wound area. 110-. (canceled)11. A wound-care system , comprising:a patch;an infusion tube coupled to the patch;an oxygen concentrator coupled to the patch via the infusion tube;a vacuum tube coupled to the patch;a pump coupled to the patch via the vacuum tube;a humidifier coupled to the infusion tube;a first plurality of solenoids disposed between the patch and the oxygen concentrator; anda second plurality of solenoids for isolating the pump from the patch.12. The wound-care system of claim 11 , wherein the first plurality of solenoids comprises an oxygen solenoid and an infusion solenoid.13. The wound-care system of claim 12 , comprising an oxygen vent solenoid disposed between the oxygen solenoid and the infusion solenoid.14. The wound-care system of claim 11 , wherein the second plurality of solenoids comprises a pump solenoid and a patch solenoid.15. The wound-care system of claim 14 , comprising a vacuum vent solenoid disposed between the pump solenoid and the patch solenoid.16. The wound-care system of claim 11 , comprising an exudate bottle fluidly coupled to the patch and the pump solenoid.17. The wound-care system of claim 11 , wherein the pump is fluidly coupled to the patch via the pump solenoid and the patch solenoid claim 11 , the pump supplying vacuum pressure to the patch.18. The wound-care system of claim 11 , wherein the oxygen concentrator is fluidly coupled to the patch via the oxygen solenoid claim 11 , the oxygen concentrator supplying oxygen to ...

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Номер записи: 99
27-12-2018 дата публикации

HEATING BLANKET

Номер: US20180376539A1
Автор: Arnold Randall C., Augustine Ryan S., Augustine Scott D., Deibel Rudolf A., Entenman Scott A., Lawrence Gordon D., Leland Keith J., Neils Thomas F.
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An electric blanket including a flexible sheet-like heating element, a shell comprising two flexible sheets covering the heating element, one or more welds coupling the sheet of the shell about the edges to hermetically seal the heating element there between; and a flexible insulating layer extending over the heating element and covered by the shell providing at least one of thermal insulation and electrical insulation, wherein the heating element is held in position between the two sheets of the shell without using connectors that pierce the two sheets. 1. An electric pad , mattress or mattress overlay for warming a body of a person or a patient , the pad , mattress or mattress overlay comprising:a flexible sheet-like heating element comprising a first side and a second side;a shell covering the heating element and comprising a first flexible sheet having an edge and a second flexible sheet having an edge;one or more welds coupling the first flexible sheet to the second flexible sheet about the edges of the sheets to hermetically seal the heating element there between and to define a pouch that encloses the heating element; anda flexible insulating layer extending over the first side of the heating element and covered by the shell,wherein the insulating layer provides at least one of thermal insulation and electrical insulation,wherein the heating element is secured to the shell via the one or more welds and held in position between the two sheets of the shell via one or more welds and without using connectors that pierce the two sheets of the shell and without using an adhesive bond that adheres the first or second side of the heating element to the shell, andwherein the pad, mattress or mattress overlay is conformable to curves of the body of the person or the patient.2. The electric heating pad claim 1 , mattress or mattress overlay of claim 1 , wherein the insulating layer comprises one of a foam claim 1 , a high loft non-woven fibrous material claim 1 , a low ...

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Номер записи: 100