Thermal therapy sheet
US10292860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/1695
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method used to help reduce aches and pains to joints, muscles, and other body parts; helps to relieve swelling; provide support to joints and muscles. Comprising of a plurality of ridges 120 affixed to a flexible thermal sheet 110. Said ridges 120 produce an acupressure-like massage effect and the flexible thermal sheet 110 absorbs and reradiates heat between the device and skin producing a self-heating effect. The device can be sized for a particular application. A user places the device against his or her body part and device is held in place by a method of user's choice.
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