Low profile forced-air blanket
US11590023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0091
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention includes a forced-air blanket for providing a profusion of air to a patient, comprising a bottom layer with a plurality of openings configured to allow a profusion of air to pass through the bottom layer and an upper layer bonded to the bottom layer around a periphery, wherein the upper layer is also bonded to bottom layer by a plurality of linear seals and a plurality of staked seals. In an embodiment, at least one of more of the linear seals have one end which is joined to a portion of the periphery. In another embodiment, the forced-air blanket may further include at least one elongated seal that is positioned proximate to the inlet. The arrangement of the plurality of staked seals, elongated seals and linear seals assists in providing a blanket that is of a low-profile with even air distribution.
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