Thermal performance optimization in a thermal therapy device
US11596543B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0296
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rapid contrast therapy system can provide cold, heat/hot/warm (hereafter referred to as “hot”), and/or rapid contrast therapy, which involves rapidly alternating between cold therapy and hot therapy. The system can circulate cold or hot fluid, such as water, through a hose, into a therapy wrap, and then back to the fluid reservoirs of the system. The system can utilize a vapor compression system or other chiller technology to cool the cold water reservoir, and immersion heaters can be used to heat the hot water reservoir.
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