Heating and cooling device
US11890223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0295
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A heating and/or cooling device for contact with a human body is provided having a power source outputting electrical energy, a temperature controller operably coupled to the power source configured to maintain a predetermined temperature parameter, and at least one heating and/or cooling module operably coupled to the temperature controller for selectively receiving the electrical energy and being responsive thereto to heat and/or cool the human body. The at least one heating and/or cooling module having a pair of electrodes spaced apart by a thermoelectric powder and an insulator at least partially surrounding the thermoelectric powder.
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