Liquid cooled brassiere and method of diagnosing malignant tumors therewith
US3995621A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 1976 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0273
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for enhancing the detection of malignant tissue in the breasts of a woman comprises a brassiere-like garment which is fitted with a pair of liquid-perfused cooling panels which completely and compliantly cover the breasts and upper torso. The garment is connected by plastic tubing to a liquid cooling system comprising a fluid pump, a solenoid control valve for controlling the flow of fluid to either the cooling unit or the heating unit, a fluid reservoir, a temperature sensor in the reservoir, and a restrictor valve to control the pressure in the garment inlet cooling line.
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