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Device for moist heat therapy

US4540412A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 14, 1983
Grant dateSep 10, 1985
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/00561
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for patient therapy in the use of wet dressings comprising, a device for generating heated moist air, and a sheet of substantially air impervious material to cover the wet dressing. Spaced portions of the sheet are secured to the patient. The generating device is coupled to the inside of the sheet intermediate the sheet and the patient to permit passage of the heated moist air onto the wet dressing.

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