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Use of sorbent sheet materials as evaporative coolants

US4921743A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 1989
Grant dateMay 1, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/254
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of evaporative cooling using sorbent sheet materials comprising a fibrous web that includes entangled fibers and a solid high sorbency liquid-sorbent polymeric material is disclosed. A sorbent sheet material useful for administering cold water therapy is also described.

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