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Use of sorbent sheet materials as evaporative coolants

US4953544A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 1990
Grant dateSep 4, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S602/90
  • 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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