Patent · US Expired

Method of manufacturing a reusable fabric-covered heat-exchange bag

US5045041A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 1989
Grant dateSep 3, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S493/933
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of producing a reusable, fabric-covered, heat exchange bag is provided which includes the steps of providing thermoplastic stock including waterproof film and a fabric-like material. The fabric-like material is folded along a fold line so as to contain a substantial portion of the waterproof film. This fold line represents a first edge of the reusable heat exchange bag whenthe bag is in a flattened condition. The waterproof film and the fabric-like material are heat sealed to form a closure with the fold line and to provide a tear initiation site for facilitating the severing of the reusable heat exchange bag from the thermoplastic stock.

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