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Temperature control device for fluid filled pad

US5183039A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 1991
Grant dateFeb 2, 1993
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2007/0054
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A control circuit for a fluid-filled heating pad is described. The control circuit is unique in that it includes a thermistor that is located in close proximity to the heating pad. The circuit is also unique in that it includes a single high-precision reference resistor to self-calibrate the control circuitry.

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