Temperature regulation system for the human body using heat pipes
US5269369A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A temperature regulation system for the human body is provided which uses heat pipes to distribute energy to and from portions of a body to provide heating or cooling by redistributing body heat. The heat pipes are incorporated into a garment, a blanket and a pad which may be used for medical treatment or activities or for activities in environments having extreme temperatures. Supplemental means for heating and cooling are included to improve heating or cooling to a body, and to provide heating or cooling to limited areas of a body.
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