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Cold therapy device

US5806335A · kind A · utility

40Cited by
3References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 13, 1997
Grant dateSep 15, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D2331/804
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cold temperature therapy device for use on localized areas of the human body. The device includes a flexible, pliable liquid circulating pad which may be readily conformed to a portion of the human body. The pad is connected to a liquid source via a suitable pumping or liquid moving device which supplies liquid to the pad. The liquid moving device may be manual or powered. The liquid is, effectively, stored in a measurement tray which is disposed adjacent to a cooling unit. The apparatus (with the exception of the pad, the manual pump and the connecting conduits) is maintained in a carrying case which can be insulated to enhance the operation of the cooling device.

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