Disposable elastic thermal body wrap
US5904710A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 18, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0268
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal body wraps having an elastic laminate structure formed from a polymeric mesh and two fabric carrier layers, and one or more heat cells, wherein heat is applied to specific areas of the user's body, preferably for pain relief. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal body wraps, preferably for the back, upper arm, lower arm, upper leg, and lower leg, having an elastic laminated structure and one or more thermal packs comprising a plurality of individual heat cells providing good conformity to user's body to deliver consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application.
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