Absorbent thermal bag
US6432125B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/026
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent thermal bag made in accordance with the principles of the present invention includes an absorbent pad operatively associated with a thermal bag which can be regenerated in situ. The junction of the absorbent pad and the thermal bag defines an unobstructed perimeter area that is an area of the absorbent pad that extends beyond the thermal bag. The unobstructed perimeter area provides an area of improved absorption and allows the side-by-side simultaneous placement of the thermal bag and the absorbent pad on a wound site. The thermal bag can contain endothermic materials such as ice for cold therapy or, alternatively, exothermic materials for heat therapy.
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