Shapeable pack for cold therapy
US6610084B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/108
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A shapeable, glycerine-free cold pack for providing cold therapy, and a method of producing the same, are provided. The pack comprises a plurality of encapsulated units, wherein a mixture of an NaCl based salt dissolved in water is encapsulated in polyacrylamide. An impermeable enclosure contains the encapsulated units or mini-gels to form the pack, which is pliable over a range of temperatures applicable to cold therapy.
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