Method of extending the therapeutic duration of a thermal therapy product
US6881219B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0292
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of extending the therapeutic duration of a thermal therapy product is disclosed. The method includes selecting a thermal therapy product to provide a benefit to a user, selecting a phase change material, incorporating the phase change material into a flexible thermal therapy sleeve, and placing the thermal therapy product into the thermal therapy sleeve.
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