Vapor therapy treatment device and method for generating therapeutic vapor treatment
US7066950B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0242
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vapor therapy treatment device and method for generating a therapeutic vapor is disclosed. The vapor therapy treatment device includes a cushion having an inner space with water-absorbing material therein. The cushion includes a cover having an outer surface and a vapor permeable pouch associated with or connected to the cushion. The pouch is adapted for receiving, retaining, and subsequently releasing vapor therapy materials or compositions. Upon heating of the water-absorbing material, water vapor is released. Released water vapor may combine with vapor therapy materials and compositions to form a gaseous therapeutic vapor. The heated cushion can be applied to the face and/or nose of a user, facilitating inhalation by a user of therapeutic vapors released from the device.
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