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Fever regulation method and apparatus

US7766949B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims

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Assignee

Innercool Therapies, Inc.

Inventors

John D. Dobak, III · Village of La Jolla, US
Steven Yon · San Diego, US
Michael Magers · Encinitas, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 16, 2006
Grant date	Aug 3, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 3, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2210/1085
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device and method for providing body cooling for treating fever. The cooling device applies cooling to blood flowing in a vein or artery, e.g., the vena cavae, that is then distributed throughout the body.

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