Apparatus for altering the body temperature of a patient
US7771461B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for altering the body temperature of a patient comprises an enclosure defining an interior space for receiving at least a portion of a patient's body therein. The enclosure has at least one gusset that is resiliently deformable for accommodating patients of various sizes. A supply conduit fluidly connects an inlet of the enclosure to a reservoir, and a return conduit fluidly connects an outlet of the enclosure to the reservoir. A first coupler joins the supply conduit and the return conduit to the reservoir and a second coupler joins the supply conduit and the return conduit to the enclosure. The reservoir generally comprises a bag and at least a portion of the supply conduit is integral with the bag.
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