Patient cooling enclosure
US7818835B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus to provide thermal control to a patient comprises a neck member having a surface defining at least one opening, the surface configured to be spaced apart from a neck area of the patient. The neck member includes an air inlet to receive cooled air from an air source. The at least one opening is in fluid communication with the air inlet to direct cooled air from the air source and toward the neck area of the patient to provide the thermal control to the patient.
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