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Heating blanket

US8062343B2 · kind B2 · utility

31Cited by

49References

23Claims

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Assignee

Augustine Temperature Management LLC · US

Inventors

Scott D. Augustine · Deephaven, US
Ryan S. Augustine · Minneapolis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 15, 2007
Grant date	Nov 22, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 13, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH05B2203/017
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide a heating blanket that can be secured to the head and at least one arm of a patient while leaving the patient's chest and abdomen remain substantially exposed. The head and arms tend to be excellent heat exchange surfaces. These surfaces can also be relatively large for heating purposes. Thus, many embodiments are able to warm patients effectively while leaving the chest and abdomen exposed and unobstructed, thereby providing enhanced access for caregivers in surgery and/or observation.

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