Localized liquid therapy and thermotherapy device
US8357188B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for directly applying thermotherapeutic liquid to an area upon the surface of an afflicted patient, and methods of use thereof, are described. In particular, a device for apply water-based liquid at a therapeutic temperature directly to an afflicted area in order to create a localized hyperthermia, is presented. The afflicted area may be either on the skin of the patient, or subcutaneous. The device is also effective for disinfection, irrigation, lavage, and the like, when employing a suitable solution. The liquid may also have a mild oxidizing effect, which, if greater upon afflicted than upon non-afflicted cells, would enhance the therapeutic effect in conjunction with the therapy herein described.
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