Portable moist heat system
US8430921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0292
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A portable moist heat delivery system comprising a water vapor generating portion comprising a water vapor source and a heat source; a water vapor-air regulating portion, said water vapor-air regulating portion comprising a water vapor-air mixing layer, and a water vapor-air distribution layer; said water vapor generating portion and said water vapor-air regulating portion being in fluid communication; and said water vapor-air regulating portion having a latent heat delivery surface disposed adjacent said water vapor-air regulating portion which delivers moist heat at a preselected temperature range wherein about 15% to about 95% of the moist heat is latent heat of condensation. Methods include delivering improved pain relief, blood flow, relaxation, and reduced cardiac workload.
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