Altering temperature in a mammalian body

US8617230B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System · US

Inventors

• Kenneth R. Diller · Austin, US
• Daniel W. Hensley · Austin, US
• Timothy T. Diller · Austin, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 14, 2010
• Grant date: Dec 31, 2013
• Expiry date: Sep 5, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N7/00
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present application relates to systems and methods for altering temperature in a mammalian body. Optionally, the systems and methods can be used to lower or raise core body temperature of a mammalian subject. Optionally, the systems and methods can be used to lower or raise the temperature of glabrous skin of a mammalian subject.