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Dynamic sauna

US8676044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2009
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B2203/032
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for controlling infrared radiation (IR) sources of a sauna including tuning IR wavelength-ranges and radiated power-levels of IR sources, and directing IR to locations on a user's body. In one illustrative embodiment, a sauna may be provided having adjustable heat sources to emit IR at any wavelength resulting in a desirable radiation treatment for the sauna user. In another illustrative embodiment, a method is provided for tuning IR sources in a sauna.

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