Therapeutic device and method
US9408744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0233
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A therapeutic device for relieving an affected organ or part of the body comprises a mass of material such as beeswax which in use is capable of maintaining a temperature range of 36 to 38 degrees Celsius at the affected part of the body when retained on the skin near the affected part. The invention also extends to articles of apparel containing such a therapeutic device.
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