Methods and apparatus for adjusting blood circulation
US9463134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/753
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention include methods and devices for increasing blood flow and controlling the temperature of a mammal. The device generally includes collapsible and pliant body elements, capable of expanding from a first volume into an expanded second volume which can then be reduced from the expanded second volume into a pressurized third volume. One or more thermal exchange units can be positioned in the one or more collapsible and pliant body elements. Accordingly, the temperature of the extremity of a mammal can be regulated by providing heating or cooling to the one or more thermal exchange units.
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