Altering temperature in a mammalian body

US9549844B2 · 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: Dec 30, 2013
• Grant date: Jan 24, 2017
• Expiry date: Oct 6, 2034

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.