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US5072875A
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Apparatus for controlling the temperature of an area of the body
Assignee: Federal Leasing Rehab Co
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Filing: 1990-03-15
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Granted: 1991-12-17
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Expires: 2010-03-15
Abstract
Abstract The present invention includes apparatus for use with a temperature controlled fluid circulating device. The apparatus is for controlling a temperature of an area of a body and includes a fluid circulating blanket having first and second sides and including fluid connection hoses extending from one edge thereof and including an extended end for being connected to the fluid circulating device. A support envelope surrounds the blanket to enclose at least the first and second sides within an interior of the envelope. The support envelope includes a waterproof inside surface adjacent the first side and waterproof outside surface adjacent the second side. The waterproof inside surface has an inward layer of plastic material and outwardly disposed material for placement against the area of the body. The waterproof outside surface has an inward layer of plastic material and includes insulation material. The waterproof outside and inside surfaces of the support envelope are sealed at peripheral edges thereof to cause the support envelope to be capable of collecting fluid within the interior of the support envelope.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas N. Zacoi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/02; A61F2007/0001; A61F2007/0002; A61F2007/0003; A61F2007/0007; A61F2007/0009; A61F2007/0013; A61F2007/0014; A61F2007/0015; A61F2007/0017; A61F2007/0054; A61F2007/0056
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
Apparatus for use with a temperature controlled fluid circulating device, said apparatus for controlling a temperature of an area of a body, said apparatus comprising: a fluid circulating blanket; said fluid circulating blanket having a first side and a second side; said fluid circulating blanket having fluid connection hose means extending from one edge thereof; said fluid connection hose means including an extended end adapted to be connected to the fluid circulating device; a support envelope surrounding said fluid circulating blanket to enclose at least said first side and said second side within an interior of said support envelope; said support envelope including a waterproof inside surface adjacent said first side and a waterproof outside surface adjacent said second side of said fluid circulating blanket; said waterproof inside surface having means for preventing a passage of fluid therethrough and having outwardly disposed material for placement against the area of the body; said waterproof outside surface having means for preventing a passage of fluid therethrough and including insulation material; and said waterproof outside surface and said waterproof inside surface of said support envelope being sealed at peripheral edges thereof to cause said support envelope to be capable of collecting fluid within said interior of said support envelope.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
Apparatus for use with a temperature controlled fluid circulating device, said apparatus for controlling a temperature of an area of a body, said apparatus comprising: a fluid circulating blanket; said fluid circulating blanket having a first side and a second side; said fluid circulating blanket having fluid connection hose means extending from one edge thereof; said fluid connection hose means including an extended end adapted to be connected to the fluid circulating device; a support envelope surrounding said fluid circulating blanket to enclose at least said first side and said second side within an interior of said support envelope; said support envelope including a waterproof inside surface adjacent said first side and a waterproof outside surface adjacent said second side of said fluid circulating blanket; said waterproof inside surface having means for preventing a passage of fluid therethrough and having outwardly disposed material for placement against the area of the body; said waterproof outside surface having means for preventing a passage of fluid therethrough and including insulation material; and said waterproof outside surface and said waterproof inside surface of said support envelope being sealed at peripheral edges thereof to cause said support envelope to be capable of collecting fluid within said interior of said support envelope.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said waterproof inside surface includes an inward layer of waterproof material and said outwardly disposed material includes an outward layer of cloth material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said inward layer and said outward layer of said waterproof inside surface are joined at least at said peripheral edges of said support envelope.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said waterproof material is sheet plastic material and said cloth material is a substantially non-insulating synthetic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said waterproof outside surface includes an inward layer of waterproof material and at least one outward layer of said insulation material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said inward layer and said at least one outward layer of said waterproof outside surface are joined at least at said peripheral edges of said support envelope.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said waterproof material is sheet plastic material and said insulating material is at least one of polypropylene foam material and polypropylene felt material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, further including adjustable retaining means for retaining said support envelope on the body with said waterproof inside surface thereof against the area of the body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said adjustable retaining means includes at least one hook connection element and said waterproof outside surface of said support envelope includes surface means for being releasably connected to said at least one hook connection element.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said surface means includes at least one of brushed-pile material and loop material forming an outermost layer of said waterproof outer surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein said waterproof outer surface includes an inward layer of waterproof material, an intermediate layer is between said inward layer and said outermost layer, and said intermediate layer includes said insulating material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said support envelope includes a hose portion formed of an extension of said waterproof inside surface and an extension of said waterproof outside surface and said hose portion extends around said fluid connection hose means for support of said fluid connection hose means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, further including means for removing said fluid when said fluid is collected within said interior of said support envelope.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said fluid circulating device and said support envelope are sterile.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
250 words
An apparatus for use with a temperature controlled fluid circulating device, said apparatus for controlling a temperature of an area of a body, said apparatus comprising: a fluid circulating blanket; said fluid circulating blanket having a first side and a second side; said fluid circulating blanket having fluid connection hose means extending form one edge thereof; said fluid connection hose means including an extended end adapted to be connected to the fluid circulating device; said fluid circulating blanket having an elongated opening to define a first half and a second half of said fluid circulating blanket; a support envelope surrounding said fluid circulating blanket to enclose at least said first side and said second side within an interior of said support envelope; said support envelope including an inside surface adjacent said first side and an outside surface adjacent said second side; said support envelope including an elongated envelope opening in alignment with said elongated opening of said fluid circulating blanket; said inside surface and said outside surface being joined at least at an edge of said elongated envelope opening; means for securely positioning said support envelope, with said fluid circulating blanket therein, with said inside surface of said support envelope against the area of the body; and said inside surface and said outside surface being waterproof and being sealed at said edge and at a peripheral edge surrounding said fluid circulating blanket to cause said support envelope to be capable of collecting fluid within said interior of said support envelope.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
250 words
An apparatus for use with a temperature controlled fluid circulating device, said apparatus for controlling a temperature of an area of a body, said apparatus comprising: a fluid circulating blanket; said fluid circulating blanket having a first side and a second side; said fluid circulating blanket having fluid connection hose means extending form one edge thereof; said fluid connection hose means including an extended end adapted to be connected to the fluid circulating device; said fluid circulating blanket having an elongated opening to define a first half and a second half of said fluid circulating blanket; a support envelope surrounding said fluid circulating blanket to enclose at least said first side and said second side within an interior of said support envelope; said support envelope including an inside surface adjacent said first side and an outside surface adjacent said second side; said support envelope including an elongated envelope opening in alignment with said elongated opening of said fluid circulating blanket; said inside surface and said outside surface being joined at least at an edge of said elongated envelope opening; means for securely positioning said support envelope, with said fluid circulating blanket therein, with said inside surface of said support envelope against the area of the body; and said inside surface and said outside surface being waterproof and being sealed at said edge and at a peripheral edge surrounding said fluid circulating blanket to cause said support envelope to be capable of collecting fluid within said interior of said support envelope.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
75 words
The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein said means for securely positioning said support envelope includes adjustable retaining means for retaining said support envelope on the body, said adjustable retaining means includes means for adjusting a width of said elongated envelope opening and said elongated opening, and said means for adjusting is for selectively positioning said first half and said second half of said fluid circulating blanket in alignment with the area of the body.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein said inside surface of said support envelope includes an inward layer of waterproof material and an outward layer of cloth material.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus according to claim 17, wherein said waterproof material is sheet plastic material and said cloth material is a substantially non-insulating synthetic material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein said outside surface of said support envelope includes an inward layer of waterproof material and at least one outward layer of insulation material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus according to claim 20, wherein said waterproof material is sheet plastic material and said insulating material is at least one of polypropylene foam material and polypropylene felt material.
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