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Therapeutic thermal wrap kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-12-11
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Granted: 1992-05-12
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Expires: 2010-12-11
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a therapeutic thermal wrap kit to be used for treatment of body discomfort, such as muscle and/or ligament stress (e.g., tennis elbow, tendonitis of the knee, chronic sore shoulder, etc.). The therapeutic thermal wrap kit comprises a thermal compress, a holder for the compress, a container around which the holder containing the thermal compress is wrapped, and an insulated bag in which the assembled components are placed and transported. The container may contain a substance, liquid at 25° C. which, along with the thermal compress, can be thermally adjusted to a temperature of from -20° to 120° C. The kit remains at a therapeutically effective temperature for at least 10 hours due to the synergy of the four elements in combination. When needed, the holder containing the compress and the container are removed from the insulated bag, the container is then separted from the holder, and the compress is applied to the affected body part using the holder. Therapeutic effectiveness is immediate, since the warp is at an effective temperature and is easily conformed to the shape of the affected body part.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald Fortney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/02; A61F2007/0001; A61F2007/0029; A61F2007/0032; A61F2007/0039; A61F2007/0042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A therapeutic thermal wrap kit, comprising: (A) a holder comprising (1) at least two sheets of material peripherally attached to each other, said sheets forming a pocket, and (2) adjustable fastening means provided on the outside of said holder, sufficiently long to secure said holder to an affected body part; (B) a thermal compress, which is inserted into said pocket; (C) a container, around which the holder containing the thermal compress is placed, said container providing a means by which a therapeutically effective temperature can be maintained for at least eight hours at 86° F.; and (D) an insulated bag, into which the assembled holder, thermal compress and container are placed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A therapeutic thermal wrap kit, comprising: (A) a holder comprising (1) at least two sheets of material peripherally attached to each other, said sheets forming a pocket, and (2) adjustable fastening means provided on the outside of said holder, sufficiently long to secure said holder to an affected body part; (B) a thermal compress, which is inserted into said pocket; (C) a container, around which the holder containing the thermal compress is placed, said container providing a means by which a therapeutically effective temperature can be maintained for at least eight hours at 86° F.; and (D) an insulated bag, into which the assembled holder, thermal compress and container are placed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The therapeutic thermal wrap kit of claim 1, said container providing a means by which a therapeutically effective temperature can be maintained for at least seventeen hours at 86° F.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The therapeutic thermal wrap kit of claim 1, said container providing a means by which a therapeutically effective temperature can be maintained for at least eleven hours at 95° F.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The therapeutic thermal wrap kit of claim 1, said container containing a substance, said substance comprising a commercially available beverage.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The therapeutic thermal wrap kit of claim 1, further comprising a timer attached to the outside of said holder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The therapeutic thermal wrap kit of claim 1, further comprising a timer attached to the outside of said insulated bag.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The therapeutic thermal wrap kit of claim 1, said fastening means comprising at least one strap and at least one buckle, said strap having an end comprising a loop to which said buckle is attached.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The therapeutic thermal wrap kit of claim 7, said fastening means comprising at least two straps and at least two buckles, said straps each having an end comprising a loop to which each of said buckles is attached.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The therapeutic thermal wrap kit of claim 1, said fastening means comprising at least one strap provided with hook-and-loop fastening means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The therapeutic thermal wrap kit of claim 1, at least one of said sheets comprising polyurethane back-coated nylon pack cloth (400 dernier).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The therapeutic thermal wrap kit of claim 1, at least one of said sheets comprising ripstop nylon.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The therapeutic thermal wrap kit of claim 1, said holder further comprising a third sheet of material and an insulating material placed between two of said sheets.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The therapeutic thermal wrap kit of claim 12, at least two of said sheets comprising polyurethane back-coated nylon pack cloth (400 dernier) and said insulating material comprising expanded polyethylene foam (packing grade).
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
The therapeutic thermal wrap kit of claim 1, said insulated bag comprising polyurethane back-coated nylon pack cloth (400 dernier) and insulating material comprising expanded polyethylene foam (packing grade) and sealing means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The therapeutic thermal wrap kit of claim 14, said sealing means being selected from the group consisting of a zipper and one or more straps having hook-and-loop fastening means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The therapeutic thermal wrap kit of claim 1, said container comprising a high density polyethylene widemouth bottle.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
138 words
A method for the treatment of body discomfort, comprising the sequential steps of: (A) adjusting the temperature of a thermal compress and a container containing a substance to a temperature of from -20° to 120° C., said substance being liquid at 25° C.; (B) placing said thermal compress in a holder comprising (1) at least two sheets of material peripherally attached to each other, said sheets forming a pocket, and (2) fastening means attachable to the outside of said pocket; (C) securing said holder containing said thermal compress around said container; (D) placing said secured holder in an insulated bag, forming a therapeutic thermal wrap kit; (E) removing said secured holder from said insulated bag; (F) separating said secured holder from said container; and (G) securing said holder containing said thermal compress to a body part experiencing discomfort.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
138 words
A method for the treatment of body discomfort, comprising the sequential steps of: (A) adjusting the temperature of a thermal compress and a container containing a substance to a temperature of from -20° to 120° C., said substance being liquid at 25° C.; (B) placing said thermal compress in a holder comprising (1) at least two sheets of material peripherally attached to each other, said sheets forming a pocket, and (2) fastening means attachable to the outside of said pocket; (C) securing said holder containing said thermal compress around said container; (D) placing said secured holder in an insulated bag, forming a therapeutic thermal wrap kit; (E) removing said secured holder from said insulated bag; (F) separating said secured holder from said container; and (G) securing said holder containing said thermal compress to a body part experiencing discomfort.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 17, wherein step (B) is the first step, and step (A) is performed after step (C).
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 17, wherein step (B) is the first step, and step (A) is performed after step (D).
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 17, further comprising transporting said therapeutic thermal wrap kit to a remote location prior to removing said secured holder from said insulated bag.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 17, further comprising allowing a period of time of from 2 to 10 hours elapse after said forming said therapeutic thermal wrap kit and prior to removing said secured holder from said insulated bag.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 17, further comprising timing the duration of use of said holder containing said thermal compress after securing to said body part.
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