20240009028. PATIENT THERMAL REGULATION SYSTEMS simplified abstract (Unknown Organization)
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PATIENT THERMAL REGULATION SYSTEMS
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Inventor(s)
Eugene Lloyd Hiebert of Salem OR (US)
PATIENT THERMAL REGULATION SYSTEMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240009028 titled 'PATIENT THERMAL REGULATION SYSTEMS
Simplified Explanation
The disclosed patent application describes devices and systems that can control the temperature of air and direct it through enclosed chambers placed next to a patient, without blowing air directly on the patient. The devices have an air inlet, an air outlet, and a defined air flow pathway between them. The air exiting the device can be directed away from the patient. The devices include a crush-resistant but flexible air-flow layer inside the enclosure, allowing air flow even when the patient is lying on the device. A cushioning layer can also be included on top of the air-flow layer. The flowing air can be of any desired temperature to warm or cool the patient. The technology can be used for both human and animal patients.
- Devices and systems for temperature-controlled air circulation near a patient
- Enclosed chambers with air inlet, air outlet, and defined air flow pathway
- Air directed away from the patient
- Crush-resistant and flexible air-flow layer inside the enclosure
- Cushioning layer overlaying the air-flow layer
- Air can be of any desired temperature
- Applicable to both human and animal patients
Potential Applications
- Medical settings (hospitals, clinics) for temperature control during surgeries or recovery
- Veterinary clinics for temperature control during procedures or post-surgery recovery
- Home healthcare for temperature regulation of bedridden patients
- Sports medicine for temperature control during rehabilitation or recovery
Problems Solved
- Avoids blowing air directly on the patient, which can cause discomfort or disturb medical procedures
- Provides a controlled and directed air flow to regulate the patient's temperature
- Allows air flow even when the patient is lying on the device, thanks to the crush-resistant and flexible air-flow layer
- Provides cushioning for added comfort and support
Benefits
- Improved patient comfort and temperature control without direct air blowing
- Enhanced airflow even when the patient is in contact with the device
- Versatile application for both human and animal patients
- Can be used in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare
- Potential for use in sports medicine for temperature regulation during rehabilitation or recovery.
Original Abstract Submitted
disclosed herein are devices and systems that conduct temperature-controlled air through one or more enclosed chambers that are placed adjacent to a patient to help control the patient's temperature without blowing air directly on the patient. in some embodiments, the enclosed chamber has an air inlet and an air outlet and a defined air flow pathway therebetween. air exiting the device can be directed away from the patient. the devices can include a crush-resistant but flexible air-flow layer of material inside the enclosure that allows air flow even when a patient is laying on the device. a cushioning layer can also be included overlaying the air-flow layer. the flowing air can be any desired temperature to help warm or cool a patient. the patient can be a human or animal, for example.
