US3698397A
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Energy transmission apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-10
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1989-11-10
Abstract
Abstract Energy transmission apparatus for controlling neonate body temperature consisting of a support platform for infant support, a heat source in proximity to the platform, energy guides surrounding the platform which transmit and guide heat energy from the heat source to the platform, and a heat control for controlling changes of the heat source in accordance with body temperature changes of the neonate in order to maintain the body temperature constant.
Inventors
- 👤 Irwin H Franzel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
Energy transmission apparatus for controlling neonate body temperature changes comprising, a support platform for supporting said neonate, a heat source in proximity to said platform, fiber optic members composed of optical fibers in proximity to said platform and heat source, and disposed to receive and transfer heat from said source to said platform, and control means including a sensor interposed said platform and heat source, and disposed to control heat generated from said source in response to temperature changes sensed by said sensor to maintain constant body temperature of said neonate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
Energy transmission apparatus for controlling neonate body temperature changes comprising, a support platform for supporting said neonate, a heat source in proximity to said platform, fiber optic members composed of optical fibers in proximity to said platform and heat source, and disposed to receive and transfer heat from said source to said platform, and control means including a sensor interposed said platform and heat source, and disposed to control heat generated from said source in response to temperature changes sensed by said sensor to maintain constant body temperature of said neonate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
Energy transmission apparatus according to claim 1 and further including reflectors in proximity to said fiber optic members for reflecting energy from said heat source to said fiber optic members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
95 words
Energy transmission apparatus for controlling neonate body temperature changes comprising a support platform for supporting said neonate, a heat source in proximity to said platform, energy guide means in proximity to said platform and heat source, said energy guide means including tubular flexible guides, and disposed to receive and transfer heat from said source to said platform, and control means including a sensor interposed said platform and heat source, and disposed to control heat generated from said source in response to temperature changes sensed by said sensor to maintain constant body temperature of said neonate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
95 words
Energy transmission apparatus for controlling neonate body temperature changes comprising a support platform for supporting said neonate, a heat source in proximity to said platform, energy guide means in proximity to said platform and heat source, said energy guide means including tubular flexible guides, and disposed to receive and transfer heat from said source to said platform, and control means including a sensor interposed said platform and heat source, and disposed to control heat generated from said source in response to temperature changes sensed by said sensor to maintain constant body temperature of said neonate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
Energy transmission apparatus according to claim 3 and wherein said tubular flexible guides are composed of helically wrapped interlocking gold plated strips configured to provide flexibility and enhance energy reflection.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
Energy transmission apparatus according to claim 3 and wherein said tubular flexible guides have internal arsenic tri-sulphide flexible fibers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
Energy transmission apparatus according to claim 3 and wherein said energy guide means further include reflectors for reflecting energy from said heat source to said tubular flexible guides.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |