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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
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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 —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 11:49
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.

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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

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