US4592358A
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Therapeutic device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-08-17
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Granted: 1986-06-03
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Expires: 2004-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A therapeutic device featuring a plurality of compartments enclosing a therapeutic substance which may be a refrigerant material which forms a liquid or a slush at temperatures below about 0° C., or a heat releasing substance, or a high density material is provided which may be firmly positioned on various body portions using one or more strap means.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne J. Westplate
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/02; A61F2007/0001; A61F2007/0225; A61F2007/0228; A61F2007/0268
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A therapeutic device comprising: an elongated double layer of flexible, non-elastic liquid impervious material divided into a plurality of compartments and provided at both ends with a narrow compartment enclosing a stabilizing element; at least one said compartment containing therapeutic material; at least one flexible, non-elastic strap means permanently fixed to one end of said device, a strap attachment means provided at said one end of said device and affixed to said device by fastening means passing through one of said stabilizing elements and a strap guide means provided at the opposite end of said device and affixed to said device by fastening means passing through the other of said stabilizing elements, whereby said device may be firmly positioned on a body portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A therapeutic device comprising: an elongated double layer of flexible, non-elastic liquid impervious material divided into a plurality of compartments and provided at both ends with a narrow compartment enclosing a stabilizing element; at least one said compartment containing therapeutic material; at least one flexible, non-elastic strap means permanently fixed to one end of said device, a strap attachment means provided at said one end of said device and affixed to said device by fastening means passing through one of said stabilizing elements and a strap guide means provided at the opposite end of said device and affixed to said device by fastening means passing through the other of said stabilizing elements, whereby said device may be firmly positioned on a body portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
the therapeutic device of claim 1 wherein at least one sealed packet containing therapeutic material is fit snugly into at least one said compartment, the outer surfaces of said sealed packet contacting the inner surfaces of said compartment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The therapeutic device of claim 2 wherein said therapeutic material comprises a refrigerant substance having a high cooling capacity which forms a liquid or a slush at temperatures below about 0° C.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The therapeutic device of claim 2 wherein said therapeutic material comprises a heat releasing substance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The therapeutic device of claim 2 wherein said therapeutic material comprises a high density weighted compound.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
the therapeutic device of claim 2 wherein said compartments are permanently sealed on all sides.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The therapeutic device of claim 2 wherein said compartments are permanently sealed on three sides and open along a fourth side.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The therapeutic device of claim 1 wherein said therapeutic material comprises a refrigerant substance having a high cooling capacity which forms a liquid or a slush at temperatures below about 0° C.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The therapeutic device of claim 1 wherein said therapeutic material comprises a heat releasing substance.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The therapeutic device of claim 1 wherein said therapeutic material comprises a high density weighted compound.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The therapeutic device of claim 1 wherein said compartments are permanently sealed on all sides.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The therapeutic device of claim 1 wherein said compartments are permanently sealed on three sides and open along a fourth side.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The therapeutic device of claim 1 wherein said device is provided with between 3 and 9 compartments.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The therapeutic device of claim 1 wherein said strap means comprises "Velcro" fasteners.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The therapeutic device of claim 1 wherien said device is provided with a plurality of strap means.
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