Differential-melting point PCM as safety indicator for warming devices
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of California
InventorsAshok Jagannath Gadgil, Vi Hai Rapp
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Abstract
A robust, and inexpensive infant warmer comprises a predetermined temperature range indicator based on a phase change material (PCM) indicating suitable temperature for a given application
Claims20
A warming device comprising a predetermined temperature range indicator comprising a differential-melting point phase change material (PCM) wherein the indicator provides visual and tactile signals for up and down deviations from the predetermined temperature range.
A method of using a disclosed warming device comprising warming an infant or item with the device by placing the device in thermal proximity to the infant or item.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.