# US 2023/0144593 A1 · Rapid Heating and Cooling System Utilizing Mechanical and Thermal Therapy > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2023/0144593 A1 - Document ID: US20230144593A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 18/055,013 - Filed: 2022-11-14 - Published: 2023-05-11 - Earliest claimed: 2021-11-11 - Assignees: Diferynt, LLC - Applicants: Diferynt, LLC - Inventors: Todd Howe - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20230144593A1 ## CPC - A61H 9/0078: {with intermittent or alternately inflated bladders or cuffs (mattresses for preventing bed-sores with alternated pressurized chambers A61G7/05776)} - A61H 15/00: Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains - A61H 15/0078: {power-driven} - A61H 15/02: adapted for simultaneous treatment with light, heat or drugs - A61H 2015/0014: {cylinder-like, i.e. rollers} - A61H 2201/0111: watertight - A61H 2201/0149: Seat or chair - A61H 2201/0192: Specific means for adjusting dimensions - A61H 2201/0207: heated - A61H 2201/0214: cooled - A61H 2201/0242: by a fluid circulating in the apparatus - A61H 2201/1623: Back - A61H 2201/164: Feet or leg, e.g. pedal - A61H 2201/1654: Layer between the skin and massage elements, e.g. fluid or ball - A61H 2201/169: Physical characteristics of the surface, e.g. material, relief, texture or indicia - A61H 2201/501: connected to external computer devices or networks - A61H 2201/5035: Several programs selectable - A61H 2201/5046: Touch screens - A61H 2203/0425: Sitting on the buttocks - A61H 2205/10: Leg - A61H: PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy or ultrasound therapy A61N) ## Abstract A chair including a massaging roller system and a water temperature control system for providing thermal therapy to a user. The water temperature control system includes a cooler for cooling liquid; a heater for heating liquid; an interior liquid pad configured to be heated and cooled by liquid from the cooler and heater, where the interior liquid pad disposed within the massage chair, and an exterior liquid pad configured to be heated and cooled by liquid from the cooler and heater by a flexible fluid line, where the exterior pad is disposed at an exterior of the massage chair and the flexible fluid line is configured to enable the exterior liquid pad to be moveably positioned on the user's body. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A chair, comprising: a chair body having a chair back, a chair seat, and a leg section; a roller system comprising a plurality of massaging rollers and positioned within at least one of the chair back, the chair seat, and the leg section; a liquid temperature control system for providing thermal therapy to a user, comprising: a liquid cooler for cooling liquid of the system, a liquid heater for heating liquid of the system, an interior liquid pad fluidly coupled with the liquid cooler and heater and configured to be heated and cooled by liquid from the liquid cooler and heater, the interior liquid pad disposed within one of the chair back, the chair seat, and the leg section, and an exterior liquid pad fluidly coupled with the liquid cooler and heater by a flexible fluid line and configured to be heated and cooled by liquid from the liquid cooler and heater, wherein the exterior pad is disposed at an exterior of the chair and the flexible fluid line is configured to enable the exterior liquid pad to be moveably positioned on the user's body; and an attached display configured to present control options to the user for operating the liquid temperature control system and the roller system and control the systems based on inputs received from the user. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The chair of claim 1, wherein the interior liquid pad and exterior liquid pad are fluidly coupled with the liquid heater and liquid cooler in parallel by separate liquid pumps such that liquid flow to the interior pad and to the exterior pad from the liquid cooler and liquid heater is independently controlled by the water temperature control system. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The chair of claim 1, wherein each roller in the plurality of rollers comprises an inner roller, a liquid filled insert which surrounds the inner roller, and an outer protective material. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The chair of claim 1, wherein each roller in the plurality of rollers comprises an inner roller and a plurality of liquid filled inserts which surrounds the outer perimeter of the inner roller. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The chair of claim 1, wherein the water temperature control system is configured to rapidly heat or cool the interior and exterior pads 65 degrees Fahrenheit within 60 seconds. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The chair of claim 1, wherein the water temperature control system further comprises: a pump configured to circulate water through the liquid heater and the liquid cooler; a plurality of valves configured to regulate the circulation of water through the water temperature control system; and at least one drain configured to expel or recycle excess water from the water temperature control system. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The chair of claim 1, wherein: the chair body has a surface that is smooth, moisture proof, and treated with an anti-bacterial additive; the surface is configured to receive the user's body; and seams of the surface are unexposed. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The chair of claim 1, wherein each roller in the plurality of rollers comprises an inner roller comprising a thermoplastic elastomer, silicone, or foam material. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The chair of claim 1, wherein the leg section comprises massaging rollers of the plurality of massaging rollers configured provide massaging and compression to the legs of the user. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The chair of claim 1, wherein the attached display comprises a touch screen, and is configured to: present a menu to the user of the massage chair, wherein the menu enables customization of a massage type, massage intensity, the interior and the exterior liquid pad temperature, roller position, and recline position of the massage chair; be paired with a network, a computer, or a mobile device; and store user data and preferences for usage of the massage chair. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The chair of claim 1, wherein the massage chair is configured to recline to a variety of positions including a full recline position. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The chair of claim 1, wherein: the massage chair further comprises a plurality of adjustable air bladders positioned within the chair back; and the plurality of adjustable air bladders are arranged into multiple sections including a center section configured to accommodate the curvature of the user's spine and support a portion of the lower back of the user. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The chair of claim 12, further comprising a plurality of adjustable air bladders embedded in the leg section of the massage chair and configured to constrict the legs of the user. ### Claim 14 A liquid temperature control system of a therapeutic chair, comprising: a liquid cooler for cooling liquid of the system; a liquid heater for heating liquid of the system; an interior liquid pad fluidly coupled with the liquid cooler and heater and configured to be heated and cooled by liquid from the liquid cooler and heater, the interior liquid pad disposed within the therapeutic chair; an exterior liquid pad fluidly coupled with the liquid cooler and heater by a flexible fluid line and configured to be heated and cooled by liquid from the liquid cooler and heater, wherein the exterior pad is disposed at an exterior of the therapeutic chair and the flexible fluid line is configured to enable the exterior liquid pad to be moveably positioned on a user's body; and a display configured to present control options to the user for operating the water temperature control system and control the water temperature control system based on inputs received from a user. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The water temperature control system of claim 14, wherein the water temperature control system is configured to rapidly heat or cool the interior and exterior pads 65 degrees Fahrenheit within 60 seconds. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The water temperature control system of claim 14, wherein the water temperature control system further comprises: a pump configured to circulate water through the liquid heater and the liquid cooler; a plurality of valves configured to regulate the circulation of water through the water temperature control system; and at least one drain configured to expel or recycle excess water from said heating and cooling system. ### Claim 17 (depends on 14) The water temperature control system of claim 14, wherein the display comprises a touch screen and is configured to: present a menu to the user of the massage chair, wherein the menu enables customization of a temperature of the water in the water temperature control system; be paired with a network, a computer, or a mobile device; and store user data and preferences between usage of the massage chair. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The water temperature control system of claim 14, wherein there are a plurality of the interior liquid pads and each of the plurality of the interior liquid pads are fluidly coupled with the liquid heater and liquid cooler in parallel by separate liquid pumps such that liquid flow to each of the plurality of interior liquid pads is independently controlled by the water temperature control system. ### Claim 19 (depends on 14) The water temperature control system of claim 14, wherein the interior liquid pad and exterior liquid pad are fluidly coupled with the liquid heater and liquid cooler in parallel by separate liquid pumps such that liquid flow to the interior pad and to the exterior pad from the liquid cooler and liquid heater is independently controlled by the water temperature control system. ### Claim 20 A chair, comprising: a chair body having a chair back, a chair seat, and a leg section; and a liquid temperature control system for providing thermal therapy to a user, comprising: a liquid cooler for cooling liquid of the system, a liquid heater for heating liquid of the system, a first interior liquid pad fluidly coupled with the liquid cooler and heater and configured to be heated and cooled by liquid from the liquid cooler and heater, the first interior liquid pad disposed within one of the chair back, the chair seat, and the leg section, a second interior liquid pad fluidly coupled with the liquid cooler and heater and configured to be heated and cooled by liquid from the liquid cooler and heater, the second interior liquid pad disposed within a different one of the chair back, the chair seat, and the leg section than the first interior liquid pad, and an exterior liquid pad fluidly coupled with the liquid cooler and heater by a flexible fluid line and configured to be heated and cooled by liquid from the liquid cooler and heater, wherein the exterior pad is disposed at an exterior of the massage chair and the flexible fluid line is configured to enable the exterior liquid pad to be moveably positioned on the user's body.