Thermoregulation Devices and Methods
OwnerJoseph P. Schultzinventor
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Abstract
Methods and systems for thermoregulation of injured tissue, medical specimens and other perishable materials are disclosed. Thermoregulation systems can comprise a thermoelectric device comprising a thermoelectric element within a flexible sleeve such that the sleeve can be applied circumferentially within an orthopedic positioner. Methods for shipping medical specimens under precise temperature control are disclosed by actively regulating the temperature within containers and at the surface of the specimen. Methods for treating injured tissue that demonstrate increased precision and control are disclosed.
Claims21
1-20. (canceled)
A thermal orthopedic treatment system comprising:
- a power source;
- a first wire electrically coupled to the power source and terminated by a first power source coupling;
- a second wire electrically coupled to the power source and terminated by a second power source coupling;
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- a thermoregulation device comprising a plurality of thermoelectric panels;
- wherein each of the plurality of thermoelectric panels comprises:
- an electrical input coupling configured to connect to either of the first power source coupling and an electrical output coupling of a second of the plurality of thermoelectric panels;
- an electrical output coupling configured to connect to either of the second power source coupling and an electrical input coupling of a third of the plurality of thermoelectric panels;
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- a thermoelectric element electrically coupled to both of the first panel electrical input coupling and the first panel electrical output coupling.
A thermoregulation device comprising a plurality of thermoelectric panels, wherein each of the plurality of thermoelectric panels comprises:
- an electrical input coupling configured to connect to either of a first power source coupling and an electrical output coupling of a second of the plurality of thermoelectric panels;
- an electrical output coupling configured to connect to either of a second power source coupling and an electrical input coupling of a third of the plurality of thermoelectric panels;
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- a thermoelectric element electrically coupled to both of the electrical input coupling and the electrical output coupling.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.