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US 5,129,391 AGranted
Thermal packs
AssigneeM.S.C.M. Limited
InventorsJames M. Brodsky, Randy A. Evans
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Abstract
A CRYLON.TM. gel containing glass beads and a light metal, formulated to be pliable when frozen, yet reusable and stable enough to permit repeated thawing and freezing, is contained within a vinyl package having a covering which is both hypoallergenic and waterproof. The packages are comfortably held in place, e.g. pressed against an injured portion of the body, by appropriate straps and/or fasteners, which may form a part of the package.
Claims18
A thermal pack comprising,
- a package formed of first and second layers, each formed of a pliant, liquid impervious material,
- said first and second layers joined together by a peripheral seal,
- said package is configured to engage selected exterior areas of the human anatomy, and
- a gel material retained within said package,
- said gel comprising an insoluble, colloidal, homogeneous emulsion including at least one light metal and a plurality of glass beads dispersed in a cellulose material.
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