# US 9,962,284 B2 · Thermal treatment device

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- Number: US 9,962,284 B2
- Document ID: US9962284B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 12/339,160
- Filed: 2008-12-19
- Published: 2009-06-25
- Granted: 2018-05-08
- Earliest claimed: 2007-12-19
- Assignees: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
- Applicants: Ronni L. Robinson; Harry S. Sowden; Leo B. Kriksunov
- Inventors: Ronni L. Robinson; Harry S. Sowden; Leo B. Kriksunov
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9962284B2

## CPC

- A61F 7/02: Compresses or poultices for effecting heating or cooling
- A61H 7/00: Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for (electro-medical massage devices applying electric current by contact A61N1/18)
- A61F 7/034: {Flameless}
- A61F 2007/0071: {using a resistor, e.g. near the spot to be heated}
- A61F 2007/0075: {using a Peltier element, e.g. near the spot to be heated or cooled}
- A61F 2007/0078: {with a battery}
- A61F 2007/0086: {with a thermostat}
- A61F 2007/0228: {with belt or strap, e.g. with buckle}
- A61F 2007/0296: {Intervals of heating alternated with intervals of cooling}
- A61H 23/02: with electric or magnetic drive
- A61H 23/0254: {with rotary motor}
- A61H 2015/0042: {Balls or spheres}
- A61H 2201/0173: Means for preventing injuries
- A61H 2201/0207: heated
- A61H 2201/0214: cooled
- A61H 2201/0242: by a fluid circulating in the apparatus
- A61H 2201/0257: by a heat accumulator, e.g. a sand or liquid reservoir
- A61H 2201/0278: by chemical reaction
- A61H 2201/102: with aromatherapy
- A61H 2201/1626: Holding means therefor
- A61H 2201/165: Wearable interfaces
- A61H 2201/1688: disposable
- A61H 2205/081: Back
- A61F: FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C)
- 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

The present invention is directed to a reusable pain relieving treatment device, such as a belt, that comprises one or more conductive members that extend from an inner surface of the device and are capable of transferring heat, cold or vibrations from disposable or reusable packs.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A therapeutic device comprising
a) a conformable and reusable portion having an inside surface and an outside surface;
b) at least one pocket on the conformable and reusable portion;
c) at least one retainer, wherein the at least one retainer sits in the at least one pocket and wherein the at least one retainer comprises a mixture of chemical substances that react chemically to produce an exothermic effect, wherein the mixture of chemical substances heats relative to a surrounding environment;
d) at least one conductive member that protrudes from the inside surface of the conformable and reusable portion, wherein the at least one conductive member is in contact with the body of the user, either directly contacting the skin, or contacting the body of the user through clothing or garments worn by the user, wherein the at least one conductive member is in contact with the at least one retainer and transmits heat from the at least one retainer to the body of the user, wherein the at least one conductive member is shaped as a first disk and a second disk interconnected by a cylindrical element, wherein the first disk is in contact with the at least one retainer, wherein the second disk interfaces with the body of the user, and wherein the first disk has a larger surface area than the second disk.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The therapeutic device of claim 1 wherein the at least one retainer heats through the at least one conductive member.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The therapeutic device of claim 1 wherein the at least one conductive member is made, at least in part, from a metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, copper, silver, steel and metal alloys of aluminum, copper, silver and steel and combinations thereof.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The therapeutic device of claim 1 wherein the at least one conductive member is made, at least in part, from conductive fabrics, composites, plastics, polymers, rubber, ceramics and mixtures thereof.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The therapeutic device of claim 1, wherein the at least one pocket has substantially a same shape as the retainer.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The therapeutic device of claim 1, wherein the conformable and reusable portion conforms to fit over the shoulder, back, knee, or elbow of a human.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The therapeutic device of claim 1, wherein the at least one conductive member is a sealed liquid filled pouch.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The therapeutic device of claim 1, wherein the therapeutic device comprises at least two conductive members and at least two retainers, wherein at least a first conductive member and a first retainer delivers heating or cooling for 4 to 6 hours and at least a second conductive member and a second retainer delivers heating or cooling for 8 to 12 hours.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The therapeutic device of claim 1, wherein the mixture of substances comprises iron powder.