US3908655A
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Post-operative cooling device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-07
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1993-09-07
Abstract
Abstract A cooling chamber is positioned over the face or other areas of the body to direct cold air onto the injured tissues to retard or prevent swelling following plastic surgery. The device includes a domed wall or helmet which accommodates the head or body portion. Cold air from an air conditioning unit passes through a flexible hose into an inlet in the domed wall which widens into an open ended chamber. The air is distributed around the chamber by radial partitions or an inner porous wall which forms an air passageway for directing air into the desired areas. Hinged sections may provide selective compartments in the chamber to direct the air flow to specific facial areas. The unit may be adjustable, transportable and self-contained or attached to a wheeled table or bed.
Inventors
- 👤 Helen B Lund
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:48
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/10; A61H; A61H35/00; A61M; A61M19/00; A61F2007/0001; A61F2007/0002; A61F2007/0003; A61F2007/0009; A61F2007/0011; A61F2007/0059; A61F2007/0063; A61F2007/0064
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A cooling device comprising: a chamber having a domed wall open at one end and an inlet spaced from said open end, said open end being adapted to receive a portion of a body, cooling means supplying cold air to said inlet, a flexible conduit connected between said cooling means and said inlet, means for distributing said cold air around said domed wall, and a plurality of hinged compartments extending over the head and facial areas of said body to direct said cold air to selective portions of said head and facial areas.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A cooling device comprising: a chamber having a domed wall open at one end and an inlet spaced from said open end, said open end being adapted to receive a portion of a body, cooling means supplying cold air to said inlet, a flexible conduit connected between said cooling means and said inlet, means for distributing said cold air around said domed wall, and a plurality of hinged compartments extending over the head and facial areas of said body to direct said cold air to selective portions of said head and facial areas.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said distributing means includes a plurality of partitions extending radially around said inlet toward said open end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said distributing means includes an inner curved wall spaced from said domed wall and providing an air passageway between said walls, and a plurality of apertures in said inner wall passing said cold air into said chamber, said device further including a wheeled base, said cooling means, flexible conduit and chamber being mounted on said wheeled base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 3 including means for blocking air flow through portions of said inner wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 3 including a wheeled table, and means for supporting said chamber in a horizontal position at an end of said table to accommodate the head of a person lying on said table.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
The device of claim 5 including pairs of upper and lower hinged compartments extending over respective upper and lower facial areas, each compartment being pivotably secured to the domed wall of said chamber to be positioned over and be movable away from said facial areas, and means for locking said compartments in positions over said respective facial areas.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 5 wherein said table is said wheeled base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 5 wherein said base is adjustable in height and movable to position said chamber onto the end of said table.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 5 including a detachable contoured mask to shield the nose and mouth areas from the flow of cold air.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 5 including a resilient porous lining over said inner curved wall of said chamber to prevent said cold air from flowing onto the upper and rear portions of the head.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 10 including resilient porous material in the lower portion of said chamber to provide a head supPort.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said flexible conduit is adjustable in height to support said chamber in different positions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |