US5016629A
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Hot and cold body pack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-07-20
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Granted: 1991-05-21
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Expires: 2009-07-20
Abstract
Abstract A hot or cold body pack utilizing a heat transferring element which includes a bag having a first heat insulative portion and a second heat porous portion. The heat porous portion also mechanically retains a heat transfer element within the bag. The bag includes an opening to retain the heat transfer element. First and second loop members extend along separate dimensions on the outer surface of the bag to permit the straps to hold the bag to a body. Fastener material along an edge of the bag allows it be fastened to another pack.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald Kanare
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S383/00; Y10S383/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A hot or cold body pack utilizing a heat transferring element; comprising: a. a bag including a first heat insulative portion and a second heat porous and mechanically retaining portion, said bag further including an opening thereto to permit entry of the heat transferring element, said bag having an outer surface adjacent said first insulative portion; b. a first loop extending along a first dimension of said outer surface of said bag; c. a second loop extending along a second dimension of said outer surface of said bag said second dimension being angularly oriented relative to said first dimension; d. strap means for selectively passing through said first and second loops; e. means for holding said strap means relative to said bag, said strap holding means including substantially said entire outer surface of said bag forming a pile fastener for connecting with hook material located on said strap means; and f. a strip of hook material connected to the outer surface of said bag along an edge of said second heat porous and mechanically retaining portion of said bag, said strip allowing for connection of said pack to a second pack.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A hot or cold body pack utilizing a heat transferring element; comprising: a. a bag including a first heat insulative portion and a second heat porous and mechanically retaining portion, said bag further including an opening thereto to permit entry of the heat transferring element, said bag having an outer surface adjacent said first insulative portion; b. a first loop extending along a first dimension of said outer surface of said bag; c. a second loop extending along a second dimension of said outer surface of said bag said second dimension being angularly oriented relative to said first dimension; d. strap means for selectively passing through said first and second loops; e. means for holding said strap means relative to said bag, said strap holding means including substantially said entire outer surface of said bag forming a pile fastener for connecting with hook material located on said strap means; and f. a strip of hook material connected to the outer surface of said bag along an edge of said second heat porous and mechanically retaining portion of said bag, said strip allowing for connection of said pack to a second pack.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The body pack of claim 1 in which said second heat porous and mechanically retaining portion of said bag comprises a mesh layer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The body pack of claim 1 in which said second heat porous and mechanically retaining portion of said bag comprises a water repellent layer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The body pack of claim 1 in which said bag opening includes means for latching said opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The body pack of claim 1 in which said first insulative portion includes an insulation member enclosed by a water repellent member.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-05-20 | 1994-11-19 | 1995-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-05-20 | 1998-11-19 | 1999-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-05-20 | 2002-11-19 | 2003-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |