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Microwavable heat releasing and absorbing composition and container
Assignee: Dura Therm Inc
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Filing: 1995-01-20
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Granted: 1996-05-07
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Expires: 2015-01-20
Abstract
Abstract A microwavable heat releasing and absorbing composition comprises paraffin wax, distilled water, polyacrylamide, mineral oil, glycerin, polypropylene glycol, acid and corn starch. By variation of the relative ratios of the components, the composition can take on a variety of consistencies and viscosities. The composition is capable of retaining its temperature for an extended period of time despite surrounding variations in temperature. It is also capable of maintaining its pliability and consistency over a wide range of temperatures. The composition has a high vapor point and is well-suited for heating in a microwave oven, or cooling in a freezer. The composition when placed in a suitable container can be used in hot-and-cold packs, as well a variety of other applications. Preferably, the container is enclosed in a vinyl package with transverse ribs.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael L. Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/02; F; F28; F28D; F28D20/00; A61F2007/0242; A61F2007/0261; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
A microwavable heat releasing and absorbing gel composition having a pliable consistency over a predetermined range of temperatures, said composition comprising: a humectant, a freezing-point depressant, a gel-sealer, polyacrylamide as an absorbent material, cornstarch as a binder, mineral oil as a component for increasing specific heat, and components for initiating pliability.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
A microwavable heat releasing and absorbing gel composition having a pliable consistency over a predetermined range of temperatures, said composition comprising: a humectant, a freezing-point depressant, a gel-sealer, polyacrylamide as an absorbent material, cornstarch as a binder, mineral oil as a component for increasing specific heat, and components for initiating pliability.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition according to claim 1, wherein: said humectant is glycerin, and said freezing-point depressant is polypropylene glycol.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The composition according to claim 1, wherein said gel-sealer is paraffin wax.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composition according to claim 1, wherein said components for initiating pliability include water and acid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The composition according to claim 4, wherein said acid is acetic acid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
A portable hot-and-cold device containing a composition according to claim 1.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A pack according to claim 6 further comprising an outer skin impermeable to said temperature buffering mixture, said skin having an inner surface and defining a partially closed container containing a space, said space filled with said temperature buffering mixture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The pack according to claim 7, wherein: said outer skin has a closable filler tube; transverse ribs attach to a portion of said inner surface of said skin, extend through said space, and reattach to another portion of said surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method of using a composition according to claim 1, comprising the steps of: injecting into a container said humectant, said freezing-point depressant, said gel-sealer, said absorbent material, said binder, said component for increasing specific heat; subsequently adding said components for initiating pliability.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method of using a composition according to claim 9, further comprising the steps of: formulating said ingredients so that said mixture has a firm consistency; heating said composition to a temperature above human body-temperature; kneading said composition in a human hand for the purpose of exercise.
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