Patent ID: 7066950
Filing Date: 2006-06-27
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A cushion adapted to release therapeutic vapors, said cushion comprising: (a) a vapor permeable cover, said vapor permeable cover enclosing an inner space and having an outer surface, said vapor permeable cover being permeable to microwaves; (b) a cellulose-containing absorbent material positioned within said inner space, said cellulose-containing absorbent material being capable of water uptake at ambient temperatures and water vapor release upon application of energy to said cellulose- containing absorbent material; (c) a vapor permeable pouch having an outer surface and having a selectively releasable connection with said vapor permeable cover, said vapor permeable pouch having an inner surface configured for receiving solid or liquid vapor therapy materials, said vapor permeable pouch being permeable to water vapor released through said vapor permeable cover into said vapor permeable pouch and adapted for releasing said vapor therapy materials in a gaseous therapeutic vapor; and (d) a fastener located between said outer surface of said vapor permeable pouch and said outer surface of said vapor permeable cover, said fastener permitting said connection between said vapor permeable pouch and said vapor permeable cover.