Patent ID: 8795211
Filing Date: 2014-08-05
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A portable and rechargeable cast ventilating system adapted for use on casts, the system comprising: a portable fluid flow manipulation device comprising a heat transfer element, at least one fluid flow manipulation intake element, at least one fluid flow control element housed within the fluid flow manipulation device, the fluid flow control element operatively connects to each fluid flow manipulation intake element, a manipulation outflow valve that operatively connects to the fluid control element, and a rechargeable power source, the rechargeable power source operatively connects to the fluid flow control element; a manifold collar comprising an intake fluid flow collar valve to directly and removably receive the manipulation outflow valve of the manipulation device and at least one outflow fluid flow collar valve, the manifold collar is configured so that each outflow fluid collar valve is positioned within a cast, wherein the intake fluid collar valve directly and removably connects to the manipulation outflow valve; and at least one tube, each tube having a first and a second end, the first end of each tube attaches to each outflow fluid collar valve, the second end of each tube is sealed, and each tube defines a plurality of vents; wherein the heat transfer element is removably housed within the manipulation device that operatively connects to each fluid flow manipulation control element, wherein the removable heat transfer element comprises at least one heat retention cell.