Patent ID: 8894698
Filing Date: 2014-11-25
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for providing temperature controlled therapy to an upper body of a patient, said apparatus comprising: a back portion dimensioned and configured to cover a substantial portion of a back of the patient; a front portion dimensioned and configured to cover a substantial portion of a front of the patient, said front portion divided into two sections; a shoulder portion connecting said back portion and said front portion, said shoulder portion having an opening dimensioned and configured to fit around a neck of the patient; a pair of side fasteners positioned to join each side of said back portion to a corresponding side of said front portion; each section of said front portion including an arm fastener positioned to join opposing sides of said each section of said front portion to form a tube sized and configured to wrap around an arm of the patient; wherein said apparatus includes an inner surface and an outer surface defining a pad with a tortuous conduit from a fluid inlet to a fluid outlet, said pad including said back, front, and shoulder portions.