Patent ID: 7243509
Filing Date: 2007-07-17
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A therapeutic device for providing contrasting thermal treatments comprising: a. a flexible outer cover suitable for use at both hot and cold temperatures comprising: b. at least one cold pack selected from: resealable fluid impermeable plastic containers comprising an interlocking rib and groove sealing closure, optionally being a commercially available zipper bag, to contain ice or ice and water mixture; a refrigeratable cooling gel pack; or an endothermic chemical cold pack; or at least one heat pack selected from: microwavable gel bag; flexible bag containing microwave-absorbing particulate matter; water impermeable flexible bag containing chemical reactants which can be mixed to produce an exothermic heating mixture; or air permeable flexible bag containing an oxygen activated, heat generating chemical composition; and optionally, for B., either from about 1 to about 20 safety pins or from about 4 to about 12 safety pins; said therapeutic device optionally being for use to be attached to the inside or outside of a garment at a location on the garment that is in close contact with an injured area of the body.