Patent ID: 8641745
Filing Date: 2014-02-04
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for extracting heat from a human body using a device adapted removably to be attached to a hand of the human so as to contact a palm portion of the hand, wherein the device comprises: (i) an enclosure containing a cold-maintaining substance; and (ii) securing means attached to the enclosure for securing the enclosure against the palm portion, the securing means comprising a first strap extending from a first end of the enclosure, wherein the first strap includes on one side thereof a hook and loop fastener arrangement, and a buckle fluidly secured to a second end opposite the first end of the enclosure, wherein the buckle is sized to receive the first strap therethrough; the method comprising the steps of: (a) placing the device in a refrigerated or frozen location; (b) removing the device from the refrigerated or frozen location; (c) securing the device against the palm portion; and (d) engaging in a physical exertion activity, wherein the step of securing the device against the palm portion includes the steps of: (1) holding the enclosure against the palm portion; (2) looping a free end of the first strap around a back of the hand in a first direction; (3) inserting the free end of the first strap through the buckle and looping the free end across the back of the hand in a second direction opposite the first direction; and (4) securing a plurality of hooks of the hook and loop fastener arrangement to a plurality of loops of the hook and loop fastener arrangement.