Patent ID: 6648909
Filing Date: 2003-11-18
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A method for applying thermal therapy to at least one of the perineal and rectal areas of a patient comprising:a) providing an elongated pack emitting one of heat or cold in a therapeutic temperature range; b) providing an absorbent pad for placement adjacent to at least one of perineal and rectal areas of said patient; and c) placing said pack between said pad and said patient; wherein said elongated pack comprises: an outer shell means for placement against said perineal area, said outer shell being formed of a pliant, non-woven, fluid-impervious material; and a sealed inner space enclosed within said outer shell, said inner space having: i) a first compartment containing a first chemical; ii) a second compartment containing a second chemical; iii) said first and second compartments being fixedly encased to one another; and iv) said first and second compartments having a rupturable wall therebetween which when ruptured causes said thermal reaction; and v) said first compartment being fixedly encased by the second compartment at a sealed edge where the first and second compartments overlap and extending across the length of the second compartment.