Patent ID: 6419691
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A device for applying thermal energy to a human or animal, comprising:a deformable and resilient first layer sealingly connected to a deformable and resilient second layer along a common perimeter; said first layer further sealingly connected to said second layer along a plurality of curvilinear paths within said perimeter, said paths defining a plurality of channels between said first layer and said second layer, said paths being configured to allow articulation between adjacent channels, each said channel having at least one end defined by said common perimeter, said at least one end of each said channel being directly adjacent said at least one end of another said channel; each said channel being at least partially filled with a medium; wherein said device is configured for application of thermal energy to the human shoulder and said paths are configured to provide a plurality of channels each having a base portion and a pair of extending portions which extend substantially in the same direction; and wherein each said base portion includes a substantially straight section and a pair of opposed identical acute angles.