System for delivering pain without causing physiological damage

Details System for delivering pain without causing physiological damage System for delivering pain without causing physiological damage

2008-01-22

2008-01-22

Mullen, Thomas (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S407100, C340S691500, C340S692000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11114528

ABSTRACT:
The system includes a thermal grill that has several relatively warm portions which are interlaced with several relatively cold portions. When an individual contacts the thermal grill, the temperature difference between the warm and cold portions of the thermal grill causes the individual to feel pain without physiologically damaging the individual. The system may provide some indication that the thermal grill should not be contacted. The system may also provide some indication that the thermal grill has been contacted. The system may also be able to send signals that the thermal grill has been contacted to a location that is different from where the thermal grill is located. The system may also allow the temperature difference between the warm and cold portions of the thermal grill to be adjusted from a remote location such that the level of pain which is generated by thermal grill is readily modified.

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