Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Temperature detection
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-17
2011-05-17
Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Temperature detection
C374S029000, C374S107000, C374S186000, C374S204000, C374S205000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07942825
ABSTRACT:
A method and device for monitoring thermal stress in a user is described. The device is designed to include a material having specific thermodynamic properties and physical dimensions defined as a function of those thermodynamic properties. A system for thermal stress monitoring including a thermal stress monitoring device configured within a garment is also described.
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Anderson Joel P.
Baker Andrew Thomas
Gatto Jeanne Marie
Heller Jeff
Ranganathan Sridhar
Hendon Nathan P.
Hindenburg Max
Kimberly--Clark Worldwide, Inc.
Klembus Nancy M.
Pani John
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