Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Thermal applicators
Patent
1998-04-20
2000-02-15
Dvorak, Linda C. M.
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Thermal applicators
607104, 5636, A61F 700, A47G 900
Patent
active
060247622
ABSTRACT:
A head supporting therapeutic pillow including an outer cover containing a pair of spaced pressure stimulators, a layer of cushioning material and a freezable liquid enclosed in at least one flexible pouch. The pressure stimulators are preferably spaced apart by a stabilizer bar. In a preferred method of use, the pillow is placed on the back of an individual's neck while the liquid is in a frozen or semi-frozen state. In an alternative embodiment, the pillow includes slots for supporting a strap enabling the pillow to be worn.
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Dvorak Linda C. M.
Gibson Roy
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