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Heating pad systems, such as for patient warming applications

  • US 20040112891A1
  • Filed: 09/08/2003
  • Published: 06/17/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/14/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A heating pad system useable for warming a person on a support structure, the heating pad system comprising:

  • a thermal-electric heating element comprising one or more copper braids suspended in a carbon-filled plastic for conducting electricity;

    a viscoelastic foam pad disposed adjacent to the thermal-electric heating element, the viscoelastic foam pad overlaying at least a portion of the heating element;

    a form-fitting waterproof cover enclosing at least a portion of the viscoelastic foam pad and the thermal-electric heating element, the thermal-electric heating element, the viscoelastic foam pad and the waterproof cover comprising a heating pad positionable on the support structure;

    a sealed connector attached to the form-fitting waterproof cover, the sealed connector having an external interface, the sealed connector providing an electrical connection between the external interface and the thermal-electric heating element; and

    a power unit connectable to the external interface of the sealed connector for providing electrical power to the thermal-electric heating element, the power unit including a control panel having at least one temperature selector, the temperature selector for selecting at least one heating pad temperature.

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