Medical device for treating skin itch and rash
First Claim
1. An apparatus for treating skin itch and disease, through the controlled application of heat, comprising:
- heating means for applying heat to the skin;
temperature selection means for allowing selection of a heater temperature inside the range of about 46-62 degree Celsius;
power source means to provide enough energy;
a housing having a contact end, the heating means positioned within the contact end, the temperature selection means located within the housing, and the power source means connected to or in the house.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method that is effective for the treatment of skin itch and skin rash is disclosed. The apparatus is contained within a body which can be easily manipulated with one hand, and which is powered by a self-contained battery. Also contained within the body is a heating means, controlled by a thermostat, a temperature selector if the heating means if intended to provide multiple temperatures, and means to warn the user when the desired temperature is reached. In addition the apparatus includes means to apply the heat in a cyclical manner, in which the heat is repeatedly applied and removed, with a cycle time and pulse width in which is controlled by user by means of a control located on the body heater and some other elements that can ensure only one substantially unique temperature is used. The method, which is related to the apparatus as its governing principle, includes the application of heat at a precise, controlled temperature, for a specific period of time, t the skin at the location of the itch or rash. The temperature used depends upon the nature of skin discomfort, but is generally inside the range between 46-62° C. The temperature variation is generally controlled within +/−0.5 ° C. although it can be wider or narrower depends upon the nature of the itch treatment. In addition, the method includes a pulsating application of heat to the skin area, in which the heat is alternately applied and removed at a rate of approximately 1 second, with a total application time of between 10 and 30 seconds.
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15 Claims
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1. An apparatus for treating skin itch and disease, through the controlled application of heat, comprising:
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heating means for applying heat to the skin;
temperature selection means for allowing selection of a heater temperature inside the range of about 46-62 degree Celsius;
power source means to provide enough energy;
a housing having a contact end, the heating means positioned within the contact end, the temperature selection means located within the housing, and the power source means connected to or in the house. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for treating an itch or rash skin disease, comprising the following steps, in order:
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selecting a heater that can provide a desired temperature inside the range of about 46-62 degree Celsius based on the type of a specific treatment;
raising the temperature of the diseased area to the desired temperature to a certain precision;
and maintaining the temperature of the diseased area for a desired time.
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15. A apparatus for treating an itch or rash skin disease, through the controlled application of heat, comprising:
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heating means providing a temperature inside the range of 46 to 62°
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control means to control the heating means temperature within a range good for a specific skin itch treatment;
power source means to provide enough energy;
a housing comprising a contact end, with the heating means positioned in the contact end, the control means in the house, and the power source means connected to or in the house.
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