Method and Apparatus for Warming Medical Solutions in a Thermal Treatment System Employing a Removable Basin
First Claim
1. A drape device for use with a thermal treatment system, the thermal treatment system comprising a receptacle dimensioned to receive a basin, a heater to heat items placed within the receptacle and a limit switch that is operable to identify when the basin or other item is placed within the receptacle and to further activate the heater upon identification by the limit switch of the basin or other item being placed within the receptacle, the drape device comprising:
- a drape comprising a flexible material that conforms to at least a portion of the receptacle upon being placed within the receptacle of the thermal treatment system, wherein the drape is further configured to receive and retain fluids and other items within the receptacle and to provide a barrier between items placed on the drape and the receptacle; and
an engaging structure configured to engage the drape and one of the basin and the receptacle so as to facilitate operation of the limit switch and activation of the heater when the drape device is positioned on the thermal treatment system and at least one item is placed on the drape within the receptacle.
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Abstract
A drape device is provided for use with a thermal treatment system, where the thermal treatment system includes a receptacle dimensioned to receive a basin, a heater to heat items placed within the receptacle and a limit switch that is operable to identify when the basin or other item is placed within the receptacle and to further activate the heater upon identification by the limit switch of the basin or other item being placed within the receptacle. The drape device includes a drape that can be placed within the receptacle to provide a barrier between items placed on the drape and the receptacle. The drape device further includes engaging structure configured to engage the drape and one of the basin and the receptacle. In one embodiment, the engaging structure includes an actuation member that facilitates operation of the limit switch and activation of the heater without the use of the basin. In another embodiment, the engaging structure is securable to the basin to facilitate securing of the drape within the basin during use of the thermal treatment system.
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42 Claims
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1. A drape device for use with a thermal treatment system, the thermal treatment system comprising a receptacle dimensioned to receive a basin, a heater to heat items placed within the receptacle and a limit switch that is operable to identify when the basin or other item is placed within the receptacle and to further activate the heater upon identification by the limit switch of the basin or other item being placed within the receptacle, the drape device comprising:
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a drape comprising a flexible material that conforms to at least a portion of the receptacle upon being placed within the receptacle of the thermal treatment system, wherein the drape is further configured to receive and retain fluids and other items within the receptacle and to provide a barrier between items placed on the drape and the receptacle; and an engaging structure configured to engage the drape and one of the basin and the receptacle so as to facilitate operation of the limit switch and activation of the heater when the drape device is positioned on the thermal treatment system and at least one item is placed on the drape within the receptacle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A thermal treatment system comprising:
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a receptacle dimensioned to receive a removable basin; a heater to heat items placed within the receptacle; a limit switch that is operable to identify when the basin or other item is placed within the receptacle and to further activate the heater upon identification by the limit switch of the basin or other item being placed within the receptacle, wherein the limit switch includes an elongated member that protrudes into the receptacle; and a drape device comprising; a drape comprising a flexible material that conforms to at least a portion of the receptacle upon being placed within the receptacle of the thermal treatment system, wherein the drape is further configured to receive and retain fluids and other items within the receptacle and to provide a barrier between items placed on the drape and the receptacle; and an engaging structure configured to engage the drape and one of the basin and the receptacle so as to facilitate operation of the limit switch and activation of the heater when the drape device is positioned on the thermal treatment system and at least one item is placed on the drape within the receptacle. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method of thermally treating items utilizing a thermal treatment system and a drape device, the thermal treatment system comprising a receptacle dimensioned to receive a basin, a heater to heat items placed within the receptacle and a limit switch that is operable to identify when the basin or other item is placed within the receptacle and to further activate the heater upon identification by the limit switch of the basin or other item being placed within the receptacle, the limit switch including an elongated member that protrudes into the receptacle, the drape device comprising a drape and engaging structure, the drape comprising a flexible material, wherein the method comprises:
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(a) installing the engaging structure with the thermal treatment system such that the engaging structure engages one of the basin and the receptacle; (b) installing the drape within one of the basin and the receptacle of the thermal treatment system such that the drape engages the engaging structure, wherein the drape installed within the basin or the receptacle is configured to receive and retain fluids and other items and to provide a barrier between items placed on the drape and the basin or the receptacle; and (c) placing at least one item on the drape within the basin or the receptacle so as to thermally treat the at least one item upon operation of the limit switch and activation of the heater. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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