Thermostimulation system including multilayer pads with integrated temperature regulations
First Claim
1. A thermostimulation system for use with a console for providing electrical currents for thermal and electrical stimulation in response to a first input from an operator via at least one electrical connector, said thermostimulation system comprising:
- an inline control system coupled to said electrical connector for regulating said currents in response to a second input from an operator and a temperature feedback signal via a second electrical connector anda thermostimulation pad coupled to said inline control system via said second electrical connector, said pad having a temperature sensor adapted to provide said feedback signal to said inline control system.
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Abstract
A thermostimulation system and method. The inventive thermostimulation system is adapted for use with a console for providing electrical currents for thermal and electrical stimulation in response to a first input from an operator via at least one electrical connector. Generally, the inventive thermostimulation system includes at least one inline control system coupled to the console via electrical connector for regulating the currents to an associated thermostimulation pad via a second connector. The pad has a temperature sensor adapted to provide a feedback signal to the inline control system. In more specific embodiments, plural pads and inline control systems are connected to the console. Each inline control system has a first microprocessor for providing heat and stimulation current control for the pad and a second microprocessor for providing overcurrent safety control for the pad. Each inline control system has a display and a patient over-temperature control switch. Each pad has a connector integrated multilayer construction with a heating element implemented with a wire matrix and slots for flexibility. In addition to a temperature sensor, each pad also includes two electrical stimulation contacts having a wire conductor along the length thereof. Each pad is connected to an associated inline control system via a flat connector. Specially designed strain relief grommets are provided on both ends of the flat cable.
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37 Claims
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1. A thermostimulation system for use with a console for providing electrical currents for thermal and electrical stimulation in response to a first input from an operator via at least one electrical connector, said thermostimulation system comprising:
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an inline control system coupled to said electrical connector for regulating said currents in response to a second input from an operator and a temperature feedback signal via a second electrical connector and a thermostimulation pad coupled to said inline control system via said second electrical connector, said pad having a temperature sensor adapted to provide said feedback signal to said inline control system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A thermostimulation system comprising:
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a console for providing electrical currents for thermal and electrical stimulation in response to a first input from an operator via at least one electrical connector; a plurality of inline control systems coupled to said electrical connector for regulating said currents in response to a second input from an operator and a temperature feedback signal via a second electrical connector, each of said inline control systems having heat control means and stimulation control means; and a thermostimulation pad coupled to each of said inline control systems via a respective one of said second electrical connectors, each of said pads having an integrated multilayer construction and a temperature sensor adapted to provide said feedback signal to a respective one of said inline control systems. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A thermostimulation method including the steps of:
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applying a thermostimulation pad with connector integrated multilayer construction to a patient having a temperature sensor adapted to feedback a temperature signal; coupling said pad to a console via an inline control system; setting said console to generate predetermined electrical currents to the inline control system for thermal and electrical stimulation via a first connector; and regulating the temperature of said pad via the inline control system in response to said predetermined electrical current for thermal stimulation and said feedback temperature signal.
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