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Dry warming method and device for preparing thermoplastic materials

  • US 5,816,797 A
  • Filed: 07/19/1996
  • Issued: 10/06/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/19/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for warming a thermoplastic material so that the material may be prepared for use on a patient, the device comprising:

  • a housing;

    a member movably mounted to the housing and being alternately movable between a closed position and an open position with respect to the housing;

    a support surface disposed on the member for supporting the thermoplastic material; and

    a heating element for distributing heat substantially uniformly over a planar surface area coincident with the element, the planar surface area of the heating element being in contact with the member.

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