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Intravenous warming system

  • US 6,139,528 A
  • Filed: 01/13/1998
  • Issued: 10/31/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/13/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A warming system for intravenous fluids comprising:

  • a warming body having a proximal and a distal end, said body defining a bore therethrough to receive and warm an intravenous solution to be introduced into a living body, said bore defining an irregular inner surface to enhance turbulent fluid flow and heat transfer;

    heating elements disposed about the exterior of said warming body and electrically coupled to a control means and a power source, where said control means includes circuitry to modify electrical current to said heating elements to maintain temperature in said bore at a desired range;

    an insulative housing disposed about said warming body and said heating elements; and

    a second housing defining a top and bottom surface, where said bottom surface defines a groove adapted to receive said warming body and said insulated housing.

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