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Primary heat exchanger for patient temperature control

  • US 7,181,927 B2
  • Filed: 07/01/2005
  • Issued: 02/27/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/01/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A heat exchange system, comprising:

  • a primary heat transfer element through which primary coolant from a primary heat exchange element flows;

    a secondary heat transfer element containing a bath of secondary heat exchange fluid; and

    at least one switch connecting the secondary heat transfer element to ground substantially when the primary coolant heat transfer element is not immersed in the bath and substantially disconnecting the secondary heat transfer element from ground when the primary coolant heat transfer element is immersed in the bath.

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