DE20104942U1 - Heat pack - Google Patents

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Description

The invention relates to an active pack for the treatment of pain according to the preamble of claim 1.

Such active packs, especially heat packs, contain active ingredients that release heat over a longer period of time through mechanical mixing or oxidation with atmospheric oxygen and thus have a pain-relieving effect. The heat pack is applied directly to the part of the body to be treated, with the position being fixed either over clothing or with adhesive plaster.

When using such heat packs, it was found that clothing provided only inadequate fixation for the heat pack. The adhesive plasters used are relatively difficult to handle, and patients often find it unpleasant to remove the adhesive plasters after treatment.

. In contrast, the object of the invention is to further develop the active pack in such a way that it can be used in a simple manner.

This object is achieved by an active pack with the features of claim 1. The invention further relates to a bandage according to claim 8 and a bag according to claim 9.

According to the invention, the active pack has a bandage with a pocket for the exchangeable accommodation of an active pad, in particular a heat pad. This pocket can be integrated into the bandage or can be exchangeably attached to the bandage.

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The size of the pocket is adapted to the cushion to be used so that it is reliably fixed in position. The geometry of the bandage can be adapted by the manufacturer to the body parts to be treated.

The application is particularly effective if the pocket is placed on the support side of the bandage. This means that the bandage covers the heat pack in the area facing away from the body and lies directly on the body part or via a thin separating layer on the support side, so that heat loss to the outside is minimized. The bandage can be provided with ventilation recesses to improve access to atmospheric oxygen. ■ '

In a preferred embodiment, the bandage is designed with a fastener, for example a Velcro fastener. Bandages made of nepprene or another elastic and well-insulating material have proven to be particularly suitable, since such bandages have a good insulating effect on the one hand and do not restrict the mobility of the body part on the other hand due to their elasticity.

If the bag is designed to be removable, it can be attached to the bandage using Velcro fasteners, for example. The interchangeability of the bag makes it possible to retrofit conventional bandages, such as neoprene straps, by attaching a fastener, so that a very cost-effective solution is achieved.

Other advantageous developments of the invention are the subject of the further subclaims. '

In the following, preferred embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail using schematic drawings.

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Figure 1 shows a schematic heat pack according to the invention and

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Fig. 2 a solution with a replaceable bag.

As mentioned at the beginning, the heat packs according to the invention are used to treat chronic and acute diseases of the musculoskeletal system, for example rheumatism, lumbago, joint pain, muscle tension, tension headaches, etc. - The heat pack 1 according to the invention has a bandage which, in the embodiments shown, is formed by a neoprene belt 2. This means that the bandage shown is intended for the treatment of back pain, with the neoprene belt 2 being attached in the waist area.

According to Fig. 1, the neoprene belt 2 has a pocket 4 in the middle area, into which a heat pad 6 is inserted in a replaceable manner. This heat pad 6 consists of a cover that contains active ingredients, for example iron powder, water, salt, minerals and other active ingredients. These active ingredients continuously release heat (healing heat) to the part of the body to be treated when mechanically mixed or when in contact with atmospheric oxygen. The effect of this heat therapy can be further improved if the heat pad is applied to pain points known from traditional Chinese medicine.

In Figure 1 on the right, a section along the line A-A is shown. Accordingly, the neoprene belt 2 in the embodiment shown has a continuous rear wall 8 on which the pocket 4 is formed. This pocket 4 has peripheral edges 10 which encompass at least the edge sections of the heat pad 6. In order to access

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To prevent heat build-up, the rear and/or front wall can be designed with ventilation recesses 12.

A Velcro fastener 14, 16 is formed at the end sections of the neoprene belt;

In a variant of the invention, the bag can also pass through the neoprene belt 2 so that the rear wall 8 is cut free in the area of the cushion 6.

In the case of sensitive patients, the open area between the peripheral edges 10 on the lying side can be closed with a suitable cover so that direct contact of the heat pad with the skin is prevented. Alternatively, the peripheral edges can also cover the entire front large surface of the pad 6 so that it is inserted into the pocket 4 through "a slot formed by the peripheral edges".

Figure 2 shows an embodiment in which the bag 4 is detachably attached to the neoprene belt 2. The bag 4 has an envelope-like structure, whereby the cushion 6 can be inserted into the interior through an insertion slot 14.

On the back of the bag 4, Velcro elements 16 are formed, indicated by hatching, which interact with corresponding Velcro parts (not shown) on the neoprene belt 2. These Velcro parts can be subsequently attached to standard neoprene belts, so that no special production is required.

The pocket 4 can also be provided with ventilation recesses (12).

5 In principle, the cushion and bag can also be designed as a unit that can be attached to the belt in an interchangeable manner.

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Of course, another bandage can be used instead of the neoprene belt 2, for example a bandage made of fabric or other materials. The geometry of the bandage is adapted to the part of the body to be treated (waist, wrists, elbows, shoulder joints, etc.).

Claims (9)

1. Active pack for the treatment of pain, with an active or heat pad ( 6 ) in which active substances are absorbed which release heat or ingredients for pain relief or healing, characterized by a bandage ( 2 ) with a pocket ( 4 ) for receiving the active pad ( 6 ). 2. Pack according to claim 1, wherein the pocket ( 4 ) is arranged on the support side of the bandage ( 2 ). 3. Pack according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the bag ( 4 ) is replaceably attached to the bandage ( 2 ) 4. Pack according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the bandage ( 2 ) has a closure ( 14 , 16 ). 5. Pack according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the bandage ( 2 ) is made of neoprene. 6. Pack according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the pocket ( 4 ) is designed to be closable. 7. Pack according to one of the preceding claims, wherein ventilation recesses ( 12 ) are formed in the bandage ( 2 ). 8. Bandage with a pocket ( 4 ) for an active pack according to one of the preceding claims. 9. Bag for an active pack according to one of claims 1 to 7, with a receiving space for a pad ( 6 ) containing active substances and fastening means ( 16 ) for fastening to a bandage ( 2 ).