GB2603005A - Foldable infra-red heating canopy - Google Patents

Foldable infra-red heating canopy Download PDF

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GB2603005A
GB2603005A GB2100989.9A GB202100989A GB2603005A GB 2603005 A GB2603005 A GB 2603005A GB 202100989 A GB202100989 A GB 202100989A GB 2603005 A GB2603005 A GB 2603005A
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Black Alex
Brown Howard
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Pureray Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B3/00—Ohmic-resistance heating
    • H05B3/40—Heating elements having the shape of rods or tubes
    • H05B3/42—Heating elements having the shape of rods or tubes non-flexible
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F7/007—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body characterised by electric heating
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D13/00—Electric heating systems
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D19/00—Details
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B3/00—Ohmic-resistance heating
    • H05B3/10—Heater elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor
    • H05B3/12—Heater elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material
    • H05B3/14—Heater elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
    • H05B3/145—Carbon only, e.g. carbon black, graphite
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F2007/0001—Body part
    • A61F2007/0018—Trunk or parts thereof
    • A61F2007/0024—Back
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F2007/0001—Body part
    • A61F2007/0039—Leg or parts thereof
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F7/007—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body characterised by electric heating
    • A61F2007/0077—Details of power supply
    • A61F2007/0078—Details of power supply with a battery
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F2007/0088—Radiating heat
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B2203/00—Aspects relating to Ohmic resistive heating covered by group H05B3/00
    • H05B2203/032—Heaters specially adapted for heating by radiation heating

Abstract

A foldable infra-red heating canopy comprising two mains or battery powered infra-red producing carbon laminate strips E. These form cartridges (B, fig 6) that are inserted into a foldable metal frame A, to form two panels that fold at a hinge C. The frame is then attached to a mobile height and angle adjustable stand where the frame is hinged C. This allows the canopy to be positioned and target the infra-red heat radiation onto a specific area. In use the canopy can be used to maintain the body temperature of an individual when the maintenance of core body temperature is critical e.g. during or post-surgery,

Description

Foldable Infra-Red Heating Canopy
Description
This invention is a device for heating patients undergoing surgery to prevent perioperative hypothermia -a condition where core body temperature falls below 36° -the heat provided will maintain a core body temperature above this threshold pre, during and post surgical procedure.
Everybody becomes colder during surgery for a variety of reasons i.e. thin surgical drapes, cold fluids and the effects of anaesthesia, which all contribute to make this a significant problem. Approximately 20% of patients undergoing major surgery can become so cold they develop hypothermia as their body temperature falls below 36C. Getting this cold is not only unpleasant but also medically dangerous and can cause shivering, surgical site infections, bleeding which requires blood transfusions, pain, and can put a strain on the heart.
Current methods for keeping patients warm have not changed for over 25 years and use cumbersome hot air blankets and gowns which are discarded after use with negative environmental impact.
Because of their cumbersome nature these heating methods also hamper the surgeon's field of operation thus reducing patient safety.
Our invention is a mains or battery powered non-convection, non-contact, foldable infra-red heating canopy. This can be suspended over the patient to warm them directly thus reducing heat loss without the need for blankets and warming mattresses.
As a non-convection and non-contact solution it will not touch or blow air across the patient which will help to keep the surgical site clean and sterile.
The canopy's design and construction allows for manoeuvrability within the operating zone so as not to impede surgeons and support staff. The design also allows the restriction of heating to the patient and not the surgeons so they do not become uncomfortably hot while performing surgery.
Ease of mobility allows transportation of the canopy with the patient for continued post-surgery heating in the recovery unit without disruption. It is also compactable and slim-line for ease of post-use transportation and storage.
The foldable infra-red heating canopy will also be beneficial in other sectors where maintaining ambient core body temperature is critical e.g. the ambulance service and military.
With its range of applications it can be fitted to mobile, height and angle adjustable stands or similar devices.
The invention consists of two mains or battery powered carbon laminate strips E' which produce infra-red heat. They form part of cartridges 'B' which are inserted into the slots 'Al' of a foldable metal frame 'A'.
Once the metal frame 'A' is unfolded at its hinge 'C' until in the flat position the cartridges B' are inserted into the frame's slots 'Al'. The frame can then be attached to a mobile, height and angle adjustable stand or similar device and powered and positioned to form an infra-red heating canopy over the patient.
The invention will now be described solely by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1.
Shows the unfolded to its flat position infra-red heating canopy A' represents both sides of the foldable infra-red heating canopy with infra-red heating film cartridge inserted C' is the folding hinge which also acts as the attachment for a mobile, height and angle adjustable stand or similar device as illustrated in Figure 4 and Figure S. Figure 2.
Shows the folded infra-red heating canopy vertical side view and depicts the directions for opening Figure 3.
Shows the semi-opened infra-red heating canopy vertical side view and depicts the directions for opening Figure 4.
Shows the unfolded to its flat position infra-red heating canopy attached on one side to!Dl)* a mobile, height and angle adjustable stand and base A' represents both sides of the foldable infra-red heating canopy with infra-red heating film cartridge inserted is the folding hinge which also acts as the mobile, height and angle adjustable stand attachment *'Dl) the mobile, height and angle adjustable stand and base does not form part of the patent application Figure S. Shows the unfolded to its flat position infra-red heating canopy attached on two sides to 'D2'* a mobile, height and angle adjustable stand and base A' represents both sides of the foldable infra-red heating canopy with infra-red heating film cartridge inserted C' is the folding hinge which also provides a two-side attachment to the mobile, height and angle adjustable stand and base */D2 the mobile, height and angle adjustable stand and base does not form part of the patent application Figure 6.
B' are the infra-red heating film cartridges are the infra-red heating carbon laminates which are attached at manufacture to the cartridges 'B' to form the heating element of the device Figure 7.
A' represents canopy section with infra-red heating film cartridge inserted D' represents under-lip to prevent infra-red heating film cartridges from falling through the section C' represents removable strip to access wiring for servicing and maintenance Figure 8.
B' represents infra-red heating film cartridge prior to canopy insertion

Claims (3)

  1. Claims 1. A foldable infra-red heating canopy which produces infra-red heat radiation by means of a mains or battery powered carbon laminate.
  2. 2. A foldable infra-red heating canopy according to claim 1 with means for attaching the canopy to a mobile, height and angle adjustable stand or similar supporting device.
  3. 3. A foldable infra-red heating canopy according to claim 1 which can target infra-red heat radiation to a specific area by means of attaching the canopy to a mobile, height and angle adjustable stand or similar supporting device.
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CN212339376U (en) * 2020-06-04 2021-01-12 烟台东山新能源有限公司 Foldable heating picture

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CN2713346Y (en) * 2003-06-19 2005-07-27 李扬 Floor type mobile liftable super-bath
CN107281647A (en) * 2014-12-31 2017-10-24 余军辉 Radiation lamp for medical use
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