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Therapy device

A treatment device, gel technology, applied in the direction of cooling equipment for treatment, heating equipment for treatment, medical science, etc., can solve the problems of expensive and unsustainable sources

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-01-19
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO
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Problems solved by technology

While performing well, this material is derived from petroleum and therefore not from sustainable sources
Plus, it's getting more expensive

Method used

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[0035] Gel Composition:

[0036] 30% (90 grams) Crude Glycerin (Apple Valley Biodiesel Group, Hitek, WI)

[0037] 4% (12 g) Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose - Methocel TM K15M (www.colorcon.com, manufactured by The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI)

[0038] 65.75% (197.25 grams) water

[0039] 0.08% (0.24 grams) sodium benzoate (Emerald Performance Materials, Calama, WA)

[0040] 0.17% (0.51 grams) citric acid (DeWolf Chemical, East Providence, Rhode Island)

[0041] Place 90 grams of warmed biodiesel by-product glycerin, available from Apple Valley Biodiesel Group, into a quart-sized plastic zip-top storage bag. Apple Valley Biodiesel Byproduct Glycerin is semi-solid at room temperature and must be slightly warmed to liquid form. 12 grams of Methocel TM Kl 5M powdered hydroxypropylmethylcellulose was added to the glycerin by-product and the bag was mixed with finger kneading to form a uniform wet slurry of glycerin and powder. 197.25 grams of water was measured into a s...

example 2

[0047] Gel Composition:

[0048] • 30% (90 grams) Glenn Crude Glycerin (Glenn Corporation, White Bear Lake, MN).

[0049] 4% (12 g) Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose - Methocel TM K15M

[0050] 65.75% (197.25 grams) water

[0051] 0.08% (0.24 g) sodium benzoate

[0052] 0.17% (0.51 g) citric acid

[0053] Place 90 grams of biodiesel by-product glycerin, commercially available from Glenn, into a quart-sized plastic zip-top storage bag. Glen's biodiesel by-product glycerin is a viscous liquid at room temperature. 12 grams of Methocel TM K15M powdered hydroxypropyl methylcellulose was added to the glycerin by-product and the bag was mixed with finger kneading to form a uniform wet slurry of glycerin and powder. Measure 197.25 grams of water into a separate container and dissolve 0.24 grams of Sodium Benzoate NF Powder in the water. 0.51 g of Jungbunzlauer citric acid were then dissolved in the resulting water and sodium benzoate solution. The resulting water and preservati...

example 3

[0060] Gel Composition:

[0061] 30% (90 grams) Glenn Crude Glycerin (Glenn Company, White Bear Lake, MN)

[0062] 4% (12 grams) sodium carboxymethylcellulose (S&G Resources, Medfield, MA)

[0063] 65.75% (197.25 grams) water

[0064] 0.08% (0.24 g) sodium benzoate

[0065] 0.17% (0.5 l g) citric acid

[0066] Place 90 grams of biodiesel by-product glycerin, commercially available from Glenn, into a quart-sized plastic zip-top storage bag. Glen's biodiesel by-product glycerin is a viscous liquid at room temperature. 12 grams of powdered hydroxypropylmethylcellulose was added to the glycerin by-product and the bag mixed with fingers to form a uniform wet slurry of glycerin and powder. Measure 197.25 grams of water into a separate container and dissolve 0.24 grams of Sodium Benzoate NF Powder in the water. 0.51 g of Jungbunzlauer citric acid were then dissolved in the resulting water and sodium benzoate solution. The resulting water and preservative mixture was then added...

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Abstract

A therapy device comprises a flexible sealed envelope and a gel within the envelope. The gel comprises water, thickening agent, and biodiesel by-product glycerin comprising glycerol and soap.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a therapeutic device comprising a thermal gel that can be used as a hot or cold compress. Background technique [0002] Treatment of many injuries that are often accompanied by immediate swelling, such as sprains, contusions, or dislocations, typically involves the application of cold ice or other materials to slow blood flow to the injured area, thereby reducing swelling. However, after the initial trauma and swelling caused by the injury has subsided, it is often advisable to apply heat to the injured area to promote healing. Again, a variety of methods have been used for this purpose in the past, including heated towels or heating pads. [0003] Therapeutic devices have been used, or at least have been known for some time, comprising a sealed envelope with a material inside that can apply heat or cold as desired (that is, the material acts as a heat source or heat sink, respectively). In some embodiments, the devic...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61L27/52A61L27/50
CPCA61F2007/0219A61F7/10
Inventor 韦恩·K·邓希杰西卡·L·彼得森
Owner 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO
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