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cryosauna

a cryosauna and sauna technology, applied in the field of saunas, can solve the problems of long time required for devices known in the art to achieve the operating mode, consume much expendable materials, liquid nitrogen or liquid air, etc., and achieve the effect of long time and economic and efficien

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-01-31
LYUBCHENKO ALEXANDER V
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The present invention proposes a new cryosauna that can conduct cryogenic sessions in a more efficient and economical way, safely for patients and servicing personnel. It allows for controlled connection between the cooling agent source and the evaporator, and provides a recycle stream for reusing the operating mixture. Discharge valves and duct fans facilitate discharging the operating mixture into atmosphere after the procedure is over. The cryosauna is designed to be roofless with an adjustable stage for accommodating patients. Overall, this invention offers improved performance and safety in cryogenic procedures.

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Devices known in the art need long time to achieve the operating mode and consume much of expendable materials—liquid nitrogen or liquid air.

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[0015]Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, a sauna 10 according to the present invention comprises primarily a patient box 12, a gas preparing unit 14 with a gas generator 16, and a space 18 for storing a cooling agent. The storage space 18 receives a cooling agent source including a reservoir 20 holding the cooling agent (coolant), in which capacity liquid nitrogen, liquid carbon dioxide (CO2), liquid air, or any other appropriate coolant can be used. Liquid nitrogen is believed to be preferable for the purposes of this invention. Through a supply channel 22, the cooling agent is controllably delivered to the gas generator 16. A valve 24 regulates the supply of the cooling agent from the reservoir 20 to the gas generator 16.

[0016]The gas generator 16 comprises a case 26, in which an evaporator 28 and a mixer 30 are located, the latter being made of a non-corrodible material, preferably of stainless steel, and placed over the evaporator28. The evaporator 28 and mixer 30, in fluid communi...

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Abstract

A cryosauna for recreational procedures comprises a source of liquid nitrogen, a unit to prepare an operating mixture, and a patient box. The unit has thermo insulated evaporator and mixer in fluid communication with each other. The evaporator is connected via a valve to the source of liquid nitrogen, the mixer through a fan is open to ambient air and connected with the patient box. The patient box is made roofless and comprises a floor, walls, and an adjustable stage to accommodate the patient. The cryosauna also comprises a recycle stream bypass channel connecting the patient box and evaporator and is provided with a three-way discharge valve, a first and a second discharge ducts connecting the patient box with inputs of the discharge valve and a duct fan installed at an output of the discharge valve.A method of operating the cryosauna during a session is also disclosed.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to saunas, more particularly to personal saunas, and even more particularly to cryosaunas for recreational purposes, and can be used in fitness and physical therapy centers, spas, gymnasiums, resorts, beauty salons, etc.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Usually, exposing the body to low temperatures triggers stress response in the organism that actively regulates metabolic processes, improves blood circulation. Cooling is also known to promote better microcirculation, alleviation of pain, edema after skin surgery interventions, etc. Cryosauna is an apparatus where a person is exposed to the impact of deep cold, such as provided by vapors of liquid nitrogen or liquid air, within a predetermined, and limited, period of time, for example, one—two minutes. Cryosaunas known in the art are designed for hypothermic stimulation and thermoregulatory system training, as well as for promoting h...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F25D31/00F25D17/06
CPCA61F7/0053A61F2007/0069A61F2007/0063A61F2007/0057
Inventor LYUBCHENKO, ALEXANDER V.
Owner LYUBCHENKO ALEXANDER V
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