Therapeutic Cooling TRIZ Cases

A head cooling device uses wing portions containing phase change material chambers to absorb heat from the user's head.

A portable cooling device uses separate flow and pressure transducers to inject coolant into airflow for precise bodily cavity temperature control.

A segmented thermal transfer apparatus uses plastic sheets with protrusions to enclose superabsorbent polymer media.

A wearable garment integrates a blower, thermoelectric device, and regenerative heat exchanger to direct cooled gas onto the wearer.

Quick connect buckles and D-rings allow one-handed donning, solving difficulty securing elastic straps without assistance.

A therapeutic eye mask uses phase-change material to stabilize temperature while a stitched corneal recess prevents excessive heat exposure.

Integrating the entire cooling assembly into a modified freezer with ethylene glycol fluid prevents rapid ice melting caused by injury heat absorption.

Axially spaced inflatable coils center the catheter to prevent blood flow obstruction during precise patient temperature regulation.

Segmented heat exchanger cap elements connect via abutment walls to resolve gaps caused by oversized single-tube designs.

Pre-saturated porous foam panels enable countercurrent heat exchange that lowers core body temperature without electricity or continuous water application.

An air flow conditioner placed downstream of the temperature sensor prevents vortex formation and recirculation, ensuring accurate patient heating.

Segmented transatrial catheter places sensor upstream of thermal shadow to resolve measurement accuracy versus patient comfort trade-off.

A brain injury cooling system uses a pump and heat exchanger to circulate fluid through a carotid bladder for targeted thermal treatment.

Segmenting fluid manipulation from tissue interaction resolves the trade-off between targeted delivery efficiency and device complexity.

Segmentation and pre-heating enable sequential multi-modality eyelid therapy without battery recharge, reducing procedure time.

A heat exchange catheter uses bi-directional fluid flow through protruding loops to maximize thermal transfer with blood.

A retainer portion spaces a warming body from an ear contact surface, preventing burns while maintaining thermal conduction through the gap.

A warming blanket uses inflatable sheets and an adhesive layer to secure a patient during medical procedures.

A cold treatment arrangement replaces complex fluorinated systems with carbon dioxide pellets, reducing operational costs and energy consumption.

A forced air warming blanket features a U-shaped inflatable region and a detachable inner portion for flexible medical use.

A UV-cured hydrogel medical pad delivers rapid thermal exchange through high conductivity and stable adhesion.

A self-contained cooling apparatus uses serpentine conduits to lower extremity temperature, slowing blood flow to prevent chemotherapy-induced neuropathy.

An endovascular heat exchange system modulates body temperature via feedback control to inhibit inflammation and improve oxygen supply-demand balance.

Segmented warming zones on a single sleeve maintain core temperature during surgery, reducing hypothermia risks.

An exothermic warming composition heats medical fluids to a comfortable temperature.

Dual-loop liquid circulation switches between hot and cold sources within 10 seconds, resolving slow switching times in rapid contrast therapy.

A temperature modulation assembly integrates a heat spreader, heatsink, and fan within a spacer structure.

Independent semiconductor thermal units switch between heating and cooling modes via current direction, resolving versatility limits in adaptive therapy.

A wearable heating and cooling stimulator dynamically alternates thermal cycles to replicate contrast bathing effects.

Segmented thermoelectric cooling targets the cochlea to prevent functional hearing loss without systemic immune suppression.

Multilayered therapeutic pad uses edge bumpers to reduce skin irritation while maintaining thermal conduction.

Segmented compartments with thickenings press on carotid arteries to achieve rapid therapeutic hypothermia without ICU settings.

Segmented eye mask lobes house exothermic heating elements that sustain consistent temperatures to reduce dryness during CPAP use.

Replacing bulky liquid cooling, the passive heat pipe uses fluid evaporation and condensation to regulate skin temperature while reducing device weight.

Air filter removes aerosolized fluid particles from vented gas to prevent contamination and spillage in patient therapy devices.

Segmented adhesive sheet with gel and slits resists peeling on moving necks.

Triangular subchambers in apparel use ice phase transitions to reduce heat stress and improve athletic performance.

A thermal pack uses intersecting seam lines to conform to complex anatomical surfaces.

A rotatable cooling device uses thermoelectric elements to lower subcutaneous tissue temperature.

Sequential thermoelectric modules create moving thermal zones to stimulate lymphatic flow and improve skin elasticity.

Inflatable nasopharyngeal occluder prevents liquid aspiration while delivering coolant gas to nasal cavities for rapid brain temperature reduction.

Contoured heads with disposable liners draw targeted tissue into a conductive surface, reducing collateral damage from vacuum-induced bruising.

Manual pumping triggers an exothermic reaction in the treatment head, delivering consistent heat to reduce eye stye pain without electrical power.

Segmenting the coolant tank from the control unit eliminates bulky ice replenishment and excessive temperature drops during extended cold therapy.

An insulating fabric casing extends the cooling duration of a polymer gel pack, preventing rapid heat transfer and maintaining comfort during use.

A multi-layer medical cooling pad transfers thermal energy using circulated and gel-based fluids for rapid patient temperature control.

An infrared sensor detects skin distance to regulate heating, preventing burns and ensuring safe treatment of large or curved areas.

External pockets enable heat pack changes without removal, resolving access issues in compression garments.

Self-maintaining compression eliminates manual effort while protecting sternotomy sites from coughing forces.