Baxter International Inc.

Allegiance Corporation

Charles Ray Mason

Daniel J Kohout

Gregory C Groenke

Everett Posey

Blake B Brown

Michael Fleck

E Ron Phipps

Tim Shaneberger

Joel C Parrott

The invention disclosed herein relates to a device for applying thermal therapy, treatment or comfort to a patient or user which includes a container having an upper side and lower side with a space therebetween containing a chemical composition adapted to provide a thermal effect, and a plurality of discrete attachment areas which generally define a central location in the container. The device has a nest configuration and automatically conforms to the user's geometry upon application of weight thereon. The discrete attachment areas are positioned to define an inner peripheral base portion and outer peripheral portion in the device which collectively form the nest configuration. The device is particularly useful in thermal treatment for infants.

Thermal device with automatic nesting feature

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for the thermal treatment of the body. A first container adapted to receive water is provided. A second container having a substance adapted to react with water and produce a thermal reaction is also provided. The second container is placed inside the first container. At least a portion of the second container is made of a material that at least partially dissolves in water, so as to allow the substance to mix with water and produce the thermal reaction.

Portable reusable thermal therapeutic device

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Moberly, MO, United States of America

Charles Ray Mason