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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 1995
Filed:
May. 18, 1993
Kevin A Kelly, Galloway, OH (US);
Roman Szpur, Kettering, OH (US);
Danninger Medical Technology, Inc., Columbus, OH (US);
Abstract
A device is provided to enable simultaneous application of continuous passive motion therapy and thermal therapy. The device specifically provides an improved fluid transfer pad having a first membrane in a sealed cooperation with a second membrane to form a fluid receiving cavity, and the device having a fluid conduit means comprising an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit. The device further includes an internal reinforcement which telescopes within the fluid inlet conduit and extends beyond the inlet conduit into the fluid containing cavity. The internal reinforcement is lobed to form open flow surfaces or alternatively, is a spiral cut tube which allows an enlarged area of fluid diffusion.