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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 1997
Filed:
May. 26, 1995
Imad Mahawili, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Other;
Abstract
A fluid replacement apparatus for use with a portable body heating and cooling system is provided. The apparatus includes a frame with a support portion configured for supporting a reservoir of the portable body heating and cooling system. A heat exchange mechanism is retained in the frame. The heat exchange mechanism includes a thermostatically controlled receptacle for maintaining fluid circulating through the receptacle at a desired temperature. A cover member covers the reservoir to releasably couple the fluid replacement apparatus to the portable body heating and cooling system. The cover member includes a pump for circulating fluid between the heat exchange mechanism and the reservoir of the portable body heating and cooling system. Return and supply tubes extend between the cover member and the heat exchange mechanism. The supply tube is coupled to the pump land to a receptacle of the heat exchange mechanism for circulating fluid from the reservoir to the receptacle. The return tube is coupled to the receptacle and extends through the cover member for circulating fluid from the receptacle to the reservoir at the desired temperature, for maintaining the temperature of the fluid in the reservoir at the desired temperature.