Portable moist heat system

摘要

A portable moist heat delivery system comprising a water vapor generating portion comprising a water vapor source and a heat source; a water vapor-air regulating portion, said water vapor-air regulating portion comprising a water vapor-air mixing layer, and a water vapor-air distribution layer; said water vapor generating portion and said water vapor-air regulating portion being in fluid communication; and said water vapor-air regulating portion having a latent heat delivery surface disposed adjacent said water vapor-air regulating portion which delivers moist heat at a preselected temperature range wherein about 15% to about 95% of the moist heat is latent heat of condensation. Methods include delivering improved pain relief, blood flow, relaxation, and reduced cardiac workload.

主权项

1. A method of providing a benefit to a user comprising:
(a) providing a portable moist heat delivery system comprising a water vapor generating portion comprising a water vapor source and a heat source; and a water vapor-air regulating portion, said water vapor-air regulating portion comprising a water vapor-air mixing layer, and a water vapor-air distribution layer, said water vapor generating portion and said water vapor-air regulating portion being in fluid communication; and said water vapor-air regulating portion having a latent heat delivery surface disposed adjacent said water vapor-air regulating portion which delivers moist heat at a preselected temperature range; (b) applying said system to a skin surface of a user wherein the latent heat delivery surface is located proximate to said skin surface of said user; (c) initiating heating of said system; and (d) transferring moist heat to said skin of said user at a preselected temperature range, wherein the moist heat is about 15% to about 95% latent heat of condensation.