Methods and devices that employ thermal control of current to electrical components

摘要

Methods and devices are described that use one or more thermally responsive current-controlling elements to regulate current flow to an electrical component, particularly a light source such as an LED. Examples of such thermally responsive current-controlling elements include thermistors, inductors, and capacitors. for treating conditions or disorders which can be alleviated by reducing food intake are disclosed which comprise administration of an effective amount of a purine analog, alone or in conjunction with other compounds or compositions that affect satiety. The methods are useful for treating conditions or disorders wherein appetite reduction would be beneficial, including obesity and binge-eating disorder. Pharmaceutical compositions for use in the methods of the invention are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A patentable light assembly, consisting essentially of an electrically powered light source; and a thermally responsive current-controlling element in electrical communication and in series with the light source and positioned to itself regulate electrical current flowing to the light source, wherein the thermally responsive current-controlling element is selected from the group consisting of a thermistor, a temperature-variable inductor, and a temperature-variable capacitor.