Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
219528000 | Flexible or resilient (e.g., warming pad) | 50 |
20080237220 | Device For Protection Against Frost and Uses Thereof - The invention concerns a device for protecting elements against frost comprising an adaptable multilayer band comprising at least: means for fixing on the elements, at least one protective surface layer ( | 10-02-2008 |
20080245785 | Warmer Device and operating method thereof - A warmer device includes a protection device, a rechargeable warmer bag and a monitoring device. The rechargeable warmer bag includes a bag, a heating unit, a charging unit, and a monitoring unit for protecting the rechargeable warmer bag. When the rechargeable warmer bag is being charged in the cavity of the protection device, the rechargeable warmer bag is monitored by the monitoring device. When the rechargeable warmer bag is heated to be over expanded, the monitoring device disconnects the external circuit to protect the rechargeable warmer bag from being broken or explosion. When the rechargeable warmer bag is being used, the rechargeable warmer bag and the monitoring device are separated. | 10-09-2008 |
20080251510 | Conductive Composition for Producing Carbon Flexible Heating Structure, Carbon Flexible Heating Structure Using the Same, and Manufacturing Method Thereof - Provided is a conductive composition formed of a mixture of liquid silicon rubber and conductive carbon black wherein a weight ratio between the liquid silicon rubber and the conductive carbon black is 100: 1-15, or a conductive composition formed of a mixture of liquid silicon rubber and graphite powder wherein a weight ratio between the liquid silicon rubber and the graphite powder is 100: 10-150. A carbon flexible heating structure is manufactured by mixing a conductive composition formed of liquid silicon rubber and a filler, agitating a mixture of the liquid silicon rubber and conductive carbon black by adding a diluent at a rate of 1-100% with respect to the weight of the liquid silicon rubber, and molding the mixture into a particular shape and curing the molded mixture. | 10-16-2008 |
20080296286 | Portable warmer - A warmer bag includes a casing, a warmer bag, a heating arrangement including a heating element for heating up a fluid contained in the warmer bag at an usable temperature, and a safety arrangement electrically coupling with the heating arrangement, wherein when the heat exchanging fluid is heated above the usable temperature, the safety arrangement automatically cuts off an electrical connection between the heating element and the external power source for preventing the fluid from being overheated. | 12-04-2008 |
20090026193 | Flexible Flooring Heating Systems - The present invention relates generally to an improved method of assembling a floor cover heating system where the floor cover is flexible in nature, such as a carpet or rug, in particular the invention provides an improved method of reducing the wear of under floor heating mats from abrasion. The invention also provides a floor cover heating system including a flexible floor cover layer, and under floor cover heating mat, and a slip layer positioned between the heating mat and the flexible floor cover. | 01-29-2009 |
20090032523 | Conformable heating pad - A conforming heating pad having a curvilinear Y-shaped recess has a pair of opposed curved wing sections surrounding a centralized opening occupied by a central flap portion created by the Y-shaped recess. A pair-of opposed multi-layer constructions housing a resistive NTC sensing wire and a plurality of individual weights serve to enhance the conformity of the heating pad. The heating pad is operable in at least two modes, including a constant heating level mode at various user-selectable temperature levels and a timed mode that offers user-selectable temperature levels over a user-selectable period of time. The heating pad can be wetted to offer a moist heat therapy. | 02-05-2009 |
20090107984 | Low Wattage Heating Pad - A therapeutic low wattage heating pad safe for use in a bed and to sleep with while in operation includes a pair of opposed multi-layer constructions housing a resistive heating wire. The heating pad is operable in a plurality of consistent heating modes at various temperature levels, as well as a cycling mode that offers a varying range of temperatures over a period of time. | 04-30-2009 |
20090134145 | Electric Heating/Warming Fabric Articles - Electric heating/warming composite fabric articles have at least a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and a planar, sheet-form conductive layer element interposed between the first and second fabric layers. The conductive layer element includes a conductive textile that is formed as a continuous circuit that includes a plurality of elongated branches. The conductive textile is formed of conductive yarns and/or fibers. Methods of forming electric heating/warming fabric articles are described and claimed. | 05-28-2009 |
20090184106 | FLEXIBLE PLANAR HEATING DEVICE - A heating device which includes two first conducting members and at least a second conducting member, wherein the first conducting members are made of silicone rubber conductor and flexibly pressed into an upper thin layer and a lower thin layer between which is arranged the second conducting member. The first and second conducting members are formed into a whole unit by heat and pressure, which are provided holes at predetermined positions for increasing the contact area to disperse electrical current and conducting wires for connection in parallel or series with the power source. Voltages from 0.1V˜500V AC or DC are all applicable. Hence, the first and second conducting members can dissipate heat evenly. The increased temperature ranges from 1˜230° C. with respect to the environmental temperature thereby preventing the formation of high temperature points. Furthermore, the holes can reduced the electrical current required. | 07-23-2009 |
20090218334 | Heated Motorcycle Gas Tank Cover - A heat-radiating cover is disclosed for a gasoline tank of a motorcycle that has a power source. The cover includes a flexible, heat insulating, substantially water-impermeable lower web that is conformable to the shape of the gasoline tank, being made from either a flexible or malleable material. A flexible middle web includes at least one heating means, each of which are electrically connected to a power cord, a switch, and the power source of the motorcycle. A flexible, heat transmitting, substantially water-impermeable upper web is also conformable to the shape of the gasoline tank, being made from either a flexible or malleable material. A peripheral edge of the upper web is fixed to a peripheral edge of the lower web, such as by stitching, ultrasonic welding, or the like. As such, the at least one heating means is sandwiched between the webs. In use, the power cord is electrically connected to the power source of the motorcycle, and the switch is closed to cause each heating means to warm, the heat radiating up through the upper web but being substantially prevented from radiating down into the gasoline tank by the heat insulating lower web. | 09-03-2009 |
20090321415 | FLEXIBLE HEATER COMPRISING A TEMPERATURE SENSOR AT LEAST PARTIALLY EMBEDDED WITHIN - A flexible heater | 12-31-2009 |
20100032426 | Toilet Seat Warmer - A warmer for warming a toilet seat having a lid is disclosed. The warmer has a heating pad and fastening means. The heating pad has a lower surface shaped to fit on top of a toilet seat and is configured to heat peripherally therearound. The fastening means is adapted to attach to the underside of the toilet seat lid. The fastening means is attached to the upper surface of the heating pad. When the lid is closed on the toilet seat, the heating pad is brought in contact with the toilet seat. When the lid is lifted for use, the heating pad is positioned away from the toilet seat. | 02-11-2010 |
20100038354 | HEATING APPARATUS - The heating apparatus comprises a stratified and flattened body, said body comprising, from the centre outwards, two first layers of laminar electricity conducting elements coupled together by interposing one centre layer of first laminar insulating means; two second layers of second laminar insulating means covering said two first layers; at least one third layer of laminar means covering said second layers, said second layers comprising sheets of adhesive material that can be removed by pulling them from said first layers. | 02-18-2010 |
20100044366 | HEATING MAT USING FOUR HEAT SECTIONS - Disclosed herein is a heating mat using four heating sections. The heating mat includes a left heat generation unit, a right heat generation unit, a negative potential generation device, and an operation unit. The left heat generation unit includes first and second heating wires, which are respectively mounted in the left upper and left lower portions of the mat with respect to the central point of the mat. The right heat generation unit includes third and fourth heating wires, which are respectively mounted in the right upper and right lower portions of the mat with respect to the central point of the mat. The negative potential generation device generates a negative potential. The operation unit is electrically connected with the left and right heat generation units on one side of the mat. | 02-25-2010 |
20100065548 | HEATING WIRE SUPPORT MESHING AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A HEATED SURFACE WTH SAME - A heating wire support meshing and a method of constructing a heated surface, particularly a floor surface therewith, is described. The heating wire support meshing comprises one or more mats formed by transversely spaced parallel rows of wire support bridge elements interconnected together at their crossings. The bridge elements have electric heating wire support slots to receive and guide one or more electric heating wires along one or more desired paths. Bottom support formations extend along a bottom planar surface of the mat. Top support formations lie in a top planar surface of the mat. The wire support slots are adapted to support the one or more electric heating wires spaced below the top support formations. The support meshing also acts as a reinforcement of a sub floor on which the support meshing is installed. | 03-18-2010 |
20100116818 | FLEXIBLE HOT PLATE AND COOKING UNIT - The invention provides a flexible hot plate and cooking unit, with a temperature differential of at least 40° C. between the two sides of the unit comprising a heating element sandwiched between an upper and a lower layer of flexible material wherein said upper layer provides a temperature along its upper surface of at least 80° C. for heating an object placed thereon, and said lower layer is provided with a plurality of insulating air passages. | 05-13-2010 |
20100288750 | Heating pad assembly with less magnetic waves field of the invention - A heating pad assembly includes a base made of non-conductive material and a heating circuit made of metallic material with resistance and being a continuous elongate band. Two terminals are connected to the two respective ends of the heating circuit so as to introduce current to the heating circuit. The heating circuit is composed of two heating bands and a connection band. The two heating bands are located in pair and symmetrically. Two first ends of the two heating bands are connected to the two terminals and two second ends of the two heating bands are connected to the connection band. The magnetic waves generated from the two heating bands are in opposite directions and neutralized mutually. | 11-18-2010 |
20100326981 | Triptik agregat - The Skyline Electric Cover for car is assembled at the front of automobile this is pull with a hook to cover the car and melt the snow or ice. The car is completely cover with the Electric Blanket from the Skyline horizontally up to behind the car trunk and closed with a key with code. For uncovering the automobile the lock is open and the Skyline makes automatically the draw of the electric cover of car inside of itself. | 12-30-2010 |
20110089159 | Heat pad assembly with positioning members - A heat pad assembly includes a pocket and a heat member is received in the pocket. Wires are connected between the controller and the heat member via a through hole defined through a layer of the pocket. The heat member is controlled by operation of the controller. Multiple positioning members are located at a back plate of the pocket and the positioning members are easily connected to and removed from the wearer's cloth. | 04-21-2011 |
20120037611 | EXTERNAL PROTECTION FOR DIRECT ELECTRIC HEATING CABLE - The present invention concerns an elongated object ( | 02-16-2012 |
20120138595 | FLEXIBLE HEATER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Provided are flexible heater excellent in heat resistance and in terminal strength, and a method for manufacturing same. A flexible heater | 06-07-2012 |
20120168427 | CARPET ASSEMBLY CAPABLE OF GENERATING HEAT - A carpet assembly capable of generating heat comprises a plurality of polygonal base plates and a plurality of connectors. Each polygonal base plate has a power connector part provided at each periphery of the polygonal base plate, a heat generation device, and a power connection line. The power connection line is connected with the power connector part and the heat generation device, so that when the power connection line is connected with an external power, the power connector part and heat generation device are in electric connection via the power connection line, and the heat generation device begins to produce heat. When the connectors are connected respectively with the power connector part provided at one periphery of one polygonal base plate, the plurality of polygonal base plates are in electric connection with each other and forms a carpet assembly capable of generating heat with large area. | 07-05-2012 |
20140042147 | TERMINAL FOR MECHANICAL SUPPORT OF A HEATING ELEMENT - A terminal for mechanical support of a heating element, includes a base device, a mounting device, the mounting device adapted to support the heating element, and a support device connecting the base device to the mounting device, the support device allowing displacement of the heating element about a radial axis and less than about 10% displacement of the heating element about a tangential and/or axial axis. | 02-13-2014 |
20140061183 | ELECTRICAL HEATING DEVICE - The invention relates to an electrical heating device with at least one electrical heating resistor and at least one contacting device. | 03-06-2014 |
20140069910 | Heating pad for agar or agarose gel - A pad in which nickel and chrome alloy electric line is embedded. This pad can cover part of the outside of the glass bottle in which liquidized agar or agarose solution is contained. This pad can maintain the tight contact with the glass and can provide heat energy to the glass bottle and content in the glass bottle consequentially. The energy provided to the bottle is sufficient enough to maintain the liquid state of the agar or agarose solution in the bottle. | 03-13-2014 |
20140097178 | Portable Heating Arrangement - A portable heating arrangement for providing heat to a surface, such as a roof and rain gutter is provided. The portable heating arrangement includes a base configured to rest upon the surface and at least one heating conduit directly or indirectly mounted to at least a portion of the base and configured to provide heat to the surface. The heating arrangement may further include at least one connector configured to directly or indirectly attach at least a portion of the base to the surface. The heating conduit may include a metal wire enclosed within a conductive core and polymer sheath. A method of forming a portable heating arrangement and a method for heating a surface are also provided herein. | 04-10-2014 |
20140110396 | BAND HEATER SYSTEMS AND ASSEMBLY METHODS - A band heater assembly for heating an object includes a band heater that extends around at least a portion of a perimeter of the object. The band heater includes a cable and a band. The cable includes a resistive element, a first cable end and a second cable end. The resistive element generates thermal energy based on a current received from a power source. The first cable end and the second cable end are connected to respective ends of the band heater assembly. The band is connected to the cable and transfers a first portion of the thermal energy to an exterior surface of the object. At least a portion of the cable is exposed from the band heater to contact the exterior surface when the band heater assembly is connected to the object. | 04-24-2014 |
20140166638 | SELF-REGULATING SEMI-CONDUCTIVE FLEXIBLE HEATING ELEMENT - A flexible homogeneous carbon polymeric heating element is provided. The flexible homogeneous carbon polymeric heating element includes a pair of layers of a first insulating material, a pair of layers of a second insulating material positioned between the pair of first insulating material layers, and an elongate web positioned between the pair of second insulating material layers, wherein one of the insulating materials is a chemical-resistant material, and the other of the insulating materials is a water-resistant material. | 06-19-2014 |
20140190957 | Planar Heating Element for Underfloor Heating - A heating element includes two flexible plastics layers connected in overlying relationship with first and second conductors each running along the element between the layers the side edges with a row of printed conductive strips at right angles to the conductors. A grounding layer comprising a sheet of foil laminated to a carrier is laminated to the heating element. A reinforcing layer in the form of a bitumen anti-fracture membrane is applied on one surface and a reinforcing layer of a fiber reinforced material is applied on the opposite surface for engagement into a tile adhesive layer. First and second strips of an electrically insulating material are applied over the first and second conductors to define slots allowing insertion into the slots of respective clamp type terminals. | 07-10-2014 |
20140263280 | SURFACE MOUNTED HEATER WITH UNIVERSAL SEAL FITTING - A surface mounted heater includes a universal seal fitting. A first aperture in the substrate secures the substrate to an inlet gas valve of the component. The first aperture has a scalloped radii with a first radii and a second radii. The first radii corresponds to a first type of component seal and the second radii corresponding to a second type of component seal. | 09-18-2014 |
20150021313 | ENERGY-SAVING HEATING PAD - The present invention provides an energy-saving heating pad comprising a pad member comprising a heating wire enclosed by at least one heat accumulation layer therein and a socket connected to the heating wire therein; a controller comprising a plug connected to the socket of the pad member and a power outlet plug therein. As the heating wire being enclosed by the heat accumulation layers provided inside the pad member, the user is able to heat up the heating wire for a certain period of time to allow fast heat conduction on the heat accumulation layer for heat accumulation and preservation. Furthermore, it allows portable uses with convenience once it is heated via the electrical plug for a certain period of time, which lessens the safety concern on having the human body being exposed under the electromagnetic waves generated and achieves the merit of being energy-saving altogether. | 01-22-2015 |
20160088684 | BAND HEATER SYSTEMS AND ASSEMBLY METHODS - A band heater assembly for heating an object includes a band heater that extends around at least a portion of a perimeter of the object. The band heater includes a cable and a band. The cable includes a resistive element, a first cable end and a second cable end. The resistive element generates thermal energy based on a current received from a power source. The first cable end and the second cable end are connected to respective ends of the band heater assembly. The band is connected to the cable and transfers a first portion of the thermal energy to an exterior surface of the object. At least a portion of the cable is exposed from the band heater to contact the exterior surface when the band heater assembly is connected to the object. | 03-24-2016 |
20160143091 | HEATED UNDERBODY WARMING SYSTEMS WITH ELECTROSURGICAL GROUNDING - Embodiments include a heated underbody support with electrosurgical grounding, such as a heated mattress, heated mattress overlay, or heated pad for supporting a person. The heated underbody support may include a flexible heating element formed of a sheet of conductive or semi-conductive material, a first bus bar along a first edge of the heating element adapted to receive a supply of electrical power, a second bus bar extending along the second edge of the heating element, and a temperature sensor. The heated underbody support may include a layer of compressible material adapted to conform to the person under pressure from the person resting upon the support located beneath the heating element. A water resistant shell may encase the heating element, the first and second bus bars, and the temperature sensor. A return electrode wire may be electrically connected to the flexible heating element to connect to an electrosurgical generator. | 05-19-2016 |
20180027614 | ELECTRICAL ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR A WIRE MESH HEATER | 01-25-2018 |
219529000 | Cloth or other fabric | 16 |
20080245786 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN ASYMMETRICALLY OR SYMMETRICALLY DISTRIBUTED MULTI/SINGLE ZONE WOVEN HEATED FABRIC SYSTEM HAVING AN INTEGRATED BUS - A system and method for providing a woven fabric system is provided. Generally, regarding the structure of the system, the system contains a top fabric layer, a heating element, and a bottom fabric layer. The heating element further contains at least two electrically conductive buses, wherein the electrically conductive buses are parallel to each other, a series of electrical resistive wires located between the at least two electrically conductive buses, and a horizontal electrically conductive bus connecting the at least two electrically conductive buses to each other. The top fabric layer, the heating element, and the bottom fabric layer are connected to prevent the heating element from moving within the system. | 10-09-2008 |
20090020521 | Heating Pad System For Orthopedic Braces And The Like - A heating pad system comprises a pad formed of layers of flexible material, a heating element applied to or embedded within a layer of the pad and including conductive yarn, a temperature sensor associated with the pad to generate a temperature signal indicative of a temperature of the pad, and a battery-powered control module removably connected to the heating element and the temperature sensor. The control module is operable to supply current to the heating element to generate heat, wherein the current supplied to the heating element is regulated in response to the temperature signal from the temperature sensor to maintain the pad at a substantially constant temperature. The pad layers, heating element, and temperature sensor are machine-washable as a unit. The pad may be worn under an orthopedic or athletic brace. | 01-22-2009 |
20090032524 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL ELECTRIC HEATING APPARATUS - A three-dimensional electric heating apparatus includes a pouch-like electric heating knitted fabric, a protective layer, and a thermal insulating device. The electric heating knitted fabric is utilized to accommodate and heat a container while the electric heating knitted fabric elastically fits around the container. The protective layer is located on a surface of the electric heating knitted fabric facing the container. The thermal insulating device is located on another surface of the electric heating knitted fabric so as to insulate the heat generated by the electric heating knitted fabric. | 02-05-2009 |
20090127250 | Portable Body Joint Electric Heating Pad Fabric - A portable human body joint electric heating pad, used to apply heat on the local sore joint of human body continuously to contribute blood circulation thereof, characterized in (1) a stainless synthetic fiber which is provided with rapid electric conduction and heat conduction capabilities and converts electric energy into thermal energy. It is also provided with Velcro® fabric fastener for the convenience of covering body parts; (2) a finger cover hole which have said stainless synthetic fiber fit the finger of the user to cover on the hand more stably; (3) an USB power supply line which connects on said carbon fiber electric conduction fabric and inserts into an USB slot, i.e., supplying the required electric energy; (4) an extension band which is a kind of elastic fabric band to stick on said stainless synthetic fiber via the Velcro® fabric at one end to achieve the goal of length extension. | 05-21-2009 |
20090242548 | TAPE HEATER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a tape heater including: at least one flexible fabric base formed from a heat-resistant thread, the at least one flexible fabric base including a first fabric base part and a second fabric base part; and a heater member, in which the heater member is interposed between the first fabric base part and the second fabric base pan. Since the heater member is interposed between the fabric base(s), the tape heater of the present invention exhibits superior flexibility and stretchability and is superior in easily being wrapped around a pipe, as well as reliably protecting the heater member. Further, tape heaters can be continually manufactured, so long as weaving or knitting of the fabric base(s) is caused to proceed while the heater member is interposed between the fabric base(s), to thus join the fabric base(s). Hence, enhancement of production efficiency and prevention of an increase in production cost can be attained. | 10-01-2009 |
20110036828 | Carbon nanotube fabric and heater adopting the same - A carbon nanotube fabric includes a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined end to end. The at least two electrodes are separately located and electrically connected to the carbon nanotubes of the heating element. | 02-17-2011 |
20110259874 | Flat Heating Apparatus - A flat heating apparatus includes a plank, at least one heater, at least one wire and a metal foil. The plank includes a vacuum chamber defined therein and at least one groove defined in an upper face thereof. The heater is located in the groove. The wire is directed through the heater and extended from the plank. The metal foil is provided on the plank so that the heater is located between the metal foil and the plank. | 10-27-2011 |
20110278282 | FABRIC MATERIAL - A fabric material includes a conductive wire material that generates heat when supplied with current. Part of the conductive wire material in a longitudinal direction of the conductive wire material is externally exposed from the fabric material. A first planar element and a second planar element, of which at least one has electrical conductivity, are electrically connected to an externally exposed portion of the conductive wire material in such a manner that the first and second planar elements sandwich the exposed portion and are bonded so as to be in planar contact with each other. | 11-17-2011 |
20130068753 | ELECTROTHERMAL ARTICLE WITH A FOLDABLE STRUCTURE - An electrothermal article with a foldable structure includes an upper sheet and a lower sheet both made from a hot-melt gum, a bundle of fibers made from a carbon fiber or a stainless steel. The fibers are received between the up and lower sheets and arranged as a sinusoid. After a thermal pressing step, the shape and the location of the fibers are fixed with the two sheets. In this arrangement, the heating wire is difficult to break when bent inappropriately or during a washing operation. In addition, the fibers are never exposed into the air along the seaming line for a long period using. | 03-21-2013 |
20130168381 | HEAT GENERATING ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A method of manufacturing an article is provided. The method includes applying a coating onto a fabric layer, wherein the coating absorbs solar energy and converts solar energy into electrical energy. Moreover, the method includes applying a membrane onto the fabric layer. An insulation layer is applied onto the membrane. Further, a heat conductive coating is applied onto at least one of the membrane and the insulation layer. | 07-04-2013 |
20130168382 | PLANAR HEATING BODY - Provided is a planar heating body characterized by comprising: a knitted structure; a plurality of first heating threads which are laterally woven with a space therebetween in the longitudinal direction in the knitted structure; and a plurality of conducting threads which are longitudinally woven in edge sections at both sides of the knitted structure in the lateral direction. | 07-04-2013 |
20130186884 | FELT HEATER AND METHOD OF MAKING - A heater comprising: (a) a non-woven heating layer having: a forward surface, a rearward surface, and a plurality of edges around a periphery of the heating layer; (b) two or more connections to a power source; wherein the heating layer is made up of a plurality of individual fibers that are randomly oriented; and wherein substantially all of the non-woven heating layer produces heat when power is to the non-woven heating layer. | 07-25-2013 |
20140110397 | Flexible Electrical Heating Element and Manufacturing Method Thereof - This invention proposes a flexible electrical heating element comprising a substrate, a metal interlayer coating and a far-infrared emissive carbon film. The flexible electrical heating element utilizes a low-cost and environmental friendly vacuum coating technique to deposit the metal interlayer coating and the far-infrared emissive carbon film on the flexible and insulating substrate which can provide uniform heating, and the far-infrared emissive carbon film can emit far-infrared. | 04-24-2014 |
20140332522 | CLOTH-LIKE HEATER - The cloth-like heater of the present invention has an upper layer | 11-13-2014 |
20150366003 | ELECTRIC HEATING MODULE - An electric heating module includes at least one heating element, a connecting joint, a power cable and a power socket which are connected in turn, and the power socket being connected to an external power, the heating element including an extension segment and a retracing segment which is connected with the extension segment, the extension segment having a first end and the retracing segment having a second end, and the first end and the second end being adjacent to each other and connected to a positive joint and a negative joint of the connecting joint respectively. The electric heating module realizes two ends of the heating element being nearest and the length of the connecting line needed being shortest. | 12-17-2015 |
20160135254 | Heating pad for targeted location - A heating pad for targeted locations employs a conventional single-use exothermic heating element, containing a supersaturated solutions such as sodium acetate. A second version employs an electric heating element. The heating element is secured to a region of the user's body where major blood vessels are located close to the skin surface, such as the inner wrist, inner thigh, side of the neck, or ankle. The heat from the pad's exothermic reaction warms major blood vessels near the skin surface and allows the user's circulatory system to distribute the heat throughout the body. | 05-12-2016 |