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A method and apparatus for applying a therapeutic article to the body of a patient uses adhesive-backed strips which are applied around the injury, and the article is attached to the strips. The strips and the article preferably employ Velcro-type material, but may alternatively use magnetic substan

A method and apparatus for applying a therapeutic article to the body of a patient uses adhesive-backed strips which are applied around the injury, and the article is attached to the strips. The strips and the article preferably employ Velcro-type material, but may alternatively use magnetic substances, to removably secure the article to the patient. According to the method, the physician may determine the proper location of the article and apply the strips to hold the article there. The article may then be applied by a nurse or the patient.

대표청구항 ▼

Apparatus for applying a thermal treatment to the body of an animal comprising (a) thermal treatment means for producing a temperature higher or lower than the skin temperature of said animal, and (b) attachment means for securing said article to said body comprising an elongate strip having adhesiv

Apparatus for applying a thermal treatment to the body of an animal comprising (a) thermal treatment means for producing a temperature higher or lower than the skin temperature of said animal, and (b) attachment means for securing said article to said body comprising an elongate strip having adhesive thereon for securing said strip to said body and a second surface for cooperating with a surface of said thermal treatment means, (c) said surface of said thermal treatment means comprising removable attachment means for engaging said second surface to removably attach said thermal treatment means to said animal, said removable attachment means having a width substantially larger than the width of said elongate strip.