Abstract: A control circuit for a fluid-filled heating pad is described. The control circuit is unique in that it includes a thermistor that is located in close proximity to the heating pad. The circuit is also unique in that it includes a single high-precision reference resistor to self-calibrate the control circuitry.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 23, 1991
Date of Patent:
February 2, 1993
Assignee:
Baxter International Inc.
Inventors:
Grigor Sarian, Barry R. Crandall, Jeff R. Duncan