Abstract: An apparatus is for use with a temperature controlled fluid circulating device which apparatus controls the temperature of an area of the body. The apparatus includes a fluid circulating blanket having connecting hoses for connection to the fluid circulating device. The fluid circulating blanket is installed within the interior of a support envelope surrounding the fluid circulating blanket. The fluid circulating blanket and surrounding support envelope respectively include parallel elongated portions with connecting portions therebetween to provide an overall U-shape with an elongated opening between the parallel elongated portions of each of the blanket and support envelope. The apparatus includes straps for securely positioning the support envelope, with the fluid circulating blanket therein, with the inside surface of the support envelope against the area of the body.

Abstract: The present invention includes apparatus for use with a temperature controlled fluid circulating device. The apparatus is for controlling a temperature of an area of a body and includes a fluid circulating blanket having first and second sides and including fluid connection hoses extending from one edge thereof and including an extended end for being connected to the fluid circulating device. A support envelope surrounds the blanket to enclose at least the first and second sides within an interior of the envelope. The support envelope includes a waterproof inside surface adjacent the first side and waterproof outside surface adjacent the second side. The waterproof inside surface has an inward layer of plastic material and outwardly disposed material for placement against the area of the body. The waterproof outside surface has an inward layer of plastic material and includes insulation material.