Abstract: Described herein are temperature-controllable devices, and methods for using them. In some variations, the devices comprise a fluid passageway region, which is configured to allow a fluid to flow therethrough, and a splint. The splint may be moldable to at least a portion of a subject's anatomy, e.g., a nose. In other variations, the devices comprise a fluid passageway region configured to allow a fluid to flow therethrough, and an absorbent pad. In some variations, the devices comprise three layers, in which two of the layers form a fluid passageway region and the third layer forms a pocket or pouch. In this way, the pouch may be configured to receive at least one splint therein, e.g., in order to provide support to an injured area such as a nose. Methods for using the devices to treat an injured area are also described. Kits are also described.

Abstract: Described here are systems for regulating the temperature of a heating or cooling device without adjusting the input power. In general, the systems described here comprise a heating or cooling device and a controller. The heating or cooling device typically comprises a cold region and a hot region, there being a temperature difference between the two, and an input power. The controllers are configured to be placed in thermal contact with at least a portion of the cold region and at least a portion of the hot region, and are configured to create a path for heat exchange between the portions of the contacted hot and cold regions. The heat exchanged may be controlled and the temperature of the system may be user adjustable, or it may be automatically controlled.

Abstract: Described here are systems for regulating the temperature of a heating or cooling device using a non-electric controller and non-electric controllers therefor. In general, the systems described here comprise a heating or cooling device and a controller, or a heating or cooling device and a fluid circuit. The heating or cooling device typically comprises a cold region and a hot region, there being a temperature difference between the two, and an input of constant energy. The controllers are configured to be placed in thermal contact with at least a portion of the cold region and at least a portion of the hot region, and are configured to create a path for heat exchange between the portions of the contacted hot and cold regions. The heat exchanged may be controlled and the temperature of the system may be user adjustable, or it may be automatically controlled.