Abstract: A portable heat treatment system in accordance with this invention includes a heating shoe having a heat conductive base member and heating means for transmitting heat along the base member. A heat conductive container having a base with peripheral walls extending upwardly therefrom defines a heat treating compartment, and the container is removably retained within the heating shoe with the base of the container being supported by the heat conductive base member of the shoe. A packaged, heat conductive container of body-treating material also constitutes part of this invention.

Abstract: A portable heat treatment system in accordance with this invention includes a heating shoe having a heat conductive base member and heating means for transmitting heat along the base member. A heat conductive container having a base with peripheral walls extending upwardly therefrom defines a heat treating compartment, and the container is removably retained within the heating shoe with the base of the container being supported by the heat conductive base member of the shoe. A packaged, heat conductive container of body-treating material also constitutes part of this invention.

Abstract: A refill unit usable in conjunction with a heating shoe of a portable heat treatment system to provide heat therapy to a part of the human body. The unit includes a heat conductive container having a base and peripheral walls extending upwardly from the base to define an internal compartment. A solid body treating material only partially fills the compartment and is adapted to be melted by use of the heating shoe to provide heat therapy to a part of the body. Opposed peripheral walls of the container include upper bent edges to provide opposed handle-retaining channels in which handles are received and retained.