Cooling Gel Pad

Abstract

A device for providing heat dissipation is claimed. The device comprises an outer shell and an inner, heat-dissipating gel layer within said outer shell, the inner heat-dissipating gel layer that comprises a hydrogel compound that dissipates body heat without refrigeration at room temperature.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device for providing heat dissipation, the device comprising:
 an outer shell; and   an inner, heat-dissipating gel layer within said outer shell, the inner heat-dissipating gel layer comprising a hydrogel compound that dissipates body heat without refrigeration at room temperature.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the outer shell comprises a water-proof fabric shield. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2  wherein the water-proof fabric comprises nylon taffeta. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the outer shell further comprises a plurality of openings. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the hydrogel compound comprises a water and glycerol based compound. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 5  wherein the hydrogel further comprises one or more stabilizing agents. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 6  wherein the stabilizing agents comprise polyacrylic acid and sodium chloride. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 7  wherein the hydrogel comprises 30-40% water, 40-50% glycerol, 12-18% sodium chloride and 1-4% polyacrylic acid. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the outer shell is designed for use with a sitting device. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 9  wherein the sitting device comprises a stroller. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 9  wherein the sitting device comprises a car seat. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the hydrogel maintains a constant temperature without electrical input or other external assistance. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the hydrogel maintains a temperature approximately 2 to 5 degrees Celsius below the temperature of the outdoor environment. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 1  further comprising a shield layer located between the outer shell and inner layer.