Blanket for use during bodyworking or massage

a massage and bodywork technology, applied in the field of massage, can solve the problems of ineffective use of conventional sheets and blankets, inability to fold back a portion of sheets, blankets, or other drapes, and conventional sheets too thin to provide sufficient warmth, so as to prevent ripping or tearing of blankets with extended use, and the effect of greater flexibility

US20060174409A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-10HERMANSON HOLLY
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
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Publication Date
2006-08-10
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The blanket for use during bodyworking or massage is a blanket having laterally extending slits defined therein that define an upper portion and a lower portion of the blanket, and an axially extending slit medially disposed in the lower portion defining individual leg drapes. The slits enable the left and right upper and lower portions and the two leg drapes to be independently manipulated to drape desired portions of the body when administering a massage. Alternatively, the leg drapes may be disposed over the shoulders and chest with the upper portion covering the back in order to wear the blanket as a poncho. The leg drapes may have pockets opening on their rear surfaces for tucking the feet in for warmth. Releasable fasteners may be disposed on the blanket for adapting the blanket for other uses.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to blankets, and particularly to a blanket for use during a massage that is convertible into use as a poncho, or that can be used as a cover for additional warmth and comfort while reading, lounging, or the like.

[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0004] Many people find that massage is a useful form of therapy that reduces stress, relieves tension, and tones the muscles. The massage may be prescribed as part of conventional medical treatment, may form part of an alternative health program, may be provided by gyms and other exercise facilities after strenuous workouts, or may be sought simply for the relaxation benefits provided by the massage. Massages may be administered by physical therapists, by licensed or certified massage therapists, or by one's spouse or significant other.

[0005] In order to place the person being given the massage at ease, as well as to keep the muscles w...

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[0021] The present invention is a blanket for bodyworking and massage. The blanket is made from a material that provides the person being massaged with greater warmth and comfort than the conventional sheet and has slits defined therein that provide the masseuse or massage therapist with a cover that is easily manipulated to expose only those areas of the body requiring immediate attention. The location of the slits on the blanket also permits the use of the blanket as a poncho, reading blanket, lounging blanket, or generally as a warm, comfortable cover.

[0022]FIGS. 1-3 show a first embodiment of the blanket, designated generally as 10 in the drawings. The blanket 10 is generally rectangular, having a head end 12, a foot end 14, and opposing sides 16 and 18. The blanket 10 has laterally extending slits 20 and 22, which an upper portion 24 and a lower portion 26. The lateral slits 20 and 22 extend from the sides 16 and 18 medially towards the longitudinal centerline of the blankets ...