Thermal bathwear

Abstract

A heatable robe comprises a coverlet, having at least one openable partition, and including a moisture absorbent material suitable for removing moisture from a wearer's body. At least one heating element is carried by the coverlet and is configured to generate heat in at least a portion of the coverlet.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to heatable apparel that is wearable in wet environments.[0003]2. Related Art[0004]During cold seasons, people often wrap themselves in blankets, sweaters, coats and similar items in order to keep warm. While such items serve to insulate a person, thereby partially retaining a wearer's body heat, they are often cold when first donned by the wearer, and must be warmed by the wearer's body heat before they are comfortable. Additionally, they can be restrictive to the wearer, trapping limbs inside a wrap, or adding extra bulk that can interfere with the wearer's range of motion. Additionally, these layers generally must be removed in order for the wearer to cool off, effectively giving them only on or off settings.[0005]Cold temperatures are often most noticeable to those exiting from a wet environment, such as stepping from a hot tub, bath, shower, or the like. The cooler air temper...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]It has been recognized that it would be advantageous to develop a method and device for warming a person's body without restricting the natural movement of the body. Additionally, it has been recognized that it would be advantageous to develop a method and device for drying and warming a person's body who has just exited from a wet environment, such as tub or shower, and who may remain in a wet environment, such as a bathroom or shower room. Moreover, it has been recognized that it would be advantageous to develop a method and device for selectively warming a portion of a person's body to a predetermined temperature, while cooling or maintaining another portion of a person's body at a different temperature.

Problems solved by technology

While such items serve to insulate a person, thereby partially retaining a wearer's body heat, they are often cold when first donned by the wearer, and must be warmed by the wearer's body heat before they are comfortable.

Additionally, they can be restrictive to the wearer, trapping limbs inside a wrap, or adding extra bulk that can interfere with the wearer's range of motion.

However, over time, the temperature of the towel will cool to that of the surrounding environment and the wet towel will become uncomfortably cold against the wearer's skin.

However, heating devices, such as heat pads and water bottles, only apply heat to a localized area, leaving the remaining portions of the body un-warmed, or wrapped up in a blanket as described above.

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