Weighted blanket

a blanket and weight technology, applied in the field of blankets, can solve the problems of uneven pressure points, uneven weight distribution, and loose thread used in blanket sewing, and achieve the effect of reducing the risk of filling falling out of the blanket relatively easily, uneven weight distribution, and uneven pressure points

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-03-03
PARKER EILEEN LINDA
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[0006]According to various example embodiments, a weighted blanket includes an inner liner that is filled with weighted filler material and closed to limit movement of the weighted material within the inner liner. In

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Other conditions, such as fibromyalgia and Parkinson's Disease, may also contribute to sleep difficulties.
While weighted blankets have been somewhat effective in calming individuals with autism spectrum disorders, conventional designs have been characterized by a number of drawbacks.
Some conventional weighted blankets are characterized by uneven weight distribution or uneven pressure points due to, for example, weights that are

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[0016]According to various embodiments, a weighted blanket includes an inner liner that is filled with weighted filler material and closed to limit movement of the weighted material within the inner liner. In some embodiments, the inner liner is securely sewn within an outer liner to prevent movement of the inner liner within the outer liner, thereby preventing the inner liner from becoming detached from the outer liner.

[0017]The blanket can be manufactured in a variety of thicknesses and weights and from any of a variety of fabrics and materials. In one embodiment, the weighted filler material is filled in tubes, which are sewn at regular intervals and inserted into an outer liner or covering. The blanket is designed to provide a relatively uniform weight distribution over the body of the user to produce a calming effect similar to a hug. Various aspects of the blanket's construction, design, sound, fabric choice, feel, and pattern may be designed to create a sense of either calm a...

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A weighted blanket includes an inner liner that is filled with weighted filler material and closed to limit movement of the weighted material within the inner liner. In some embodiments, the inner liner is securely sewn within an outer liner to prevent movement of the inner liner within the outer liner, thereby preventing the inner liner from becoming detached from the outer liner.

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TECHNICAL BACKGROUND[0001]The disclosure relates generally to blankets. More particularly, the disclosure relates to blankets having weighted filler material.BACKGROUND[0002]Autism spectrum disorders affect many children, adolescents, and adults. A number of persons who are affected by autism spectrum disorders also experience difficulties relaxing and sleeping. Sleep difficulties can be caused by various factors, including, for example, serotonin imbalance, insomnia, attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), restless leg syndrome (RLS), and various other geriatric and psychiatric conditions. Other conditions, such as fibromyalgia and Parkinson's Disease, may also contribute to sleep difficulties. Various interventions have been used to alleviate sleep difficulties in individuals with autism spectrum disorders, such as white noise and melatonin supplements.[0003]Weighted blankets have also been used to calm individuals with autism spectrum disorders and help them sleep. Such ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G9/02D05B23/00
CPCA47G9/0207
Inventor PARKER, EILEEN LINDA
Owner PARKER EILEEN LINDA
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