Multifunctional Heated Scarf

Abstract

A multifunctional heated scarf is provided as a means to evenly distribute heat to a user's neck and head in cold weather environments while additionally providing convenient compartments for storing and retrieving frequently manipulated items. The present invention accomplishes this through the integration of a plurality of compartments strategically distributed along the length of the scarf. The plurality of compartments enable improved distribution of the air activated heating elements while allowing a user to easily remove or reposition said air activated heating elements with ease. The present invention additionally provides compartments positioned at the extremities of the scarf that allow for rapid storage and retrieval of frequently manipulated items. The compartments include a passive method for securely storing various items within the interior space of the compartment. The combination of the aforementioned components and their distribution provide a multifunctional scarf that actively heats while functioning as a convenient storage system.

Description

[0001]The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 61 / 607,437 filed on Mar. 6, 2012.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to a scarf. More specifically, to a multifunctional heated scarf that provides strategically positioned compartments utilized for housing heating devices and frequently manipulated items in cold weather environments.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]It is well known that scarves are used as a means to protect a user's head and neck from heat loss in cold weather environments. Typically, scarves are constructed from natural or synthetic fibers woven into a rectangular piece of linen. Compared to other cold weather accessories such as ski masks, neck wraps, or ear muffs, scarves are versatile and can be adapted to protect the user's face or neck depending on their preference. Generally, scarves are wrapped around the user's neck or face in loosely packed layers that insulate body warmth w...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a multifunctional heated scarf that evenly distributes heat from a plurality of air activated heating elements. The scarf has strategically distributed compartments that allow for improved distribution of the heating elements and easy removal or repositioning of the heating elements with ease. The scarf also provides compartments at the extremities of the scarf that allow for rapid storage and retrieval of frequently manipulated items. The technical effects of the invention include improved distribution of heat, increased safety, and improved convenience for users in cold weather environments.

Problems solved by technology

While traditional scarves offer adequate protection to a user's face and neck, they only retain body heat and are limited by the user's base body temperature.

This limitation is most evident in colder environments where heat is lost rapidly.

Electrically heated scarves offer users with the advantage of a controlled heat source that can be activated and deactivated at will, but suffer from the disadvantage of requiring an electrical source in order to function.

While chemically heated scarves are functionally limited by presence of the air activated chemical composition, they are able reach their desired operating temperature faster and provide consistent heat for longer periods of time compared to electrically heated scarves.

Although chemically heated scarves provide several advantages over their electrical counter parts, existing configurations lack safe and adequate means to evenly distribute heat.

This design limits the distribution of heat but additionally makes it difficult for a user to deactivate the heat source without removing their scarf.

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