Thermoreflective, orthopedic lying surface for dogs and cats in the form of a blanket or mat
The multi-layered mat or blanket with viscoelastic foam and thermoreflective inner cover addresses the lack of orthopedic support and heat retention in conventional lying surfaces, enhancing comfort and health for older or sick pets by reflecting body heat and protecting against cold.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MAIER-BISCHOF SONJA
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-18
AI Technical Summary
Conventional dog and cat lying surfaces fail to provide sufficient orthopedic support and thermoreflective properties, leading to inadequate body heat retention and exacerbation of health issues like osteoarthritis and joint pain, especially for older or sick animals.
A multi-layered mat or blanket with viscoelastic foam for pressure relief, a thermoreflective inner cover to reflect body heat, and an outer cover made of materials like leather, fleece, or softshell to protect against cold.
The solution effectively maintains body heat, provides orthopedic support, and alleviates joint and muscle discomfort by reflecting animal heat and shielding from cold.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] The invention relates to a heat-retaining, orthopedic lying surface for dogs and cats in the form of a blanket or mat for maintaining body temperature.
[0002] Simple dog blankets or mats with padding are common. However, these often do not provide sufficient support for retaining the body heat of older or sick animals. In particular, conventional products lack a combination of orthopedic support and thermoreflective material to reflect the animal's own heat.
[0003] Animals are living longer than ever before. With increasing age, they are more prone to health problems such as osteoarthritis, muscle tension, joint pain, and limited mobility.
[0004] Cooling of the body via cold floors is particularly problematic. This can intensify pain and worsen existing conditions.
[0005] The object of the invention is to create a special lying surface that reflects the animal's own body heat, protects against cold from below and relieves joints and muscles.
[0006] The solution to this problem is characterized by the fact that the lying surface consists of a multi-layered mat or blanket with thermoreflective properties.
[0007] Exemplary embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and are described in more detail below. It shows Fig. 1 the construction of the mat with a viscoelastic or orthopedic foam (1) that relieves pressure and adapts to the shape of the body, a thermoreflective inner cover (2) that is a special heat-reflecting fabric, and an outer cover (3) such as leather, fleece, softshell or plush; Fig.2 the construction of the blanket with a soft padding layer (5), a thermoreflective inner cover (6) and an outer cover (7) such as leather, fleece, softshell or plush.
Claims
[1] Thermoreflective, orthopedic lying surface for dogs and cats in the form of a blanket or mat, characterized by , that the multi-layered structure of the lying surface consists of a combination of an orthopedic layer, thermoreflective material and an outer cover such as fleece, softshell or plush. [2] Thermoreflective, orthopedic lying surface for dogs and cats in the form of a blanket or mat according to claim 1, characterized by , that the mat consists of a viscoelastic or orthopedic foam (1) that relieves pressure and adapts to the shape of the body, a thermoreflective inner cover (2) that is a special heat-reflecting fabric, and an outer cover (3) such as leather, fleece, softshell or plush. [3] Thermoreflective, orthopedic lying surface for dogs and cats in the form of a blanket or mat according to claim 1, characterized by, that the blanket consists of a soft padding layer (5), a thermoreflective inner cover (6) and an outer cover (7) such as leather, fleece, softshell or plush. [4] Thermoreflective, orthopedic lying surface for dogs and cats in the form of a blanket or mat according to claims 2 and 3, characterized by , that the thermoreflective inner cover (2, 6) has a hotel closure to the orthopedic foam (1) or to the soft padding layer (5). [5] Thermoreflective, orthopedic lying surface for dogs and cats in the form of a blanket or mat according to claims 2 and 3, characterized by , that the outer cover (3, 7) has a hotel closure to the thermoreflective inner cover (2, 6). [6] Thermoreflective, orthopedic lying surface for dogs and cats in the form of a blanket or mat according to claims 2 and 3, characterized by, that the thermoreflective inner cover (2, 6) has a Velcro fastener to the orthopedic foam (1) or to the soft padding layer (5). [7] Thermoreflective, orthopedic lying surface for dogs and cats in the form of a blanket or mat according to claims 2 and 3, characterized by , that the outer cover (3, 7) has a Velcro fastener to the thermoreflective inner cover (2, 6). [8] Thermoreflective, orthopedic lying surface for dogs and cats in the form of a blanket or mat according to claims 2 and 3, characterized by , that the thermoreflective inner cover (2, 6) has a zipper connecting to the orthopedic foam (1) or to the soft padding layer (5). [9] Thermoreflective, orthopedic lying surface for dogs and cats in the form of a blanket or mat according to claims 2 and 3, characterized by , that the outer cover (3, 7) has a zipper connecting to the thermoreflective inner cover (2, 6). [10] Thermoreflective, orthopedic lying surface for dogs and cats in the form of a blanket or mat according to claims 2 and 3, characterized by , that the thermoreflective inner cover (2, 6) has buttonhole or snap fasteners to the orthopedic foam (1) or to the soft padding layer (5). [11] Thermoreflective, orthopedic lying surface for dogs and cats in the form of a blanket or mat according to claims 2 and 3, characterized by , that the outer cover (3, 7) to the thermoreflective inner cover (2, 6) has buttonhole or snap fasteners. [12] Thermoreflective, orthopedic lying surface for dogs and cats in the form of a blanket or mat according to claims 2 and 3, characterized by , that the thermoreflective inner cover (2, 6) has a magnetic closure to the orthopaedic foam (1) or to the soft padding layer (5). [13] Thermoreflective, orthopedic lying surface for dogs and cats in the form of a blanket or mat according to claims 2 and 3, characterized by , that the outer cover (3, 7) to the thermoreflective inner cover (2, 6) has a magnetic closure. [14] Thermoreflective, orthopedic lying surface for dogs and cats in the form of a blanket or mat according to claims 2 and 3, characterized by , that carrying handles (4) are sewn onto the outer cover (3, 7).