Device including a weighted shawl

Abstract

Device comprising a weighted shawl. The invention relates to a device comprising a weighted shawl intended to provide, through deep pressure exerted by weights (7), calming and structuring proprioceptive stimulation and to generate heat by means of weights (7) made of elements that can be heated, such as natural flax seeds. The device is characterized in that the weighted shawl comprises a textile cover (1) composed of a shawl (2) and a sensory fabric (3) having an invisible closure (4), preferably consisting of an invisible zipper into which weights (7) are inserted, distributed in three separate compartments (5) equipped with cushions (6). When the user heats the weights (7) and wears the weighted shawl over her shoulders, the weights (7) exert deep pressure providing calming and structuring proprioceptive stimulation and generate heat, while the textile cover (1) conceals the weights (7).Figure for the summary: Fig. 2.

Description

Title of the invention: Device comprising a weighted shawl

[0001] The present invention relates to a device comprising a weighted shawl containing weights which can be heated, providing, by the deep pressure exerted by the weights, a calming and structuring proprioceptive stimulation providing a feeling of calm, thus helping to reduce anxiety and improve concentration when the user wears the weighted shawl on his shoulders in an environment and / or situations which cause him sensory overload, the heated weights generate heat.

[0002] The wearing of current weighted vests and jackets is intended for children whose dimensions are incompatible with the morphology of an adult and the weights used are generally made of metal or with grey ore sand, which makes it impossible both for an adult to wear them in society without revealing their specificities and to heat them up.

[0003] The current weighted scarf is designed for children whose weights are filled in large sausages made of glass microbeads, which makes it impossible for an adult to wear it in public without revealing its specific features and to heat it.

[0004] Current weighted neck pillows or neck cushions intended for adults to wear in the office, at work, at home or while sitting on the sofa are made of clay beads or natural flax seeds which can be heated but have dimensions which do not allow freedom of movement and the weights distributed in large rolls do not allow them to be worn in public without revealing their specific features.

[0005] The device according to the invention overcomes these drawbacks. According to a first characteristic, it comprises a textile cover made of a shawl and a sensory fabric with an invisible closure, such as an invisible zipper, through which weights made of heatable materials can be inserted. These weights are evenly distributed in three separate compartments equipped with baffles. Thus, when the user heats the weights and wears the weighted shawl over her shoulders, the weights exert deep pressure, providing calming and structuring proprioceptive stimulation and generating heat, while the textile cover conceals the weights and allows freedom of movement thanks to its dimensions.

[0006] According to particular embodiments: • The thickness of the cushions and the position of the closure means are such that the textile cover conceals the weights. • Each tube contains the same weight in grams to ensure even distribution in the covers. • The weights can be made of non-metallic elements that can be heated, such as natural flax seeds. • The position of the covers can be planned to be centered in relation to the length of the textile envelope. • The three covers and the textile envelope can be provided with removable fastening means resistant to the forces generated by the weights, such as a hook and loop fastener and / or laces and / or loops which tend to hold the three covers firmly together and within the textile envelope while making them removable. • The laces intended to be passed through the loops to be tied have a width intended to be smaller than the diameter of the loops. • A seam allowance can be provided on both lengths of the sensory fabric located inside the textile envelope and on the covers equipped with a hook and loop fastener, thus forming the area containing the means of attachment. • The location of the closure means can be provided centered with respect to the position of the covers within the textile envelope. • The covers and fastening means may be made of non-metallic materials, which can be heated in a microwave oven. • The weighted shawl can be made from non-metallic materials, not interfering with sensory hypersensitivities. • The textile cover can be made of materials that are machine washable at 30°.

[0007] The attached drawings illustrate the invention:

[0008] [Fig-1] represents a front view of the reverse side of the textile envelope (1)

[0009] [Fig.2] represents in cross-section, the device of the invention.

[0010] [Fig.3] represents an isometric view of the covers (5) fitted with tubes (6) containing the weights (7).

[0011] [Fig.4] shows a front view of the fastening means positioned on the three covers (5) of [Fig.2] to hold them together.

[0012] [Fig. 5] shows in cross-section, a variant of this device, a front view of the fastening means positioned within the textile envelope (1) of [Fig.1] and [Fig.2] and fastening means positioned on the three covers (5) of [Fig.2] and [Fig.3],

[0013] With reference to [Fig. 1] to [Fig. 3], the device comprising a weighted shawl includes a rectangular textile envelope (1) made of nylon on the front and a sensory velvet fabric (3) on the back, attached by stitching, the lower length of which has an invisible closure (4) such as an invisible nylon zipper, long enough to allow the insertion of weights (7). These weights (7) are distributed in three cotton covers (5), of distinct rectangular shapes, fitted with quilted baffles (6) forming very small rectangles of the same size, providing, through the deep pressure exerted by the weights (7), a calming and structuring proprioceptive stimulation and warmth, providing a feeling of calm, thus helping to reduce anxiety when the user wears the weighted shawl on her shoulders in an environment and / or situations that cause her sensory overload.The thickness of the cushions (6) and the position of the fastening means (4) are such that the textile covering (1) conceals the weights (7), allowing it to be worn in public without revealing anything about the specific features of the weighted shawl.

[0014] Each sausage (6) contains the same weight (7) which tends to make the distribution homogeneous in the covers (6).

[0015] The distinct dimensions and the position of the three covers (5) centered with respect to the length of the textile envelope (1) are such that the weights (7) are distributed over the shoulders, chest and back, holding well in place, thus allowing the user to be free to move.

[0016] In the embodiment shown in [Fig. 4] and [Fig. 5], the three covers (5) and the textile cover (1) are provided with removable fastening means made of cotton and / or nylon, resistant to the forces generated by the weights (7), such as a hook-and-loop fastener (9) and / or laces (10) and / or loops (11) to firmly hold the covers (5) together and within the textile cover (1) while making them removable, thus allowing the user to remove and / or heat the cover(s) (5) independently and to make the textile cover (1) removable. The laces (10) intended to be passed through the loops (11) to be tied have a width smaller than the diameter of the loops (11) allowing them to be inserted and removed easily.A seam allowance (8) is provided on both lengths of the sensory fabric (3) located inside the textile envelope (1) and on the covers fitted with a hook and loop fastener (9), thus forming the area containing the fastening means.

[0017] The attachment of the cover (5b) to the cover (5a) is achieved by combining a first zone, such as a hook-and-loop fastener (9) comprising the hook portion, which is sewn to the cover (5b) along the seam allowance (8) of its upper length, and a second zone, such as a hook-and-loop fastener (9) comprising the velvet portion, which is sewn to the cover (5a) along the seam allowance (8) in the center of its lower length. Both zones are of the same size.

[0018] The attachment of the cover (5c) to the cover (5b) is achieved by combining a first zone such as loops (11) attached by sewing to the cover (5b) on three parts of its lower length positioned on its right angle, in the center and on its left angle and a second zone such as laces (10) attached by sewing to the cover (5c) on three parts of its upper length positioned on its right angle, in the center and on its left angle, each lace (10) is positioned so that it is opposite the loops (11) of the cover (5b).

[0019] The covers (5) are attached to the textile envelope (1) on the upper part by combining a first zone, such as a hook-and-loop fastener (9) comprising the hook portion, which is sewn to the cover (5a) along the seam allowance (8) of its upper length, and a second zone, such as a hook-and-loop fastener (9) comprising the velvet portion, which is sewn to the sensory fabric (3) along the seam allowance (8) at the center of its upper length. The two zones are of the same size.

[0020] The attachment of the covers (5) within the textile envelope (1) on its lower part is achieved by the association of a first zone such as loops (11) attached by sewing to the cover (5c) on two parts of its lower length positioned on its right angle and on its left angle and a second zone such as laces (10) attached by sewing to the sensory fabric (3) on the seam margin (8) of its lower length, positioned in two places, such that each lace (10) is positioned opposite the loops (11) of the cover (5c).

[0021] The location of the closure means (4) is centered relative to the position of the covers (5) within the textile envelope (1) allowing the covers (5) to be inserted and extracted easily.

[0022] The weights (7) made of elements such as natural flax seeds and non-metallic materials used for the covers (5) and the means of fixing are such that they are compatible to be heated by the user in a heat source such as a microwave oven providing heat thus reducing muscle tension and / or warming the body.

[0023] The weighted shawl is made from soft, pleasant, non-metallic materials, allowing the user not to be interfered with in case of sensory hypersensitivities.

[0024] The textile cover (1) is made of materials that are machine washable at 30°.

[0025] According to an unillustrated variant, the surface of the sensory fabric (3) may be dotted with small bumps to allow the user to have a pleasant sensory contact.

[0026] By way of non-limiting example, the sensory fabric (3) will have dimensions of approximately 177 cm for the length, 58 cm for the width and the dimensions of the shawl (2) will be at least 1.5 cm greater than those of the sensory fabric (3).

[0027] The device according to the invention is particularly suitable for a user such as a woman with autistic disorders and / or ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and / or social phobias, and / or muscle pain and / or sensitivity to cold.

Claims

Demands

1. Device comprising a textile cover (1) composed of a shawl (2) and a sensory fabric (3) having an invisible closure means (4), preferably consisting of an invisible zipper into which are inserted weights (7) distributed in three separate covers (5) provided with cushions (6) characterized in that the three covers (5) and the textile cover (1) are provided with removable fastening means, resistant to the forces generated by the weights (7), such as a hook and loop fastener (9) and / or laces (10) and / or loops (11) which tend to hold the three covers (5) firmly together and within the textile cover (1) while making them removable.

2. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the laces (10) intended to be passed through the loops (11) to be tied have a planned width smaller than the diameter of the loops (11).

3. Device according to claim 1 or claim 2 characterized in that a seam allowance (8) is provided on both lengths of the sensory fabric (3) located inside the textile envelope (1) and on the covers (5a) and (5b) provided with a hook and loop fastener (9) thus forming the area comprising the fastening means.