Fragrance sensory blanket system

Abstract

A fragrance sensory blanket (or fabric) system is disclosed. The system comprises a fabric layer having one or more enclosures, each enclosure including an aperture and a sealing mechanism. A fragrance provider can be removably positionable within the enclosure, the fragrance provider comprising a fragrance-accepting material or containing a plurality of fragrance objects such as beads, strips, vermiculite, or fabric configured to emit a fragrance. The enclosure can be configured to retain the fragrance provider and regulate the release of the fragrance into the fabric layer. In some embodiments, a kit includes a blanket and a plurality of fragrance providers prefilled or refillable with different fragrances.

Description

FRAGRANCE SENSORY BLANKET SYSTEMCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Application No. 18 / 445,675, entitled “FRAGRANCE SENSORY BLANKET SYSTEM”, which was converted to a nonprovisional from U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 700,428, entitled FRAGRANCE SENSORY BLANKET SYSTEM, filed on September 27, 2024, by way of a petition under 37 C.F.R. 1 .53(c)(3) that was granted on May 23, 2025. The entirety of each of the above applications is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND1. Technical Field

[0002] The implementation of the present disclosure relates to blankets, blanket manufacturing, blanket kits, and other personal comfort articles.2. Background and Relevant Art

[0003] Conventional blankets are typically designed to provide warmth and comfort through a single or a combination of fabric layers. These traditional designs may include features like simple hems, standardized sizes, and basic materials such as wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers. While these blankets serve their primary function of insulation, they may fall short in terms of versatility and functionality. Conventional blankets tend to vary primarily in their shape, size, thickness, and texture.

[0004] Along these lines, manufacturers or end users may use blankets of various textures or weighting designs for use in different types of therapeutic applications. For example, a user may employ weighted blankets for added comfort or use a particular texture or loft for use with infants.BRIEF SUMMARY

[0005] Implementations of the present disclosure comprise systems and methods configured to provide a scent-based sensory fabric to an end-user for use in everyday life or within therapeutic, medical, wellness, or otherwise health-focused processes. The present disclosure can include a fabric layer having one or more enclosures configured to receive a removable fragrance provider. The fragrance providers can be configured to impart a fragrance into the fabric while allowing a user to control the fragrance and intensity.

[0006] For example, in at least one implementation, a fragrance sensory fabric system can include a fabric layer having a length and a width and a first enclosure. The- Page 1 - Docket No. 23939.3Bfirst enclosure can have a first aperture embedded into the fabric layer, and the first enclosure can provide a first internal volume inside the fabric layer. The system can also include a first sealing mechanism positioned at the aperture. The first sealing mechanism can have an open configuration and a closed configuration, where the first sealing mechanism can prevent ingress and / or egress into the first enclosure in the closed configuration. The system can also include a fragrance provider. The fragrance provider can exhibit a fragrance, and the fragrance provider can be positioned within the first enclosure.

[0007] In another implementation, the present disclosure provides for a method for preparing a fragrance sensory blanket system. The method can include providing a blanket. The blanket can have an enclosure, and the enclosure can have an aperture and a sealing mechanism. The method may also include installing a first fragrance provider into the enclosure through the aperture. The method may also include securing the first fragrance provider inside the enclosure by actuating the sealing mechanism. The method may further include folding or rolling the blanket for a duration of time to allow the first fragrance provider to emit a fragrance into a material of the blanket.

[0008] In yet another implementation, the present disclosure provides for a therapeutic method for treating a therapeutic goal of a user using a fabric layer. The method can include identifying a therapeutic goal of the user. The method may also include identifying one or more fragrance categories that correspond to the therapeutic goal. The method may further include identifying a first fragrance within the one or more fragrance categories that correspond to the user’ s personal requirement. The method may still further include inserting a fragrance provider into an enclosure of a fabric layer. The fragrance provider can exhibit the first fragrance. The method may also include treating the therapeutic goal through an application of the fabric layer to the user for a duration.

[0009] Additional features and advantages of exemplary implementations of the disclosure will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by the practice of such exemplary implementations. The features and advantages of such implementations may be realized and obtained by means of the instruments and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. These and other features will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims or may be learned by the practice of such exemplary implementations as set forth hereinafter.- Page 2 - Docket No. 23939.3BBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] In order to describe the manner in which the above-recited and other advantages and features of the disclosure can be obtained, a more particular description of the disclosure briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:

[0011] Figure 1A illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a fragrance sensory blanket system, according to the present disclosure;

[0012] Figure IB illustrates another embodiment of a fragrance sensory blanket system, according to the present disclosure;

[0013] Figure 1C illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of a fragrance sensory blanket system according to the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 2 illustrates another embodiment of a fragrance sensory blanket system, according to the present disclosure;

[0015] Figure 3 illustrates yet another embodiment of a fragrance sensory blanket system, according to the present disclosure;

[0016] Figure 4A illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a fragrance card (or “fragrance provider”), according to the present disclosure;

[0017] Figure 4B illustrates a geometric fragrance provider, according to the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 4C illustrates another embodiment of a fragrance provider containing fragrance objects, according to the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 4D illustrates yet another embodiment of a fragrance provider containing fragrance objects, according to the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 5 illustrates a kit of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 6 illustrates a method flowchart for preparing a fragrance sensory blanket system, according to the present disclosure; and

[0022] Figure 7 illustrates a method flowchart for a therapeutic method of treating a therapeutic goal, according to the present disclosure.- Page 3 - Docket No. 23939.3BDETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Implementation of the present disclosure can provide a scent-based sensory fabric to an end-user for use in everyday life or within therapeutic, medical, wellness, or otherwise health-focused processes. The present disclosure can include a fabric layer having one or more enclosures configured to receive a removable fragrance provider. The fragrance providers can be configured to impart a fragrance into the fabric while allowing a user to control the fragrance and intensity.

[0024] Smells can play a powerful role in therapeutic treatments and healthy living by engaging the brain in ways that influence mood, memory, and overall well-being. Blankets, pillows, scarves, and similar fabric items, especially those with soft textures, can offer a tactile sensory experience that can be soothing for individuals dealing with stress, trauma, or sensory processing disorders. These fabric items can create a sense of containment, warmth, and protection, which can help people feel more grounded and secure. In at least one embodiment, a blanket system can be customized by the end user for a particular fragrance or olfactory sensation. For example, the user can insert or install a fragrance object into the blanket system, allowing the fragrance object to permeate a scent or smell into the fabric.

[0025] The fragrance objects or fragrance providers, as further disclosed herein, can provide end-users with a highly customizable smell and touch therapeutic experience. Implementations of the present disclosure can thus use the impact of therapeutic or otherwise pleasant fragrances, such as essential oils and natural scents, to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve mental clarity. They can also help end-users selfregulate their emotions, enhance feelings of comfort during difficult sessions, or provide a calming presence in anxiety-inducing situations.

[0026] Various scents, fragrances, or smells can be implemented within the fabrics of the present disclosure through the use of removable fragrance providers or fragrance objects. This allows the blankets, fabrics, or other personal comfort items of the present disclosure to advantageously exhibit different fragrances through the insertion or removal of a fragrance provider. Thus, a single blanket, fabric, or other personal comfort item can be infused with any number of fragrances over its lifetime, without altering or changing the core elements of the blanket, fabric, or other personal comfort item (e.g., the inner filling or stuffing). By allowing for variable or differing fragrances, a user can customize their experience to enjoy fragrances that they personally respond to positively, while avoiding those they may not respond to positively.- Page 4 - Docket No. 23939.3B

[0027] For example, common scents or fragrances used by some in a medicinal, therapeutic, wellness, or health-focused environment can include, but are not limited to, scents such as eucalyptus, lavender, chamomile, peppermint, and citrus. Scents like lavender or chamomile may be used to soothe anxiety. These can be categorically described as soothing fragrances. Other scents, such as peppermint or citrus, can, however, boost energy and focus. These scents can be categorically described as enhancers. According to the present disclosure, a first user may have a desired therapeutic goal of increasing or enhancing their energy, in which case they can select an enhancing fragrance. As used herein, “therapeutic goal” refers to a desired physical, mental, or emotional state of a user that can be promoted, supported, or facilitated through sensory stimulation, including but not limited to relaxation, improved sleep quality, stress reduction, mood enhancement, increased focus, or respiratory comfort.

[0028] Implementations of the present disclosure can include therapeutic methods for treating these therapeutic goals. These methods can include creating specific environments that are conducive to healing and emotional balance through the use of smell and physical touch. For individuals dealing with trauma or stress, implementations of the present disclosure can evoke positive memories or feelings of comfort. In alternative or additional implementations, specific scents can aid in accelerating the perception of a healing process, particularly those used to clear nasal cavities, such as in the case of a cold.

[0029] A second user may also have a therapeutic goal of increasing their energy; however, they may have a dislike or allergy related to citrus fragrances. The present disclosure provides for the user to identify this boundary and select a different enhancing fragrance (i.e., peppermint or a similar fragrance). As used herein, “boundaries” refers to limits or exclusions established for fragrance selection based on a user’s sensitivities, allergies, dislikes, or other personal restrictions. Boundaries can include, for example, avoiding fragrance categories or specific fragrance compounds that may cause allergic reactions, discomfort, or user aversion, thereby narrowing the set of applicable fragrances or fragrance categories available for addressing the user’s therapeutic goal. Even still, a third user may prefer no scent at all, which means the third user can still benefit from the physical characteristics of the blanket and fabric systems of the present disclosure without a fragrance provider. Thus, there can be a wide variability among users.

[0030] Having just described some of the various high-level features and benefits of the disclosed embodiments, attention will now be directed to the Figures, which- Page 5 - Docket No. 23939.3Billustrate various conceptual representations, architectures, methods, and / or supporting illustrations related to the disclosed embodiments

[0031] Figure 1A illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a fragrance sensory blanket system 100a. As illustrated, the fragrance sensory blanket system 100a comprises at least a blanket 110a and a fragrance provider 130a. The blanket system I l la can include at least one blanket 110a (or fabric layer) and at least one enclosure 120a with an aperture 121a. The enclosure 120a can be sized to allow the insertion or installation of a fragrance provider 130a. Enclosure 120a can further include a sealing mechanism such as a zipper, hook-and-loop strip, magnets, or similar mechanisms to retain the fragrance provider 130a inside the enclosure 120a. As used herein, the term “blanket” refers to a section or whole portion of a fabric or material generally designed to provide insulation, cushion, or comfort formed from any one of the following materials or combinations.

[0032] Specifically, such materials can include but are not limited to cotton, wool, fleece, polyester, microfiber, flannel, acrylic, cashmere, bamboo, silk, velvet, chenille, down, satin, sherpa, alpaca wool, mohair, modal, viscose, and rayon, or the like. Furthermore, the term “blanket” used herein can include any of the following: a weighted blanket, electric blanket, throw blanket, quilted blanket, heated blanket, knitted blanket, down blanket, thermal blanket, comforter, duvet, travel blanket, sherpa blankets, afghan blanket, baby blanket, picnic blanket, swaddle blanket, emergency blanket, wool blanket, plush blankets, or the like.

[0033] As illustrated in Figure 1A, enclosure 120a is disposed on the surface of blanket 110a. In at least one embodiment, enclosure 120a can be embedded into the blanket 110a, such as along one of the edges of blanket 110a (see Figure 1C). As shown in Figure 1A, enclosure 120a can be relatively large in size compared to the overall size of blanket 110a. This larger size can result in a larger internal volume and allow a user to install more than one fragrance provider 130a. Thus, a user can install multiple fragrance providers 130 of the same or different types and scents. For example, a user can install two or more fragrance providers 130 into a single enclosure 120 to combine or increase the overall intensity of the fragrance sensory blanket system 100. The enclosure 120a can define an internal volume. In at least one embodiment, enclosure 120a may be smaller than illustrated. For example, enclosure 120a can be of a smaller size and dimension, such that only one fragrance provider 130 can be installed within the internal volume of enclosure 120a at a time.- Page 6 - Docket No. 23939.3B

[0034] Enclosure 120a can also be made from a variety of materials. A manufacturer can select a material of enclosure 120a based on various factors to ensure the fragrance sensory system 100a provides the desired fragrance intensity. In some embodiments, enclosure 120a can be a solid or micro-porous material, such as a fabric or composite. In another embodiment, enclosure 120a can be a macro-porous material such as a mesh, net, or other highly permeable material. In any given embodiment, the material of enclosure 120a can be nonpermeable, semi-permeable, or highly permeable to fragrances. In an embodiment where a manufacturer embeds enclosure 120a into the material of blanket 110a, such that enclosure 120a is a cavity of blanket 110a, the enclosure can be formed or defined by the material of the blanket 110a.

[0035] Figure 1A illustrates that enclosure 120a can include an aperture 121a, which can be configured to provide user access to the internal volume of enclosure 120a. Aperture 121a can be made of material similar to blanket 110a or enclosure 120a (e.g., aperture 121a can be a seam or sewn edge). Alternatively, a manufacturer can form aperture 121a from another functional material that differs from the material of the enclosure. In one such embodiment, a manufacturer forms aperture 121a from a sealing mechanism. Sealing mechanisms can include, but are not limited to, zippers, buttons, hook and loop, snaps, drawstrings, magnets, toggles, buckles, clasps, ties, eyelets with cords, poppers, hook fasteners, press studs, elastic loops, adhesive strips, twist locks, slide fasteners, and the like. These sealing mechanisms can also be disposed on, embedded in, or otherwise attached to aperture 121 a, while aperture 121a is made from the materials of enclosure 120a or blanket 110a. A manufacturer can choose to construct aperture 121a from an elastic or inelastic material to control the ability of aperture 121a to open or close. This can advantageously be used to ensure that aperture 121a retains and contains the contents of enclosure 120a.

[0036] Blanket 110a of the fragrance sensory blanket system 100a can have a filling within one or more internal volumes. This filling can include but is not limited to down, feather, wool, cotton, polyester fibers, microfiber, silk, fleece, bamboo fibers, memory foam, gel-infused fibers, hemp fibers, synthetic down, weighted beads, flannel, sherpa fleece, recycled fibers, and the like. In one such embodiment, the filling of blanket 110a is chosen by the manufacturer for a specific therapeutic or health-related reason. Alternatively or additionally, the filling of blanket 110a can provide fragrance- accepting or fragrance-rejecting material. For purposes of this disclosure, a “fragrance-accepting” material refers to a filling or fabric that is porous, absorbent, or otherwise configured to- Page 7 - Docket No. 23939.3Bretain, hold, or gradually release an infused fragrance. Examples include cotton, bamboo fibers, memory foam, microfiber, wool, or recycled fibers, each of which can temporarily absorb and then emit aromatic compounds. By contrast, a “fragrance-rejecting” material refers to a filling or fabric that resists fragrance retention, which can be less absorbent and thereby minimize fragrance transfer. A manufacturer can selectively combine fragranceaccepting and fragrance-rejecting materials within a single blanket to control the intensity, duration, or localization of fragrance release during use. In one embodiment, enclosure 120a includes no filling.

[0037] Figure 1A also shows fragrance provider 130a. Though Figure 1A illustrates fragrance provider 130a as a single element, in at least one embodiment, fragrance provider 130a can be a plurality of the herein-disclosed fragrance providers. A manufacturer can construct a fragrance provider 130a that can be made from a fragranceaccepting material. Specifically, fragrance provider 130a can be well-suited for retaining a fragrance, such as scented oil, including but not limited to cotton, wool, linen, felt, sponge, bamboo fabric, microfiber, leather, cork, hemp, paper, clay, gel, resin, porous ceramics, natural wood, charcoal, sandstone, silk, and cellulose fiber. In one embodiment, fragrance provider 130a can be a pouch or sachet filled with a fragrance- accepting material, such as the fragrance objects shown in Figures 4C and 4D. In another embodiment, fragrance provider 130a can be a scented card or object (see Figures 4A and 4B). In one embodiment, fragrance provider 130a is sized and configured to fit into and be retained by enclosure 120a and aperture 121a. In another embodiment, fragrance provider 130a is of a general or universal size and dimension, such that it can fit and be retained in a variety of enclosure sizes and dimensions.

[0038] Fragrance provider 130 can be configured to retain a scent profile such as Lavender (calming, aids in stress relief and sleep), Peppermint (energizing, improves focus and relieves headaches), Eucalyptus (clears sinuses, supports respiratory health), Tea Tree (antimicrobial, promotes clear skin), Lemon (uplifting, enhances mood and mental clarity), Frankincense (grounding, aids in meditation and relaxation), Chamomile (soothing, reduces anxiety and promotes sleep), Ylang Ylang (reduces stress, enhances mood), Rose (emotional balance, promotes relaxation and love), Jasmine (uplifting, boosts confidence and mood), Sandalwood (grounding, used for meditation and stress relief), Cedarwood (calming, reduces anxiety), Bergamot (uplifting, reduces stress and balances emotions), Geranium (balances hormones, reduces stress), Patchouli (grounding, promotes relaxation), Clary Sage (balances mood, relieves stress, supports hormonal health), Ginger- Page 8 - Docket No. 23939.3B(warming, aids digestion and reduces nausea), Cinnamon (stimulating, boosts energy and vitality), Rosemary (improves focus and memory), Vanilla (comforting, promotes relaxation and emotional balance), or the like can be used in the herein described fragrance sensory blanket systems. One or more fragrances can comprise a fragrance category, such as soothing, energizing, enhancing, or healing. A manufacturer may select any combination of the above-described scents or other additional or alternative desired scents for simultaneous use in a single fragrance provider or fragrance object.

[0039] Figure IB illustrates another embodiment of a fragrance sensory blanket system 100b, wherein a plurality of enclosures 120b exist within the system. Fragrance sensory blanket system 100b can have substantially similar qualities and characteristics to fragrance sensory blanket system 100a. However, the fragrance sensory blanket system 100b can have a plurality of enclosures 120b rather than a singular enclosure 120a. As illustrated, enclosures 120b can be identical in size and dimension. In another embodiment, enclosures 120b can vary in size and dimension from one another. A manufacturer can position and size enclosures 120b to achieve a desired fragrance distribution or intensity, to accommodate available space on blanket 110b, to meet an aesthetic goal, or for any other reason. As illustrated, enclosures 120b are positioned at or near the outer comers of blanket 110b. This configuration can allow for a wider dispersion of fragrance throughout the blanket 110b.

[0040] A user may assist in spreading the fragrance throughout the blanket 110b by rolling or folding the blanket to cause the fragrance to more easily be imparted onto areas of the blanket 110b that are distant from the enclosures. In another embodiment, enclosures 120b can be positioned further from the corners of blanket 110b to centralize the fragrance within the blanket 110b. In yet another embodiment, enclosures 120b can be positioned such that their apertures 121b are accessible to a user through the side edge 114 of the blanket 110b, rather than through the face 112 of the blanket 110b (see Figure 1C).

[0041] In a further embodiment, enclosures 120b can be aligned with or behind logos, tags, seams, design elements, flaps, folds, or other physical locations on blanket 110b. While Figure IB illustrates only four enclosures 120b, it can be understood that any number of enclosures 120b can be embedded or disposed onto blanket 110b. In one embodiment, enclosures 120b are geometric in shape, including but not limited to rectangular, square, circular, oval, triangular, trapezoidal, pentagonal, hexagonal, heartshaped, star-shaped, crescent-shaped, semicircular, elliptical, cylindrical, polygonal, or the like. For example, see Figure 1C. In a different embodiment, enclosures 120b are- Page 9 - Docket No. 23939.3Bnongeometric and more amorphous in dimension. Inside enclosures 120b, a manufacturer can embed mesh or netted webbing to assist in retaining fragrance providers 130b. A manufacturer can also line the surfaces of enclosures 120b with either a fragranceaccepting or fragrance-rejecting material to control the distribution and / or intensity of scents. The manufacturer may also make the inner surfaces of enclosures 120b fluidresistant.

[0042] Figure 1C illustrates enclosures 120c, 120d, 120e, and 120f of blanket 110c within fragrance sensory blanket system 100c. Enclosures 120c, 120d, 120e, and 120f are examples of enclosures a manufacturer can utilize when configuring a fragrance sensory blanket system of the present disclosure. Thus, a fragrance sensory blanket system of the present disclosure is not limited to a single style or configuration of enclosures, but can instead incorporate a variety of enclosure types to achieve different functional or aesthetic outcomes. Furthermore, by providing multiple enclosure options, a manufacturer can tailor the system to accommodate user preferences, therapeutic goals, or material limitations.

[0043] As illustrated in Figure 1C, the orientation, size, and dimensions of enclosures 120c, 120d, 120e, 120f, and apertures 121c, 121d, 121e, 121f can vary. Likewise, apertures 121c, 121d, 121e, and 121f can differ in position, geometry, or sealing mechanism. For example, enclosures 120c, 120d, 120e, 120f, and apertures 121c, 121d, 121 e, 12 If can vary in orientation. As illustrated, aperture 121c of enclosure 120c can be oriented in direction DI, which provides side access that is substantially perpendicular to a side edge 114 of blanket 110c. In contrast, aperture 121d of enclosure 120d can be oriented in direction D3, which provides access into enclosure 120d in a manner that is substantially perpendicular to the face 112 of blanket 110c. Still further, aperture 121f of enclosure 120f illustrates that apertures may also be oriented at a non-perpendicular angle relative to the side edge 114 of blanket 110c. In this angled arrangement, direction D2 provides diagonal or slanted access to enclosure 120f, rather than direct access through either the side or the face.

[0044] Similarly, the enclosures 120c, 120d, 120e, and 120f can vary in their internal volume geometry. For example, a long card- or stick-style fragrance provider may be effectively suited to a narrow, elongated enclosure, such as enclosure 120e, that supports and stabilizes the length of the object. In contrast, a pouch or sachet-style fragrance provider can be installed into nearly any shape or dimension of enclosure, such as enclosures 120c (having fragrance provider 130c), 120d, and 120f (having fragrance provider 130f), because the pouch may conform to the enclosure walls. In this way, a- Page 10 - Docket No. 23939.3Bmanufacturer can design specific enclosures to optimize fragrance distribution, while also providing more universal enclosures that allow end-users flexibility in selecting their fragrance providers. Furthermore, a manufacturer will appreciate that the apertures 121c, 121d, 121e, and 121f can be located in various positions on the enclosures 120c, 120d, 120e, and 120f. For example, Figure 1C shows enclosure layout 140, illustrating the varied locations (indicated by the ellipses) wherein one or more enclosures can be placed. Although enclosure layout 140 illustrates a grid-like pattern, it can be representative of a manufacturer placing enclosures in any arrangement across the face 112 (or the opposing face) of blanket 110c or the side edges 114 of blanket 110c.

[0045] Figure 2 illustrates another embodiment of a fragrance sensory blanket system 200, wherein the blanket 210 provides an internal cavity or enclosure 220. Enclosure 220 can be an internal volume, at least in part, of the blanket 210. A manufacturer can construct a blanket 210 in several ways. In one example, two fabric layers can be sewn together to create an inner volume that can function as a large enclosure 220. In another example, a single sheet of fabric can be folded onto itself and sealed along one or more edges, thereby forming a pouch-like structure with a corresponding aperture 221 on at least one edge. Other manufacturing processes may also be used, provided they achieve a similar internal enclosure.

[0046] Enclosure 220 can be configured to extend across the entire inner volume made by the manufacturer. For example, the enclosure 220 can extend for the majority of the length L and the width W of the blanket 210. Alternatively, enclosures described herein may extend for only a portion of either the length L and or width W of blanket 210. For example, the length and width of enclosure 220 may extend for about half, about a quarter, about an eighth, about a sixteenth, or less than a sixteenth of both the length L and width W of blanket 210. In another embodiment, blanket 210 may have an internal volume that a manufacturer can subdivide into one or more smaller compartments to form one or more smaller inner enclosures 220. For example, a manufacturer can form pouches, pockets, slips, or zones inside the internal volume of blanket 210. The manufacturer can construct these smaller compartments or enclosures out of additional blanket material, netting, mesh, or another suitable material. In such an example, a plurality of fragrance providers 230 can be simultaneously retained inside the inner enclosure 220. In an alternative embodiment, where no such smaller compartments or enclosures are constructed, the one or more fragrance providers 230 can be freely inserted into the inner enclosure 220 such that they are unrestricted in their movement throughout the entire inner enclosure 220.- Page 11 - Docket No. 23939.3B

[0047] Figure 2 illustrates that aperture 221 can extend the entire width W of blanket 210 (e.g., along the majority of the edge of the blanket 210). In another embodiment, the aperture 221 may only extend across a portion of the width of the blanket 210. In an embodiment where the blanket 210 is configured as a circle or a more amorphous shape, aperture 221 can extend for any portion of the curved or sloping edge while still allowing for the installation of a fragrance provider 230. It can be noted that aperture 221 can be embedded into a non-edge portion of the blanket 210. For example, aperture 221 can be located on the face of the blanket 210 or behind a logo or design feature of the blanket 210, while still providing users with access to the entire inner enclosure 220.

[0048] Figure 2 also illustrates sealing mechanism 222. Sealing mechanism 222 can be disposed along the edges of aperture 221. Sealing mechanism 222 can be a zipper system or a similar mechanism that allows a user to close the apertures 221. Thus, the sealing mechanism can have an open configuration and a closed configuration where the close configuration prevent ingress and / or egress into the enclosure. Sealing mechanism 22 can be embedded into the fabric of blanket 210 such that when the sealing mechanism 222 closes, closing access into enclosure 220, a majority of the sealing mechanism is not visible to the user. In another embodiment, sealing mechanism 222 can be any of the types of sealing mechanisms described herein.

[0049] Blanket 210 can include a filling located within the fabric wall of enclosure 220. For example, fabric layers 235a and 235b can include an internal cavity configured to receive a level of filling. In at least one embodiment, no filling may be present within blanket 210. A manufacturer may select the type and amount of filling used to provide for a specific wellness, therapeutic, or other health-related purpose (e.g., hypoallergenic, weighted).

[0050] In at least one embodiment, blanket 210 is a pillowcase configured to receive a cushion or pillow. Thus, aperture 221 can be sized to receive the cushion or pillow. In such an embodiment, one or more additional enclosures can be disposed on or embedded into the pillowcase.

[0051] Figure 3 illustrates yet another embodiment of a fragrance sensory blanket system, fragrance sensory blanket 300. As illustrated, enclosure 320 can be embedded into the side edge 314 or the edge seam of blanket 310. In one embodiment, a manufacturer constructs enclosure 320 by folding a portion of the side edge 314 of blanket 310 and sewing it to create enclosure 320. In such an embodiment, apertures 321 can then be- Page 12 - Docket No. 23939.3Bformed by cutting blanket 310 material to allow access to enclosure 320. After folding and sealing the edge 314 to form an enclosure 320, the manufacturer can further limit the size and dimensions of enclosure 320, such that instead of having one large volume that extends the entire edge 314, enclosure 320 is compartmentalized. The compartment can be sized and configured to retain fragrance providers 330 better or allow a plurality of fragrance providers 330 to be installed into enclosure 320 simultaneously. In another embodiment, more than one edge may be configured as enclosures.

[0052] Figures 4A through 4D illustrate an exemplary embodiment of fragrance providers. Figure 4A specifically illustrates a fragrance card (or “fragrance provider 400a”). Fragrance provider 400a can exhibit the general structural outline of a typical plastic bank card, but the dimensions are not limited to that form. A manufacturer can adjust the overall length 402, width 404, and thickness 406 so that the fragrance provider 400a fits comfortably within an enclosure and does not create noticeable bulk or discomfort when the blanket it is installed into is in use. Fragrance provider 400a can similarly be formed from multiple material types, namely materials with fragranceaccepting characteristics or from materials that have their own natural fragrance. These materials include, but are not limited to, paperboard, absorbent paper, felt, cotton, cardboard, cellulose fiber, non-woven fabric, sponge, foam, cork, leather, gel, resin, porous ceramics, biodegradable plastic, recycled paper, or the like.

[0053] In some embodiments, fragrance provider 400a can be formed from rigid or semi-rigid materials, which may help maintain its defined shape and facilitate easier insertion or removal from an enclosure. In other embodiments, fragrance provider 400a may be formed from flexible or softer materials instead. More flexible materials can be advantageous, allowing the fragrance provider 400a to bend or compress under pressure, which can reduce the likelihood of sharp edges or rigid corners that could be uncomfortable when the blanket is draped over the user. Flexible materials also allow the card to conform slightly to the movement of the blanket fabric, providing a less intrusive user experience while still releasing fragrance.

[0054] A manufacturer can further select the material type, size, and thickness of fragrance provider 400a to balance fragrance intensity and duration with user comfort. For example, a thinner or softer card may emit a lighter fragrance profile (or release fragrance for a shorter duration) but remain virtually undetectable when the blanket is handled or laid across the body. A thicker or denser card may release fragrance for a longer period.- Page 13 - Docket No. 23939.3B

[0055] Figure 4B illustrates another fragrance provider, 400b, as a cylinder. Fragrance provider 400b can be made from materials similar to those of the herein- described fragrance providers, allowing for the time release of fragrance to a user of any given fragrance sensory blanket system. The smoothed geometric shape of fragrance provider 400b enables users to use their fragrance sensory blanket system without interacting with a more intrusive, pointed, or sharp-edged object. In another embodiment, fragrance provider 400b can be a mesh, netted, or otherwise permeable material that encapsulates fragranced beads or other fragrance objects (see Figures 4C and 4D). In such an embodiment, fragrance provider 400b can be a reusable shell that enables a user to contain a fragranced object. In at least one embodiment, fragrance provider 400b is semirigid, making it less intrusive when inserted into any of the above-described blankets.

[0056] Figures 4C and 4D further illustrate embodiments of fragrance providers (400c and 400d) wherein the fragrance provider 400c or 400d is an outer vessel for containing a fragranced object 410. Fragrance objects can include, but are not limited to, beads, strips, chaff, vermiculite, fabric, or otherwise natural or manufactured scented filling. By housing fragranced objects 410 within a fragrance provider 400c and 400d, these embodiments can provide a modular and replaceable solution for fragrance delivery.

[0057] As shown in Figure 4A, fragrance provider 400c can be a sealed pouch that the manufacturer fills before distribution to an end customer. Once sealed, fragrance provider 400c can continuously emit a chosen scent for a set duration, which can be determined by the type, density, and saturation level of the fragrance objects 410. The sealed configuration ensures that the user does not directly handle the fragrance objects 410, thereby reducing mess, controlling dosage, and providing a predictable fragrance release profile. In some embodiments, fragrance provider 400c may incorporate layers of permeable or semi-permeable materials, such as nonwoven fabric, mesh, or microperforated films, to regulate the rate of fragrance diffusion.

[0058] Figure 4D then illustrates another embodiment of a fragrance provider 400d. Fragrance provider 400d can be a resealable pouch that contains a plurality of fragrance objects 410. As illustrated, fragrance provider 400d can be a drawstring pouch. A user or manufacturer can select a chosen fragrance object 410 to fill fragrance provider 400d with and then temporarily seal fragrance provider 400d. The ability to reseal the fragrance provider 400d can allow a user to install fragrance provider 400d into a blanket system to create a fragrance sensory blanket system. The resealable nature of fragrance provider 400d allows end users to re-fragrance their fragrance objects 410 through a- Page 14 - Docket No. 23939.3Bsoaking or recharging process, thereby enabling the adjustability and reusability of fragrance provider 400d.

[0059] Advantageously, a user may choose the fragrance intensity or scent profile of their fragrance sensory blanket system. Thus, an end user or therapeutic / healthcare advisor can have the ability to adjust the scent exhibited by a fragrance sensory blanket system for use in a therapeutic, medicinal, wellness, or otherwise health-related manner. For example, a user may remove the fragrance objects 410 from the fragrance provider 400d and soak, infuse, or otherwise recharge them with a chosen fragrance. Once reinfused, the user may put the fragrance objects 410 back into the fragrance provider 400d and seal them using a zipper, drawstring, hook-and-loop, etc.

[0060] Figure 5 illustrates a fragrance sensory blanket kit 500. Kit 500 can comprise a blanket 505 configured with at least one enclosure 515, as well as fragrance providers 510a and 510b. As illustrated, enclosure 515 is bounded at its aperture by a sealing mechanism, such as a zipper, to allow selective insertion and removal of fragrance providers 510a and 510b. Fragrance providers 510a and 510b can be supplied as part of kit 500 in a variety of forms. In one embodiment, fragrance provider 510a may be a sealed pouch pre-filled with fragranced objects, while fragrance provider 510b may be a resealable pouch configured to receive refillable fragranced objects. A manufacturer may select a combination of fragrance providers 510a and 510b to deliver a range of fragrance intensities, durations, or scent profiles. Kit 500 may also be customized for therapeutic, wellness, or personal-use applications. For example, fragrance provider 510a may contain a calming scent such as lavender, while fragrance provider 510b may contain an energizing scent such as peppermint.

[0061] In another embodiment, kit 500 may include multiple fragrance providers, each infused with a different fragrance category, thereby allowing an end user to select or interchange providers according to their personal preference or therapeutic need. In some embodiments, kit 500 can further include refill packets, instructions for use, or supplemental accessories such as protective sleeves for storing unused fragrance providers. The fragrance providers may be individually packaged to preserve freshness and prevent cross-contamination of scents prior to use. By supplying blanket 505 (or fabric layer generally) and one or more fragrance providers 510a, 510b together as a kit 500, manufacturers can offer end users a ready-to-use and / or customizable fragrance sensory blanket system.- Page 15 - Docket No. 23939.3B

[0062] A kit may be used to treat a therapeutic goal. For example, a user may be provided instructions within the kit or instructions from a therapeutic or healthcare advisor to install one or more fragrance providers within their fabric layer. The user may also be prompted to fold or roll the blanket up for a given duration before use. For example, a user may allow the fragrance of the fragrance provider to permeate within the folded or rolled blanket for at least 5 minutes, at least 10 minutes, at least 15 minutes, at least 20 minutes, at least 25 minutes, at least 30 minutes, or for more than 30 minutes. This process can be done without heating the blanket to activate a release of the fragrance. A kit may then be used for a set duration of time that corresponds to the desired therapeutic goal. For example, a blanket system may be applied to the user (i.e., draped over, worn, wrapped in, in contact with, or in proximity to) for at least 10. In other embodiments, the system may be applied for a duration of no more than 30 minutes, no more than 20 minutes, no more than 15 minutes, no more than 10 minutes, or no more than 5 minutes, depending on the selected fragrance intensity, user tolerance, or therapeutic requirement. In still other embodiments, the duration may be at least 30 minutes or more to achieve a sustained effect. By incorporating these variable duration ranges, the kit enables end users or care providers to tailor fragrance exposure to align with individual comfort levels, fragrance boundaries (such as allergies or sensitivities), and therapeutic objectives.

[0063] Figure 6 illustrates a flowchart for method 600 for preparing a fragrance sensory blanket system. While additional acts may be used in preparing a fragrance sensory blanket, acts 605, 610, 615, 620, and 625 illustrate one exemplary embodiment. Method 600 can comprise act 605 of providing the blanket system. By way of example, the blanket system can be any of the above-described embodiments or combinations thereof. Method 600 can also comprise act 610 of infusing a fragrance provider. Act 610 may include infusing a fragrance provider with a chosen fragrance. By way of example, a user, manufacturer, or therapeutic / health care provider can select the intensity and scent profile of the fragrance provider to fit a specific goal, such as a therapeutic or healthcare- focused goal. This act may be optional

[0064] Method 600 can also comprise act 615 of installing a fragrance provider. Act 615 may include the opening of one or more enclosures, such as enclosure 120a of Figure 1 A, to allow it to receive the fragrance provider. A plurality of fragrance providers can be used in this step. In at least one embodiment, a user or manufacturer can install a purchased or otherwise prepared fragrance provider rather than a freshly infused one.- Page 16 - Docket No. 23939.3B

[0065] Method 600 also comprises act 620 of securing the fragrance provider. Act 620 can include securing the installed fragrance provider in the enclosure through a sealing mechanism. By way of example, a user may zip a zipper (see Figure 3, sealing mechanism 222) to seal the fragrance provider inside the enclosure,

[0066] Method 600 also comprises act 625 of folding or rolling the fragrance sensory blanket. Act 625 can allow the fragrance to permeate from the fragrance provider and into the fabrics and filling of the blanket. In another embodiment, a manufacturer may provide a fragrance provider with a folded or rolled blanket, allowing a user to immediately use their product.

[0067] Figure 7 illustrates a flowchart for method 700 for a therapeutic method of treating a therapeutic goal of a user using a fragrance sensory blanket system. While additional acts may be used in treating a therapeutic goal, acts 705, 710, 715, 720, and 725 illustrate one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Method 700 can comprise act 705 of identifying a therapeutic goal. The therapeutic goal can include, but is not limited to, relaxation, improved sleep quality, reduction of anxiety, depression, and stress, enhanced focus, increased energy, or other physical or emotional states. Optionally or additionally, a therapeutic goal may further be refined by identifying one or more boundaries, such as allergies, dislikes, or user sensitivities, which can exclude certain fragrance categories or compounds. The therapeutic goal may be related to a user’s personal requirements of general comfort, warmth, rest, etc.

[0068] Method 700 can further comprise act 710 of identifying a fragrance category. Act 710 can include identifying one or more fragrance categories that correspond to the therapeutic goal. For example, soothing fragrance categories may be associated with relaxation or sleep improvement, while enhancing or energizing fragrance categories may be associated with improved focus or increased energy.

[0069] Method 700 can also comprise act 715 of identifying a first fragrance. Act 715 can include identifying a first fragrance within the one or more fragrance categories that correspond to the therapeutic goal. For example, lavender or chamomile may be identified for a soothing goal, peppermint or citrus may be identified for an energizing goal, and eucalyptus may be identified for respiratory support. The fragrance selection may further account for identified boundaries (i.e., allergies or personal comfort preferences), thereby ensuring that fragrances that may trigger allergic responses or personal discomfort are excluded.- Page 17 - Docket No. 23939.3B

[0070] Method 700 can also comprise act 720 of inserting a fragrance provider. Act 720 may include inserting a fragrance provider into an enclosure of a fabric layer, the fragrance provider exhibiting the first fragrance. For example, the fragrance provider may take the form of a pouch, card, sachet, or vessel (see Figures 4A-4D) containing fragrance objects such as beads, strips, vermiculite, fabric, or other materials that retain fragrance. In some embodiments, the fragrance provider may be removable and replaceable, allowing for interchange of different fragrances as the user’s therapeutic needs evolve.

[0071] Method 700 can further comprise act 725 of providing the therapeutic sensory blanket (or fabric, pillow, scarf, etc.). Act 725 can include treating the therapeutic goal through an application of the fabric layer to the user for a duration. By way of example, providing the blanket can include placing or applying the fabric layer onto the user’s body or the surrounding environment for a desired duration. By tailoring fragrance selection and exposure duration, method 700 allows the user to achieve a personalized and targeted therapeutic outcome.

[0072] Thus, implementations of the present disclosure as herein described can include therapeutic methods of using a fragrance sensory blanket system. These therapeutic goals can include, but are not limited to, stress reduction, improved sleep, mood enhancement, enhanced focus and mental clarity, pain relief, boosting immunity, emotional healing and trauma support, reduction of symptoms of anxiety and depression, hormonal balance, relaxation, and muscle tension relief.

[0073] Implementations of the present disclosure can also comprise a method of manufacturing a fragrance sensory blanket system. A manufacturer can identify a fabric material for an identified therapeutic, wellness, or comfort use. They can then provide at least one fabric layer, comprised of the fabric material. In an additional optional step, a plurality of the chosen fabric materials can be provided, or a combination of fabric materials can be provided. The manufacturer can cut the fabric layer(s) to a predetermined size, forming a plurality of edges. The size and dimensions of the now-cut fabric layer can vary depending on the desired product. The manufacturer can then sew the edges to form a finished hem. This finished hem can be formed on a single fabric layer or on a combination of multiple fabric layers. The manufacturer can affix, embed, or otherwise attach at least one enclosure to the fabric layer. In at least one embodiment, the enclosure is affixed, attached, or embedded prior to or at the same time as the hemming of the edges. A plurality of enclosures can be attached during this step. Additionally, a manufacturer- Page 18 - Docket No. 23939.3Bcan then affix, embed, or otherwise attach at least one sealing mechanism to the at least one enclosure.

[0074] In view of the foregoing, the present disclosure may be embodied in a variety of different configurations or implementations, as outlined above, and as exemplified by the following aspects. For example, at least one configuration of the present disclosure can be described in terms of a first aspect, a fragrance sensory fabric system comprising: a fabric layer having a length and a width; a first enclosure, the first enclosure having a first aperture embedded into the fabric layer, the first enclosure providing a first internal volume inside the fabric layer; a first sealing mechanism positioned at the aperture, the first sealing mechanism having an open configuration and a closed configuration, the first sealing mechanism configured to prevent ingress and / or egress into the first enclosure in the closed configuration; and a fragrance provider, the fragrance provider exhibiting a fragrance, wherein the fragrance provider is positioned within the first enclosure.

[0075] hi a second aspect, the fragrance sensory fabric system of aspect 1 , wherein: the fabric layer comprises a first side edge; and the first aperture is positioned to pass through the first side edge. In a third aspect, the fragrance sensory fabric system as recited in any one of aspects 1 through 2, wherein: the fabric layer further comprises an additional internal volume that is distinct from the first internal volume, and the internal volume retains a filling material. In a fourth aspect, the fragrance sensory fabric system as recited in any one of aspects 1 through 3, further comprising: a plurality of additional enclosures embedded into the fabric layer, wherein the plurality of additional enclosures each includes an aperture and a sealing mechanism; and a plurality of additional fragrance providers, wherein each of the plurality of additional fragrance providers is positioned within one of the plurality of additional enclosures.

[0076] In a fifth aspect, the fragrance sensory fabric system of aspect 4, wherein: the plurality of additional enclosures includes a second enclosure, a third enclosure, and a fourth enclosure; the first enclosure is positioned in a first corner of the fabric layer; the second enclosure is positioned in a second corner of the fabric layer; the third enclosure is positioned in a third corner of the fabric layer; and the fourth enclosure is positioned in a fourth corner of the fabric layer. In a sixth aspect, the fragrance sensory fabric system as recited in any one of aspects 1 through 5, wherein the fragrance provider comprises a fragrance-accepting material that is infused with the fragrance.- Page 19 - Docket No. 23939.3B

[0077] In a seventh aspect, the fragrance sensory fabric system as recited in any one of aspects 1 through 6, wherein the first enclosure has a length that is less than one quarter of the length of the fabric layer and a width that is less than one quarter the width of the fabric layer. In an eighth, the fragrance sensory fabric system as recited in any one of aspects 1 through 7, wherein the first enclosure comprises only the first aperture and no additional apertures. In a ninth aspect, the fragrance sensory fabric system as recited in any one of aspects 1 through 8, wherein the fragrance provider is a fabric sachet that defines an inner volume. In a tenth aspect, the fragrance sensory fabric system of aspect 9, wherein the fragrance provider includes one or more fragrance objects retained within the inner volume. In an eleventh aspect, the fragrance sensory fabric system of aspect 10, wherein one or more fragrance objects are resin beads. In a twelfth aspect, the fragrance sensory fabric system as recited in any one of aspects 1 through 11 , wherein the fragrance provider is removable from the enclosure. In a thirteenth aspect, the fragrance sensory fabric system as recited in any one of aspects 1 through 12, wherein the fragrance sensory fabric system is a blanket, a pillowcase, or a scarf.

[0078] In addition to the foregoing, another configuration of the present disclosure include a fourteenth aspect which includes a method for preparing a fragrance sensory blanket system comprising: providing a blanket, the blanket having an enclosure, the enclosure having an aperture and a sealing mechanism; installing a first fragrance provider into the enclosure through the aperture; securing the first fragrance provider inside the enclosure by actuating the sealing mechanism; and folding or rolling the blanket for a duration of time to allow the first fragrance provider to emit a fragrance into a material of the blanket. In a fifteenth aspect, the method of aspect 14, further wherein the duration of time is at least 10 minutes.

[0079] In addition to the foregoing, another configuration of the present disclosure include a sixteenth aspect which includes a therapeutic method for treating a therapeutic goal of a user using a fabric layer, comprising: identifying a therapeutic goal of the user; identifying one or more fragrance categories that correspond to the therapeutic goal; identifying a first fragrance within the one or more fragrance categories that correspond to the therapeutic goal; inserting a fragrance provider into an enclosure of a fabric layer, the fragrance provider exhibiting the first fragrance; and treat the therapeutic goal through an application of the fabric layer to the user for a duration.

[0080] In a seventeenth aspect, the method of aspect 16, further comprising identifying one or more boundaries, the one or more boundaries including allergies or- Page 20 - Docket No. 23939.3Bpersonal use requirements for comfort, wherein: the one or more boundaries remove either (i) one or more fragrance categories, or (ii) fragrances within the one or more fragrance categories that are chosen from. In an eighteenth aspect, the method as recited in any one of aspects 16 through 17, wherein the therapeutic goal comprises at least one of relaxation, improved sleep quality, anxiety reduction, depression reduction, stress reduction, enhanced focus, or increased energy. In a nineteenth aspect, the method as recited in any one of aspects 16 through 18, wherein the duration is no more than 30 minutes, no more than 20 minutes, no more than 15 minutes, no more than 10 minutes, or no more than 5 minutes. In a twentieth aspect, the method as recited in any one of aspects 16 through 19, wherein the duration is at least 30 minutes.

[0081] Implementations of the present disclosure may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Implementations of the present disclosure may be any reasonable combination of the above-described embodiments. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the disclosure is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.

[0082] The described and illustrated the implementations the present disclosure and its methods of preparing, methods of manufacturing, and therapeutic methods of use provide a highly customizable and versatile sensory blanket. Manufacturers can adopt whole or partial combinations of the above embodiments to form and use their fragrance sensory blanket system. The ability to address both senses of touch and smell enables endusers and health professionals to address therapeutic, wellness, and other health-based concerns with a variety of techniques.- Page 21 - Docket No. 23939.3B

Claims

CLAIMSWe claim:

1. A fragrance sensory fabric system comprising: a fabric layer having a length and a width; a first enclosure, the first enclosure having a first aperture embedded into the fabric layer, the first enclosure providing a first internal volume inside the fabric layer; a first sealing mechanism positioned at the aperture, the first sealing mechanism having an open configuration and a closed configuration, the first sealing mechanism configured to prevent ingress and / or egress into the first enclosure in the closed configuration; and a fragrance provider, the fragrance provider exhibiting a fragrance, wherein the fragrance provider is positioned within the first enclosure.

2. The fragrance sensory fabric system of claim 1 , wherein: the fabric layer comprises a first side edge; and the first aperture is positioned to pass through the first side edge.

3. The fragrance sensory fabric system as recited in any one of claims 1 through 2, wherein: the fabric layer further comprises an additional internal volume that is distinct from the first internal volume, and the internal volume retains a filling material.

4. The fragrance sensory fabric system as recited in any one of claims 1 through 3, further comprising: a plurality of additional enclosures embedded into the fabric layer, wherein the plurality of additional enclosures each includes an aperture and a sealing mechanism; and a plurality of additional fragrance providers, wherein each of the plurality of additional fragrance providers is positioned within one of the plurality of additional enclosures.

5. The fragrance sensory fabric system of claim 4, wherein: the plurality of additional enclosures includes a second enclosure, a third enclosure, and a fourth enclosure; the first enclosure is positioned in a first corner of the fabric layer;- Page 22 - Docket No. 23939.3Bthe second enclosure is positioned in a second corner of the fabric layer; the third enclosure is positioned in a third corner of the fabric layer; and the fourth enclosure is positioned in a fourth corner of the fabric layer.

6. The fragrance sensory fabric system as recited in any one of claims 1 through 5, wherein the fragrance provider comprises a fragrance- accepting material that is infused with the fragrance.

7. The fragrance sensory fabric system as recited in any one of claims 1 through 6, wherein the first enclosure has a length that is less than one quarter of the length of the fabric layer and a width that is less than one quarter the width of the fabric layer.

8. The fragrance sensory fabric system as recited in any one of claims 1 through 7, wherein the first enclosure comprises only the first aperture and no additional apertures.

9. The fragrance sensory fabric system as recited in any one of claims 1 through 8, wherein the fragrance provider is a fabric sachet that defines an inner volume.

10. The fragrance sensory fabric system of claim 9, wherein the fragrance provider includes one or more fragrance objects retained within the inner volume.

11. The fragrance sensory fabric system of claim 10, wherein one or more fragrance objects are resin beads.

12. The fragrance sensory fabric system as recited in any one of claims 1 through 11, wherein the fragrance provider is removable from the enclosure.

13. The fragrance sensory fabric system as recited in any one of claims 1 through 12, wherein the fragrance sensory fabric system is a blanket, a pillowcase, or a scarf.

14. A method for preparing a fragrance sensory blanket system comprising: providing a blanket, the blanket having an enclosure, the enclosure having an aperture and a sealing mechanism; installing a first fragrance provider into the enclosure through the aperture; securing the first fragrance provider inside the enclosure by actuating the sealing mechanism; and folding or rolling the blanket for a duration of time to allow the first fragrance provider to emit a fragrance into a material of the blanket.

15. The method of claim 14, further wherein the duration of time is at least 10 minutes.

16. A therapeutic method for treating a therapeutic goal of a user using a fabric layer, comprising: identifying a therapeutic goal of the user;- Page 23 - Docket No. 23939.3Bidentifying one or more fragrance categories that correspond to the therapeutic goal; identifying a first fragrance within the one or more fragrance categories that correspond to the therapeutic goal; inserting a fragrance provider into an enclosure of a fabric layer, the fragrance provider exhibiting the first fragrance; and treat the therapeutic goal through an application of the fabric layer to the user for a duration.

17. The method of claim 16, further comprising identifying one or more boundaries, the one or more boundaries including allergies or personal use requirements for comfort, wherein: the one or more boundaries remove either (i) one or more fragrance categories, or (ii) fragrances within the one or more fragrance categories that are chosen from.

18. The method as recited in any one of claims 16 through 17, wherein the therapeutic goal comprises at least one of relaxation, improved sleep quality, anxiety reduction, depression reduction, stress reduction, enhanced focus, or increased energy.

19. The method as recited in any one of claims 16 through 18, wherein the duration is no more than 30 minutes, no more than 20 minutes, no more than 15 minutes, no more than 10 minutes, or no more than 5 minutes.

20. The method as recited in any one of claims 16 through 19, wherein the duration is at least 30 minutes.- Page 24 - Docket No. 23939.3B

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