Thermal compress and holder
OwnerSuzanne Besseinventor
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Abstract
This invention relates to a thermal compress and holder which has opposed pockets for receiving the thermal compress and a user's hand. The compress is preferably in a novelty character shape, in which case the holder resembles a sleeping bag with the novelty character's head peering out.
Claims15
A thermal compress holder comprising a flexible sheet defining two pockets, each sealed on three sides and open on a fourth side, a first pocket for receiving a thermal compress and a second pocket for receiving a human hand, wherein the first pocket is open along a first edge of the holder and the second pocket is open along a second edge of the holder disposed opposite the first edge;
- wherein the first pocket is defined by a top portion and a middle portion of the fabric sheet, and the second pocket is defined by the middle portion and a bottom portion of the flexible sheet;
- the thermal compress holder further comprising an insulation layer disposed on the middle portion of the flexible sheet to provide a thermal insulation barrier between the first pocket and the second pocket.
A thermal compress kit, comprising a thermal compress and a thermal compress holder, wherein the thermal compress holder comprises a flexible sheet defining two pockets, each sealed on three sides and open on a fourth side, a first pocket for receiving the thermal compress and a second pocket for receiving a human hand, wherein the first pocket is open along a first edge of the holder and the second pocket is open along a second edge of the holder disposed opposite the first edge;
- wherein the first pocket is defined by a top portion and a middle portion of the fabric sheet, and the second pocket is defined by the middle portion and a bottom portion of the flexible sheet;
- the thermal compress holder further comprising an insulation layer disposed on the middle portion of the flexible sheet to provide a thermal insulation barrier between the first pocket and the second pocket.
A method for the treatment of bodily injuries with heat or cold comprising heating or cooling a thermal compress, inserting said compress into a holder, and placing the holder on the site of the injury;
- wherein said holder comprises a flexible sheet defining two pockets, each sealed on three sides and open on a fourth side, a first pocket for receiving a thermal compress and a second pocket for receiving a human hand, wherein the first pocket is open along a first edge of the holder and the second pocket is open along a second edge of the holder disposed opposite the first edge;
- wherein the first pocket is defined by a top portion and a middle portion of the fabric sheet, and the second pocket is defined by the middle portion and a bottom portion of the flexible sheet;
- the thermal compress holder further comprising an insulation layer disposed on the middle portion of the flexible sheet to provide a thermal insulation barrier between the first pocket and the second pocket.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.