CA2151662A1 - Microwavable heating/cooling pillow - Google Patents

Microwavable heating/cooling pillow

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CA2151662A1
CA2151662A1 CA 2151662 CA2151662A CA2151662A1 CA 2151662 A1 CA2151662 A1 CA 2151662A1 CA 2151662 CA2151662 CA 2151662 CA 2151662 A CA2151662 A CA 2151662A CA 2151662 A1 CA2151662 A1 CA 2151662A1
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pillow
cereal
cover
cotton
moisture absorbing
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Colleen R. Kirkpatrick
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F7/02Compresses or poultices for effecting heating or cooling
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F2007/0001Body part
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F2007/0089Chemotherapy developing heat
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F7/02Compresses or poultices for effecting heating or cooling
    • A61F2007/0203Cataplasms, poultices or compresses, characterised by their contents; Bags therefor
    • A61F2007/0206Cataplasms, poultices or compresses, characterised by their contents; Bags therefor containing organic solids or fibres
    • A61F2007/0207Plants, dried plants, seeds or fruits
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F7/02Compresses or poultices for effecting heating or cooling
    • A61F2007/0244Compresses or poultices for effecting heating or cooling with layers
    • A61F2007/026Compresses or poultices for effecting heating or cooling with layers with a fluid absorbing layer

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Abstract

An improved cereal filled pillow having a moisture absorbing pad and a removable flannel cover is disclosed.
The moisture absorbing pad absorbs moisture given off from the cereal when the pillow is heated. The moisture absorbed by the pad is re-absorbed by the cereal during the cooling period. Not only does the moisture absorbing pad alleviate the problem of the cereal drying, but it results in a significantly longer usable warm period in the pillow before cooling. The removable washable flannel cover results in an improved aesthetic appearance as well as a more hygienic pillow. An over-lapping flap therein provides a closure/ insertion means for a cereal filled pillow. The over-lapping flap is inexpensive, comfortable, and attractive compared to alternative closure/
insertion means. In the preferred embodiment the cereal is wheat and the wheat is mixed with cedar wood chips which produce a pleasant aroma.

Description

MICROWAVABLE HEATING/COOLING PILLOW

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to heating/cooling packs and more particularly to cereal filled heating/cooling packs and pillows which are microwavable.

Traditionally people have used hot water bottles to provide soothing heat therapy to the body. The problem with using a hot water bottle is that it is difficult to warm the water bottle without over heating it. When a hot water bottle is over heated it will burn the skin and the user must then wait until it cools before using it. Another problem arises when the user falls asleep. The bottle which was initially pleasant when warming, cools and becomes chilling. The bottle must be filled before use and emptied after use; it may develop leaks; and due to the problem of solidification, it cannot be frozen for use as a cold pack.

Traditionally people use ice filled bags wrapped in towels as cold packs. The problem with this approach is that it is usually time consuming and messy to produce ice chips.
Another problem is that during use the ice melts and water leaks through the towels wetting the bedding of the user.

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OBJECTS AND STATEMENT OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of this invention to provide a pack which can be used for both heating and cooling. It is an object of this invention to provide a pack which cannot easily be over heated delaying the use thereof. It yet is a further object of this invention to provide a pack which can be frozen for use and which will thereafter readily mould to the body and provide cooling without any mess. It is yet a further object of this invention to provide an improved cereal filled pack which will provide sustained heating and cooling periods due to an improved moisture content. It is yet a further object of this invention to provide a cereal filled pack which will emit a moist heat which is beneficial for many types of ailments. It is an object of this invention to disclose a pack which emits a natural pleasant smelling aroma. It is a object of this invention to provide a cereal filled pack having a cover which can be readily removed for washing. It is a final object of this invention to provide a removable cover for the pack which has a an effective means of closure which is non-bulky, inconspicuous and inexpensive.

One aspect of this invention provides for a heating/
cooling pillow comprising: a closed bag containing wheat; and a cotton moisture absorbing pad within and surrounded by the wheat.
The cotton moisture absorbing pad, by maintaining a higher moisture content in the pillow, results in a greater heat 21516~2 retention and a longer cool down time in the heating /cooling pillow.

A preferred aspect of this invention provides for a pillow wherin the closed bag comprises cedar wood chips and further comprises a removable washable cotton cover adapted to closely receive the closed bag. The cedar wood chips emit a pleasant aroma. The washable cover not only results in a more hygienic bag but, like the moisture absorbing pad, the cotton cover absorbs moisture from the wheat when the bag is heated, this moisture being re-absorbed by the wheat when it cools.

Various other objects, advantages and features of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

FIGURES OF THE INVENTION

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a the Heating/Cooling Pillow.

Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the Heating/Cooling Pillow taken along lines 2-2 in figure 1.

The following is a discussion and description of the preferred specific embodiments of this invention, such being made with reference to the drawings, wherein the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same or similar parts and/or structure. It should be noted that such discussion and description is not meant to unduly limit the scope of the invention .

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Turning now to the drawings and more particularly to figure 1 we have a perspective view of a Heating/Cooling Pillow 20. Figure 1 best shows the removable flannel cover 22. The flannel cover 22 is fabricated from a single rectangular piece of flannel which is 84 centimeters long by 24 cm wide. To fabricate this cover, first 1 cm is folded up and over at each opposite end of the length to form a finished edge 24.
Secondly, the right end portion 26 (which when measured lengthwise in the preferred embodiment is 15 cm) is folded up and over; and then, the left end portion 28 (which in the preferred embodiment is 29 cm, measured lengthwise), is also folded up and inwardly overlapping the right end portion 26 and forming a flap 27 therebetween. Next, the folded flannel cover 22 is sewn with a .7 zigzag stitch along its unattached peripheral sides 30 about one half cm from its edges. Finally the now stitched cover 22 is turned inside out so that the rough edges are on the inside.
The finished flannel cover 22 laying flat measures 36 cm long by 20 cm wide.

21~1~62 A white heavy cotton bag 32 is fabricated to hold the cereal which is preferably one kg plus or minus 10 grams of wheat 34. Cedar wood chips 35 are mixed into the wheat 34 in a 1:16 ratio of cedar wood chips 35 to wheat 34 by volume. Cedar is selected because of its sustained odor masking property, coupled with its pleasant aroma. After extended periods of use, if the wheat 34 is not periodically steamed, it may begin to emit an odor smelling like burnt wheat. Addition of the cedar wood chips 35 not only effectively masks this odor, but additionally results in a natural and long lasting pleasant aroma which is most pronounced upon heating. The bag 32 has a length and width slightly smaller than the length and width of the flannel cover 22. The bag 32 is formed from a singular rectangular piece of white heavy cotton which is folded in half along its length, and then sttiched along two sides.

A moisture absorbing pad 36, which in the preferred embodiment is made from a heavy piece of flannel having the equivilent moisture absorbancy of four layers of flannel measuring 11.5 cm by 5 cm, is inserted in the bag 32. The bag 32 is then filled with one kg of wheat 34 mixed with the cedar wood chips 35. The wheat 34 is distributed more or less evenly around the moisture absorbing pad 36 and the open end of the bag 32 is then stitched closed.

Finally the wheat filled bag 32 is inserted into the flannel cover 22 through the flap 27. The flap 27 is an effective means of closing the flannel cover 22.

21516~2 The Microwavable Heating/Cooling Pillow 20 may be used as a general warmer for sore muscles, arthritis relief, strains, or sprains etc. after warming it in a microwave oven for generally about two and one half minutes. Alternatively, it may be chilled in the freezer for at least sixty minutes and then used as a cold pack.

The removable flannel cover 22 is preferred for its soft touch. It is washable and therefore results in a more hygienic pillow 20. Typically bright colored it is aesthetically pleasing compared to the heavy cotton bag which tends to become discolored over time from the wheat 34 therein. Additionally the cover 22 not only protects the skin from the hot wheat 34 but also insulates the pillow 20 so that it stays warm longer. The overlapping flap 27 in the flannel cover 22 is an effective closure/insertion means through which the bag 32 may be inserted therein. Compared to the other closure means such as a zipper (not shown) it is cheaper, more comfortable, and attractive in use.

The Microwavable Heating/Cooling Pillow 20 is much improved with the addition of a moisture absorbing pad 36 inserted in the wheat 34. With the inclusion of a moisture absorbing pad 36 the pillow 20 retains its heat after being heated for a substantially longer time. Tests have shown that immediately after heating the moisture absorbing pad 36 becomes moist. After the pillow 20 has cooled the pad 36 becomes dry.

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It appears that steam released from the wheat 34 during heating is absorbed in the pad 36. And, when cooling, the wheat 34 absorbs the moisture from the pad 36. Through the use of the pad 36 the chronic problem of the wheat 34 drying out is alleviated. It is recommended that periodically, immediately before heating, that the pillow 20 be steamed to reintroduce moisture into the dried wheat 34.

Tests have also shown that the Microwavable Heating/Cooling Pillow 20 stays warm significantly longer after being heated when it is covered with a cotton flannel cover 22. It appears that to a lesser degree, that the cotton flannel cover 22 also functions similarily to the cotton moisture absorbing pad 36.

While the invention has been described with preferred specific embodiments thereof, it will be understood that this description is intended to illustrate and not to limit the scope of the invention, which is defined by the following claims.

I CLAIM :

Claims (20)

1) A heating/cooling pillow comprising:
a closed bag containing cereal; and a moisture absorbing pad within and surrounded by the cereal.
2) A pillow as in claim 1 wherein the cereal is wheat.
3) A pillow as in claim 2 wherein the moisture absorbing pad is cotton.
4) A pillow as in claim 3 wherein the cotton pad comprises a heavy piece of cotton having the equivilent moisture absorbancy of multiple layers of flannel.
5) A pillow as in claim 1 further comprising a removable cover adapted to closely receive the closed bag.
6) A pillow as in claim 5 wherein the closed bag is fabricated from a heavy cotton material.
7) A pillow as in claim 6 wherein the removable cover is fabricated from cotton.
8) A pillow as in claim 6 wherein the cover has a side portion having a normally closed over lapping flap through which the bag may be inserted into the cover.
9) A heating/cooling pillow comprising:
a closed bag containing cereal and wood chips; and a moisture absorbing pad within and surrounded by the cereal.
10) A pillow as in claim 9 wherein the cereal is wheat.
11) A pillow as in claim 10 wherein the wood chips are cedar.
12) A pillow as in claim 11 wherein the moisture absorbing pad is cotton.
13) A pillow as in claim 12 wherein the cotton pad comprises a heavy piece of cotton having the equivilent moisture absorbancy of multiple layers of flannel.
comprises multiple layers of flannel.
14) A pillow as in claim 9 further comprising a removable cover adapted to closely receive the closed bag.
15) A pillow as in claim 14 wherein the closed bag is fabricated from a heavy cotton material.
16) A pillow as in claim 15 wherein the removable cover is fabricated from cotton.
17) A pillow as in claim 16 wherein the removable cover is fabricated from flannel.
18) A pillow as in claim 17 wherein the cover has a side portion having a normally closed over lapping flap through which the bag may be inserted into the cover.
19) A heating/cooling pillow comprising:
a closed bag containing cereal and woodchips having a moisture absorbing cover.
20) A pillow as in claim 19 wherein the moisture absorbing cover is removable.
CA 2151662 1995-06-13 1995-06-13 Microwavable heating/cooling pillow Abandoned CA2151662A1 (en)

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Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2006027644A1 (en) * 2004-09-07 2006-03-16 Ruben Rutenberg Personal heating device

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2006027644A1 (en) * 2004-09-07 2006-03-16 Ruben Rutenberg Personal heating device

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