CA2976252A1 - Hand warmer - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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Abstract
An element defines an aperture, is insulative and has a muff configuration wherein: the element defines a tubular body sized and dimensioned to permit a user to manipulate a phone interiorly of the tubular body; and the aperture permits the phone to be viewed in the course of such manipulation.
Description
HAND WARMER
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to the field of hand warmers.
BACKGROUND
A muff is a tube, often made of fur or similar insulative material, into which a person may insert his or her hands for warmth in cold environments.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Forming one aspect of the invention is apparatus comprising an element. The element defines an aperture, is insulative and has a muff configuration wherein:
0 the element defines a tubular body sized and dimensioned to permit a user to manipulate a phone interiorly of the tubular body; and = the aperture permits the phone to be viewed in the course of such manipulation.
According to another aspect of the invention, the apparatus can further comprise an insulative structure secured to the element which, in the muff configuration of the element, is disposed interiorly of the body and has:
O a viewing configuration, relatively distal to the aperture, to define in combination with the element, a viewing muff in which the phone can be manipulated by a user and viewed through the aperture as aforesaid and wherein the hands of the user are partially encircled with insulation; and O a non-viewing configuration, relatively proximal to the aperture, to define in combination with the element, a warming muff in which the hands can be placed to be fully encircled with insulation.
According to another aspect of the invention, the element can: have opposed zippered ends which, in the muff configuration, are secured to one another; and have a seat configuration, wherein the zippered ends are disengaged from one another and the element is generally planar and adapted to serve as a seat cushion.
According to another aspect of the invention, the insulative structure can be a sleeve which is secured to the element along a pair of seams, the sleeve in the muff configuration of the element being generally concentric with the body and the seams in the muff configuration of the element being aligned generally parallel with the axes of the body and the sleeve.
According to another aspect of the invention, the apparatus can further comprise a flexible transparent plastic panel occluding the aperture.
According to another aspect of the invention, the apparatus can further comprise a drawstring pocket, the drawstring pocket being adapted to releasably hold a conventional heating pack and being secured to the element so as to be positioned, when the element is in the muff configuration and the insulative structure is in the non-viewing configuration, in the warming muff.
According to another aspect of the invention, the element defines a pocket which, when the element is disposed in the muff configuration, presents exteriorly to the body.
According to another aspect of the invention, the apparatus can further comprise a zipper secured to the element and adapted to releasably close the pocket.
According to another aspect of the invention, the apparatus can further comprise a pair of lugs secured to the element such that, when the element is disposed in the muff configuration, the muffs are disposed at opposite ends of the body.
According to another aspect of the invention, the element can have a waterproof surface which, when the element is disposed in the muff configuration, defines the exterior surface of the body.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to the field of hand warmers.
BACKGROUND
A muff is a tube, often made of fur or similar insulative material, into which a person may insert his or her hands for warmth in cold environments.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Forming one aspect of the invention is apparatus comprising an element. The element defines an aperture, is insulative and has a muff configuration wherein:
0 the element defines a tubular body sized and dimensioned to permit a user to manipulate a phone interiorly of the tubular body; and = the aperture permits the phone to be viewed in the course of such manipulation.
According to another aspect of the invention, the apparatus can further comprise an insulative structure secured to the element which, in the muff configuration of the element, is disposed interiorly of the body and has:
O a viewing configuration, relatively distal to the aperture, to define in combination with the element, a viewing muff in which the phone can be manipulated by a user and viewed through the aperture as aforesaid and wherein the hands of the user are partially encircled with insulation; and O a non-viewing configuration, relatively proximal to the aperture, to define in combination with the element, a warming muff in which the hands can be placed to be fully encircled with insulation.
According to another aspect of the invention, the element can: have opposed zippered ends which, in the muff configuration, are secured to one another; and have a seat configuration, wherein the zippered ends are disengaged from one another and the element is generally planar and adapted to serve as a seat cushion.
According to another aspect of the invention, the insulative structure can be a sleeve which is secured to the element along a pair of seams, the sleeve in the muff configuration of the element being generally concentric with the body and the seams in the muff configuration of the element being aligned generally parallel with the axes of the body and the sleeve.
According to another aspect of the invention, the apparatus can further comprise a flexible transparent plastic panel occluding the aperture.
According to another aspect of the invention, the apparatus can further comprise a drawstring pocket, the drawstring pocket being adapted to releasably hold a conventional heating pack and being secured to the element so as to be positioned, when the element is in the muff configuration and the insulative structure is in the non-viewing configuration, in the warming muff.
According to another aspect of the invention, the element defines a pocket which, when the element is disposed in the muff configuration, presents exteriorly to the body.
According to another aspect of the invention, the apparatus can further comprise a zipper secured to the element and adapted to releasably close the pocket.
According to another aspect of the invention, the apparatus can further comprise a pair of lugs secured to the element such that, when the element is disposed in the muff configuration, the muffs are disposed at opposite ends of the body.
According to another aspect of the invention, the element can have a waterproof surface which, when the element is disposed in the muff configuration, defines the exterior surface of the body.
2 Forming another aspect of the invention is apparatus comprising an element, the element being insulative and having a muff configuration wherein the element defines a tubular body sized and dimensioned to receive the hands of a user, wherein the element:
has opposed zippered ends which, in the muff configuration, are secured to one another; and has a seat configuration, wherein the zippered ends are disengaged from one another and the element is generally planar and adapted to serve as a seat cushion.
Advantages, features and characteristics of the invention will become apparent upon a review of the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the latter being briefly described hereinafter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective view of apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the view showing, inter alia, the element in the muff configuration;
Figure 2 is a top view of the apparatus;
Figure 3 is a view along section 3-3 of Figure 2;
Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 3 showing the insulative structure in the non-viewing configuration;
Figure 5 is a view similar to Figure 3 showing the insulative structure in a viewing configuration;
Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure 3 showing the insulative structure in a further non-viewing configuration;
Figure 7 is a view of the apparatus, showing the element in the seat configuration;
Figure 8 is a view of the structure of Figure 7 from another vantage point;
has opposed zippered ends which, in the muff configuration, are secured to one another; and has a seat configuration, wherein the zippered ends are disengaged from one another and the element is generally planar and adapted to serve as a seat cushion.
Advantages, features and characteristics of the invention will become apparent upon a review of the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the latter being briefly described hereinafter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective view of apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the view showing, inter alia, the element in the muff configuration;
Figure 2 is a top view of the apparatus;
Figure 3 is a view along section 3-3 of Figure 2;
Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 3 showing the insulative structure in the non-viewing configuration;
Figure 5 is a view similar to Figure 3 showing the insulative structure in a viewing configuration;
Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure 3 showing the insulative structure in a further non-viewing configuration;
Figure 7 is a view of the apparatus, showing the element in the seat configuration;
Figure 8 is a view of the structure of Figure 7 from another vantage point;
3 Figure 9 is a view of the structure of Figure 1 in use, with the insulative structure in the viewing configuration;
Figure 10 is a view of the structure of Figure 1 in use, with the insulative structure in the non-viewing configuration; and Figure 11 is a view of the structure of Fig. 1 in use, DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Apparatus 20 according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawings and will be seen to include an element 22, an insulative structure 24, a panel 26, a drawstring pocket 28, a pair of lugs 30 and a zipper 32.
The element 22 is insulative, defines an aperture 34, has opposed zippered ends 22A, 22B, defines a pocket 36 and has a waterproof surface 38.
The insulative structure 24 is a sleeve secured to the element 22 along a pair of seams 23 and has elastic, gathered ends 40.
The panel 26 occludes the aperture 34 and is constructed of flexible transparent plastic.
The drawstring pocket 28 is secured is adapted to releasably hold a heating pack and is secured to the element 22.
The lugs 30 are secured at opposite ends of the element 22.
The zipper 32 is secured to the element and adapted to releasably close the pocket 36.
The element 22 will be understood to have a muff configuration as shown in Figures 1-6, 9 and 10 and a seat configuration as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 10 is a view of the structure of Figure 1 in use, with the insulative structure in the non-viewing configuration; and Figure 11 is a view of the structure of Fig. 1 in use, DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Apparatus 20 according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawings and will be seen to include an element 22, an insulative structure 24, a panel 26, a drawstring pocket 28, a pair of lugs 30 and a zipper 32.
The element 22 is insulative, defines an aperture 34, has opposed zippered ends 22A, 22B, defines a pocket 36 and has a waterproof surface 38.
The insulative structure 24 is a sleeve secured to the element 22 along a pair of seams 23 and has elastic, gathered ends 40.
The panel 26 occludes the aperture 34 and is constructed of flexible transparent plastic.
The drawstring pocket 28 is secured is adapted to releasably hold a heating pack and is secured to the element 22.
The lugs 30 are secured at opposite ends of the element 22.
The zipper 32 is secured to the element and adapted to releasably close the pocket 36.
The element 22 will be understood to have a muff configuration as shown in Figures 1-6, 9 and 10 and a seat configuration as shown in Figure 8.
4 In the muff configuration:
= the zippered ends 22A, 228 are secured to one another such that the element defines a tubular body 40 = the waterproof surface 38 defines the exterior surface of the body 40 = the insulative sleeve 24 is disposed interiorly of and generally concentric to the body 40 = the seams 23 are aligned generally parallel with the axes of the body 40 and the sleeve 24, = the lugs 30 are disposed at opposite ends of the body 40 = the pocket 36 presents exteriorly to the body 40; and = the insulative sleeve 24 has a non-viewing configuration shown in Figure 4 and a viewing configuration shown in Figure 5.
In the non-viewing configuration shown in Figure 4, the sleeve 24 is relatively proximal to the aperture, to define in combination with the element, a warming muff in which the hands of a user [shown in phantom] can be placed to be fully encircled with insulation. To further enhance the warmth of the user, a conventional heating pack can be fitted in the drawstring closure. A
further non-viewing configuration is also possible, as shown in Figure 6.
In the viewing configuration shown in Figure 5, the sleeve 24 is relatively distal to the aperture, to define in combination with the element 22, a viewing muff in which a phone can be manipulated by a user and viewed through the aperture wherein the hands of the user are partially encircled with insulation.
Notably, the insulative structure 24 is dimensioned such that the hands of the user need not exit the body 40 when transitioning between the viewing and non-viewing configurations.
= the zippered ends 22A, 228 are secured to one another such that the element defines a tubular body 40 = the waterproof surface 38 defines the exterior surface of the body 40 = the insulative sleeve 24 is disposed interiorly of and generally concentric to the body 40 = the seams 23 are aligned generally parallel with the axes of the body 40 and the sleeve 24, = the lugs 30 are disposed at opposite ends of the body 40 = the pocket 36 presents exteriorly to the body 40; and = the insulative sleeve 24 has a non-viewing configuration shown in Figure 4 and a viewing configuration shown in Figure 5.
In the non-viewing configuration shown in Figure 4, the sleeve 24 is relatively proximal to the aperture, to define in combination with the element, a warming muff in which the hands of a user [shown in phantom] can be placed to be fully encircled with insulation. To further enhance the warmth of the user, a conventional heating pack can be fitted in the drawstring closure. A
further non-viewing configuration is also possible, as shown in Figure 6.
In the viewing configuration shown in Figure 5, the sleeve 24 is relatively distal to the aperture, to define in combination with the element 22, a viewing muff in which a phone can be manipulated by a user and viewed through the aperture wherein the hands of the user are partially encircled with insulation.
Notably, the insulative structure 24 is dimensioned such that the hands of the user need not exit the body 40 when transitioning between the viewing and non-viewing configurations.
5 In the seat configuration, the zippered ends 22A, 22B are disengaged from one another and element 22 is generally planar and adapted to serve as a seat cushion.
Persons of ordinary skill will readily appreciate the advantage associated with apparatus that allows users to keep hands warm in cold environments, while enabling phones to be viewed and manipulated, that is relatively easy to carry by a shoulder strap by virtue of the lugs, that can service as a seat cushion when necessary, that has a zippered pocket to store keys and the like.
Whereas a specific embodiment is herein shown and described, it will be understood that variations are possible. For example, only, whereas zippers are mentioned, other closures, such as hook and loop, could be used. As well, whereas both a window and a zipper are shown, either can be omitted.
.. Accordingly, the invention should be understood to be limited only by the accompanying claims, purposively construed.
Persons of ordinary skill will readily appreciate the advantage associated with apparatus that allows users to keep hands warm in cold environments, while enabling phones to be viewed and manipulated, that is relatively easy to carry by a shoulder strap by virtue of the lugs, that can service as a seat cushion when necessary, that has a zippered pocket to store keys and the like.
Whereas a specific embodiment is herein shown and described, it will be understood that variations are possible. For example, only, whereas zippers are mentioned, other closures, such as hook and loop, could be used. As well, whereas both a window and a zipper are shown, either can be omitted.
.. Accordingly, the invention should be understood to be limited only by the accompanying claims, purposively construed.
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Claims (11)
1. Apparatus comprising:
an element defining an aperture, being insulative and having a muff configuration wherein the element defines a tubular body sized and dimensioned to permit a user to manipulate a phone interiorly of the tubular body; and the aperture permits the phone to be viewed in the course of such manipulation.
an element defining an aperture, being insulative and having a muff configuration wherein the element defines a tubular body sized and dimensioned to permit a user to manipulate a phone interiorly of the tubular body; and the aperture permits the phone to be viewed in the course of such manipulation.
2. Apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an insulative structure secured to the element which, in the muff configuration of the element, is disposed interiorly of the body and has:
a viewing configuration, relatively distal to the aperture, to define in combination with the element, a viewing muff in which the phone can be manipulated by a user and viewed through the aperture as aforesaid and wherein the hands of the user are partially encircled with insulation; and a non-viewing configuration, relatively proximal to the aperture, to define in combination with the element, a warming muff in which the hands can be placed to be fully encircled with insulation.
a viewing configuration, relatively distal to the aperture, to define in combination with the element, a viewing muff in which the phone can be manipulated by a user and viewed through the aperture as aforesaid and wherein the hands of the user are partially encircled with insulation; and a non-viewing configuration, relatively proximal to the aperture, to define in combination with the element, a warming muff in which the hands can be placed to be fully encircled with insulation.
3. Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the element:
has opposed zippered ends which, in the muff configuration, are secured to one another; and has a seat configuration, wherein the zippered ends are disengaged from one another and the element is generally planar and adapted to serve as a seat cushion.
has opposed zippered ends which, in the muff configuration, are secured to one another; and has a seat configuration, wherein the zippered ends are disengaged from one another and the element is generally planar and adapted to serve as a seat cushion.
4. Apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the insulative structure is a sleeve which is secured to the element along a seam, the sleeve in the muff configuration of the element being generally concentric with the body and the seam in the muff configuration of the element being aligned generally parallel with the axes of the body and the sleeve.
5. Apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a flexible transparent plastic panel occluding the aperture.
6. Apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a drawstring pocket, the drawstring pocket being adapted to releasably hold a heating pack and being secured to the element so as to be positioned, when the element is in the muff configuration and the insulative structure is in the non-viewing configuration, in the warming muff.
7. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the element defines a pocket which, when the element is disposed in the muff configuration, is exterior to the body.
8. Apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising a zipper secured to the element and adapted to releasably close the pocket.
9. Apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a pair of lugs secured to the element such that, when the element is disposed in the muff configuration, the muffs are disposed at opposite ends of the body.
10. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the element has a waterproof surface which, when the element is disposed in the muff configuration, defines the exterior surface of the body.
11. Apparatus comprising:
an element, being insulative and having a muff configuration wherein the element defines a tubular body sized and dimensioned to receive the hands of a user wherein the element:
has opposed zippered ends which, in the muff configuration, are secured to one another; and has a seat configuration, wherein the zippered ends are disengaged from one another and the element is generally planar and adapted to serve as a seat cushion.
an element, being insulative and having a muff configuration wherein the element defines a tubular body sized and dimensioned to receive the hands of a user wherein the element:
has opposed zippered ends which, in the muff configuration, are secured to one another; and has a seat configuration, wherein the zippered ends are disengaged from one another and the element is generally planar and adapted to serve as a seat cushion.
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