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Heating pad cover
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1970-01-30
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1990-01-30
Abstract
Abstract A fabric cover for a heating pad having an exposed surface of the cover comprising a fabric with a nap of loose closed loop nonmatting plush pile and a strap or extension of the cover, attached at one end to the cover and a strip of Velcro hook material secured at the other end thereof on the side opposite the plush pile surface of the cover so that when the cover, enclosing the pad, and the extension are wrapped about a person, the Velcro hook will come in contact with the plush pile and secure itself thereto to hold the pad about the wearer and provide for infinitely adjustable attachment.
Inventors
- 👤 David Bowen Price
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/007; A61F2007/0001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/15; Y10S5/00; Y10S5/922; Y10S5/923
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
Envelope means for containing a heating pad and flexible attachment means for supporting said envelope means on the body of a user, said envelope means and attachment means integrally connected along common ends and wherein: said attachment means comprises a single strap; at least one face of said strap and said envelope means includes a fabric characterized by a closed loop nap extending substantially along the full length of each; a strip of hook material secured to said strap at an end opposite said common end and on a face opposite said closed loop nap for releasable engagement with said closed loop nap when in a face to face relationship; whereby, said envelope means and said attachment means can tightly encircle appropriate portions of the body of the user for support thereon for variable adjustment up to substantially any circumferential distance less than the total length of said envelope means and said strap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
Envelope means for containing a heating pad and flexible attachment means for supporting said envelope means on the body of a user, said envelope means and attachment means integrally connected along common ends and wherein: said attachment means comprises a single strap; at least one face of said strap and said envelope means includes a fabric characterized by a closed loop nap extending substantially along the full length of each; a strip of hook material secured to said strap at an end opposite said common end and on a face opposite said closed loop nap for releasable engagement with said closed loop nap when in a face to face relationship; whereby, said envelope means and said attachment means can tightly encircle appropriate portions of the body of the user for support thereon for variable adjustment up to substantially any circumferential distance less than the total length of said envelope means and said strap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
166 words
Envelope means for containing a heating pad and flexible attachment means for supporting said envelope means oN the body of a user, said envelope means and attachment means integrally connected along common ends and wherein: said attachment means comprises two straps, each of said straps extending from and connected to opposite ends of said envelope means; at least one face of said straps and said envelope means includes a fabric characterized by a closed loop nap extending substantially along the full length of each; a strip of hook material secured to one of said straps of said attachment means at an end opposite said common end and on a face opposite said closed loop nap for releasable engagement with said closed loop nap, whereby, said envelope means and said attachment means can tightly encircle appropriate portions of the body of the user for support thereon for variable adjustment up to substantially any circumferential distance less than the total length of said envelope means and attachment means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
166 words
Envelope means for containing a heating pad and flexible attachment means for supporting said envelope means oN the body of a user, said envelope means and attachment means integrally connected along common ends and wherein: said attachment means comprises two straps, each of said straps extending from and connected to opposite ends of said envelope means; at least one face of said straps and said envelope means includes a fabric characterized by a closed loop nap extending substantially along the full length of each; a strip of hook material secured to one of said straps of said attachment means at an end opposite said common end and on a face opposite said closed loop nap for releasable engagement with said closed loop nap, whereby, said envelope means and said attachment means can tightly encircle appropriate portions of the body of the user for support thereon for variable adjustment up to substantially any circumferential distance less than the total length of said envelope means and attachment means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
The envelope means and attachment means of claim 2 wherein said fabric characterized by a closed loop nap is secured along the length of both faces of said envelope means and said strap; and, said hook material is secured to each face of said strap; whereby; either face of said envelope means and strap can be readily placed next to the body of the user.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
The envelope and attachment means of claim 3 wherein said fabric characterized by a closed loop nap is secured along the length of both faces of said envelope and attachment means; and, said hook material is secured to both faces of said attachment means; whereby, either face of said envelope and attachment means can be readily placed next to the body of the user.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |