Patent ID: 8648280
Filing Date: 2014-02-11
Classification: A47C,H05B

Abstract:
1. An electrically-heated wearable blanket with auto shut-off switch comprising: a blanket portion comprising: a pocket disposed on the front surface; a boustrophedonic heating element disposed within the blanket portion; a first cord disposed from the front surface, the first cord in circuit with the heating element; a control pad disposed endwise on the first cord, the control pad in operational communication with the heating element; a temperature control disposed on the control pad, the temperature control operationally activating the heating element between a minimum setting and a maximum setting; an on-off switch disposed on the control pad, the on-off switch alternately activating and deactivating the heating element; a second cord disposed from the front surface; a plug disposed endwise on the second cord; a third cord interconnectable with the second cord, the third cord configured to interconnect with an extant power outlet; a rechargeable battery pack interconnectable with the second cord, the rechargeable battery pack removably insertable into the pocket; a fourth cord interconnectable with the second cord, the fourth cord configured to interconnect with an extant automobile cigarette lighter socket; wherein the plug interconnects the blanket with an extant external power source and the control panel operationally activates the heating element between a minimum and a maximum temperature range; wherein the plug releasably interconnects with a connector disposed endwise on each of the third cord, the rechargeable battery pack, and the fourth cord, the connector comprising: a pair of lock members; an interconnect interface; and wherein the pair of lock members releasably attach to the plug and the interconnect interface releasably connects the plug in circuit with an extant external power source.