MAGNETIC BLANKET

Abstract: An under-blanket is equipped with magnets. A multiplic­ ity of magnets are attached to a blanket body so as to corres­ pond to the figure of a person lying supine. The blanket body is preferably made of ultrasoft foam.

Description: SPECIFICATION Technical Field This invention relates to a bed coverlet provided with magnets. Background Art Conventionally, it is well known that magnets are effective for improving or promoting health. Therefore, it has been proposed in the past to provide magnets on or in a sleeping mat. Providing magnets in or on a sleeping mat, however, leads to discomfort when the full weight of the individual presses down upon the magnets for any extended period of time. To prevent this discomfort, such magnets must be embedded so deeply in the mat that the beneficial effects of the magnets are negated. It is an object of the present invention to provide a bed coverlet on which magnets are mounted, the magnets provided on the coverlet can be close to the human body, thereby enabling full utilization of the magnetic force of the magnets for a long time. Disclosure of Invention This invention relates to a bed coverlet having a plurality of magnets mounted thereon, the magnets distributed over an area of the coverlet which corresponds to the figure or shape of a person lying on a mat. Brief Description of Drawings Fig. 1 is a plan view of the bed coverlet of one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a front cross sectional view of the bed coverlet taken on the line II-II of Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the bed coverlet taken on the line 111411 of Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a plan view of the bed coverlet of the second embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 are plan view and front view of the magnet used in the bed coverlet of the present invention. Fig. 7 and Fig. 8 are plan view and front view of the magnet mounting bushing used in the bed coverlet of the present invention. Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention The present invention is hereinafter disclosed in detail in conjunction with the attached drawings. In Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, a bed coverlet of the present invention for a single bed is disclosed. Magnets (2) are distributed on a coverlet (1) in such a manner that the magnets (2) cover an area which corresponds to the figure or shape of a person sleeping on a sleeping mat. As shown in Fig. 3, the magnet (2) has a spherical front surface and a flat bottom surface. The bottom surface is provided with an opening which cooperates with a magnet mounting bushing (3) for mounting the magnets (2) to the coverlet (1). Extremely soft foamed material is considered to be a suitable material for the coverlet (1), since the material shows an excellent flexibility and is light in weight. Fig. 4 shows a bed coverlet of the present invention for a double bed. In Fig. 5 and Fig. 6, the magnet element used for the bed coverlet of the present invention is shown, wherein the spherical front surface thereof is determined as a north pole while the opposite bottom surface is determined to be a south pole. The magnet element is provided with a recess in the flat surface thereof. In Fig. 7 and Fig. 8, the magnet mounting bushing (3) is shown wherein the bushing (3) is provided with a protrusion which snugly engages the recess. In the above two embodiments, although the magnets (2) are arranged on the coverlet (1) corresponding to the figure of the human body, magnets (2) may be arranged corresponding to the sweet points of oriental medic. The above mentioned bed coverlet provided with magnets is usually used with a cover to relieve the stiffness in the human body and to facilitate the circulation of the blood. According to the present invention, since the magnets are mounted on the bed coverlet rather than the mat, the magnets provided on the coverlet can be close to the human body, thereby enabling full utilization of the mangetic force of the magnets. Furthermore, since the magnets are specifically designed to cover the human body and not be laid upon, comfort during sleep is assured.

Claims: WHAT WE CLAIM IS: 1. A bed coverlet provided with magnets comprising a coverlet and a plurality of magnets mounted on said coverlet, said magnets distributed over an area of said coverlet which corresponds to the figure or shape of a person lying on a mat 2. A bed coverlet provided with magnets according to claim 1, wherein said coverlet is made of an extremely soft material.

Inventors: MASUDA, ISAMU
Applicants: NIHON KENKOZOSHIN KENKYUKAI CO., LTD.
Application year: 1983
Main classification: A61N1
IPC codes: A61N2, A47C27, A61G7