Granted Patent B2

US 12,458,775 · App. 18/526,797 · Granted Nov 4, 2025

Inventor: Kathrin Hamm (New York, NY)

Assignee: Bearaby Inc.

A61M21/02D04B1/22D04B21/20D04B31/00G01N33/5088A61M2021/0022D10B2509/00

Abstract

Claims (40)

1 . A weighted blanket, comprising:

a single layer only, formed of a continuous strand tubular yarn in substantially equally sized, enmeshed loops, the continuous strand tubular yarn interlooped to form a pattern of regularly spaced openings to permit air flow through the weighted blanket, the weighted blanket having a substantially even weight distribution,

wherein the continuous strand tubular yarn comprises:

an outer tube formed of a fabric, the outer tube defining a conduit extending longitudinally through an entire length of the outer tube, and

a filling within the conduit of the outer tube, the filling comprising a plurality of inner fiber layers, each inner fiber layer extending longitudinally through the entire length of the outer tube,

wherein the weighted blanket comprises:

a length between 50 and 80 inches, inclusive, and

a width between about 35 and 70 inches, inclusive; and

wherein the substantially even weight distribution in a range of between 0.3 pounds per square foot and 1.5 pounds per square foot, inclusive.

2 . The weighted blanket of claim 1 , wherein

the inner fibers comprise a textile material.

3 . The weighted blanket of claim 2 , wherein the inner fiber layers comprise a single fabric sheet folded into layers in a longitudinal direction.

4 . The weighted blanket of claim 1 , wherein the pattern of regularly spaced openings is configured to permit 18-26% air flow through the weighted blanket.

5 . The weighted blanket of claim 1 , wherein the tubular yarn comprises a diameter between one and five inches, inclusive.

6 . The weighted blanket of claim 1 , wherein the substantially even weight distribution is in a range of between 0.5 pounds per square foot and 1.0 pounds per square foot, inclusive.

7 . The weighted blanket of claim 1 , wherein the weighted blanket has a weight in a range of between 10 pounds and 35 pounds, inclusive.

8 . The weighted blanket of claim 1 , wherein the weighted blanket has a density in a range of between 4.37 pounds per cubic foot and 13.1 pounds per cubic foot, inclusive.

9 . The weighted blanket of claim 1 , wherein the substantially even weight distribution is in a range of between 0.4 pounds per square foot and 1.2 pounds per square foot, inclusive.

10 . A single layer weighted blanket, comprising:

a continuous strand tubular yarn interlooped to form a pattern of regularly spaced openings to permit air flow through the weighted blanket;

the continuous strand tubular yarn comprising:

a fabric outer tube defining a conduit extending longitudinally through an entire length of the outer tube, and

a filling comprising a plurality of separate fiber layers, each separate fiber layer extending the entire length of the outer tube,

wherein the weighted blanket has a substantially even weight distribution in a range of between 0.3 pounds per square foot and 1.4 pounds per square foot, inclusive.

11 . The weighted blanket of claim 10 , wherein the substantially even weight distribution is in a range of between 0.3 pounds per square foot and 1.0 pounds per square foot, inclusive.

12 . The weighted blanket of claim 10 , wherein the substantially even weight distribution is in a range between 0.3 pounds per square foot and 1.2 pounds per square foot, inclusive.

13 . The weighted blanket of claim 10 , wherein the pattern of regularly spaced openings is configured to permit 18-26% air flow through the weighted blanket.

14 . The weighted blanket of claim 10 , wherein the tubular yarn comprises a diameter between one and five inches, inclusive.

15 . The weighted blanket of claim 14 , wherein the weighted blanket comprises a height and wherein the height of the weighted blanket is substantially the same as the diameter of the tubular yarn.

16 . The weighted blanket of claim 10 , wherein the plurality of separate fiber layers comprises a plurality of flat sheets, wherein each of the plurality of flat sheets is rolled into a cylindrical shape for placement within the conduit of the outer tube.

17 . The weighted blanket of claim 10 , wherein the weighted blanket has a weight in a range of between 5 pounds and 45 pounds, inclusive.

18 . The weighted blanket of claim 10 , wherein the weighted blanket has a density in a range of between 4.37 pounds per cubic foot and 13.1 pounds per cubic foot, inclusive.

19 . A blanket weighted to effectuate deep pressure therapy to an individual when the blanket lies over the individual, the blanket having a substantially even weight distribution, the blanket, comprising:

a single layer of continuous strand tubular yarn, comprising:

an outer tube having openings disposed on a first end and second end of the outer tube and defining a conduit running a length of the outer tube, and

a fiber filling comprising one or more folded fabric sheets, each folded fabric sheet running longitudinally in the conduit between the first end and the second end, wherein the blanket has a weight in a range of between 5 pounds and 45 pounds, inclusive.

20 . A blanket weighted to effectuate deep pressure therapy to an individual when the blanket lies over the individual, the blanket, comprising:

only a single layer of continuous strand interlooped tubular yarn, wherein the blanket has a substantially even weight distribution, wherein the tubular yarn comprises:

an outer tube formed of a sheet of fabric that defines a conduit extending longitudinally through the outer tube; and

a multi-layer fabric filling extending longitudinally along an entire length of the conduit, and wherein the blanket has a weight in a range of between 5 pounds and 45 pounds, inclusive.

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