THERAPEUTIC COVERING FOR HORSES

Abstract

A therapeutic covering comprises a blanket comprising mesh infused with ceramic mineral powder (emitting far-infrared wavelengths) comprising approximately 80-150 magnets over the primary acupuncture points. These magnets are neodymium magnets with a strength ranging from approximately 1100-2400 gauss. The blanket is sold in a range of sizes to fit ponies and horses alike. The magnets themselves are sewn into neoprene pockets and cannot be moved from their original sewn-in position.

Claims

1. A therapeutic covering for a horse comprising: a fabric material adapted to cover a portion of a body of said horse, said fabric material being infused with ceramic mineral powder; and a plurality of magnets attached to said fabric material at predetermined locations corresponding to predetermined acupuncture points of said horse.

2. The therapeutic covering of claim 1, wherein said fabric material further comprises a plurality of pockets attached thereto at said predetermined locations; and wherein each of said plurality of pockets retains a respective one of said plurality of magnets therein.

3. The therapeutic covering of claim 2, wherein said plurality of pockets are lined with neoprene material.

4. The therapeutic covering of claim 1, wherein said plurality of magnets are formed from a neodymium material.

5. The therapeutic covering of claim 1, wherein said plurality of magnets have a strength range of between 1100 to 2400 gauss.

6. The therapeutic covering of claim 1, wherein said plurality of magnets comprise between 80 to 150 magnets.

7. The therapeutic covering of claim 2, wherein said plurality of magnets comprise a first number between 80 to 150 magnets and said plurality of pockets comprise a second number equal to said first number of said plurality of magnets.

8. The therapeutic covering of claim 1, wherein said ceramic mineral powder comprises a combination of lead-free materials chosen from a list of lead-free materials consisting of silica, magnesium, and aluminum.

9. The therapeutic covering of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of attachment members connected to spaced portions of said fabric material and connectable to each other across said body of said horse with said fabric material placed thereon.

10. The therapeutic covering of claim 9, wherein said plurality of attachment members are formed as adjustable strap members including releasable connectors attached thereto.

11. The therapeutic covering of claim 1, wherein said fabric material is a mesh material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the present invention, a therapeutic covering, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present invention.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a side view illustrating a therapeutic covering according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a therapeutic covering according to an embodiment of the present invention in FIG. 1.

[0016] FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a pocket of the therapeutic covering having a magnet therein according to an embodiment of the present invention in FIG. 1.

[0017] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0018] As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate to a blanket comprising at least one magnet device and more particularly to a therapeutic covering, a scrim created for equine use comprising ceramic textile and static neodymium magnets located on acupuncture points of the horse to provide a non-invasive therapy.

[0019] The therapeutic covering comprises a novel product offering consumers a practical solution to the aforementioned challenges. As the name implies, the therapeutic covering comprises a specially designed covering consisting of mesh material infused with Ceramic mineral powder (emitting far-infrared wavelengths) comprising approximately 80-150 magnets over the primary acupuncture points. These magnets are neodymium magnets with a strength ranging from approximately 1100-2400 gauss. The scrim is sold in a range of sizes to fit ponies and horses alike. The magnets themselves are sewn into neoprene pockets and cannot be moved from their original sewn-in position.

[0020] The magnets are placed over the primary acupuncture points including, but not limited to: release points that line the vertebrae, ulcer-prone areas and stomach, shoulders, haunches and rib cages. The magnets are specifically placed to further enhance what the ceramic textile therapy is accomplishing. The therapeutic covering is cost-effective to produce in the embodiments.

[0021] Referring now to the drawings FIGS. 1 -3, the therapeutic covering is formed as a therapeutic covering 100 for horses comprising a mesh material 110 adapted to cover a portion of a horse's body and is infused with ceramic mineral powder, and a plurality of magnets 120 attached to said mesh material at predetermined locations that are adapted to correspond to predetermined acupuncture points of horses. The mesh material 110 further comprises a plurality of pockets 130 attached thereto at the predetermined locations, and wherein each of the plurality of pockets are adapted to retain a respective one of the plurality of magnets 120 therein. The plurality of pockets 130 may be lined with neoprene material, and the plurality of magnets 120 may be formed from a neodymium material. The pluralities of magnets 120 have a strength range of between 1100 to 2400 gauss, and in the preferred embodiment the number of magnets used is between 80 to 150. When produced for use, the plurality of pockets 130 comprises an equal number to the number of magnets.

[0022] The ceramic mineral powder may be formed as a combination of lead-free materials including, but not being limited to, silica, magnesium, and aluminum.

[0023] The plurality of attachment members 160 are connected to the mesh material and are adapted to connect spaced portions of the mesh material such that the mesh material can be secured in place upon the horse's body. The plurality of attachment members can be formed as adjustable strap members having releasable connectors 170 attached thereto.

[0024] The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.