ORTHOPEDIC KNEE PAD

Abstract

An orthopedic knee pad for secure placement between a user's knees that includes: a first side; a second side a plurality of thermal pads on the first side; and a means to secure the orthopedic knee pad in place during use. The means to secure may include hook and loop connectors on the first side. Preferably, the thermal pads include pockets adapted to receive thermal packs, where the thermal packs provide a cooling or warming sensation for the user. The means to secure may further include a plurality of tie strings at a first end of the orthopedic knee pad.

Claims

1. An orthopedic knee pad for secure placement between a user's knees comprising: a. a first side; b. a second side c. a plurality of thermal pads on the first side; and d. a means to secure the orthopedic pad in place during use.

2. The orthopedic knee pad according to claim 1, where the means to secure includes hook and loop connectors on the first side.

3. The orthopedic knee pad according to claim 1, where the thermal pads include pockets adapted to receive thermal packs.

4. The orthopedic knee pad according to claim 3, where the thermal packs provide a cooling sensation for the user.

5. The orthopedic knee pad according to claim 3, where the thermal pack provide a warming sensation for the user.

6. The orthopedic knee pad according to claim 2, where the means to secure further includes a plurality of tie strings at a first end of the orthopedic pad.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0005] FIG. 1 depicts an inside view of an orthopedic pad according to the present invention.

[0006] FIG. 2 depicts an outside view of an orthopedic pad according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0007] The present invention relates to an orthopedic knee pad to secure between an individual's knees while sleeping. The orthopedic knee pad according to present invention includes a first side and a second side, wherein the first side includes a plurality of thermal pads that may be optionally used by a user. A second side is provided, which is an outside surface of the orthopedic knee pad. The thermal pads of the first side are adapted to receive thermal packs, which generate either cold or warm therapy for application as desired by the user. Most importantly, the pad according to the present invention also uses means to attach and secure the pad into a stationary position so that pad remains stable between the knees while sleeping.

[0008] In reference to FIG. 1 an orthopedic knee pad 100 according to the present invention is depicted. This orthopedic knee pad 100 is shown on a first side 20, an inside surface, in FIG. 1. The first side 20 includes two thermal pads 30 that include pockets that may receive thermal packs. A thermal pack may be cool or hot to transfer either a cooling or heating sensation as desired by the user. These packets may be optionally secured in the thermal pads 30 and the orthopedic knee pad is secured across a joint or a limb of an individual as desired. Hook and loop fasteners 22 are provided as a first securing means to secure the orthopedic pad 100 in a stationary position. FIG. 1 shows a connecting end 26 that includes hook and loop connectors to join with the hook and loop connectors 22 on the first side of the orthopedic pad 100. The opposing end of the orthopedic pad 100 includes string ties 34 that are further used to secure the orthopedic knee pad 100 in a stationary position between the knees of a user.

[0009] FIG. 2 depicts a second side 24 of the orthopedic knee pad 100. The second side 24 is the outside surface of the orthopedic knee pad 100 and includes a generally smooth surface to allow for easy application of the orthopedic knee pad 100 onto the surface of a first knee. Once the knee pad 100 is secured to a first knee, a user may use the pad throughout the night without concern of the knee pad 100 becoming unstable during use. The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.