Weighted blanket

Abstract

The present invention relates to a blanket or cover with a weighted perimeter or border for covering mammals or humans. The blankets or covers of variable thickness and/or weight and made of various known materials or fabrics having a weighted perimeter or border provide an “anchoring” ability to keep the blanket or cover in the position desired and chosen by the user.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A blanket or cover with a weighted perimeter comprising a foldable tube filled with pellets for covering humans or mammals.  
     
     
         2 . A blanket or cover according to  claim 1  wherein the tubular means is a cloth tube.  
     
     
         3 . A blanket or cover according to  claim 1  wherein the tubular means is a rubber tube.  
     
     
         4 . A blanket or cover according to  claim 1  wherein the tubular means is a plastic tube.  
     
     
         5 . A blanket or cover with a weighted perimeter comprising a tube filled with beans, pellets or plastic particles distributed throughout the tube, wherein the tube is secured to the perimeter of the blanket or cover.  
     
     
         6 . A blanket or cover according to  claim 5  wherein the tube is secured to the perimeter of the blanket within a folded over portion of the edge of the blanket or cover.  
     
     
         7 . A blanket or cover according to  claim 6  wherein the folded over edge of the perimeter of the blanket or cover is sewn or zipped closed to the blanket thereby forming a retaining pocket around the perimeter of the blanket or cover.  
     
     
         8 . A weighted blanket or cover for covering a human mammal comprising: 
 (a) a blanket or cover;    (b) a foldable tube filled with a pellet material;    (c) the tube being attached continuously to the perimeter of the blanket or cover.    
     
     
         9 . A blanket or cover according to  claim 8  wherein the tube is a cloth or rubber tube.  
     
     
         10 . A blanket or cover according to  claim 9  wherein the tube is filled with beans or plastic particles or pellets to form a weighted perimeter.  
     
     
         11 . A blanket or cover according to  claim 10  wherein the tube is attached to the perimeter of the blanket or cover by forming a pocket at the edge of the blanket or cover by folding over the outer edge of the blanket and securing it to the blanket with a fastening means.  
     
     
         12 . A blanket or cover according to  claim 11  wherein the fastening means is selected from the group consisting of stitching, zipper, hooks, Velcro, snaps and buttons.  
     
     
         13 . A tube for adding weight to the perimeter, or portion of the perimeter, of a blanket, cloth or cover such tube comprising a cloth stitched on one side or two sides to form a tube, wherein said tube is filled with a pellet material and stitched closed.