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The main body of the hand muff of the present invention includes a generally cylindrical member having an opening at each opposite end thereof. A viewing panel forms a section of a generally cylindrical wall of the main body of the hand muff. The viewing panel can be formed of one or both of solid t

The main body of the hand muff of the present invention includes a generally cylindrical member having an opening at each opposite end thereof. A viewing panel forms a section of a generally cylindrical wall of the main body of the hand muff. The viewing panel can be formed of one or both of solid transparent material and screen mesh material. A selectively removable cover flap permits the user to see inside the muff when the free edge of the cover flap is selectively detached from the body of the muff. A pocket with a closure is provided inside the body of the muff and is configured to hold a cell phone, a personal digital assistant and the like handheld device.

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1. A hand warmer for a human user, comprising: a main body defining a generally cylindrical member that is non-rigid and includes heat-insulating material, the cylindrical member defining an interior space configured to receive therein the hands and wrists of the user, the cylindrical member definin

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A hand warmer for a human user, comprising: a main body defining a generally cylindrical member that is non-rigid and includes heat-insulating material, the cylindrical member defining an interior space configured to receive therein the hands and wrists of the user, the cylindrical member defining a first end and a second end disposed generally opposite said first end, the cylindrical member defining an opening at each opposite end thereof, the cylindrical member defining a generally cylindrical side wall extending between the first end and the second end, the cylindrical side wall defining a viewing opening through said side wall;a viewing panel connected to said cylindrical side wall and disposed across said viewing opening so as to be framed by said viewing opening, wherein said viewing panel includes at least one transparent panel disposed between a first mesh panel and a second mesh panel, the first mesh panel being disposed between the transparent panel and the first end of the cylindrical member, the second mesh panel being disposed between the transparent panel and the second end of the cylindrical member; anda cover flap pivotally connected to said cylindrical side wall and configured and disposed so as to selectively cover said viewing panel in a closed position and uncover said viewing panel in an open position. 2. A hand warmer as in claim 1, wherein at least one mesh panel is flexible. 3. A hand warmer as in claim 1, further comprising: a selectively disconnectable connecting element disposed between said cover flap and said cylindrical side wall, the connecting element being configured and disposed to permit the cover flap to be selectively connected to and pivoted away from the cylindrical side wall. 4. A hand warmer as in claim 3, wherein said selectively disconnectable connecting element includes at least one magnet connected to at least one of said cover flap and said cylindrical side wall. 5. A hand warmer as in claim 3, wherein said selectively disconnectable connecting element includes at least one hook strip connected to at least one of said cover flap and said cylindrical side wail. 6. A hand warmer as in claim 3, wherein said selectively disconnectable connecting element includes at least one magnetic strip connected to at least one of said cover flap and said cylindrical side wall. 7. A hand warmer as in claim 1, further comprising: a pocket connected to said cylindrical member and disposed within said interior space, said pocket defining an internal space configured to hold a hand-held device such as a cell phone, a digital assistant, a global positioning device, an electronic calculator and the like, said pocket defining an access opening configured to provide access to said internal space of said pocket. 8. A hand warmer as in claim 7, further comprising: a closure connected to said pocket and to said cylindrical member and configured and disposed to selectively open and close said access opening. 9. A hand warmer as in claim 7, wherein said pocket is formed at least in part by resiliently elastic material that is configured and disposed to hold the hand-held device in said internal space while permitting the user to selectively withdraw the hand-held device from within said internal space. 10. A hand warmer as in claim 1, wherein the cylindrical side wall includes an interior wall defining said interior space, an exterior wall generally overlying said interior wall and defining the exterior surface of the hand warmer, and a layer of non-rigid, heat insulating material disposed between the interior wall and the exterior wall. 11. A hand warmer as in claim 10, wherein said cover flap pivotally connected to said interior wall of said cylindrical side wall and configured and disposed so as to selectively cover said viewing panel from within said interior space. 12. A hand warmer as in claim 10, wherein said cover flap pivotally connected to said exterior wall of said cylindrical side wall and configured and disposed so as to selectively cover said viewing panel from outside said interior space. 13. A hand warmer as in claim 1, wherein said cylindrical member includes a bend in the shape between the ends thereof. 14. A hand warmer for a human user, comprising: a main body defining a generally cylindrical member that is non-rigid and includes heat-insulating material, the cylindrical member defining an interior space configured to receive therein the hands and wrists of the user, the cylindrical member defining a first end and a second end disposed generally opposite said first end, the cylindrical member defining an opening at each opposite end thereof, the cylindrical member defining a generally cylindrical side wall, the cylindrical side wall defining a viewing opening through said side wall;a first cuff attached to the periphery of the opening at the first end of the cylindrical member and including an elastic portion defining a hole configured to grip around one of the user's forearms;a second cuff attached to the periphery of the opening at the second end of the cylindrical member and including an elastic portion defining a hole configured to grip around the other one of the user's forearms;a viewing panel connected to said cylindrical side wall and disposed across said viewing opening so as to be framed by said viewing opening, wherein said viewing panel includes at least one transparent panel disposed between a pair of mesh panels; anda cover flap pivotally connected to said cylindrical side wall and configured and disposed so as to selectively cover said viewing panel in a closed position and uncover said viewing panel in an open position;a selectively disconnectable connecting element disposed between said cover flap and said cylindrical side wall, the connecting element being configured and disposed to permit the cover flap to be selectively connected to and pivoted away from the cylindrical side wall. 15. A hand warmer as in claim 14, further comprising: a pocket connected to said cylindrical member and disposed within said interior space, said pocket defining an internal space configured to hold a hand-held device such as a cell phone, a digital assistant, a global positioning device, an electronic calculator and the like, said pocket defining an access opening configured to provide access to said internal space of said pocket. 16. A hand warmer as in claim 15, further comprising: a closure connected to said pocket and to said cylindrical member and configured and disposed to selectively open and close said access opening. 17. A hand warmer as in claim 1, further comprising a first mechanical connector disposed between and connecting one edge of one mesh panel to one opposing edge of the transparent panel, a second mechanical connector being disposed between and connecting one edge of the other mesh panel to a second opposing edge of the transparent panel. 18. A hand warmer as in claim 14, further comprising a first mechanical connector disposed between and connecting one edge of one mesh panel to one opposing edge of the transparent panel, a second mechanical connector being disposed between and connecting one edge of the other mesh panel to a second opposing edge of the transparent panel. 19. A hand warmer as in claim 1, one edge of one mesh panel is fused to one opposing edge of the transparent panel, and one edge of the other mesh panel is fused to a second opposing edge of the transparent panel. 20. A hand warmer as in claim 14, one edge of one mesh panel is fused to one opposing edge of the transparent panel, and one edge of the other mesh panel is fused to a second opposing edge of the transparent panel.