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A therapeutic heated pocket and method of use in accordance with the present disclosure generally comprises an outer covering, edge trim, baby-dry material, insulation material, headliner material, heating coil, heating element, power cord and power adjustment controller. The pocket allows an arthri

A therapeutic heated pocket and method of use in accordance with the present disclosure generally comprises an outer covering, edge trim, baby-dry material, insulation material, headliner material, heating coil, heating element, power cord and power adjustment controller. The pocket allows an arthritis sufferer to quickly and evenly warm an affected area in order to increase blood flow to the area. This has been shown to increase mobility and decrease pain for several hours after use.

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1. A therapeutic pocket device for alleviating the pain and symptoms of arthritis and related injuries comprising: a waterproof outer covering folded over on itself and sealed on at least three sides by an edge trim, thereby forming said pocket;an insulation material positioned within the pocket;a h

1. A therapeutic pocket device for alleviating the pain and symptoms of arthritis and related injuries comprising: a waterproof outer covering folded over on itself and sealed on at least three sides by an edge trim, thereby forming said pocket;an insulation material positioned within the pocket;a heating element positioned within the pocket adjacent to the insulation material, said heating element encircling a perimeter of the pocket;a heating coil positioned within the pocket adjacent to the heating element, said heating coil forming a winding pattern across the pocket;a headliner material positioned within the pocket adjacent to the heating element and heating coil;a baby-dry material positioned within the pocket adjacent to the headliner material and forming an inner surface of said pocket; anda power cord extending from the pocket to a power controller. 2. The device of claim 1, further comprising a battery pack electronically coupled to the power controller. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein said outer cover is composed of 65 % polyester and 35 % cotton. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein said outer cover is lined by a completely waterproof material. 5. The device of claim 1, wherein said insulation material is further comprised of four distinct layers, with the outermost layer being comprised of aluminum. 6. The device of claim 1, wherein said insulation material is comprised of at least three materials of the group consisting of wool, polyester, cotton and aluminum. 7. The device of claim 1, wherein said heating coil is spaced apart by at least half an inch. 8. The device of claim 1, wherein said heating element and said heating coil each produce a power of 50 Watts. 9. The device of claim 1, wherein said headliner material is composed of foam nylon. 10. The device of claim 1, wherein said headliner material is at least half an inch in width. 11. The device of claim 1, wherein said baby-dry material is further comprised of at least two distinct layers. 12. The device of claim 1, wherein said baby-dry material is composed of 35 % cotton and 65 % nylon. 13. The device of claim 1, wherein said power controller has four individual temperature settings. 14. The device of claim 1, wherein said power controller has a continuum of temperature settings. 15. A therapeutic heated pocket comprising: an outer covering folded over on itself and sealed on at least three sides, thereby forming said pocket;an insulation material positioned within the pocket;a heating element positioned within the pocket, said heating element encircling a perimeter of the pocket;a heating coil positioned within the pocket, said heating coil forming a winding pattern across the pocket;a headliner material positioned within the pocket;a baby-dry material positioned within the pocket; anda power controller interconnected with and configured for adjusting the heat emitted by the heating element and heating coil.