Therapeutic cooling scarf, wrap or collar

Claim 1

An ice applicator for wearing around the neck of a person subjected to high ambient heat conditions comprising: an elongated member having two ends and formed of a water absorbent textile material, said member having an elongated cavity formed therein closed by a zipper means, said member being adaptable to substantially encompass and form a scarf around the neck of a wearer when placed therearound with said ends meeting in a juxtapositioned side-by-side arrangement, a first fastening means mounted on one of said ends of said member for detachably surrounding and holding said ends together in said juxtapositioned side-by-side arrangement, said first fastening means comprising a strap with one end of said strap being provided with one portion of a hook and loop fastener and the other end of said strap being provided with a cooperating hook and loop fastener, and a second fastening means mounted on said ends of said member for detachably surrounding the chest of the wearer to hold said ends against the chest to secure said member in place during physical activity of the wearer.