Abstract: A heating pad adapted for heating specific portion of the body of a human or animal is disclosed. The element is PTC temperature self-regulating and operates on low voltage, therefore may be used by invalids, sleeping persons, and others without danger of scalding or setting fire. Other uses for the basic heating pad system are described.

Abstract: A portable heated cushion (100) is disclosed having a foam core (102) which may be substantially rectangular, a thermally reflective panel (104) positioned on the foam core, a flexible heating element (106) atop the thermally reflective panel, an elastic panel (108) covering the heating element, and an outer cover (110) covering the assembly. A power supply, such as a rechargeable battery pack (120), is disposed in the outer cover and electrically connected to the heating element. In one embodiment, the outer cover includes an aperture (124) positioned to provide access to leads (116, 118) on the rechargeable battery pack for charging. The portable heated cushion may further include a power supply for recharging the battery pack.