CA2216624A1 - Multi-purpose convertible blanket - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
- A47G9/06—Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs
- A47G9/064—Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs for covering a standing user, e.g. transformable into a robe
Abstract
A blanket which is convertible to various forms, said blanket having a top, a bottom, two sides and two ends, said blanket having disposed proximate the top thereof proximate the top thereof, at least one pocket sewn into place and centered proximate the center line of the top of the blanket extended from end to end thereof, said blanket having disposed proximate each side thereof intermediate the ends of said blanket first fasteners and having disposed proximate the end thereof proximate each side thereof second fasteners,and having disposed proximate the end thereof remote said pockets proximate intermediate each side thereof, third fasteners, wherein said cape may be utilized in various forms; as a cape when the first and second fasteners are fastened together, as a secured comforter when the second and third fasteners are fastened together as an engagement for furniture such as daycare cots or the like, as a pillow or storage pouch when said blanket is folded about the center pocket thereof to allow for storing of the blanket in the form of a pillow within said center pocket.
Description
TITLE OF INVENTION
Multi-purpose convertible blanket.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to blankets, comforters, or the like, and specifically refers to a blanket which is convertible to provide various forms such as a cape, a pillow and a securable toddler's blanket.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is well known to provide warm blankets for children. Typically these blanket ends are provided to be tucked and secured under the mattress of a10 conventional bed. However, with regard to daycare centers, often foldable cots are provided in place of beds. These cots include a stretched material like canvass or heavy cotton over a collapsible frame. A mattress is not provided with a cot under which a blanket may be tucked. Typically therefore, blankets utilized at daycare centers cover the children but do not prevent the child from kicking off15 the blanket during their nap time. It would therefore be desirable to provide a blanket which may be fastened in position in relation to the legs of the cot andthereby prevent the blanket from being thrown off.
Heretofore, to the best of my knowledge, it is not taught to incorporate "kangaroo"-type pockets with a blanket to allow for a child to store20 their toys when at a daycare center.
It would be advantageous if such a blanket, when folded in the correct manner would be able to be folded into any of the pockets provided and carried and stored in that state. It would also be useful if the product could be utilized as a pillow when folded.
Capes are well known. Some comforters are provided to the best of my knowledge including tabs in the appropriate locations so as to be used by an adult as a loose fitting house coat when sitting and relaxing in a comfortable chair.
Heretofore, to the best of my knowledge, it is unknown to provide one blanket or blanket/comforter which accomplishes all of the tasks described above, namely being a comforter which may be fastened to a daycare center type cot which includes pockets into which the blanket/comforter may be folded, and 5 finally wherein the blanket/comforter may also be converted to a cape.
It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a convertible blanket which may take multiple forms in use being a comforter fastenable to a cot such as the one found in the daycare center, a pillow, and a cape.
It is a further object of this invention to provide such a product 10 manufactured from soft materials which will not be harsh to a child.
Further and other objects of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art when considering the following summary of the invention and the more detailed description of the preferred embodiments illustrated herein.
According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a blanket which is convertible to various forms, said blanket comprising a top, a bottom, two sides and two ends, said blanket having disposed proximate the top thereof proximate the top thereof, at least one pocket sewn into place and 20 centered proximate the center line of the top of the blanket extended from end to end thereof, said blanket preferably having three pockets set across the top thereof primate one end, preferably said blanket being made from Polarfleece or other like soft material, preferably said blanket having a carrying handle or loop disposed adjacent the at least one pocket proximate the end of said blanket, said 25 blanket preferably having a width less than the length thereof, said blanket having disposed proximate each side thereof intermediate the ends of said blanket first fastening means, and having disposed proximate the end thereof proximate each side thereof second fastening means, and having disposed proximate the end thereof remote said pockets proximate intermediate each side thereof, third fastening means, wherein said cape may be utilized in various forms; as a cape when the first and second fastening means are fastened together, as a secured comforter when the second and third fastening means are fastened together as an engagement for furniture such as daycare cots or the like, as a 5 pillow or storage pouch when said blanket is folded about the center pocket thereof to allow for storing of the blanket in the form of a pillow within said center pocket.
Preferably the blanket is made from Polarfleece or the like, and the fasteners may be dome fasteners or velcro or the like.
10 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OE~ THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a plan view of the blanket illustrated in a preferred embodiment of the invention.
Figure 2 is a schematic view of the blanket being utilized as a cape and illustrated in a preferred embodiment of the invention.
Figure 3 is a schematic side view of a toddler's cot with the blanket being utilized in another aspect of the invention and illustrated in a preferredembodiment of the invention.
Figures 4 through 8 illustrate the sequence of folding the blanket in a manner so as to allow the blanket to become a compact package as shown in 20 Figure 8.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMl~ODIMENTS
This invention provides for a multi-purpose blanket which is convertible into multiple forms and has the provision of various features which may be used for a different purpose depending on the mode in which the blanket 25 is utilized. The blanket therefore may be utilized in four basic modes. The blanket may be used as a cover, for example, on a crib or on a toddler bed. Since the blanket is manufactured from Polarfleece or the like, ("Polarfleece" is a Registered Trademark of AES Properties Corp., a Vermont corporation, Burlington, Vermont, United States of America), it will provide a non-irritating material for children. The blanket however may take various forms depending on the desired use of course within the limitations of the design of the blanket.
As illustrated in Figure 1, the blanket 10 is made from Polarfleece P
and has a width W in the preferred embodiment smaller than the length L.
Pockets 11,12 and 13 are provided proximate the top of the blanket 10 and being located on the side of the blanket opposite to which the child will be touching.This is best seen in Figure 3. In essence, pockets 11, 12 and 13 comprise a double amount of material sewn into blanket 10 at seams 1 through 6.
The blanket 10 has a perimeter 15 and has located proximate the 10 perimeter 15 fasteners 1 through 6. In the preferred embodiment the fasteners 1 through 6 are dome fasteners, such as snaps having male and female portions which may be conveniently removably fastened with respect to one another.
Any equivalent fastener will function as alternatives, such as velcro or the like.
In the preferred embodiment, dome fasteners are utilized each of which are 15 reinforced around the edges of the perimeter 15 of the blanket 10. Fasteners 1 and 3, and 6 and 4 are like fasteners, for example male-type fasteners and/or alternatively female-type fasteners, and fasteners 2 and 5 are of a type opposite to those provided for fasteners 4 and 6, and 1 and 3 respectively. The use of thesefasteners will be apparent when viewing Figures 2 and 3.
Referring to Figure 2, there is illustrated blanket 10 with pockets 11, 12 and 13 being disposed proximate the bottom of the blanket 10. An individual is seen from the rear, particularly their head H with arms A extending through the sleeve-like opening produced when snaps 5 and 6, and 1 and 2 are fastened together. In this mode, the blanket becomes a cape and pockets 11, 12 and 13 25 become a reinforced seating area for the individual. This blanket therefore becomes very useful as a cape at sporting events such as hockey games, football games, or the like. The pockets across the bottom of the blanket as they appear in Figure 2 therefore provide extra warmth when sitting.
As best seen in Figure 3, the blanket 10 may also be used with the cot utilized at a daycare center by fastening the snaps 2 and 3, and 4 and 5 around the legs of the cot thereby capturing the legs and providing a firm securing for theblanket 10. The snaps 2 and 3, and 4 and 5 of blanket 10 therefore will engage 5 around the leg 20 of the cot on each side of the cot. The pocket 11 therefore is available to contain a stuffed animal or the like while the child is sleeping in the cot. The double material provided by the pockets 11,12 and 13 also provide for extra warmth around the shoulders of the child.
Referring now to Figures 4 through 8, the blanket 10 is therefore 10 folded first along its width W, when it is desired to do so, along fold AA wherein pocket 13 is folded over pocket 12. Subsequently, continuing with the folding process, pocket 11 is folded along fold BB onto pocket 12. Subsequently, as seen in Figure 7, the blanket is then folded along its length L with folds DD and CC
respectively in turn until such time as pocket 12 alone is on top or on the bottom 15 of the blanket as folded. The entire blanket is then reversed into the pocket 12 so as to provide a pillow of the shape as seen in Figure 8 which may be used at theowner's discretion.
A carrying loop 30 is provided. The comforter therefore provided with this invention in its various forms may be utilized as a pillow on airplanes, 20 buses and long trips in automobiles. It may be used as a blanket when desired.
Further it may be used as a comforter in one's home by fastening tabs 2 and 3, and 4 and 5 around the legs of one's favourite chair, for example a rocking chair, thereby providing a blanket which is secured to the chair. Alternatively, of course, it may be utilized as a cape as illustrated and explained with respect to 25 Figure 2.
As many changes can be made to the preferred embodiments of the invention without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended thatall matter contained herein be interpreted as illustrative of the invention and not in a limiting sense.
Multi-purpose convertible blanket.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to blankets, comforters, or the like, and specifically refers to a blanket which is convertible to provide various forms such as a cape, a pillow and a securable toddler's blanket.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is well known to provide warm blankets for children. Typically these blanket ends are provided to be tucked and secured under the mattress of a10 conventional bed. However, with regard to daycare centers, often foldable cots are provided in place of beds. These cots include a stretched material like canvass or heavy cotton over a collapsible frame. A mattress is not provided with a cot under which a blanket may be tucked. Typically therefore, blankets utilized at daycare centers cover the children but do not prevent the child from kicking off15 the blanket during their nap time. It would therefore be desirable to provide a blanket which may be fastened in position in relation to the legs of the cot andthereby prevent the blanket from being thrown off.
Heretofore, to the best of my knowledge, it is not taught to incorporate "kangaroo"-type pockets with a blanket to allow for a child to store20 their toys when at a daycare center.
It would be advantageous if such a blanket, when folded in the correct manner would be able to be folded into any of the pockets provided and carried and stored in that state. It would also be useful if the product could be utilized as a pillow when folded.
Capes are well known. Some comforters are provided to the best of my knowledge including tabs in the appropriate locations so as to be used by an adult as a loose fitting house coat when sitting and relaxing in a comfortable chair.
Heretofore, to the best of my knowledge, it is unknown to provide one blanket or blanket/comforter which accomplishes all of the tasks described above, namely being a comforter which may be fastened to a daycare center type cot which includes pockets into which the blanket/comforter may be folded, and 5 finally wherein the blanket/comforter may also be converted to a cape.
It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a convertible blanket which may take multiple forms in use being a comforter fastenable to a cot such as the one found in the daycare center, a pillow, and a cape.
It is a further object of this invention to provide such a product 10 manufactured from soft materials which will not be harsh to a child.
Further and other objects of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art when considering the following summary of the invention and the more detailed description of the preferred embodiments illustrated herein.
According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a blanket which is convertible to various forms, said blanket comprising a top, a bottom, two sides and two ends, said blanket having disposed proximate the top thereof proximate the top thereof, at least one pocket sewn into place and 20 centered proximate the center line of the top of the blanket extended from end to end thereof, said blanket preferably having three pockets set across the top thereof primate one end, preferably said blanket being made from Polarfleece or other like soft material, preferably said blanket having a carrying handle or loop disposed adjacent the at least one pocket proximate the end of said blanket, said 25 blanket preferably having a width less than the length thereof, said blanket having disposed proximate each side thereof intermediate the ends of said blanket first fastening means, and having disposed proximate the end thereof proximate each side thereof second fastening means, and having disposed proximate the end thereof remote said pockets proximate intermediate each side thereof, third fastening means, wherein said cape may be utilized in various forms; as a cape when the first and second fastening means are fastened together, as a secured comforter when the second and third fastening means are fastened together as an engagement for furniture such as daycare cots or the like, as a 5 pillow or storage pouch when said blanket is folded about the center pocket thereof to allow for storing of the blanket in the form of a pillow within said center pocket.
Preferably the blanket is made from Polarfleece or the like, and the fasteners may be dome fasteners or velcro or the like.
10 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OE~ THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a plan view of the blanket illustrated in a preferred embodiment of the invention.
Figure 2 is a schematic view of the blanket being utilized as a cape and illustrated in a preferred embodiment of the invention.
Figure 3 is a schematic side view of a toddler's cot with the blanket being utilized in another aspect of the invention and illustrated in a preferredembodiment of the invention.
Figures 4 through 8 illustrate the sequence of folding the blanket in a manner so as to allow the blanket to become a compact package as shown in 20 Figure 8.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMl~ODIMENTS
This invention provides for a multi-purpose blanket which is convertible into multiple forms and has the provision of various features which may be used for a different purpose depending on the mode in which the blanket 25 is utilized. The blanket therefore may be utilized in four basic modes. The blanket may be used as a cover, for example, on a crib or on a toddler bed. Since the blanket is manufactured from Polarfleece or the like, ("Polarfleece" is a Registered Trademark of AES Properties Corp., a Vermont corporation, Burlington, Vermont, United States of America), it will provide a non-irritating material for children. The blanket however may take various forms depending on the desired use of course within the limitations of the design of the blanket.
As illustrated in Figure 1, the blanket 10 is made from Polarfleece P
and has a width W in the preferred embodiment smaller than the length L.
Pockets 11,12 and 13 are provided proximate the top of the blanket 10 and being located on the side of the blanket opposite to which the child will be touching.This is best seen in Figure 3. In essence, pockets 11, 12 and 13 comprise a double amount of material sewn into blanket 10 at seams 1 through 6.
The blanket 10 has a perimeter 15 and has located proximate the 10 perimeter 15 fasteners 1 through 6. In the preferred embodiment the fasteners 1 through 6 are dome fasteners, such as snaps having male and female portions which may be conveniently removably fastened with respect to one another.
Any equivalent fastener will function as alternatives, such as velcro or the like.
In the preferred embodiment, dome fasteners are utilized each of which are 15 reinforced around the edges of the perimeter 15 of the blanket 10. Fasteners 1 and 3, and 6 and 4 are like fasteners, for example male-type fasteners and/or alternatively female-type fasteners, and fasteners 2 and 5 are of a type opposite to those provided for fasteners 4 and 6, and 1 and 3 respectively. The use of thesefasteners will be apparent when viewing Figures 2 and 3.
Referring to Figure 2, there is illustrated blanket 10 with pockets 11, 12 and 13 being disposed proximate the bottom of the blanket 10. An individual is seen from the rear, particularly their head H with arms A extending through the sleeve-like opening produced when snaps 5 and 6, and 1 and 2 are fastened together. In this mode, the blanket becomes a cape and pockets 11, 12 and 13 25 become a reinforced seating area for the individual. This blanket therefore becomes very useful as a cape at sporting events such as hockey games, football games, or the like. The pockets across the bottom of the blanket as they appear in Figure 2 therefore provide extra warmth when sitting.
As best seen in Figure 3, the blanket 10 may also be used with the cot utilized at a daycare center by fastening the snaps 2 and 3, and 4 and 5 around the legs of the cot thereby capturing the legs and providing a firm securing for theblanket 10. The snaps 2 and 3, and 4 and 5 of blanket 10 therefore will engage 5 around the leg 20 of the cot on each side of the cot. The pocket 11 therefore is available to contain a stuffed animal or the like while the child is sleeping in the cot. The double material provided by the pockets 11,12 and 13 also provide for extra warmth around the shoulders of the child.
Referring now to Figures 4 through 8, the blanket 10 is therefore 10 folded first along its width W, when it is desired to do so, along fold AA wherein pocket 13 is folded over pocket 12. Subsequently, continuing with the folding process, pocket 11 is folded along fold BB onto pocket 12. Subsequently, as seen in Figure 7, the blanket is then folded along its length L with folds DD and CC
respectively in turn until such time as pocket 12 alone is on top or on the bottom 15 of the blanket as folded. The entire blanket is then reversed into the pocket 12 so as to provide a pillow of the shape as seen in Figure 8 which may be used at theowner's discretion.
A carrying loop 30 is provided. The comforter therefore provided with this invention in its various forms may be utilized as a pillow on airplanes, 20 buses and long trips in automobiles. It may be used as a blanket when desired.
Further it may be used as a comforter in one's home by fastening tabs 2 and 3, and 4 and 5 around the legs of one's favourite chair, for example a rocking chair, thereby providing a blanket which is secured to the chair. Alternatively, of course, it may be utilized as a cape as illustrated and explained with respect to 25 Figure 2.
As many changes can be made to the preferred embodiments of the invention without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended thatall matter contained herein be interpreted as illustrative of the invention and not in a limiting sense.
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1. A blanket which is convertible to various forms, said blanket comprising a top, a bottom, two sides and two ends, said blanket having disposedproximate the top thereof proximate the top thereof, at least one pocket sewn into place and centered proximate the center line of the top of the blanket extended from end to end thereof, said blanket having disposed proximate each side thereof intermediate the ends of said blanket first fastening means, and having disposed proximate the end thereof proximate each side thereof second fastening means, and having disposed proximate the end thereof remote said pockets proximate intermediate each side thereof, third fastening means, wherein said cape may be utilized in various forms; as a cape when the first andsecond fastening means are fastened together, as a secured comforter when the second and third fastening means are fastened together as an engagement for furniture such as daycare cots or the like, as a pillow or storage pouch when said blanket is folded about the center pocket thereof to allow for storing of the blanket in the form of a pillow within said center pocket.
2. The blanket of claim 1 wherein the first, second, and third fasteningmeans are dome fasteners.
3. The blanket of claim 1 wherein the first, second, and third fasteningmeans are velcro.
4. The blanket of claim 1 wherein said blanket has three pockets set across the top thereof primate one end.
5. The blanket of claim 1 wherein said blanket is made from Polarfleece or other like soft material.
6. The blanket of claim 1 wherein said blanket has a carrying handle or loop disposed adjacent the at least one pocket proximate the end of said blanket.
7. The blanket of claim 1 wherein said blanket has a width less than the length thereof.
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| CA 2216624 CA2216624A1 (en) | 1997-09-26 | 1997-09-26 | Multi-purpose convertible blanket |
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| CA 2216624 CA2216624A1 (en) | 1997-09-26 | 1997-09-26 | Multi-purpose convertible blanket |
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| US7591033B2 (en) | 2004-12-15 | 2009-09-22 | Theriault Michele E | Self storing seating comfort article |
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| US7591033B2 (en) | 2004-12-15 | 2009-09-22 | Theriault Michele E | Self storing seating comfort article |
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