CA3019084A1 - Multi-use blanket/cushion - 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
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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Abstract
A device for providing a blanket and a cushion which has a blanket, a cushion, and a pocket, which blanket has a bottom edge, which bottom edge of said blanket aligns with a bottom edge of the cushion, and where the pocket is formed by the intersection of the blanket and the cushion. The blanket further includes a plurality of fasteners arranged in a first, second, third, fourth, and fifth pair, which pairs allow for the securement of the blanket around a user's neck, torso, and arms.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
6 Field of the Invention:
7 The present invention relates to a blanket construction, 8 and more particularly, a MULTI-USE BLANKET/CUSHION.
9 Description of the Prior Art:
Numerous innovations for combination blankets and cushions 11 have been provided in the prior art that will be described.
12 Even though these innovations may be suitable for the specific 13 individual purposes to which they address, however, they differ 14 from the present invention.
A FIRST EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
16 2,038,335, Published/Issued on April 21, 1936, to Aronow 17 teaches an article which in one of its phases will serve as a 18 cushion and in another of its phases will serve simultaneously 19 as a cushion and blanket, spread, or, cover.
A SECOND EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
21 2,145,726, Published/Issued on Jan. 31, 1939, to Kupperblatt 22 teaches a robe to have a right and a left front panel connected 23 at their outer edges with a back panel, and means for 24 releasably connecting the top edges of the front panels and the back panel for forming the shoulder portions of the robe. Thus, 26 when the top edges are released it is possible to open the robe 27 into a flat sheet which then may be used as a blanket.
28 A THIRD EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
29 5,987,667, Published/Issued on Nov. 23, 1999, to Haverly, et Page 1 of 18 1 al. teaches a blanket having one pocket permanently attached to
6 Field of the Invention:
7 The present invention relates to a blanket construction, 8 and more particularly, a MULTI-USE BLANKET/CUSHION.
9 Description of the Prior Art:
Numerous innovations for combination blankets and cushions 11 have been provided in the prior art that will be described.
12 Even though these innovations may be suitable for the specific 13 individual purposes to which they address, however, they differ 14 from the present invention.
A FIRST EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
16 2,038,335, Published/Issued on April 21, 1936, to Aronow 17 teaches an article which in one of its phases will serve as a 18 cushion and in another of its phases will serve simultaneously 19 as a cushion and blanket, spread, or, cover.
A SECOND EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
21 2,145,726, Published/Issued on Jan. 31, 1939, to Kupperblatt 22 teaches a robe to have a right and a left front panel connected 23 at their outer edges with a back panel, and means for 24 releasably connecting the top edges of the front panels and the back panel for forming the shoulder portions of the robe. Thus, 26 when the top edges are released it is possible to open the robe 27 into a flat sheet which then may be used as a blanket.
28 A THIRD EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
29 5,987,667, Published/Issued on Nov. 23, 1999, to Haverly, et Page 1 of 18 1 al. teaches a blanket having one pocket permanently attached to
2 the top planar surface along one elongated edge thereof and a
3 plurality of additional pockets permanently attached to either
4 the top or bottom planar surface, each along one an elongated edge thereof such that only one pocket is present along any 6 elongated edge, the inside surfaces of the pockets consisting 7 of different fabric patterns from each other, and which pockets 8 are shaped and dimensioned such that when one of the pockets is 9 turned inside out the remainder of the blanket can be folded, rolled and tucked into the pocket to convert the blanket into 11 a pillow.
12 A FOURTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
13 6,023,797, Published/Issued on Feb. 15, 2000, to Brumfield 14 teaches a comfort system is provided involving a towel, blanket or cloth that folds into a pillow configuration, and in a fire 16 retardant version is useful as vehicle comfort system. The 17 comfort system involves a length of cloth or fabric that folds 18 into a pillow configuration. An air bladder contained within 19 the pillow supplements the pillow to provide increased comfort.
The comfort system provides reduced weight and convenient 21 storage volume consumption for aircraft while providing the 22 flexibility of selectively functioning as a pillow or towel or 23 cover according to the particular needs of the user.
24 A FIFTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
6,367,083, Published/Issued on April 9, 2002, to November 26 teaches a multiple use blanket which can be converted into a 27 sleeping bag or pouch configuration and into a compact cushion, 28 pillow or storage configuration. In a fully unfolded 29 configuration, the blanket may be used as a blanket, wrap or, when provided with a water-resistant outer layer, as a 31 poncho-like wrap. The blanket has a closure system (e.g., a 32 zipper, hook and loop system, snaps, buttons, a zip lock 33 system, etc.) in a central region of the blanket into which the 34 blanket can be folded or otherwise manipulated, and the closure Page 2 of 18 ;
1 system closed around the compacted blanket to provide the 2 compact configuration of the blanket. The location of the 3 closure system provides a neat, clean and convenient way to 4 compact the blanket, and an attractive appearance, as well as functionality as a pillow or cushion. Another closure system is 6 provided about the periphery of the blanket which allows the 7 blanket to be folded and configured as a sleeping bag or ' 8 stadium bag or pouch.
9 A SIXTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
6,408,462, Published/Issued on June 25, 2002, to Moore teaches 11 a multipurpose device that can be alternately configured to 12 form a blanket, a cushion, a hooded poncho, a hooded poncho 13 with a fastening shawl, and a tote bag. The multipurpose device 14 includes a pliable sheet that can be configured for use as a blanket. The pliable sheet is lengthwise dividable into three 16 sections, a first one-third section, a second one-third section 17 having a middle and a third one-third section. The multipurpose =
18 device also contains a first attachment. The first attachment 19 includes at least a bi-layer of material that form a first and second pocket and is attached to the pliable sheet near a first 21 edge of the second one third section. The pliable sheet can be 22 folded, preferably with the assistance of specifically placed 23 securing devices, into the second pocket to form the cushion 24 configuration. Alternatively, the first pocket can be configured, also preferably with the assistance of specifically 26 placed securing devices, to form a hood for the hooded poncho .
27 configuration and the hooded poncho with a fastening shawl 28 configuration. By adding a handle in a certain location, the 29 multipurpose device can be folded into the second pocket and configured for use as a tote bag.
31 A SEVENTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
32 20050262634, Published/Issued on Dec. 1, 2005, to Gottlieb 33 teaches an improved comfort system comprising blanket formed of 34 first and second layers of material and including an external Page 3 of 18 1 pocket centrally located along at least one peripheral edge 2 thereof. The blanket may be easily converted into a pillow 3 configuration by a folding method that transforms the blanket 4 into a compact configuration and includes pulling the folded blanket through the pocket, in an inside out manner, such that 6 the folded blanket is contained within the external pocket and 7 the pocket opening. The comfort system is further provided with 8 a conventional pillow sized for insertion within the pocket, 9 and a detachable shoulder strap to facilitate carrying. The comfort system thus provides a compact and transportable pillow 11 and blanket combination particularly suited for use by 12 travelers, airline passengers, and persons on overnight trips.
EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
14 20080182478, Published/Issued on July 31, 2008, to Smoot, et al. teaches an apparatus is disclosed for a pillow that 16 converts into a highly-developed, three-dimensional toy figure 17 that, in certain embodiments, has a life-like shape. The 18 apparatus includes a pillow or a hollow body with one or more 19 clasping mechanisms. When engaged, the clasping mechanisms shape the apparatus into the soft, toy figure. When disengaged, 21 the clasping mechanisms allow the apparatus to serve as a 22 pillow with a soft, comfortable, relatively-flat surface for 23 sleeping. Certain embodiments of the apparatus include an 24 internal cavity that houses an extractable blanket to provide additional bedding.
26 A NINTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
27 20130189898, Published/Issued on July 25, 2013, to Abbott 28 teaches a combination pillow, blanket, and stuffed toy 29 comprising a blanket with a pocket attached thereto, such that the blanket may be folded and the pocket may be turned inside 31 out. The folded blanket is then located inside the pocket, 32 forming a pillow.
The pillow may then be converted into a 33 stuffed toy by attaching a strap connected to one side of the Page 4 of 18 1 pillow to the other side of the pillow, causing the pillow to 2 fold downward and form a stuffed toy body.
3 It is apparent now that numerous innovations for 4 combination cushions and blankets have been provided in the prior art that adequate for various purposes. Furthermore, 6 even though these innovations may be suitable for the specific 7 individual purposes to which they address, accordingly, they 8 would not be suitable for the purposes of the present invention 9 as heretofore described.
Page 5 of 18 2 AN OBJECT of the present invention is to provide a 3 MULTI-USE BLANKET/CUSHION that avoids the disadvantages of the 4 prior art.
ANOTHER OBJECT of the present invention is to provide a 6 MULTI-USE BLANKET/CUSHION that is simple and inexpensive to .
7 manufacture.
8 STILL ANOTHER OBJECT of the present invention is to 9 provide a MULTI-USE BLANKET/CUSHION that is simple to use.
BRIEFLY STATED, STILL YET ANOTHER OBJECT of the present 11 invention is to provide a MULTI-USE BLANKET/CUSHION that 12 provides fasteners for allowing it to form a poncho.
13 The novel features which are considered characteristic of 14 the present invention are set forth in the appended claims.
, The invention itself, however, both as to its construction and .
16 its method of operation, together with additional objects and .
17 advantages thereof, will be best understood from the following 18 description of the specific embodiments when read and 19 understood in connection with the accompanying drawing.
Page 60f 18 , 2 The figures of the drawings are briefly described as follows:
3 Figure 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of the MULTI-USE
4 BLANKET/CUSHION in use;
Figure 2 is a diagrammatic plan view of the blanket component 6 spread out flat and cushion component separate from each other 7 before stitching them together;
8 Figure 3 is a diagrammatic plan view of the blanket component 9 and cushion component separate from each other, after folding the blanket component, but before stitching them together;
11 Figure 4 is a diagrammatic plan view of the blanket component 12 and cushion component after stitching them together;
13 Figure 5 is a cross sectional view taken on line 5-5 14 illustrating what is stitched together; and Figure 6 is a diagrammatic top plan view of the MULTI-USE
16 BLANKET/CUSHION spread out ready for a person to don; and 17 Figure 7 is a diagrammatic perspective view of the MULTI-USE
18 BLANKET/CUSHION fully folded.
Page 7 of 18 2 10 device for providing a blanket 12 and cushion 14 3 12 blanket 4 14 cushion 16 pocket 6 18 bottom edge of blanket 12 7 20 bottom edge of cushion 14 8 22 side edges of cushion 14 9 24 top edge of cushion 14 26 length of bottom edge 20 of cushion 14 11 28 length of bottom edge 18 of blanket 12 12 30 height of blanket 12 13 32 height of cushion 14 14 34 hood 36 front opening of hood 34 16 38 left side edge of blanket 12 17 40 right side edge of blanket 12 18 42 top edge of blanket 12 19 44 fastener 46 first pair of fasteners 21 48 second pair of fasteners 22 50 third pair of fasteners 23 52 fourth pair of fasteners 24 54 fifth pair of fasteners 56 mechanical slide fastener Page 8 of 18 2 Referring now to the figures, in which like numerals 3 indicate like parts, and particularly to Figures 1 and 2 4 disclosed is a device 10 for providing a blanket 12 and cushion 14 which has:
6 a) a blanket 12;
7 b) a pocket 16; and 8 c) a cushion 14.
9 The pocket 16 is formed by the securement of the blanket 12 to the cushion 14. The pocket 16 is for allowing the blanket 12 11 to be stuffed inside said pocket so that the device 10 forms a 12 pillow.
13 To accomplish this, the blanket 12 has a bottom edge 18.
14 The cushion 14 has a bottom edge 20. The bottom edge 20 of the cushion 14 is secured to the blanket 12 along the bottom edge 16 18 of the blanket 12. This allows that the blanket 12 can be 17 folded into the pocket 16 because the pocket 16 is not offset 18 from all edges of the blanket 12.
19 In order to form the pocket 16, the cushion 14 has two side edges 22. The two side edges 22 are secured to the 21 blanket 12. Further, the cushion 14 is substantially square 22 shaped. The cushion has a top edge 24. The top edge 24 of the 23 cushion 14 is the only edge of the cushion 14 not secured to 24 the blanket 12.
In order to facilitate construction and ability to fold 26 the blanket 12 into the pocket 16, the bottom edge 20 of the 27 cushion 14 has a length 26. The bottom edge 18 of the blanket 28 12 likewise has a length 28. The length 26 of the bottom edge 29 20 of the cushion 14 is approximately one third of the length 28 of the bottom edge 18 of the blanket 12. This allows that 31 the blanket 12 can be folded onto itself and tucked into the 32 pocket 16 as seen in Figures 4 and 7.
Page 9 of 18 1 As illustrated in Figures 4 and 5, the two side edges 22 2 of the cushion 14 are secured to the blanket 12 such that the 3 bottom edgel8 of the blanket 12 may be fully enclosed in the 4 pocket 16.
To further facilitate folding of the blanket into the 6 pocket, the blanket 12 has a height 30. The cushion 14 has a 7 height 32. The height 30 of the blanket 12 is an integer 8 multiple of the height 32 of the cushion 14. This facilitates 9 even folding of the blanket 12 into the pocket 16 by preventing an excess partial amount of the blanket 12 from sticking out.
11 As illustrated most clearly in Figures 1 and 2, the device 12 further includes a hood 34. The hood 34 is disposed on an edge 13 of the blanket opposite the bottom edge 18. The hood 34 has a 14 'front opening 36. The front opening 36 of the hood is on the side of the blanket 12 where the cushion 14 is attached to form 16 the pocket 16. This allows a user to use the pocket 16 as a 17 foot warmer while simultaneously using the hood 34, as shown in 18 Figure 1.
19 Turning now to Figures 2 and 6, applicant will now discuss one of the key inventive features of the present invention.
21 The blanket 12 has a left side edge 38, a right side edge 40 22 and a top edge 42. The device 10 further includes a plurality 23 of fasteners 44. The plurality of fasteners 44 are disposed 24 along the left 38 and right 40 side edges of the blanket 12 and the top edge 42 of the blanket 12. To facilitate the use of 26 the invention as will be described, the plurality of fasteners 27 44 are a plurality of pairs of fasteners 44. The pairs of 28 fasteners 44 are for fastening to one another. In a preferred 29 construction and as shown in the drawings, the fasteners 44 may be snaps, but alternative fasteners 44 such as magnetic 31 fasteners or buttons may also be used. As shown in Figures 2 32 and 6, the plurality of pairs of fasteners 44 are preferably 33 five pairs of fasteners 44.
Page 10 of 18 1 As shown in Figure 6, the five pairs of fasteners 44 are 2 a first pair 46 of fasteners 44, a second pair 48 of fasteners 3 44, a third pair 50 of fasteners 44, a fourth pair 52 of 4 fasteners 44, and a fifth pair 54 of fasteners 44.
The first pair 46 of fasteners 44 are both disposed along 6 the left side edge 38 of the blanket 12. The second pair 48 of 7 fasteners 44 are both disposed along the right side edge 40 of 8 the blanket 12. The third pair 50 of fasteners 44 are both 9 disposed along the top edge 24 of the blanket 12. The fourth pair 52 of fasteners 44 are both disposed along the top edge 11 42 of the blanket 12. The fifth pair 54 of fasteners 44 are 12 disposed one along the left side edge 38 of the blanket 12 and 13 one along the right side edge 40 of the blanket 12. This 14 structure allows the first 46 and second 48 pairs of fasteners 44 to be closed onto each other to form sleeves for a user 16 donning the blanket 12. The third 50 and fourth 52 pair of 17 fasteners may be used for a neck closure, either tightly around 18 a user's neck or loosely around the shoulders. The fifth 54 19 pair of fasteners 44 may be used to close the whole blanket 12 around a user's chest.
21 The third pair SO of fasteners 44 are disposed so that the 22 space between them bisects the top edge 24 of the blanket 12.
23 The fourth pair 52 of fasteners 44 are disposed so that the 24 space between them bisects the top edge 24 of the blanket 12.
This allows them to cooperate with the hood 34 by centering a 26 neck or shoulder encompassing on the hood 34.
27 To facilitate the aforementioned choice of a tight neck 28 closure or a loose shoulder closure, the third pair 50 of 29 fasteners 44 are disposed closer to the left side edge 38 and the right side edge 40 respectively than the fourth pair 52 of 31 fasteners 44.
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1 To facilitate the making of sleeves, the first pair 46 of 2 fasteners 44 are disposed near the top edge 42 of the blanket 3 12. The second pair 48 of fasteners 44 are disposed near the 4 top edge 42 of the blanket 12 in a mirror image from the first pair 46 of fasteners 44. This structure allows the first pair 6 46 of fasteners 44 to form a first sleeve hole, and the second 7 pair 48 of fasteners 44 to form a second sleeve hole opposite 8 the first sleeve hole.
9 In order to facilitate closing the blanket 12 around a user's torso, the fifth pair 54 of fasteners 44 is disposed 11 further away from the top edge 42 of the blanket 12 than the 12 first pair 46 of fasteners 44 and the second pair 48 of 13 fasteners 44.
14 As shown in Figure 3, the device 10 further includes a mechanical slide fastener 56. The mechanical slide fastener 56 16 is for opening the cushion 14 to allow padding thereof to be 17 removed to facilitate cleaning. In order to allow this and to 18 prevent scratching of a user using the device 10, the 19 mechanical slide fastener 56 is disposed on the bottom edge 20 of the cushion 14.
21 Also disclosed in Figures 2, 3, 4, and 5 is a method of 22 making a combination cushion 14 and blanket 12 which method has 23 the steps of:
24 a) establishing a cushion 14 and a blanket 12, b) folding the blanket 12 onto itself from a left edge 26 38 and a right edge 40, so that the blanket 12 has a 27 bottom edge 18 with a length substantially similar to 28 that of the cushion 14;
29 c) disposing a bottom edge 20 of the cushion 14 to align with the bottom edge 18 of the blanket 12; and 31 d) sewing the cushion 14 to the bottom edge 18 of the 32 blanket 12 and sewing along a pair of side edges of 33 the cushion 14 such that the left edge 38 of the Page 12 of 18 , 1 blanket 12 and the right edge 40 of the blanket 12 2 are not captured.
3 It will be understood that each of the elements described 4 above, or two or more together, may also find a useful application in other types of constructions differing from the 6 types described above.
7 While the invention has been illustrated and described as 8 embodiments of a MULTI-USE BLANKET/CUSHION, accordingly it is 9 not limited to the details shown, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and 11 changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and 12 its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without 13 departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.
14 Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by 16 applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various 17 applications without omitting features that, from the 18 standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute characteristics of 19 the generic or specific aspects of this invention.
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12 A FOURTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
13 6,023,797, Published/Issued on Feb. 15, 2000, to Brumfield 14 teaches a comfort system is provided involving a towel, blanket or cloth that folds into a pillow configuration, and in a fire 16 retardant version is useful as vehicle comfort system. The 17 comfort system involves a length of cloth or fabric that folds 18 into a pillow configuration. An air bladder contained within 19 the pillow supplements the pillow to provide increased comfort.
The comfort system provides reduced weight and convenient 21 storage volume consumption for aircraft while providing the 22 flexibility of selectively functioning as a pillow or towel or 23 cover according to the particular needs of the user.
24 A FIFTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
6,367,083, Published/Issued on April 9, 2002, to November 26 teaches a multiple use blanket which can be converted into a 27 sleeping bag or pouch configuration and into a compact cushion, 28 pillow or storage configuration. In a fully unfolded 29 configuration, the blanket may be used as a blanket, wrap or, when provided with a water-resistant outer layer, as a 31 poncho-like wrap. The blanket has a closure system (e.g., a 32 zipper, hook and loop system, snaps, buttons, a zip lock 33 system, etc.) in a central region of the blanket into which the 34 blanket can be folded or otherwise manipulated, and the closure Page 2 of 18 ;
1 system closed around the compacted blanket to provide the 2 compact configuration of the blanket. The location of the 3 closure system provides a neat, clean and convenient way to 4 compact the blanket, and an attractive appearance, as well as functionality as a pillow or cushion. Another closure system is 6 provided about the periphery of the blanket which allows the 7 blanket to be folded and configured as a sleeping bag or ' 8 stadium bag or pouch.
9 A SIXTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
6,408,462, Published/Issued on June 25, 2002, to Moore teaches 11 a multipurpose device that can be alternately configured to 12 form a blanket, a cushion, a hooded poncho, a hooded poncho 13 with a fastening shawl, and a tote bag. The multipurpose device 14 includes a pliable sheet that can be configured for use as a blanket. The pliable sheet is lengthwise dividable into three 16 sections, a first one-third section, a second one-third section 17 having a middle and a third one-third section. The multipurpose =
18 device also contains a first attachment. The first attachment 19 includes at least a bi-layer of material that form a first and second pocket and is attached to the pliable sheet near a first 21 edge of the second one third section. The pliable sheet can be 22 folded, preferably with the assistance of specifically placed 23 securing devices, into the second pocket to form the cushion 24 configuration. Alternatively, the first pocket can be configured, also preferably with the assistance of specifically 26 placed securing devices, to form a hood for the hooded poncho .
27 configuration and the hooded poncho with a fastening shawl 28 configuration. By adding a handle in a certain location, the 29 multipurpose device can be folded into the second pocket and configured for use as a tote bag.
31 A SEVENTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
32 20050262634, Published/Issued on Dec. 1, 2005, to Gottlieb 33 teaches an improved comfort system comprising blanket formed of 34 first and second layers of material and including an external Page 3 of 18 1 pocket centrally located along at least one peripheral edge 2 thereof. The blanket may be easily converted into a pillow 3 configuration by a folding method that transforms the blanket 4 into a compact configuration and includes pulling the folded blanket through the pocket, in an inside out manner, such that 6 the folded blanket is contained within the external pocket and 7 the pocket opening. The comfort system is further provided with 8 a conventional pillow sized for insertion within the pocket, 9 and a detachable shoulder strap to facilitate carrying. The comfort system thus provides a compact and transportable pillow 11 and blanket combination particularly suited for use by 12 travelers, airline passengers, and persons on overnight trips.
EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
14 20080182478, Published/Issued on July 31, 2008, to Smoot, et al. teaches an apparatus is disclosed for a pillow that 16 converts into a highly-developed, three-dimensional toy figure 17 that, in certain embodiments, has a life-like shape. The 18 apparatus includes a pillow or a hollow body with one or more 19 clasping mechanisms. When engaged, the clasping mechanisms shape the apparatus into the soft, toy figure. When disengaged, 21 the clasping mechanisms allow the apparatus to serve as a 22 pillow with a soft, comfortable, relatively-flat surface for 23 sleeping. Certain embodiments of the apparatus include an 24 internal cavity that houses an extractable blanket to provide additional bedding.
26 A NINTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
27 20130189898, Published/Issued on July 25, 2013, to Abbott 28 teaches a combination pillow, blanket, and stuffed toy 29 comprising a blanket with a pocket attached thereto, such that the blanket may be folded and the pocket may be turned inside 31 out. The folded blanket is then located inside the pocket, 32 forming a pillow.
The pillow may then be converted into a 33 stuffed toy by attaching a strap connected to one side of the Page 4 of 18 1 pillow to the other side of the pillow, causing the pillow to 2 fold downward and form a stuffed toy body.
3 It is apparent now that numerous innovations for 4 combination cushions and blankets have been provided in the prior art that adequate for various purposes. Furthermore, 6 even though these innovations may be suitable for the specific 7 individual purposes to which they address, accordingly, they 8 would not be suitable for the purposes of the present invention 9 as heretofore described.
Page 5 of 18 2 AN OBJECT of the present invention is to provide a 3 MULTI-USE BLANKET/CUSHION that avoids the disadvantages of the 4 prior art.
ANOTHER OBJECT of the present invention is to provide a 6 MULTI-USE BLANKET/CUSHION that is simple and inexpensive to .
7 manufacture.
8 STILL ANOTHER OBJECT of the present invention is to 9 provide a MULTI-USE BLANKET/CUSHION that is simple to use.
BRIEFLY STATED, STILL YET ANOTHER OBJECT of the present 11 invention is to provide a MULTI-USE BLANKET/CUSHION that 12 provides fasteners for allowing it to form a poncho.
13 The novel features which are considered characteristic of 14 the present invention are set forth in the appended claims.
, The invention itself, however, both as to its construction and .
16 its method of operation, together with additional objects and .
17 advantages thereof, will be best understood from the following 18 description of the specific embodiments when read and 19 understood in connection with the accompanying drawing.
Page 60f 18 , 2 The figures of the drawings are briefly described as follows:
3 Figure 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of the MULTI-USE
4 BLANKET/CUSHION in use;
Figure 2 is a diagrammatic plan view of the blanket component 6 spread out flat and cushion component separate from each other 7 before stitching them together;
8 Figure 3 is a diagrammatic plan view of the blanket component 9 and cushion component separate from each other, after folding the blanket component, but before stitching them together;
11 Figure 4 is a diagrammatic plan view of the blanket component 12 and cushion component after stitching them together;
13 Figure 5 is a cross sectional view taken on line 5-5 14 illustrating what is stitched together; and Figure 6 is a diagrammatic top plan view of the MULTI-USE
16 BLANKET/CUSHION spread out ready for a person to don; and 17 Figure 7 is a diagrammatic perspective view of the MULTI-USE
18 BLANKET/CUSHION fully folded.
Page 7 of 18 2 10 device for providing a blanket 12 and cushion 14 3 12 blanket 4 14 cushion 16 pocket 6 18 bottom edge of blanket 12 7 20 bottom edge of cushion 14 8 22 side edges of cushion 14 9 24 top edge of cushion 14 26 length of bottom edge 20 of cushion 14 11 28 length of bottom edge 18 of blanket 12 12 30 height of blanket 12 13 32 height of cushion 14 14 34 hood 36 front opening of hood 34 16 38 left side edge of blanket 12 17 40 right side edge of blanket 12 18 42 top edge of blanket 12 19 44 fastener 46 first pair of fasteners 21 48 second pair of fasteners 22 50 third pair of fasteners 23 52 fourth pair of fasteners 24 54 fifth pair of fasteners 56 mechanical slide fastener Page 8 of 18 2 Referring now to the figures, in which like numerals 3 indicate like parts, and particularly to Figures 1 and 2 4 disclosed is a device 10 for providing a blanket 12 and cushion 14 which has:
6 a) a blanket 12;
7 b) a pocket 16; and 8 c) a cushion 14.
9 The pocket 16 is formed by the securement of the blanket 12 to the cushion 14. The pocket 16 is for allowing the blanket 12 11 to be stuffed inside said pocket so that the device 10 forms a 12 pillow.
13 To accomplish this, the blanket 12 has a bottom edge 18.
14 The cushion 14 has a bottom edge 20. The bottom edge 20 of the cushion 14 is secured to the blanket 12 along the bottom edge 16 18 of the blanket 12. This allows that the blanket 12 can be 17 folded into the pocket 16 because the pocket 16 is not offset 18 from all edges of the blanket 12.
19 In order to form the pocket 16, the cushion 14 has two side edges 22. The two side edges 22 are secured to the 21 blanket 12. Further, the cushion 14 is substantially square 22 shaped. The cushion has a top edge 24. The top edge 24 of the 23 cushion 14 is the only edge of the cushion 14 not secured to 24 the blanket 12.
In order to facilitate construction and ability to fold 26 the blanket 12 into the pocket 16, the bottom edge 20 of the 27 cushion 14 has a length 26. The bottom edge 18 of the blanket 28 12 likewise has a length 28. The length 26 of the bottom edge 29 20 of the cushion 14 is approximately one third of the length 28 of the bottom edge 18 of the blanket 12. This allows that 31 the blanket 12 can be folded onto itself and tucked into the 32 pocket 16 as seen in Figures 4 and 7.
Page 9 of 18 1 As illustrated in Figures 4 and 5, the two side edges 22 2 of the cushion 14 are secured to the blanket 12 such that the 3 bottom edgel8 of the blanket 12 may be fully enclosed in the 4 pocket 16.
To further facilitate folding of the blanket into the 6 pocket, the blanket 12 has a height 30. The cushion 14 has a 7 height 32. The height 30 of the blanket 12 is an integer 8 multiple of the height 32 of the cushion 14. This facilitates 9 even folding of the blanket 12 into the pocket 16 by preventing an excess partial amount of the blanket 12 from sticking out.
11 As illustrated most clearly in Figures 1 and 2, the device 12 further includes a hood 34. The hood 34 is disposed on an edge 13 of the blanket opposite the bottom edge 18. The hood 34 has a 14 'front opening 36. The front opening 36 of the hood is on the side of the blanket 12 where the cushion 14 is attached to form 16 the pocket 16. This allows a user to use the pocket 16 as a 17 foot warmer while simultaneously using the hood 34, as shown in 18 Figure 1.
19 Turning now to Figures 2 and 6, applicant will now discuss one of the key inventive features of the present invention.
21 The blanket 12 has a left side edge 38, a right side edge 40 22 and a top edge 42. The device 10 further includes a plurality 23 of fasteners 44. The plurality of fasteners 44 are disposed 24 along the left 38 and right 40 side edges of the blanket 12 and the top edge 42 of the blanket 12. To facilitate the use of 26 the invention as will be described, the plurality of fasteners 27 44 are a plurality of pairs of fasteners 44. The pairs of 28 fasteners 44 are for fastening to one another. In a preferred 29 construction and as shown in the drawings, the fasteners 44 may be snaps, but alternative fasteners 44 such as magnetic 31 fasteners or buttons may also be used. As shown in Figures 2 32 and 6, the plurality of pairs of fasteners 44 are preferably 33 five pairs of fasteners 44.
Page 10 of 18 1 As shown in Figure 6, the five pairs of fasteners 44 are 2 a first pair 46 of fasteners 44, a second pair 48 of fasteners 3 44, a third pair 50 of fasteners 44, a fourth pair 52 of 4 fasteners 44, and a fifth pair 54 of fasteners 44.
The first pair 46 of fasteners 44 are both disposed along 6 the left side edge 38 of the blanket 12. The second pair 48 of 7 fasteners 44 are both disposed along the right side edge 40 of 8 the blanket 12. The third pair 50 of fasteners 44 are both 9 disposed along the top edge 24 of the blanket 12. The fourth pair 52 of fasteners 44 are both disposed along the top edge 11 42 of the blanket 12. The fifth pair 54 of fasteners 44 are 12 disposed one along the left side edge 38 of the blanket 12 and 13 one along the right side edge 40 of the blanket 12. This 14 structure allows the first 46 and second 48 pairs of fasteners 44 to be closed onto each other to form sleeves for a user 16 donning the blanket 12. The third 50 and fourth 52 pair of 17 fasteners may be used for a neck closure, either tightly around 18 a user's neck or loosely around the shoulders. The fifth 54 19 pair of fasteners 44 may be used to close the whole blanket 12 around a user's chest.
21 The third pair SO of fasteners 44 are disposed so that the 22 space between them bisects the top edge 24 of the blanket 12.
23 The fourth pair 52 of fasteners 44 are disposed so that the 24 space between them bisects the top edge 24 of the blanket 12.
This allows them to cooperate with the hood 34 by centering a 26 neck or shoulder encompassing on the hood 34.
27 To facilitate the aforementioned choice of a tight neck 28 closure or a loose shoulder closure, the third pair 50 of 29 fasteners 44 are disposed closer to the left side edge 38 and the right side edge 40 respectively than the fourth pair 52 of 31 fasteners 44.
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1 To facilitate the making of sleeves, the first pair 46 of 2 fasteners 44 are disposed near the top edge 42 of the blanket 3 12. The second pair 48 of fasteners 44 are disposed near the 4 top edge 42 of the blanket 12 in a mirror image from the first pair 46 of fasteners 44. This structure allows the first pair 6 46 of fasteners 44 to form a first sleeve hole, and the second 7 pair 48 of fasteners 44 to form a second sleeve hole opposite 8 the first sleeve hole.
9 In order to facilitate closing the blanket 12 around a user's torso, the fifth pair 54 of fasteners 44 is disposed 11 further away from the top edge 42 of the blanket 12 than the 12 first pair 46 of fasteners 44 and the second pair 48 of 13 fasteners 44.
14 As shown in Figure 3, the device 10 further includes a mechanical slide fastener 56. The mechanical slide fastener 56 16 is for opening the cushion 14 to allow padding thereof to be 17 removed to facilitate cleaning. In order to allow this and to 18 prevent scratching of a user using the device 10, the 19 mechanical slide fastener 56 is disposed on the bottom edge 20 of the cushion 14.
21 Also disclosed in Figures 2, 3, 4, and 5 is a method of 22 making a combination cushion 14 and blanket 12 which method has 23 the steps of:
24 a) establishing a cushion 14 and a blanket 12, b) folding the blanket 12 onto itself from a left edge 26 38 and a right edge 40, so that the blanket 12 has a 27 bottom edge 18 with a length substantially similar to 28 that of the cushion 14;
29 c) disposing a bottom edge 20 of the cushion 14 to align with the bottom edge 18 of the blanket 12; and 31 d) sewing the cushion 14 to the bottom edge 18 of the 32 blanket 12 and sewing along a pair of side edges of 33 the cushion 14 such that the left edge 38 of the Page 12 of 18 , 1 blanket 12 and the right edge 40 of the blanket 12 2 are not captured.
3 It will be understood that each of the elements described 4 above, or two or more together, may also find a useful application in other types of constructions differing from the 6 types described above.
7 While the invention has been illustrated and described as 8 embodiments of a MULTI-USE BLANKET/CUSHION, accordingly it is 9 not limited to the details shown, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and 11 changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and 12 its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without 13 departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.
14 Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by 16 applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various 17 applications without omitting features that, from the 18 standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute characteristics of 19 the generic or specific aspects of this invention.
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Claims (20)
1. A device for providing a blanket and cushion which comprises:
a) a blanket;
b) a pocket; and c) a cushion;
wherein said pocket is formed by the securement of said blanket to said cushion;
wherein said pocket is for allowing said blanket to be stuffed inside said pocket so that said device forms a pillow.
a) a blanket;
b) a pocket; and c) a cushion;
wherein said pocket is formed by the securement of said blanket to said cushion;
wherein said pocket is for allowing said blanket to be stuffed inside said pocket so that said device forms a pillow.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein said blanket comprises a bottom edge;
wherein said cushion comprises a bottom edge; and wherein said bottom edge of said cushion is secured to said blanket along said bottom edge of said blanket.
wherein said cushion comprises a bottom edge; and wherein said bottom edge of said cushion is secured to said blanket along said bottom edge of said blanket.
3. The device of claim 2 wherein said cushion comprises two side edges;
wherein said two side edges are secured to said blanket.
wherein said two side edges are secured to said blanket.
4. The device of claim 3 wherein said cushion is substantially square shaped;
wherein said cushion comprises a top edge; and wherein said top edge is the only edge of said cushion not secured to said blanket.
wherein said cushion comprises a top edge; and wherein said top edge is the only edge of said cushion not secured to said blanket.
5. The device of claim 4 wherein said bottom edge of said cushion has a length;
wherein said bottom edge of said blanket has a length; and wherein said length of said bottom edge of said cushion is approximately one third of said length of said bottom edge of said blanket.
wherein said bottom edge of said blanket has a length; and wherein said length of said bottom edge of said cushion is approximately one third of said length of said bottom edge of said blanket.
6. The device of claim 5 wherein said two side edges of said cushion are secured to said blanket such that said bottom edge of said blanket may be fully enclosed in said pocket.
7. The device of claim 6 wherein said blanket has a height;
wherein said cushion has a height; and wherein said height of said blanket is an integer multiple of said height of said cushion.
wherein said cushion has a height; and wherein said height of said blanket is an integer multiple of said height of said cushion.
8. The device of claim 2 wherein said device further comprises a hood; and wherein said hood is disposed on an edge of said blanket opposite said bottom edge.
9. The device of claim 8 wherein said hood has a front opening; and wherein said front opening of said hood is on the side of said blanket where said cushion is attached to form said pocket.
10. The device of claim 9 wherein said blanket comprises a left side edge, a right side edge and a top edge;
wherein said edge of said blanket opposite said bottom edge is said top edge;
wherein said device further comprises a plurality of fasteners; and wherein said plurality of fasteners are disposed along said left and right side edges of said blanket and said top edge of said blanket.
wherein said edge of said blanket opposite said bottom edge is said top edge;
wherein said device further comprises a plurality of fasteners; and wherein said plurality of fasteners are disposed along said left and right side edges of said blanket and said top edge of said blanket.
11. The device of claim 10 wherein said plurality of fasteners comprise a plurality of pairs of fasteners;
wherein said pairs of fasteners are for fastening to one another.
wherein said pairs of fasteners are for fastening to one another.
12. The device of claim 11 wherein said plurality of pairs of fasteners comprise five pairs of fasteners.
13. The device of claim 12 wherein said five pairs of fasteners are a first pair of fasteners, a second pair of fasteners, a third pair of fasteners, a fourth pair of fasteners, and a fifth pair of fasteners;
wherein said first pair of fasteners are both disposed along said left side edge of said blanket;
wherein said second pair of fasteners are both disposed along said right side edge of said blanket;
wherein said third pair of fasteners are both disposed along said top edge of said blanket;
wherein said fourth pair of fasteners are both disposed along said top edge of said blanket; and wherein said fifth pair of fasteners are disposed one along said left side edge of said blanket and one along said right side edge of said blanket.
wherein said first pair of fasteners are both disposed along said left side edge of said blanket;
wherein said second pair of fasteners are both disposed along said right side edge of said blanket;
wherein said third pair of fasteners are both disposed along said top edge of said blanket;
wherein said fourth pair of fasteners are both disposed along said top edge of said blanket; and wherein said fifth pair of fasteners are disposed one along said left side edge of said blanket and one along said right side edge of said blanket.
14. The device of claim 13 wherein said third pair of fasteners are disposed so that the space between them bisects said top edge of said blanket; and wherein said fourth pair of fasteners are disposed so that the space between them bisects said top edge of said blanket.
15. The device of claim 14 wherein said third pair of fasteners are disposed closer to said left side edge and said right side edge respectively than said fourth pair of fasteners.
16. The device of claim 15 wherein said first pair of fasteners are disposed near said top edge of said blanket;
and wherein said second pair of fasteners are disposed near said top edge of said blanket in a mirror image from said first pair of fasteners.
and wherein said second pair of fasteners are disposed near said top edge of said blanket in a mirror image from said first pair of fasteners.
17. The device of claim 16 wherein said fifth pair of fasteners is disposed further away from said top edge of said blanket than said first pair of fasteners and said second pair of fasteners.
18. The device of claim 6 wherein said device further comprises a mechanical slide fastener;
wherein said mechanical slide fastener is for opening said cushion to allow padding thereof to be removed to facilitate cleaning.
wherein said mechanical slide fastener is for opening said cushion to allow padding thereof to be removed to facilitate cleaning.
19. The device of claim 18 wherein said mechanical slide fastener is disposed on said bottom edge of said cushion.
20. A method of making a combination cushion and blanket comprising the steps of:
a) establishing a cushion and a blanket, b) folding said blanket onto itself from a left edge and a right edge, so that said blanket has a bottom edge with a length substantially similar to that of said cushion;
c) disposing a bottom edge of said cushion to align with said bottom edge of said blanket; and d) sewing said cushion to said bottom edge of said blanket and sewing along a pair of side edges of said cushion such that said left edge of said blanket and said right edge of said blanket are not captured.
a) establishing a cushion and a blanket, b) folding said blanket onto itself from a left edge and a right edge, so that said blanket has a bottom edge with a length substantially similar to that of said cushion;
c) disposing a bottom edge of said cushion to align with said bottom edge of said blanket; and d) sewing said cushion to said bottom edge of said blanket and sewing along a pair of side edges of said cushion such that said left edge of said blanket and said right edge of said blanket are not captured.
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