EP1755421A1 - Accessoire de camping a usage multiple - Google Patents

Accessoire de camping a usage multiple

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EP1755421A1
EP1755421A1 EP05750169A EP05750169A EP1755421A1 EP 1755421 A1 EP1755421 A1 EP 1755421A1 EP 05750169 A EP05750169 A EP 05750169A EP 05750169 A EP05750169 A EP 05750169A EP 1755421 A1 EP1755421 A1 EP 1755421A1
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towel
hood
sheet
glove
pouch
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Nicholas Gostt
Anthea Gostt
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J45/00—Devices for fastening or gripping kitchen utensils or crockery
    • A47J45/10—Devices for gripping or lifting hot cooking utensils, e.g. pincers, separate pot handles, fabric or like pads
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F4/00—Travelling or camp articles which may be converted into other articles or into objects for other use; Sacks or packs carried on the body and convertible into other articles or into objects for other use
    • A45F4/02—Sacks or packs convertible into other articles or into objects for other use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L19/00—Drying devices for crockery or table-ware, e.g. tea-cloths

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  • the present invention relates to the field of camping, backpacking and the like.
  • a camper when setting out on a camping expedition, a camper may ideally seek to take along a selection of useful accessories including, amongst other things, a cloth and a pillow. Unfortunately, the camper will often have to leave behind these or other items due to the limited space available in the camper's backpack. Another problem is that the cost of purchasing a multiplicity of different camping accessories becomes increasingly expensive as more and more accessories are acquired.
  • campers Another problem faced by campers is that it is generally difficult to remove a cooking pot from a campfire, cooking stove, hot-plate, barbecue or the like, without burning oneself.
  • a typical approach to addressing this problem is to grab the pot with a cloth that has been crudely wrapped around the camper's hand, before then removing the hot pot from the fire.
  • cloths are ill-suited for performing this task as they typically lack suitable heat-shielding, and, are also poorly adapted to snugly fit a person's hand to prevent slippage. Consequently, serious injury can be caused to a person's hand in this manner.
  • Another problem which arises is that it tends to be easy for eating utensils and other small items to be easily misplaced whilst camping.
  • One approach to addressing this problem has been to store the utensils in close proximity to a cooking pot, container or the like, when they are not in use in accordance with the notion that by keeping the smaller items in close proximity with the larger items, they are less likely to be misplaced.
  • the pot is susceptible to being scratched or otherwise damaged by its contact with the utensils stored in proximity to the pot, particularly where the utensils and the pot are both metallic.
  • the present invention seeks to alleviate at least one of the problems described above in relation to the prior art.
  • Embodiments of the invention may include one or any combination of the different broad forms herein described.
  • the present invention provides a towel including: a sheet including a water-absorbent material; and a hood extending outwardly from an edge of the sheet; wherein the sheet may be compactly folded relative to the hood so as to form a glove.
  • the present invention includes a heat-resistant material. More preferably, the heat-resistant material is disposed on a surface of the hood. Also preferably, when the sheet is compactly arranged relative to the hood to form the glove, the heat-resistant material forms an outer surface of the glove which protects a user's hand from being burnt, when the glove is in use.
  • the means of selectively expanding and/or contracting the size of the opening includes a cord which is threaded around a channel disposed on the periphery of hood opening.
  • the opening may be contracted.
  • the adjustability of the cord allows the glove to snugly fit a variety of hand dimensions.
  • a toggle for clamping the cord ends together may be used when the cord ends have been suitably adjusted such that the hood opening will be maintained either in an expanded or contracted arrangement.
  • the cord may be tightened when the glove is being worn by a user such that the glove is held more securely in place upon the user's hand.
  • a first side of the hood includes a concave characteristic which extends outwardly away from a first side of the sheet.
  • a second side of the hood includes a pocket.
  • the pocket may provide a storage compartment for storing small items.
  • at least one finger/thumb hold may be disposed within the pocket to allow a user's hand to have additional grip within the glove.
  • the opening of the pocket is also able to be constricted so as to prevent objects stored within the pocket from falling out.
  • the opening of the pocket may also include a secondary releasable seal - for instance, a VelcroTM -type 1 fastening means.
  • a secondary releasable seal may further prevent objects stored within the pocket from falling out.
  • the secondary releasable seal allows the pocket to be sealed even when the present invention is arranged in spread-eagled fashion and the cord is not tightened.
  • the glove is formed by folding the sheet into a bundle and stuffing the bundle in to the hood via an opening in the hood. More preferably, when the bundle is disposed within the hood, the opening of the hood may be contracted around the bundle, whereby the contraction of the opening around the bundle assists in holding the glove intact and alleviates the occurrence of the glove unravelling.
  • the user's hand When wearing the glove, the user's hand may be inserted in to the hood pocket, wherein, a palm of the user's hand is abutted against the padded surface of the hood pocket.
  • the hood may be stitched to the sheet.
  • the sheet and the hood may be releasably attachable, h the latter case, the hood may be attached to the edge of the sheet using VelcroTM-type strips.
  • the releasable attachment of the sheet and the hood may conveniently allow a user to selectively remove the hood from the sheet when the use of the hood would otherwise be redundant. For instance, this may be the case when the present invention is being used as a towel.
  • the hood may be conveniently re-attached to the sheet.
  • the hood and sheet may be provided having a range of disparate theme indicia disposed upon them. In this manner, a consumer purchasing the modularised hood and sheet may "mix-and-match" them in accordance with his/her personal tastes and interests.
  • the present invention may be further arranged to form a fitted enclosure for storing a container.
  • the enclosure is fitted around the container by placing the container on the first side of the sheet and thereafter wrapping the sheet around the container so as to form a relatively compact bundle.
  • the hood may thereafter be pulled over the bundle and thereafter the hood opening may be contracted so as to conveniently serve as a snug-fitting cap for holding the bundle intact.
  • the hood may adaptively and snugly accommodate a range of container dimensions.
  • the water absorbent material is positioned internally of the enclosure whereby it abuts against, and thereby is able to dry, a damp container situated within the fitted enclosure.
  • this may allow a damp container to be stored whilst in a damp state rather than having to waste time in manually drying the container before it is stored.
  • the hood may be snugly-fitted around the container so as to ensure that the container is securely held within the enclosure and the enclosure does not unravel.
  • the hood alone may be adapted to form the fitted enclosure around a container without a need for the sheet.
  • the container would simply be placed in the hood via the hood opening and the cord pulled tight so that the hood snugly envelopes the container.
  • the sheet is releasably attachable from the hood, it is possible to enclose the container within the hood whilst simultaneously using the detached sheet as a towel for drying other objects.
  • the hood pocket is positioned on an outwardly- facing surface of the enclosure so as to be accessible by the user.
  • the positioning of the pocket on the outer surface of the enclosure provides a separate, yet proximate, compartment for storing, amongst other things, eating utensils.
  • the separate yet proximate compartment alleviates the likelihood of the container being scratched as may be the case in conventional situations where the utensils are typically stored together in a common compartment with the container.
  • the present invention may be further adapted to form a pillow case.
  • the pillow is formed by compactly folding the sheet into a bundle and stuffing the folded bundle into the hood.
  • the pocket and/or hood may further be stuffed with a soft material in order to provided additional cushioning when in use. For instance, this may include a T-shirt or soft grass.
  • the present invention may be further arranged to form a headpiece.
  • the hood may form a cap-piece which is adapted to sit upon a person's head, whilst the sheet may be draped across the person's neck and/or back so as to conveniently protect the person from the harmful effects of the sun.
  • the water-absorbent layer includes cotton. It would be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that in alternative embodiments, any number of other suitably water- absorbent materials may also be used.
  • the heat-resistant layer may include a relatively thicker layer of cotton material than is used to form the sheet.
  • the layer of cotton may include a plurality of cotton sheets overlayed upon each other to form the relatively thicker layer of cotton material.
  • multiple layers of cotton material may be stitched together.
  • the present invention includes a fastening means which may assist in releasably holding the various arrangements of the present invention in place.
  • the fastening means may include VelcroTM strips which may be strategically positioned at locations upon the sheet and/or hood surface.
  • the fastening means may include buttons, clips, or any suitable combination thereof.
  • VelcroTM strips may be arranged on the edges of the sheet to assist in holding the sheet snugly secured around a container when the container is to be enclosed by the present invention.
  • the present invention does not include metallic materials so as to alleviate its capacity to conduct heat.
  • the shape and/or dimensions of the present invention may vary in order to accommodate a variety of container shapes and sizes.
  • the hood may include a square or rectangular-shaped configuration, or alternatively, a curved or rounded configuration to snugly complement a surface characteristic of a container which is to be enclosed.
  • the glove is formed by folding the sheet into a bundle and stuffing the bundle in to the hood via an opening in the hood. More preferably, when the bundle is disposed within the hood, the opening of the hood may be contracted around the bundle, whereby the contraction of the opening around the bundle assists in holding the glove intact and alleviates the occurrence of the glove unravelling.
  • the user's hand When wearing the glove, the user's hand may be inserted in to the hood pocket, wherein, a palm of the user's hand is abutted against the padded surface of the second pouch.
  • the present invention includes: a first pouch including a water-absorbent material; and a second pouch attached to and extending outwardly from an edge of the first pouch; wherein the first pouch and the second pouch may be arranged relative to each other to form at least a first configuration providing a towel, and, a second configuration providing a glove.
  • the first pouch includes a rectangular-shaped configuration.
  • the configuration of the pouch may alternatively be circular-shaped or any other configuration which is adapted to complement the surface configuration of a container or other object which is intended for storage in the first pouch.
  • the first pouch may include a cotton material.
  • the second pouch includes a rectangular-shaped configuration.
  • the second pouch includes a cotton material.
  • the second pouch includes a padded surface which may typically serve as a heat-protective barrier when the present invention is arranged as a glove.
  • the first pouch may be relatively larger than the second pouch.
  • the first and second pouches includes first and second openings respectively.
  • the first pouch may be attached to the first pouch in such a way that the first opening is disposed adjacent to, but on a reverse side to the second opening.
  • the present invention includes a means of selectively expanding and/or contracting the second opening.
  • the present invention includes a cord which is threaded around a channel disposed on the periphery of the second pouch opening.
  • the opening may be contracted.
  • the opening may be allowed to expand and/or contract as the need arises.
  • a toggle may be used to clamp the cord ends together when they have been suitably adjusted such that the pouch opening will be maintained either in an expanded or contracted arrangement.
  • the adjustable cord allows the second pouch to be releasably sealed.
  • the second opening may include a secondary releasable seal such as a pair of VelcroTM Strips which may allow the second pouch opening to be releasably sealed even when the cord is not tightened.
  • the first pouch may be compactly folded together and then stuffed in to the second pouch.
  • the glove may be worn by a user wherein a palm of the user's hand is abutted against the padded surface of the second pouch.
  • the glove may be tightened around the user's hand by adjusting the length of the cord running through the periphery of the second pouch.
  • the first pouch may be releasably attachable to the second pouch using any suitable type of connection means including VelcroTM-type strips, press-studs and the like.
  • the present invention provides a flexible container for use in releasably storing a cooking pot including: a releasably sealable opening; a first storage compartment; and, a second storage compartment separated from the first storage compartment by a barrier.
  • the present invention may be useful in separating a pot from utensils into separate but proximate compartments to alleviate scratching.
  • the present invention includes a water absorbent material.
  • the water absorbent material may include cotton.
  • the after absorbent material may be disposed on an internal surface of the container.
  • an object such as a cooking pot may be conveniently dried, if damp, whilst it is being stored.
  • the present invention includes a heat-resistant material. More preferably, the present invention may be disposed on an outer surface of the container. Typically, the heat-resistant material includes a plurality of cotton layers overlayed upon each other.
  • the present invention may be turned inside out around the first compartment, and a hand inserted into the inverted first compartment so as to be worn as a glove.
  • the glove may provide a more snug fit for a user's hand.
  • finger/thumb holds may be disposed on an internal surface of the first chamber to allow a user to have greater grip when using the present invention as a glove.
  • the releasably sealable opening includes a cord which is threaded around a channel disposed around a periphery of the container opening.
  • the opening may be selectively constricted, or opened, by a user.
  • the present invention may include a toggle for clamping the cord ends together when they have been suitably adjusted such that the opening will be maintained either in an opened arrangement or a sealed arrangement.
  • the adjustability of the cord may also allow the present invention to snugly fit a variety of hand dimensions when it is being used as a glove.
  • the cord may be tightened when the glove is being worn by a user such that the glove is held more securely in place upon the user's hand.
  • VelcroTM-type strips may be disposed substantially at the releasably sealable opening which advantageously allows the opening to be sealed even when the cord is not used to tighten the opening.
  • the present invention may be adapted for use as a pillow case wherein the container may be stuffed with padded material to conveniently form a pillow. The stuffing may be held within the pillow case by virtue of the releasably sealable opening.
  • the present invention provides a towel including: a sheet; and a means of drawing a periphery of the sheet inwardly together whereby an object is able to be releasably enclosed within the sheet; and a glove which is releasably attachable to a first surface of the sheet.
  • the sheet includes a substantially circular, or, otherwise rounded shape.
  • the means of drawing the periphery of the sheet inwardly together includes a cord which may be threaded around a channel disposed on the sheet periphery.
  • the sheet periphery may be selectively constricted, or relaxed, by a user.
  • the present invention may include a toggle for clamping the cord ends together when they have been suitably adjusted such that the sheet periphery is able to be kept drawn together if necessary.
  • the channel disposed on the periphery of the sheet may include cut-out portions at spaced-intervals.
  • this may make it easier to draw the sheet periphery together and/or to release the sheet periphery such that the sheet can be laid out into a flat position.
  • the glove includes a heat-resistant material.
  • the glove is releasably attachable to the first surface of the sheet using a VelcroTM-type connecting means.
  • a first Velcro strip may be attached to the glove and a corresponding Velcro strip is disposed upon the first surface of the sheet.
  • the glove may also include a further Velcro strap which can be releasably engaged with the Velcro strip on the glove so as to adjustably tighten the glove to more snugly fit various hand sizes.
  • the glove opening is able to be releasably sealed such that it may conveniently the glove may serve a secondary function as a storage compartment for, amongst other things, eating utensils.
  • the opening of the glove may be sealed for instance using Velcro, press studs and the like.
  • a camper may be able to concurrently securely store utensils in the glove whilst it is attached to the sleeve, and simultaneously store a pot in the sealed sleeve so as to maintain the utensils and pot in close proximity during transport and/or storage.
  • the present invention provides an apparatus for use in storing a container including: a flexible sleeve having releasably sealable first and second openings at opposing ends of the sleeve; and - a glove which is releasably attachable to a first surface of the sleeve.
  • the glove is releasably attachable to an inner surface of the sleeve. Also preferably, when attached, the glove is wholly contained within the sleeve. Typically, the glove is releasably attachable to the sleeve using a VelcroTM-type connecting means. For instance, a first Velcro strip may be attached to the glove and a corresponding Velcro strip is disposed upon the sleeve. The glove may also include a further Velcro strap which can be releasably engaged with the Velcro strip on the glove so as to adjustably tighten the glove to more snugly fit various hand sizes.
  • a VelcroTM-type connecting means For instance, a first Velcro strip may be attached to the glove and a corresponding Velcro strip is disposed upon the sleeve.
  • the glove may also include a further Velcro strap which can be releasably engaged with the Velcro strip on the glove so as to adjustably tighten the glove to more snugly fit various hand sizes.
  • the sleeve includes a water-absorbent material such as cotton.
  • the glove includes a heat-resistant material.
  • the means of releasably sealing the first and second openings includes cords which may be threaded around channels disposed at peripheries of the first and second openings.
  • the opening may be selectively constricted, or opened, by a user as the need arises.
  • the present invention may include a toggle for clamping the cord ends together when they have been suitably adjusted such that the first and second openings will be maintained either in an opened arrangement, or, a sealed arrangement.
  • the glove opening is able to be releasably sealed such that it may conveniently serve a secondary function as a storage compartment for, amongst other things, eating utensils.
  • the opening of the glove may be sealed for instance using Velcro, press studs and the like.
  • a camper may be able to concurrently securely store utensils in the glove whilst it is attached to the sleeve, and simultaneously store a pot in the sealed sleeve so as to maintain the utensils and pot in close proximity during transport and/or storage.
  • an end of the cord that is used to seal the first opening may be releasably fastened to the periphery of the second opening of the sleeve. This may involve stretching the first cord end across the sleeve body to attach it to the periphery of the second opening.
  • the end of the second cord may be releasable fastened to the periphery of the first opening of the sleeve.
  • the first and second cord ends may be fastened to opposing sleeve opening peripheries using clips.
  • the cords when attached in this fashion, the cords may provide a handle for the sleeve which may conveniently assist a user in carrying an object such as a pot which is stowed within the sleeve.
  • the water-absorbent material may include approximately 92% viscose and 8% polypropylene. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the water-absorbent material may include approximately 85% polyester and 15% nylon.
  • VelcroTM-type connecting means in different aspects of the present invention may be substituted with any other suitable connection means including, press-studs, buttons, or clips.
  • the cord end can be attached to a surface of the present invention to function as a handle.
  • the cord end may for instance be attached to the surface by tying the end to a surface protrusion.
  • the cord may be able to serve a dual purpose - that is, as a means of tightening an opening of the present invention, and, as a handle for carrying the present invention about.
  • a water-resistant material may be included.
  • the water-resistant material may take the form of an additional layer disposed on the present invention.
  • the water-resistant layer may be releasably attachable to the sheet and/or hood.
  • the present invention may have broader applications to fields beyond that of camping.
  • the present invention may also be suitable for use by kitchen-hands, chefs, home-makers, constructions workers, and so on.
  • Figure 1 depicts a perspective view of a first embodiment of the present invention wherein it is laid-out in spread-eagled fashion suitable for use as a towel.
  • the first surface of the sheet is shown face-up.
  • Figure 2 depicts a perspective view of the first embodiment of the present invention wherein it is laid out in spread-eagled fashion.
  • the second surface of the sheet is shown face-up
  • Figure 3 depicts a side-view of the first embodiment of the present invention as seen looking in to the pocket.
  • Figure 4 depicts the first embodiment of the present invention wherein it is arranged to form a fitted-enclosure around a container.
  • Figure 5 depicts a second embodiment of the present invention including an open-ended sleeve.
  • the second embodiment is shown in spread-eagled- fashion without a container being stored therein.
  • Figure 6 depicts the second embodiment revealing the glove releasably attached to an inner surface of the sleeve.
  • Figure 7 depicts the second embodiment including a container that is releasably sealed within the sleeve.
  • Figure 8 depicts a third embodiment including a substantially round-shaped sheet and a releasably attachable glove.
  • Figure 9 shows the third embodiment having a container releasably sealed therein.
  • Figure 10 shows a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the present invention in an expanded arrangement.
  • Figure 11 shows a perspective view of the fourth embodiment in a collapsed arrangement.
  • Figures 1-4 depict a first embodiment of the present invention including a sheet (1) having a first surface (2) and a second surface (3), a hood (4) with an opening (5).
  • the hood (4) also has an opening (6) which is able to be selectively expanded and or contracted.
  • the means of expanding and/or contracting the hood (4) includes a adjustable cord (7) and a toggle (16).
  • the cord (7) is threaded through a channel (8) disposed on a periphery (9) of the hood opening (6).
  • Two ends of the cord (7) project from the channel (8) and are fastened together by an adjustable toggle (16).
  • the length of the cord disposed within the channel (8) is adjustable by selectively fastening the toggle (16) along various points on the cord (7) thereby causing the opening (6) of the hood (4) to contract or expand.
  • the sheet (1) includes a cotton material which includes water-absorbent properties.
  • the sheet (1) also includes a rectangular portion (13) and an extended portion (11) which projects from a first edge (12) of the sheet (1).
  • the dimensions of the rectangular portion (13) are approximately 300 mm x 600 mm. It would be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that in alternative embodiments of the present invention, other suitably water- absorbent materials - either synthetic or non-synthetic - may be used in place of cotton.
  • the hood (4) further includes a skirt (4A) and a padded portion (4B).
  • the padded portion (4B) includes multi-layers of cotton which are stitched together to form a quilt-like configuration.
  • heat-insulative materials may be interspersed between the quilted-layers of the cotton forming the padded portion (4B).
  • a person skilled in the art would be expected to form the padded portion (4B) to the extent that it would provide a heat-resistant barrier suitable for protecting a user's hand from being burnt.
  • the padded portion (4B) of the hood (4) includes substantially the same dimensions as the extended portion (11) of the sheet (1). Also, the padded portion (4B) and the extended portion (11) include substantially bell-shaped surface configurations.
  • the hood (4) is attached to the extended portion (11) of the sheet (1) by overlaying the padded portion (4B) on to the extended portion (11) and thereby stitching the peripheries of the padded portion (4B) and the extended portion (11) together. Only the curved peripheries of the padded portion (4B) and the extended portion (11) are stitched together, thereby allowing a pocket (15) to be formed between the second surface (3) of the sheet (1) and the padded portion (4B) of the hood (4).
  • the opening of the pocket (15) is releasably sealable by adjusting the cord whereby objects stored within the pocket are prevented from falling out. Additionally, a pair of VelcroTM-type strips (12) are disposed on an inner periphery of the pocket opening as a further means of releasably sealing the pocket opening even when the cord is not tightened.
  • the first embodiment of the present invention is adapted for use as multi-purpose accessory. For instance, it may be arranged into a towel, a fitted enclosure for storing a container, a heat-resistant glove, a pillow case, and or a hat. Each of these uses will now be described in further detail below.
  • Figures 1 and 2 show the sheet laid-out whereby it is suitable for use as a towel in drying damp items such as pots, utensils and the like.
  • the sheet (1) When adapted for use as a fitted enclosure for storing a container, the sheet (1) is first laid out in spread-eagled fashion with the first side (2) of the sheet arranged face-up as shown in Fig. 1.
  • a container (17) may thereafter be placed on to the first side (2) of the sheet (1) and then wrapped into a bundle by folding the sides of the sheet (1) over the container (17).
  • the hood (4) is thereafter pulled over the bundle such that the skirt (4 A) of the hood (4) is draped around the sides of the bundle.
  • the toggle (16) is slid along the cord (7) so as to shorten the length of the cord (7) within the channel (8) - thereby contracting the opening (6) of the hood (4).
  • a snug-fitting enclosure is formed around the container as shown in Fig. 4.
  • the pocket when arranged in the form of a fitted enclosure around the container, the pocket (15) provides a separate compartment for storing items such as utensils which is in close proximity to the stored container.
  • the sheet (1) When in use as a protective glove, the sheet (1) is again firstly laid-out in spread-eagled fashion whereby the first surface (2) of the sheet (1) is arranged face-up. Thereafter, the sheet (1) is compactly folded together to form a layer approximately the same dimensions as the hood (4). The layer is thereafter rotated onto the extended portion (11) of the hood (4). Thereafter, by adjustably fastening the toggle (16) along the cord (7), the skirt (4A) snugly wraps around the folded layer and holds the glove intact. In this manner, a protective glove is formed whereby it is worn by inserting the user's hand into the pocket (15).
  • the user's palm is pressed against the padded portion (4B) of the hood (4) within the pocket (15), and, the user's thumb is able to be received within the thumb-hold disposed in the pocket(15) so as to provide the user with additional grip within the pocket (15).
  • FIGs 5 to 7 show a second embodiment (18) of the present invention including a sleeve (19) having first and second openings (20,21), first and second cords (22,23) disposed in first and second channels (24,25) at peripheries of the first and second openings (20,21) for sealing respective openings (20,21).
  • the second embodiment also includes a glove (26) which is releasably attachable to an inner surface (27) of the sleeve as shown in Fig. 6 wherein the glove is wholly contained within the sleeve (19).
  • the means of releasably attaching the glove (26) to the inner surface (27) of the sleeve (19) includes Velcro-type strips (28).
  • the Velcro-strip (28) is disposed on the inner surface (27) of the sleeve (19) and is shown in Fig. 5 in dotted-outline.
  • the sleeve (19) can be conveniently used to store a container by inserting the container in to the sleeve (19) via either the first or second openings (20,21) and then drawing the cords (22,23) tightly together to close the respective first and second openings (20,21).
  • the cords include toggles (29,30) as shown which keep the cords (22,23) held tight.
  • Figures 8 and 9 show a third embodiment (31) of the present invention including a round- shaped sheet (32) and a sheet periphery (33).
  • the embodiment also includes a cord (35) which is threaded in a channel (36) disposed in the periphery (33).
  • the third embodiment (31) also includes a glove (34) which is releasably attachable with the sheet (32) using Velcro.
  • Figure 10 and 11 show a fourth embodiment of the present invention including a flexible container (37) for use in releasably storing a cooking pot.
  • the fourth embodiment includes a releasably sealable opening (38), a first storage compartment (39), and, a second storage compartment (40) separated from the first storage compartment (39) by a barrier (41).
  • the fourth embodiment includes a heat-resistant surface (42) formed from layers of cotton sheets.
  • the flexible container (37) By turning the flexible container (37) inside out around the first compartment (39) a person can wear the embodiment as a glove.
  • the user's hand would ordinarily be inserted into the inverted first compartment so as to be worn as a glove.
  • the opening (38) is the releasably sealed using a cord (43) and toggle arrangement (44) which is threaded around the opening (38) in similar fashion to the other embodiments described herein.
  • VelcroTM ⁇ type strips are also disposed at entrance to the opening which enable the opening to be releasably sealed even when the cord is not used to tighten the opening (38) .
  • the fourth embodiment is also adapted for use as a pillow case wherein the first and/or second storage compartments (39,40) are able to be stuffed with a soft padded material to conveniently form a pillow.
  • the stuffing may be held within the pillow case by virtue of the releasably sealable opening (38).
  • the dimensions of the first embodiment may be variable depending upon the needs of the user.
  • the shape and dimensions of the hood may vary depending upon the size of a container which is to be stored.
  • the hood includes a curved shape which is adapted to snugly complement a curved surface characteristic of a container which is to be enclosed.

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Abstract

Une serviette comprend une feuille comportant un matériau absorbant l'eau et un capuchon qui s'étend vers l'extérieur depuis un bord de la feuille. Cette feuille peut être repliée de façon compacte par rapport au capuchon de manière à former un gant.
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