JP2008502381A - Multipurpose camping accessories - Google Patents

Abstract

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A towel comprising a sheet comprising a water-absorbing material; a hood extending outward from an edge of the sheet, and the sheet being compactly folded with respect to the hood to form a glove.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to fields such as camping and backpacking.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Camping is a popular way of spending time for many people around the world, and is a substantially commercial product of camping equipment and accessories designed to enhance the overall comfort and enjoyment of the camping experience. The market is growing. Although there are a set of camping products and accessories in the current market, it is necessary to recognize how to address the many common problems that campers face.

  First, when setting up a camping stay, the camper will uniformly try to pick and carry useful accessories, especially including cloths and pillows. Unfortunately, the camper has limited space in the camper's backpack, so they have to leave these and other items. Another problem is that the cost of purchasing many different camping accessories is very high because more accessories are required.

  Another problem facing campers is that it is usually difficult to lower the cooking pot without scalding from campfires, cooking stoves, hotplates, barbecue and so on. A typical approach to this problem is to wrap the camper's hand with a cloth and grab the pot before removing the hot pot from the fire. Unfortunately, such fabrics are usually not suitable for heat protection, so they are not suitable for performing this task and fit snugly in the hands of people to avoid slipping Not so adapted. As a result, a series of injuries can occur in the human hand.

  Another problem that arises is that food items and other small items tend to be easily misplaced during camping. One approach to this problem is to store smaller items beside larger items to reduce misplacement, so that when not using food items, cooking pots, containers, etc. It was to be stored near. However, especially when the food and pot are both made of metal, the pot is likely to be scratched or broken due to contact between the pot and the food stored near the pot. .

  After washing the cooking pot at the campsite, you need to dry the pot by hand with a tea towel or let it dry naturally in the sun before putting it in the backpack without wetting any other items There is. The additional time it takes to dry the pot is undesirable and inconvenient, especially if the camper is in a hurry or if you want to quickly close the pot.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to alleviate at least one of the above-mentioned problems associated with the prior art.

  The present invention includes several different broad forms. Embodiments of the invention include one or a combination of the various broad forms described herein.

In a first broad form, the present invention provides:
A sheet comprising a water absorbent material;
A hood extending outward from the edge of the sheet;
A towel with
A towel capable of forming a glove by compactly folding the sheet with respect to the hood is provided.

  Preferably, the present invention comprises a heat resistant material. More preferably, the heat resistant material is disposed on the surface of the hood. Preferably, when forming the glove by arranging the sheet compactly with respect to the foot, the heat resistant material forms the outer surface of the glove and protects the user's hand from burns when using the glove. To do.

  Preferably, the means for selectively expanding and / or shrinking the size of the opening comprises a cord threaded around a channel provided around the hood opening. Preferably, the opening can be shortened by pulling an end of the cord. Conversely, by selectively adjusting the length of the cord through the channel, the opening can be widened and / or shortened as needed. Advantageously, by allowing the code to be adjusted, the glove can be closely matched to hands of various sizes. Using a toggle that locks the ends of the cords together, the cord ends can be suitably adjusted to maintain either a widened or shrunken configuration of the hood. Also, the cord can be tightened when the user is wearing the glove, so that the glove is securely held in the correct position on the user's hand.

  Preferably, the first side of the hood has a concave property extending outwardly away from the first side of the seat. Also preferably, the second side of the hood comprises a pocket. Advantageously, this pocket comprises a storage compartment for storing small items. Typically, at least one finger / thumb holder is disposed within the pocket and provides additional grip to the user's hand within the glove.

  Preferably, by adjusting the cord, the opening of the pocket can be shortened so that the one stored in the pocket does not fall. Typically, the pocket opening also comprises a secondary removable seal, for example a Velcro® type fastening means. Conveniently, a secondary removable seal can be provided to further prevent what is stored in the pocket. Advantageously, this secondary removable seal constitutes the present invention in an expanded manner, allowing the pocket to be closed even when the cord is not shrunk.

  Typically, the glove is formed by folding the sheets into a bundle and filling the bundle into the hood through the hood opening. More preferably, when the bundle is placed in the hood, the opening of the hood is shrunk around the bundle, so that the contraction of the opening around the bundle helps to hold the glove as it is. Prevents loosening. When wearing the glove, the user's hand is inserted into the hood pocket, and the user's palm is adjacent to the pad surface of the hood pocket in the pocket.

  Typically, the hood is sewn to the seed. Alternatively, the seed and the hood may be removably attached. In the latter case, the hood can be attached to the edge of the sheet using Velcro® type strips. Advantageously, by removably attaching the seat and hood, the user can selectively remove the hood from the seat when the hood is overused. For example, this is the case when the present invention is used as a towel. Conversely, if the present invention is intended to be configured as a snug enclosure or glove, it is convenient to reattach the hood to the seat. The hoods and seats can be provided with theme indicia with different ranges on them. In this way, a consumer who purchases modularized food and seats can “combine” them according to his / her personal preferences and interests.

  Preferably, the present invention can be further configured to form a snug enclosure that houses the containers. Typically, this enclosure forms a relatively compact bundle by placing the container on the first side of the sheet to fit closely around the container and then wrapping the container around the sheet. The enclosure can then be fitted around the circumference of the container and the hood can be pulled over the bundle to shrink the hood opening and conveniently used as a tightly fitted cap that holds the bundle intact. By adjusting the size of the hood opening, the hood is adaptive and just right and can accommodate a range of container sizes.

  Preferably, if the present invention is configured to form an enclosure that fits snugly into the container, a water absorbent material is placed inside the enclosure so that it is in close contact with the wet container disposed within the snug fit enclosure. And let it dry. Advantageously, this makes it possible to store a wet container in a wet state rather than spending time before storing the container by hand.

  When the present invention is configured as a container enclosure, the hood fits snugly around the container so that the container is securely held within the enclosure and the enclosure does not break apart.

  It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that in certain embodiments, the hood alone can be configured to form an enclosure that fits around the container without the need for a seat. In this case, the container is simply placed in the hood through the hood opening, and the cord is pulled strongly so that the container is tightly sealed with the hood. Advantageously, if the sheet can be removably attached to the hood, the container can be stored in the hood while the removed sheet can be used simultaneously as a towel to dry the others.

  Advantageously, when the present invention is configured to form a snug enclosure that contains containers, the hood pocket is positioned on the exterior facing surface for user access. Conveniently, placing a pocket on the outer surface of the enclosure provides another proximal compartment, particularly for storing food items. This separate, proximal compartment prevents the container from being damaged, which usually occurs when the food product is in the conventional state of being stored together in the same compartment as the container.

  Preferably, the present invention can be further configured to form a pillow case. Typically, pillows are formed by compactly folding sheets into bundles and packing the folded bundles in a hood. Typically, the pockets and / or hoods may be further filled with a compliant material to provide additional cushioning in use. Examples of this material include T-shirts and soft grass.

  Preferably, the present invention can be further configured to form a hat. Advantageously, the hood can form a cap piece that is configured to be placed on a person's head, while the seat covers around the person's neck and / or behind the harmful effects of the sun. Conveniently protect people from.

  Preferably, the water absorbing layer comprises cotton. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that in alternate embodiments, many other suitable water-absorbing materials can be used.

  Preferably, the heat resistant layer comprises a layer of cotton material that is relatively thicker than that used to form the sheet. Typically, the cotton layer may comprise a plurality of cotton sheets that are stacked on top of each other into a relatively thick layer of cotton material. Typically, multiple layers of cotton materials are stitched together.

  Preferably, the present invention comprises fastening means to help releasably hold the various configurations of the present invention in place. Typically, the fastening means comprises a Velcro strip, which is strategically placed at a location on the seat and / or hood surface. Alternatively, the fastening means may be a button, a clip, or a suitable combination thereof. In one embodiment, a Velcro strip is placed at the edge of the sheet to assist in holding the sheet in a well-secured condition around the container when the container is stored according to the present invention.

  Preferably, the present invention does not include a metallic material so as to reduce the heat conduction capability.

  It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that in alternate embodiments, the shape and / or dimensions of the present invention can be modified to accommodate various container shapes and sizes. For example, the hood may have a square or rectangular shape, or alternatively may have a curved or rounded shape to just fit the surface characteristics of the container to be stored.

  Typically, the glove is formed by folding the sheet into a bundle and packing the bundle into the hood through the opening of the hood. More preferably, when the bundle is placed in the hood, the opening of the hood is shrunk around the bundle so that the shrinkage of the opening around the bundle holds the glove as it is and the glove does not unravel. To do. When wearing the glove, the user's hand is inserted into the pocket of the hood so that the user's palm is adjacent to the padded surface of the second pouch.

In a second broad form, the present invention:
A first pouch comprising a water absorbent material;
A second pouch attached to the edge of the first pouch and extending outwardly from the edge;
The first pouch and the second pouch are arranged together to form at least a first configuration for providing a towel and a second configuration for providing a glove.

  Typically, the first pouch has a rectangular shape. This pouch configuration may alternatively be circular, or other shape configured to just fit the surface shape of a container or other object intended to be housed in the first pouch. But you can. The first pouch preferably comprises a cotton material.

  Preferably, the second pouch has a rectangular shape. Typically, the second pouch comprises a cotton material. Also, the second pouch preferably comprises a padded surface that generally serves as a thermal protection barrier when the present invention is configured as a glove.

  Preferably, the first pouch is relatively larger than the second pouch.

  Preferably, the first and second pouches have first and second openings, respectively. Also, the first pouch is preferably attachable to the first pouch such that the first opening is located in close proximity to the second opening on the opposite side.

  Preferably, the present invention comprises means for selectively expanding and / or contracting the second opening. Preferably, the present invention comprises a cord threaded around the channel disposed around the opening of the second pouch.

  Preferably, the opening can be shortened by pulling the end of the cord. Conversely, by selectively adjusting the length of the cord through the channel, the opening can be expanded and / or contracted as needed. The cord ends can be suitably adjusted so that the ends of the cords are held together using a toggle and held in either a widened pouch opening or a shrunken configuration. Advantageously, this adjustable cord allows the second pouch to be removably closed. Also preferably, the second opening comprises a secondary removable seal, such as a pair of Velcro strips, so that the opening of the second pouch even when the cord is not tightened Can be removably closed.

  Preferably, when the present invention has a glove-shaped configuration, the first pouch can be folded compactly and packed into the second pouch. The user can wear the glove with the user's palm adjacent to the padded surface of the second pouch. The glove can be tightened around the user's hand by adjusting the cord length that extends through the periphery of the second pouch.

  In one embodiment, the first pouch can be removably attached to the second pouch using suitable coupling means including Velcro type strips, press buttons, and the like.

In a third broad form, the present invention provides a flexible container for use in removably storing a cooking pot, which is:
An opening that can be removably closed;
A first storage compartment;
A second storage compartment separated from the first storage compartment by a barrier;
With

  Advantageously, the present invention is useful to keep the pot away from the article and place it in a separate but adjacent compartment so that it is not scratched.

  Preferably, the present invention comprises a water absorbent material. Typically, the water absorbent material may comprise cotton. More preferably, the post-water-absorbing material may be disposed on the inner surface of the container. Advantageously, by placing this water-absorbing material on the inner surface of the container, an object such as a cooking pot can be conveniently dried while it is stored when wet.

  Preferably, the present invention comprises a heat resistant material. More preferably, in the present invention, a heat-resistant material can be disposed on the outer surface of the container. Typically, the refractory material comprises a plurality of cotton layers superimposed on each other.

  Preferably, the present invention can be worn as a glove with the hand inside the inverted first compartment, with the periphery of the first compartment turned inward. Advantageously, the glove can be fitted more closely to the user's hand by flipping the invention inward.

  Preferably, a finger / thumb holder is placed on the inner surface of the first chamber to allow the user to grip more strongly when using the present invention as a glove.

  Preferably, the removably closeable opening comprises a cord that runs around the periphery of a channel disposed around the opening of the container. Preferably, the user can selectively shrink or open the opening by adjusting and pulling or removing the end of the cord protruding from the channel. The present invention can be maintained in a configuration in which the opening is opened or in a closed configuration when the ends of the cords are mutually stopped using a toggle and the cord ends are suitably adjusted. Advantageously, the cord can be tightened when the user is wearing the glove, thus ensuring that the glove is held in the correct position on the user's hand.

  Preferably, a Velcro® type strip can be substantially placed in an opening that can be removably closed, thereby conveniently closing the opening even when the cord is not tightened. Can do.

  Preferably, the present invention can also be configured for use as a pillow case. In this case, the container is filled with a pad material to conveniently form a pillow. The padding can be held in the pillow case through an opening that can be removably closed.

In a fourth broad form, the present invention:
Sheet;
Means for pulling the peripheries of the sheet inwardly and removably storing the object in the sheet;
A glove that can be removably attached to the first surface of the seat;
To provide towels.

  Preferably, the sheet has a substantially circular shape or a shape with rounded corners.

  Typically, the means for pulling the peripheries of the sheet inwardly comprises a cord that runs around a channel disposed around the perimeter of the sheet. Preferably, the user can selectively shrink or loosen the periphery of the seat by tightening or opening the end of the cord protruding from the channel. In the present invention, the end portions of the cords are suitably adjusted by using the toggle for stopping the end portions of the cords from each other, and the periphery of the sheet can be continuously pulled as needed.

  Typically, the channel provided in the periphery of the sheet may have a notch portion with a space. Advantageously, this arrangement makes it easier to pull the peripheries of the sheets together and / or open the ends of the sheets and spread the sheets to a flat position.

  Typically, the glove comprises a heat resistant material.

  Typically, the glove can be removably attached to the first surface of the seat using a Velcro type connection. For example, a first velcro strip is attached to the glove and a corresponding velcro strip is placed on the first surface of the seat. The glove may further comprise a velcro strap that removably engages a velcro strip on the glove, and the glove may be adjustably tightened to better fit hands of various sizes.

  Preferably, the opening of the glove can be removably closed, so that the glove conveniently performs a secondary function, especially as a storage compartment for food items. The glove opening can be closed using, for example, velcro, snaps or the like. Thus, it is recognized that the camper can be securely mounted at the same time in the glove while attached to the sleeve, and at the same time the pot is stored in the closed sleeve and the food and pot are being transported and / or Try to maintain close proximity during storage.

In a fifth broad form, the present invention provides:
A flexible sleeve having first and second openings that can be removably closed at opposite ends of the sleeve;
A glove that can be removably attached to the first surface of the sleeve;
A container storage device is provided.

  Preferably, the glove can be removably attached to the inner surface of the sleeve. Preferably, the entire globe is housed in the sleeve during attachment. Typically, the glove can be removably attached to the sleeve using a Velcro type connection. For example, a first velcro strip is attached to the glove and a corresponding velcro strip is placed over the sleeve. The glove may further comprise a velcro strap that removably engages a velcro strip on the glove, and the glove may be adjustably tightened to better fit hands of various sizes.

  Preferably, the sleeve comprises a water absorbing material such as cotton.

  Preferably, the glove comprises a heat resistant material.

  Preferably, the means for removably closing the first and second openings comprises a cord threaded around a channel disposed around the first and second openings. Preferably, the user can selectively close or open the opening as needed by adjusting and pulling or opening the end of the cord protruding from the channel. The present invention maintains the first and second openings in an open configuration or a closed configuration when the ends of the cord are stopped together using a toggle and the cord ends are suitably adjusted. Can do.

  Preferably, the glove opening can be removably closed to conveniently perform a secondary function, among other things, as a storage compartment for a mealware. The glove opening can be closed using, for example, Velcro, snaps, and the like. Thus, it is recognized that the camper can be securely attached to the glove at the same time in the glove while being attached to the sleeve, and at the same time the pot is stored in the closed sleeve and the food and pot are being transported and / or Or keep it in close proximity during storage.

  Preferably, the end of the cord used to close the first opening can be removably fastened at the periphery of the second opening of the sleeve. This includes extending the end of the first cord towards the sleeve body and attaching it to the periphery of the second opening. Similarly, the end of the second cord can be removably fastened to the periphery of the first opening of the sleeve. The ends of the first and second cords can be fastened to the opposing opening periphery of the sleeve using a clip. Advantageously, when installed in this manner, the cord becomes the handle of the sleeve, which conveniently assists the user in carrying objects such as pots packed in the sleeve.

  In certain embodiments of the present invention, the water absorbent material may comprise about 92% viscose and 8% polypropylene. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the water-absorbing material may comprise about 85% polyester and 15% nylon.

  It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the use of Velcro® type coupling means in different aspects of the present invention may be replaced by other suitable coupling means including snaps, buttons, clips or the like.

  A cord threaded around the perimeter of the opening to removably close the opening functions as a handle by attaching the end of the cord to the surface of the invention in some or all of the broad forms of the invention described above. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that what can be done. The end of the cord can be attached to the surface by, for example, connecting the ends of the protrusions on the surface. Advantageously, the cord can serve a dual purpose. That is, as a means for fastening the opening of the present invention and as a handle for carrying out the present invention.

  Those skilled in the art will appreciate that certain embodiments of the present invention may include water resistant materials. Typically, the water resistant material can take the form of additional layers disposed on the present invention. This water resistant layer can be removably attached to the seat and / or hood.

  Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention has broader applications beyond the field of camping. For example, the present invention can be suitably used by kitchen hands, chefs, home makers, construction workers, and others.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION FIGS. 1 to 4 are views showing a first embodiment of the present invention, and a sheet (1) having a first surface (2) and a second surface (3) And a hood (4) having an opening (5). The hood (4) also comprises an opening (6) that can be selectively expanded and / or contracted. The means for expanding and / or contracting the hood (4) comprises an adjustable cord (7) and a toggle (16). The cord (7) passes through a channel (8) located on the periphery (9) of the hood opening (6). The two ends of the cord (7) protrude from the channel (8) and are fastened together by an adjustable toggle (16). The length of the cord disposed in the channel (8) can be adjusted by selectively fastening the toggle (16) at various points on the cord (7), thereby opening the hood (4). (6) is contracted or expanded.

  The sheet (1) comprises a cotton material having water absorption properties. The sheet (1) also comprises a rectangular part (13) and an extended part (11) protruding from the first edge (12) of the sheet (1). The dimension of the rectangular part (13) is about 300 mm × 600 mm. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other suitable water-absorbing, synthetic or non-synthetic materials may be substituted for cotton in alternative embodiments of the invention. The hood (4) further comprises a skirt (4A) and a padded portion (4B). The padded portion (4B) comprises multi-layer cotton that is sewn together to form a quilt-like shape. It is obvious that other heat-resistant materials may be sandwiched between the cottons of the quilt layer forming the padded portion (4B). It is obvious to those skilled in the art to extend the padded portion (4B) to provide a heat resistant barrier suitable for protecting the user's hand from burns.

  The padded portion (4B) of the hood (4) has substantially the same dimensions as the extended portion (11) of the seat (1). Further, the padded portion (4B) and the extending portion (11) have a substantially bell-shaped surface shape.

  The hood (4) is attached to the extension part (11) of the seat (1) by overlapping the padded part (4B) on the extension part (11). The peripheral portion and the extending portion (11) are stitched together. Only the curved peripheral part of the padded part (4B) and the extended part (11) are stitched together, and the second surface (3) of the seat (1) and the padded part (4B) of the hood (4) A pocket (15) is formed between the two. The opening of the pocket (15) can be removably closed by adjusting the cord, so that the object stored in the pocket does not fall. In addition, a pair of Velcro® type strips (12) are arranged on the inner periphery of the pocket opening as a further means for removably closing the pocket opening even when the cord is not tightened.

  The first embodiment of the present invention is suitable for use as a multi-purpose accessory. For example, it can be arranged in towels, snug enclosures for storing containers, heat-resistant gloves, pillow cases, and / or hats. Each of these uses is described in further detail below.

  FIGS. 1 and 2 show an unfolded sheet suitable for use as a towel to dry wet items such as pots, utensils and the like.

  When suitable for use as a snug enclosure for storing containers, the sheet (1) is first spread out with the first side (2) of the sheet facing up, as shown in FIG. Put on. The container (17) is placed on the first side (2) of the sheet (1) and the side of the sheet (1) is folded over the container (17) and wound into a bundle. The hood (4) is then pulled over the bundle so that the skirt (4A) of the hood (4) is lowered around the side of the bundle. The toggle (16) is shifted along the cord (7) to shorten the length of the cord (7) in the channel (8), and the opening (6) of the hood (4) is shortened to hold the bundle as it is. In this manner, a snug enclosure is formed around the container as shown in FIG.

  When configured in the form of an enclosure that fits snugly around the container, as shown in FIG. 4, the pocket (15) provides another compartment for storing items, such as supplies, in close proximity to the container in which it is stored. To do.

  When used as a protective glove, the sheet (1) is laid out again and placed with the first surface (2) of the sheet (1) facing up. Next, the sheet (1) is folded compactly to form a layer having substantially the same dimensions as the hood (4). This layer is then turned and placed on the extended part (11) of the hood (4). The skirt (4A) is then tightly wrapped around the folded layer by adjustably tightening the toggle (16) along the cord (7), keeping the glove intact. In this way, a protective glove is formed, and the user's hand is inserted into the pocket (15) and attached. In addition, when worn, the user's palm is adjacent to the padded portion (4B) of the hood (4) in the pocket (15), and the user's thumb is received in the thumb holder disposed in the pocket (15). So that the user can grip more firmly in the pocket (15).

  FIGS. 5 to 7 are views showing a second embodiment (18) of the present invention, in which the first and second openings (20, 21) and the first and second openings (20, 21) are shown. At the periphery, a sleeve (19) having first and second cords (22, 23) disposed in first and second channels (24, 25) for closing each opening (20, 21). Have. The second embodiment also includes a glove (26) that can be removably attached to the inner surface (27) of the sleeve, as shown in FIG. This glove is entirely contained within the sleeve (19). The means for removably attaching the glove (26) to the inner surface (27) of the sleeve (19) comprises a velcro-type strip (28). This velcro strip (28) is provided on the inner surface (27) of the sleeve (19) and is indicated by a broken line in FIG.

  The sleeve (19) can be conveniently used to store the container by inserting the container into the sleeve (19) through either the first or second opening (20, 21). The cords (22, 23) are pulled strongly together to close the first and second openings (20, 21), respectively. This cord comprises toggles (29, 30) as shown and holds the cords (22, 23) firmly.

  FIGS. 8 and 9 are views showing a third embodiment (31) of the present invention, which includes a circular sheet (32) and a sheet peripheral part (33). This embodiment also includes a cord (35) threaded through a channel (36) located in the periphery (33). The third embodiment (31) also includes a glove (34) that can be removably attached to the seat (32) using Velcro.

  FIGS. 10 and 11 are views showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention, which includes a flexible container (37) used for removably storing a cooking pot. The fourth embodiment includes an opening (38) that can be removably closed, a first storage compartment (39), and a second storage (41) separated from the first storage compartment (39). Storage compartment (40).

  The fourth embodiment comprises a heat resistant surface (42) made of a cotton sheet layer.

  This embodiment can be worn as a glove by flipping the flexible container (37) inwardly around the first compartment (39). The user's hand is usually inserted into the inverted first compartment and worn as a glove.

  The opening (38) can be removably closed using a cord (43) and a toggle arrangement (44) threaded around the opening (38), as in the other embodiments described herein. It is also possible to removably close the opening even if a Velcro® type strip is placed at the entrance of the opening and the cord is not used to close the opening (38).

  The fourth embodiment can also be configured for use as a pillow case, in which case the first and / or second storage compartments (39, 40) are conveniently packed with a flexible pad material. You can make a pillow. This padding can be retained in the pillow case via an opening (38) that can be removably closed.

  It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the dimensions of the first embodiment can be varied according to the needs of the user. For example, the shape and dimensions of the hood vary depending on the size of the container to be stored. In this embodiment, the hood has a curved shape adapted to closely match the curved characteristics of the container to be stored.

  Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the invention described herein is susceptible to variations and modifications other than those specifically described without departing from the scope of the present invention. All of these variations and modifications apparent to those skilled in the art should be considered to fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention as broadly described herein. The present invention should be understood to include all of these variations and modifications. The present invention also includes all the individual or overall steps and features cited or described in this specification, and combinations of two or more of these steps or features.

  The citation of prior art in this specification is not, and should not be construed, of the recognition or some form of recommendation that this prior art forms part of the common general knowledge.

The invention will be more fully understood from the following detailed description of the preferred but non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention is placed in an unfolded manner for suitable use as a towel. The first surface of the sheet is shown facing up. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention, which is placed in an unfolded manner. The second surface of the sheet is shown facing up. FIG. 3 shows a side view of the first embodiment of the present invention visible in the pocket. FIG. 4 illustrates a first embodiment of the present invention, which is configured to form an enclosure that fits snugly around the container. FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of the invention comprising a sleeve with an open end. The second embodiment is shown in an unfolded manner, with no container inside. FIG. 6 is a view showing a second embodiment showing a glove removably attached to the inner surface of the sleeve. FIG. 7 shows a second embodiment in which the container is contained within a removably closed sleeve. FIG. 8 shows a third embodiment with a substantially round seat and a glove that can be removably attached. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a third embodiment having a container closed in a removable manner. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a configuration in which the fourth embodiment of the present invention is expanded. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the fourth embodiment in a folded configuration.

Claims (64)

A sheet comprising a water absorbent material;
A hood extending outward from the edge of the sheet;
In a towel with
A towel characterized in that a glove is formed by folding the sheet compactly with respect to the hood.   The towel according to claim 1, wherein the glove is formed by folding the sheet into a bundle and filling the bundle into the hood through the opening of the hood.   The towel according to claim 2, wherein when the bundle is arranged in the hood, the opening of the hood is shrunk around the bundle to hold the glove as it is.   The towel according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising a heat-resistant material.   The towel according to claim 4, wherein the heat-resistant material is disposed on one surface of the hood.   The towel according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the heat-resistant material forms an outer surface of the formed glove adjacent to a user's hand when used.   7. A towel according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the means for selectively expanding and / or contracting the opening comprises a cord threaded around a channel located at the periphery of the hood opening. Towel characterized.   The towel according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the hood has a concave property extending outward from the first side of the sheet.   The towel according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising a pocket disposed on the second side of the hood.   The towel according to claim 9, further comprising a finger / thumb holder disposed in the pocket.   11. A towel according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the pocket comprises a secondary removable seal.   12. A towel according to claim 11, wherein the secondary removable seal comprises a Velcro type fastening means.   The towel according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the hood can be removably attached to the sheet.   The towel according to claim 13, wherein the hood can be removably attached to the sheet using Velcro.   15. A towel according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a relatively compact bundle is formed by placing an object on the first side of the sheet and wrapping the container around the container. The towel is characterized in that the hood is placed on the compact bundle and fastened to form a tight enclosure for housing the object.   15. A towel according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a close enclosure for accommodating an object can be formed by closing the hood around the object in the opening of the hood. Towel.   17. A towel according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the water-absorbing material is disposed inside the enclosure when configured to form an enclosure that fits the object.   17. A towel according to claim 16, wherein when forming a snug enclosure for containing objects, the food pocket is disposed on the outer surface of the enclosure for access by the user. Characteristic towel.   The towel according to claim 17, wherein the pocket is configured to store a cutlery. The towel according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the water absorption layer is:
cotton;
About 92% viscose and 8% polypropylene;
About 85% polyester and 15% nylon;
A towel characterized in that it comprises at least one of the following. The towel according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the sheet and the hood are:
Perfect enclosure;
Gloves;
A towel comprising fastening means for releasably holding together to maintain at least one of them. 21. The towel of claim 20, wherein the fastening means is:
Velcro;
snap;
clip;
A towel comprising at least one of the following. The towel according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein the sheet is:
Square configuration;
Rectangular configuration;
A towel characterized in that it comprises at least one of the following. A first pouch comprising a water absorbent material;
A second pouch attached to the edge of the first pouch and extending outwardly away from the edge;
The first pouch and the second pouch are configured to form at least a first configuration for providing a towel and a second configuration for providing a glove with respect to each other. Towel. 24. The towel of claim 23, wherein the first and / or second pouch is:
(I) a rectangular configuration;
(Ii) a circular configuration;
A towel characterized in that it comprises at least one of the following.   25. A towel according to claim 23 or 24, wherein the first pouch comprises a cotton material.   26. The towel according to any one of claims 23 to 25, wherein the first pouch can be removably attached to the second pouch.   27. A towel according to any one of claims 23 to 26, wherein the second pouch comprises a cotton material.   28. A towel according to any one of claims 23 to 27, wherein the second pouch comprises a padded surface.   The towel according to claim 28, wherein the padded surface is heat resistant.   30. The towel according to any one of claims 23 to 29, wherein the first pouch is relatively larger than the second pouch.   31. The towel according to any one of claims 23 to 30, wherein the first and second pouches have first and second openings, respectively, and the first pouch has the first opening. Is attached to the first pouch so as to be disposed on the opposite side in the vicinity of the second opening.   The towel according to any one of claims 23 to 31, further comprising means for closing the second opening so as to be removable. 33. The towel of claim 32, wherein the means for removably closing the second opening is:
An adjustable cord threaded around the channel provided at the periphery of the opening of the second pouch;
Velcro;
A towel characterized in that it comprises at least one of the following.   34. The towel according to any one of claims 23 to 33, wherein the first pouch is compactly folded and packed into the second pouch when glove-shaped. An opening that can be removably closed;
A first storage compartment;
A second storage compartment separated from the first storage compartment by a barrier;
A flexible container characterized by comprising:   The flexible container according to claim 35, comprising a water-absorbing material disposed on the inner surface of the container.   37. A flexible container according to claim 35 or 36, comprising a heat-resistant material.   38. The flexible container according to any one of claims 35 to 37, wherein the first compartment is configured to receive a user's hand.   40. The flexible container of claim 38, wherein the first compartment is configured to receive a user's hand when the container is turned inside.   40. The flexible container according to any one of claims 35 to 39, wherein at least one finger and / or thumb holder is disposed on the inner surface of the first compartment.   41. A flexible container according to any one of claims 35 to 40, wherein the removably closeable opening is adjustable around a channel disposed around the periphery of the container opening. A flexible container comprising a cord.   The flexible container according to any one of claims 35 to 41, wherein the opening that can be removably closed includes a velcro. A sheet having a peripheral part;
Means for pulling the peripheral parts together so that an object can be stored in the sheet;
A glove that can be removably attached to the first surface of the seat;
A towel characterized by comprising.   44. The towel according to claim 43, wherein the sheet has a substantially circular shape or a rounded corner shape.   45. A towel according to claim 43 or 44, wherein the means for pulling the peripheral portions together comprises a cord threaded around a channel disposed in the peripheral portion.   45. The towel according to claim 43 or 44, wherein the peripheral portion is provided with a notch at an interval with a space.   47. A towel according to any one of claims 43 to 46, wherein the glove comprises a heat resistant material.   48. A towel according to any one of claims 43 to 47, wherein the glove can be removably attached to the first surface of the sheet using Velcro. A flexible sleeve having first and second openings removably closing at opposite ends of the sleeve;
A glove that can be removably attached to the first surface of the sleeve;
A towel characterized by comprising.   50. The towel according to claim 49, wherein the glove can be removably attached to an inner surface of the sleeve.   51. A towel according to claim 49 or 50, wherein the glove can be removably attached to the sleeve using velcro.   52. A towel according to any one of claims 49 to 51, wherein the glove comprises a heat resistant material.   53. The towel according to any one of claims 49 to 52, wherein a means for removably closing the first and second openings is provided around a channel disposed around a periphery of the first and second openings. A towel characterized by having a threaded adjustable cord.   54. A towel according to any one of claims 49 to 53, wherein the end of the cord is configured to form a handle.   55. A towel according to any one of claims 1 to 54, comprising a substantially water-resistant material.   56. The towel according to claim 55, wherein the water resistant material is detachable.   57. The towel according to any one of claims 1 to 56, wherein the cord is configured to be used as a handle.   59. The towel of claim 58, wherein the free end of the cord can be removably secured to the surface of the towel to provide a handle. 60. The towel of claim 59, wherein the free end of the cord is on the surface of the towel:
snap;
Velcro;
button;
clip;
A towel characterized in that it can be removably attached using at least one of them.   The flexible container according to any one of claims 1 to 60, wherein the cord is configured to be used as a handle.   62. The flexible container according to claim 61, wherein a free end of the cord is removably fixed to a surface of the flexible container to provide a handle. 63. The flexible container of claim 62, wherein the free end of the cord is on the surface of the flexible container:
snap;
Velcro;
button;
clip;
A flexible container which can be removably attached using at least one of the above. The towel according to any one of claims 1 to 64, wherein the water-absorbing material is:
cotton;
About 92% viscose and 8% polypropylene;
About 85% polyester and 15% nylon;
A towel characterized in that it comprises at least one of the following.

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