JPH07503884A - Pillow and blanket that are easy to store - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Pillow and blanket that are easy to store Background of the invention 10 Fields of invention The present invention relates to a blanket that can be used as a pillow.

2. Explanation of related technology Traveling long distances by plane or car would be very boring. Therefore, while traveling Some passengers take a nap or rest. Pillows and blankets to increase your comfort during your journey. cut is used. In fact, most commercial airlines have storage compartments in their cabins. Blankets and pillows are provided for guests. Also, car users on long journeys Carrying pillows and blankets is very common.

Carrying both a pillow and blanket can take up less space in a car. There is sex. Especially if the car is full, it is advisable to add more luggage. do not have. Blanket can be folded and used as a pillow, but traditional blanket are difficult to locate and can spread. Williams (WI I I I I U.S. Patent No. 2,183,418 issued to Ams) and Armstrong ( British Patent No. 688,307 issued to Discloses a blanket that can be used as a pillow. Folded blanket section can be inserted into pockets built into the blanket. poke kits require extra sewing and materials and are therefore costly to assemble and manufacture. It becomes.

Also, by incorporating a pocket, the user can place the blanket in the pocket. It must be folded small enough to fit inside. Like that In this method, several folds are made to obtain a folded blanket of suitable size. A folding cycle will occur. Therefore, the pocket can be used as a pillow without using it. It would be desirable to have a relatively low cost blanket that would attach to car seat It would also be desirable to provide a repurposed pillow that can be used.

Yogo Hiroki! The present invention is a blanket that can be used as a pillow. The blanket has a first surface and and a fabric sheet having an opposite second surface. blanket is blanket A pair of straps extending from the first surface are provided that can be fixed in the folded position. Ru.

In the unfolded position, the cloth has a first longitudinal section and a first longitudinal section on either side of the central longitudinal section. Three longitudinal sections are formed with two longitudinal sections. fold the blanket To fold into a pillow, the user folds the first longitudinal section over the middle longitudinal section. and then folding the second longitudinal section over the first longitudinal section. Folding is , is performed on the second surface of the fabric/tote, opposite the strap.

The folded longitudinal section has a first side section and a first side section on either side of the central section with a centerline. It forms an intermediate pile with two side parts. ml and the second side part, strap Fold both sides over the center part in the direction away from it. Next, move the center part to the center line. Fold around to bring the first side portion adjacent to the second side portion.

Next, wrap the straps around the pillow and join them together to create a bra. The bracket can be fixed in the folded position. The strap is a blanket prevent accidental spread during storage or use. straps for car seats It can also be wrapped around to provide a supplementary crutch for the seat.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a blanket that can be easily converted into a pillow. be.

A further object of the invention is to provide a bra that can be converted into a pillow and attached to a car seat. The purpose of this is to provide a link.

Brief description of the drawing Objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reference to the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. It will be easily understood by those who understand.

FIG. 1 is a top view of the blanket of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the blanket of FIG. 1.

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the sides of the blanket folded over the central portion; be.

4 is a bottom view of the folded blanket of FIG. 3; FIG.

Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the ends of the blanket folded over the central portion; be.

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the folded blanket of FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the folded central part folded in half A. .

Figure 8 is a perspective view similar to Figure 7, but showing the pillow secured with straps.

Figure 9 is equipped with a pair of straps that allow the pillow to be secured to the car seat. FIG.

Spring and lively five Referring to the drawings, particularly by reference numeral #, FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate the blanket of the present invention. IO is shown. Blankets are generally made of cloth pieces sewn together in a known manner. It is formed by In a preferred embodiment, the fabric is a polyester material that is easy to wash and clean. It is a soft blend of stell and cotton. Improves the softness and insulation properties of the blanket Because of its flexibility, it can also be wrapped in cloth. In a preferred embodiment, shoes 7 1 is feather or polyester fiber. Improves the overall look of the blanket The fabric can be decorated with various colors or patterns to make it look more appealing. Blankets vary It can also be made to any size. In a preferred embodiment, the blanket is available in two sizes. is formed on one side. For larger size blankets, fold the blanket So that it can be folded into a pillow large enough to be used as a seat cushion. configured. For smaller size blankets, fold the blanket The pillow is constructed in such a way that it can be made into a pillow slightly larger than the user's head.

Blanket IO is provided with a first surface 12 and a second surface 14. 1st A first strap 16 and a second strap 18 are attached to the surface 12. Ru. Straps 16 and 18 are generally easy to attach and detach from each other. A hook and loop material 20 is provided to allow the user to move. Hook and loop material 20 is shown and described, but it is not possible to attach the strap by other means, e.g. with a buckle. Please understand that you can also Blankets are also commonly used for babies A hood portion 21 configured to be placed over the head of the person may be provided. The hood part 21 is Remove from the blanket by attaching it to the blanket with hook and loop material. It can also be made removable. The first surface 12 of the blanket has a small A zippered pocket 22 can also be provided in which items can be stored. Pillow appearance Additional fabric strips 24 can also be sewn into the fabric to improve the quality.

Blanket 10 typically has a fringe 26 sewn into the outer edge of the fabric. There is.

2-7 illustrate a preferred method of folding blanket 10 into a pillow.

Turn the blanket IO over so that the second surface 14 is on top, as shown in FIG. do. Blanket lO includes a central longitudinal section 32 and a second longitudinal section 30. A first longitudinal section 28 is provided, which is separated from the first longitudinal section 28 . Longitudinal part is general Generally, it is formed by a fold line 34 extending in the longitudinal direction of the blanket.

3, the first longitudinal section 28 is placed over the central longitudinal section 32. the second surfaces of each portion are adjacent to each other. Next, the second longitudinal section 30 over the first longitudinal section 28 so that the second surface of the second section 30 is folded over the first longitudinal section 28. adjacent the first surface of portion 28. The hood portion 21 generally includes a longitudinal portion 28 and a 4, which is folded into the central portion 32 before folding the The folded longitudinal portion is separated by a central portion 40 into a first side portion 36 and a second side portion. 38 form a separate intermediate pile.

As shown in FIG. 1, the side portions generally extend across the width of the blanket 10. It is defined by an extended fold line 42.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 6, the first side portion 36 and the second side portion 38 are Fold over minutes 40. The side portions form a gap 44 between the edges of the image and align the center line. Separated on both sides. The distance between the gaps 44 is determined by folding the blanket around the center line. It is designed to be foldable.

As shown in Figure 7, the blanket is then folded around the centerline and the center To form a pillow in which three sides other than the side formed by the lines are not fixed.

Wrap straps 16 and 18 around pillow 48 as shown in FIG. Then, the hook and loop materials 20 are pressed together and joined together. let Straps 16 and 18 secure pillow 48 in the folded position. Strap If the pillows 16 and 18 are separated and the pillow 48 is spread out, the sink 48 can be placed in the planner yto 10. It can be returned.

Wrap the straps 16 and 18 around the waistband of the car as shown in Figure 9. You can attach it to secure the pillow to your seat. The present invention can be attached to a car seat. Although the pillow is shown and described as a pillow, it can be used as a pillow with other objects, such as a pillow It can also be attached to the Blanket has separate straps (not shown) can be sewn into the fabric to form a handle that makes it easier for the user to carry the pillow. You can do it like this.

Certain embodiments have been described above and shown in the accompanying drawings; This invention is for the sake of clarity and is not intended to limit the breadth of the invention, and the invention is Without being limited to the specific structure and arrangement described above, various modifications may occur to those skilled in the art. will be possible.

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. In a blanket that can be folded into a pillow, the first surface and the second surface It has a surface that can be folded into a pillow with three loose sides. cloth sheet, a first strap attached to the first surface of the fabric sheet; and a first strap attached to the first surface of the fabric sheet. a second strap attached to the second surface of the strap; the uncombined portion of the folded pillow by joining the folded pillows to each other; A blanket characterized by the fact that three sides can be fixed. 2. The straps include hook and loop material that joins the straps together. 2. The blanket according to claim 1, further comprising: 3. Furthermore, the cloth sheet has a pocket at a central position on the first surface. 3. The blanket of claim 2, characterized in that: 4. The blanket according to claim 1, wherein the blanket is provided with a hood portion. Kett. 5. A method for converting a blanket into a pillow, the method comprising: a) a first surface and a second surface; a pair of straps attached to the first surface, the central longitudinal direction a fabric sheet having a first longitudinal section separated from a second longitudinal section by a section; b) providing said second surface of said first longitudinal portion with said median length; folding onto the second surface of the hand portion; c) converting said second surface of said second longitudinal portion to said first surface of said first longitudinal portion; When folded over a surface, the first side section is separated from the second side section at the center section with a centerline. d) forming spaced apart intermediate pillows; d) placing said first side portions over said central portion; e) folding the second side portion onto the central portion; f) folding the central portion around the centerline to fold the first side portion into the second side; forming a pillow with three unfixed sides adjacent to the part; g) h) wrapping the straps around the pillow; h) wrapping the straps around each other; fixing the three unfixed sides of the pillow by joining to A method comprising the steps of: 6. The pillow is attached to the pillow by wrapping the strap around the car seat. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that it can be attached to a car seat. .