Combination convertible blanket and pillow

Abstract

An improved comfort system comprising blanket formed of first and second layers of material and including an external pocket centrally located along at least one peripheral edge thereof. The blanket may be easily converted into a pillow configuration by a folding method that transforms the blanket into a compact configuration and includes pulling the folded blanket through the pocket, in an inside out manner, such that the folded blanket is contained within the external pocket and the pocket opening. The comfort system is further provided with a conventional pillow sized for insertion within the pocket, and a detachable shoulder strap to facilitate carrying. The comfort system thus provides a compact and transportable pillow and blanket combination particularly suited for use by travelers, airline passengers, and persons on overnight trips.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of provisional U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 575,742, filed May 28, 2004.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] N / A COPYRIGHT NOTICE [0003] A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or patent disclosure as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyrights. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] 1. Field of the Invention [0005] The present invention relates to comfort systems, and more particularly to a comfort system adapted for conversion from a pillow configuration to a blanket configuration. [0006] 2. Description of the Background Art [0007] Articles used to provide humans comfortable resting environments are well known in the art. The use of...

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Benefits of technology

[0009] The present invention provides an improved comfort system comprising a seemingly ordinary pillow that easily unfolds into a quilt, comforter, or blanket (hereinafter “blanket”). A blanket according to the present invention comprises a sheet of material having an external pocket centrally located along at least one peripheral edge thereof. The blanket may be easily converted into a pillow configuration by a folding method that transforms the blanket into a compact configuration and includes pulling the folded blanket through the pocket, in an inside out manner, such that the folded blanket is contained within the external pocket and the pocket opening is generally concealed by forming an edge of the pillow structure. The comfort system is further provided with a conventional pillow sized for insertion within the pocket, and a detachable shoulder strap to facilitate carrying.

[0010] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved convertible blanket and pillow combination.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a seemingly conventional pillow without external pockets or flaps that is capable of conversion into a blanket-type structure.

[0015] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide in combination a blanket that folds into a compact carry-on configuration adapted to carry a conventional pillow.

Problems solved by technology

The convertible blankets of the background art, however, are burdened with a number of inherent shortcomings and disadvantages.

In addition, many commercial airlines have recently stopped providing passengers with pillows and blankets.

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