Pillow blanket

Abstract

A pillow blanket comprises a blanket, foot pocket and a pair of sleeves. The foot pocket is made of a pocket panel secured at the side and bottom edges of the panel to the middle third portion of the blanket and the bottom edge of the blanket. A pair of sleeves is attached respectively to the perimeter of a pair of sleeve apertures in the blanket. The sleeve apertures have an oblong shape and oblique orientation. The blanket can be folded into the foot pocket to form a symmetrical pillow.

Description

[0001] This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09 / 805,539 filed Mar. 13, 2001.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0002] This invention relates generally to blankets that can be converted into a pillow without a stuff sack. More particularly, this invention pertains to blankets used in a seated or standing position that wraps from the anterior to the posterior of the user. [0003] A variety of blanket constructions for use in an upright position evolved over many years. To keep a person warm while sitting upright in a chair or wheel chair, it is known to provide children with sleepers and also to provide sleeping bag-like structures with sleeves attached. However the restrictions presented by the use of a sleeper or bag would not work for a wheelchair bound person. Also, it is known to provide a blanket having one pocket permanently attached to one elongated edge of a blanket for permitting the blanket to be folded, rolled and tucked into the pocket to convert the blanket into...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The invention is a blanket that can be used for various activities and users. It is designed to cover the user's arms, neck, feet, and hands. The blanket is easy to put on and keep on without the need for fasteners. It can be folded into a pillow for decoration or use as a headrest, footrest, or lap tray. The blanket has a unique design that allows for arm movement and is comfortable for users with mobility issues. The blanket also has a pocket for warming the feet and converting it into a pillow. The blanket is connected to the user's arms and has expandable cuffs for different sizes. Overall, the invention provides a versatile and comfortable blanket for various users and activities."

Problems solved by technology

However the restrictions presented by the use of a sleeper or bag would not work for a wheelchair bound person.

However, known blanket constructions have several drawbacks.

Traditional blankets require an extra article for storage, the stuff sack itself, which can be inconvenient to find or use.

A blanket that can be folded into a pillow oftentimes looks sloppy, asymmetrical and lumpy.

Some blanket users in a wheelchair complain of cold feet with a blanket that doesn't extend down far enough to cover their feet or fails to remain covered.

Other times the blanket is too long and gets caught underneath the front wheels of the wheelchair.

Many of the known blanket constructions employ the full wrap-around design which is extremely troublesome with wheelchair, bedridden, or incontinent users.

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