Combination Blanket, Backpack, Seat Cushion and Hooded Coat

Abstract

A multi purpose device for use in stadium and outdoor venues. The device is user configurable to a blanket, poncho or coat, and a pillow for use at the venue. The device also configures to a pocketed backpack for transport by the user engaged with shoulder straps to their body. An interior pocket when configured to a backpack affords the device a storage compartment to transport other items such as food and drink.

Description

[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 096,183 filed on Sep. 11, 2008 and incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to sporting and outdoor event seating. More particularly it relates to a device that provides a combination seating pad, blanket, hooded coat, and is configurable to a backpack for transport to and from a venue, all in a single multi-configurable component.[0004]2. Prior Art[0005]Since the Romans, the attendance of spectators at sporting, concert, and theatrical events, held in stadium venues, has been a popular pastime. For just as long, attendees at such events have had to put up with uncomfortable stadium seating, cold weather, and wind, as well as having to carry food and drink and other accouterments to and from the venue.[0006]While many modern NFL football teams have stadiums which offer individual seats which are ind...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]The device herein disclosed and described herein provides this multiple-utility and functionality in a manner which overcomes the noted shortcomings of current stadium pillows and the like. To that end, it is easily configurable to a plurality of forms by the user. Each such configuration provides one of a plurality of uses and functions to the user thereby alleviating the need to venture out to a venue carrying multiple items for multiple individual uses.

[0012]The disclosed device, amongst its multiple configurations, has a first mode which forms a comfortable stadium seat cushion which may be easily carried using attached straps on one side surface which are slipped over the users shoulders. In this first configuration, folded to a seat cushion, an exterior surface of the device presents the user with sealable pockets. Each pocket access is sealable and easily viewed. Each access when opened provides a communication with an interior pocket adapted to hold cargo such as food, drink, sunscreen, hats, or other items an individual user may need during their stay at a venue. Thus, while in the seat cushion mode, the device also functions as a shoulder engageable backpack for carrying cargo to and from the destination venue. Each storage pocket is easily accessible through a closure for each opening such as a zipper or hook and loop fabric.

Problems solved by technology

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