Multi-purpose blanket and method
US6408462B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41D2400/422
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a multipurpose device that can be alternately configured to form a blanket, a cushion, a hooded poncho, a hooded poncho with a fastening shawl, and a tote bag. The multipurpose device includes a pliable sheet that can be configured for use as a blanket. The pliable sheet is lengthwise dividable into three sections, a first one-third section, a second one-third section having a middle and a third one-third section. The multipurpose device also contains a first attachment. The first attachment includes at least a bi-layer of material that form a first and second pocket and is attached to the pliable sheet near a first edge of the second one third section.The pliable sheet can be folded, preferably with the assistance of specifically placed securing devices, into the second pocket to form the cushion configuration. Alternatively, the first pocket can be configured, also preferably with the assistance of specifically placed securing devices, to form a hood for the hooded poncho configuration and the hooded poncho with a fastening shawl configuration. By adding a handle in a certain location, the multipurpose device can be folded into the second pock…
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