Sleeping apparatus

Abstract

A bedding apparatus has an inflatable base and a sleeping bag. The sleeping bag has a base portion and a cover that define a sleeping space between the base portion and the cover. The sleeping bag is supported by the base. The base can be folded into a different configuration and retained in this folded configuration for use as a different article of use.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A bedding apparatus, comprising: 
 an inflatable base having a top surface;    a sleeping bag having a base portion and a cover that define a sleeping space between the base portion and the cover; and    wherein the base portion of the sleeping bag is attached to the top surface of the base.    
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further including means for removably attaching the base portion of the sleeping bag to the top surface of the base.  
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a plurality of separate segments, with each segment being inflatable independent of the other segments.  
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further including means for retaining the base in a folded configuration.  
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , further including means for retaining each of the plurality of segments in different folded configurations.  
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the base is made of a PVC material.  
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the bag includes padding.  
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is removably attached to the base portion.  
     
     
         9 . A bedding apparatus, comprising: 
 a sleeping bag having a base portion and a cover that define a sleeping space between the base portion and the cover; and    an inflatable base that is retained inside the sleeping bag.    
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the base is retained inside the sleeping space.  
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the base portion has an interior space that retains the base.  
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the base portion further includes an opening that accesses the interior space.  
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the base comprises a plurality of separate segments, with each segment being inflatable independent of the other segments.  
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , further including means for retaining the base in a folded configuration.  
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , further including a pillow attached to the base.  
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the cover is removably attached to the base portion.  
     
     
         17 . A bedding apparatus, comprising: 
 an inflatable base having a side edge, and an interior chamber that is filled with air;    a cover made of a fabric material, the cover having a side edge;    a sleeping space defined between the base and the cover; and    means for releasably attaching portions of the side edges of the base and the cover.    
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , further including a pillow attached to the base.  
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the base comprises a plurality of separate segments, with each segment being inflatable independent of the other segments.  
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , further including means for retaining the base in a folded configuration.