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.

1 . A comfort system comprising: 
 a first fabric layer and a second fabric layer connected to said first layer along at least a portion of common edges thereof to form a blanket;    said first fabric layer having a first texture, and said second fabric layer having a second texture, wherein said first texture is different from said second texture;    a pocket connected to said first layer, said pocket defining an opening;    said blanket being selectively configurable from an unfolded configuration suitable for use as a blanket, to a compact folded configuration wherein said blanket is substantially contained within said pocket for storage and transport;    a pillow sized for insertion within said pocket;    a strap having first and second ends, said first and second ends each including means for removable connection to said blanket whereby said strap functions as a shoulder strap.    
   
   
       2 . A comfort system according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one of said layers is waterproof.  
   
   
       3 . A comfort system comprising: 
 a first generally rectangular fabric layer having four peripheral side edges;    a second generally rectangular fabric layer having four peripheral side edges, said first and second fabric layers connected along common peripheral side edges to form a blanket;    said first fabric layer having a first texture, and said second fabric layer having a second texture, wherein said first texture is different from said second texture;    a pocket connected to said first layer, said pocket including three sides connected to said first layer and an opening oriented toward a central portion of said first layer;    said blanket being selectively configurable from an unfolded configuration suitable for use as a blanket, to a compact folded configuration wherein said blanket is substantially contained within said pocket for storage and transport;    a pillow sized for insertion within said pocket;    a strap having first and second ends, said first and second ends each including a clip connectable to said blanket whereby said strap functions as a shoulder strap when said blanket is in the compact folded configuration.    
   
   
       4 . A comfort system according to  claim 3 , further including a pillowcase sized to receive said pillow.