Covering with pockets and method for manufacturing same

Abstract

A covering with pockets and a method for manufacturing the same is provided. The covering includes at least one pocket that is coupled to a base material. At least one slit is formed through the base material, wherein the slit is positioned with respect to an opening defined by the pocket.

1 . A covering comprising:
 at least one pocket coupled to a base material, said at least one pocket defining an opening;   at least one slit formed through said base material, said slit positioned with respect to said opening of said pocket.   
   
   
       2 . A covering in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said covering further comprises a pocket flap positioned to enclose said slit and said pocket opening. 
   
   
       3 . A covering in accordance with  claim 2  wherein said pocket flap is coupled to said pocket. 
   
   
       4 . A covering in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said covering comprises at least two pockets coupled to the base material. 
   
   
       5 . A covering in accordance with  claim 4  wherein said at least two pockets are positioned for suitable and comfortable use by an individual. 
   
   
       6 . A sleeping bag comprising:
 at least one pocket coupled to a base material, said at least one pocket defining an opening;   at least one slit formed through said base material, said slit near said opening of said pocket.   
   
   
       7 . A sleeping bag in accordance with  claim 6  wherein said sleeping bag further comprising a pocket flap positioned to enclose the slit and the pocket opening. 
   
   
       8 . A sleeping bag in accordance with  claim 6  wherein said sleeping bag comprises at least two pockets coupled to said base material. 
   
   
       9 . A sleeping bag in accordance with  claim 6  wherein said at least two pockets are positioned for suitable and comfortable use by an individual. 
   
   
       10 . A sleeping bag in accordance with  claim 7  wherein said pocket flap extends from said pocket. 
   
   
       11 . A method of manufacturing a covering, the method comprising:
 providing a base material and at least one pocket material;   forming a slit in the base material;   coupling the pocket material to the base material, the pocket material forming a pocket having a pocket opening positioned near the slit.   
   
   
       12 . A method in accordance with  claim 11  further comprising providing a pocket flap and attaching the pocket flap to one of the pocket material and the base material, the pocket flap positioned to enclose the slit and the pocket opening. 
   
   
       13 . A method in accordance with  claim 11  wherein attaching the pocket material to the base material further comprises forming a pocket flap, the pocket flap positioned to enclose the slit and the pocket opening. 
   
   
       14 . A method in accordance with  claim 11  further comprising providing at least two pocket materials and attaching the at least two pocket materials to the base material, each pocket material of the at least two pocket materials forming pockets. 
   
   
       15 . A method in accordance with  claim 14  further comprising positioning the pockets formed from the at least two pocket materials for suitable and comfortable use by an individual. 
   
   
       16 . A blanket comprising:
 at least one pocket coupled to a base material, said at least one pocket defining an opening;   at least one slit formed through said base material, said slit positioned near said pocket opening; and   at least one pocket flap, said pocket flap positioned to enclose said slit(s) and said pocket opening(s).