Multi-purpose padded, lap-sized, protective lap cover, to protect from pet soil, nails and claws, baby soil, food soil, provide lap warmth, double as emergency pillow, push brand identification and more, with stretchable fabric loop-shaped strap to secure lap cover in folded position

Abstract

Padded, three layer, rectangular lap-sized lap cover, lightweight, portable, usually made of high loft poly fleece for easy care machine wash and dry. Loop shaped strap attached in the middle of one end slips around lap cover and holds lap cover folded to keep soil enclosed, plus doubles as carry strap. Lap cover protects human from lap pet soil, nails and claws, plus baby and food soil. Lap cover cushions and warms laps, and makes a stable base to hold small hand crafting projects such as knitting, crocheting, sewing, other thread arts, and more. When folded into a small square the lap cover doubles as an emergency pillow. Sides are differentiated by fabric in solid color or print to identify inside or outside, clean or dirty side.

1 . A lap cover 
   
   
       2 . The lap cover of  claim 1  wherein said cover is comprised of cloth. 
   
   
       3 . The lap cover of  claim 1  wherein said cloth is two layers. 
   
   
       4 . The lap cover of  claim 1  wherein said cloth layers are the same shape. 
   
   
       5 . The lap cover of  claim 1  wherein said cloth layer shapes are the same with differing sizes. 
   
   
       6 . The lap cover of  claim 1  wherein said cloth layers are differing sizes providing ability of larger layer to wrap over top of smaller layer, thereby completing construction. 
   
   
       7 . The lap cover of  claim 1  wherein said two layers of cloth surround one layer of sandwiched inner batting. 
   
   
       8 . The lap cover of  claim 1  wherein said layers of cloth and batting comprise thickness thereby providing warmth and a cushioned surface. 
   
   
       9 . The lap cover of  claim 1  wherein said cover method for closing comprises a stretchable fabric loop shaped strap. 
   
   
       10 . The lap cover of  claim 1  wherein said loop shape strap is made of same fabric that comprises lap cover fabric. 
   
   
       9 . The lap cover of  claim 1  wherein said loop shape strap having means for attachment to mid point of one end of said lap cover. 
   
   
       10 . The lap cover of  claim 1  wherein said loop shape strap, to loop over and hold lap cover in folded closed position. 
   
   
       11 . The lap cover of  claim 1  wherein said loop shape strap holds lap cover in folded closed position, such that two more folded positions are possible. 
   
   
       12 . The lap cover of  claim 1  wherein said closed position further including one fold providing a square pillow shape and the other fold providing a neck roll shape. 
   
   
       13 . The lap cover of  claim 1  wherein shape of said lap cover is rectangular. 
   
   
       14 . The lap cover of  claim 1  wherein rectangular shape is the size of an average human lap.