Multi-purpose water and wind resistant reversible blanket

Abstract

A multi-purpose blanket including substantially rectangular first and second waterproof portions each having a first and second side, substantially rectangular first and second insulated portions, generally rectangular first and second insulated portions, first and second detachable attachment means connected to the first side of the first waterproof portion and extending substantially along the length of the first waterproof portion at opposing edges of the first waterproof portion, third and fourth detachable attachment means connected to the second side of the second waterproof portion and extending substantially along the length of the second waterproof portion at opposing edges of the second waterproof portion, and a substantially rectangular bottom waterproof portion interconnecting the first and second waterproof portions. The first insulated portion is connected to a first side of the first waterproof portion and the second insulated portion is connected to a second side of the second waterproof portion.

1 . A multi-purpose blanket comprising:
 first and second waterproof portions each having a first and second side, wherein the first and second waterproof portions are substantially rectangular;   first and second insulated portions, wherein the first and second insulated portions are generally rectangular, and wherein the first insulated portion is connected to a first side of the first waterproof portion and the second insulated portion is connected to a second side of the second waterproof portion;   first and second detachable attachment means connected to the first side of the first waterproof portion and extending substantially along the length of the first waterproof portion at opposing edges of the first waterproof portion;   third and fourth detachable attachment means connected to the second side of the second waterproof portion and extending substantially along the length of the second waterproof portion at opposing edges of the second waterproof portion; and   a bottom waterproof portion interconnecting the first and second waterproof portions, wherein the bottom waterproof portion is substantially rectangular.   
     
     
         2 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 1 , wherein the second waterproof portion has an extended length that is longer than the first waterproof portion. 
     
     
         3 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 2 , wherein the first and second detachable attachment means are respectively arranged to detachably connect to the third and fourth detachable attachment means using a hook and loop arrangement. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein the first insulated portion is sewn along an outer perimeter of the first side of the first waterproof portion, and wherein the second insulated portion is sewn along an outer perimeter of the first side of the second waterproof portion. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein the first, second, third and fourth detachable attachment means Velcro or hook and loop arrangement. 
     
     
         6 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein the first, second, third and fourth detachable attachment means comprise at least one selected from the group consisting of heat sealable fabric, quilting, stitching, various seam techniques, Velcro®, glue, hot-glue, epoxy, hooks, zippers, hook and loop, and buttons. 
     
     
         7 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein the first, second, third and fourth detachable attachment means are arranged to provide easier entry to and exit from the multi-purpose blanket. 
     
     
         8 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , further comprising:
 a first draw-cord extending through an interior channel formed by a flap along an outer edge of the first waterproof portion and perpendicular to orientation of the first and second detachable attachment means; and   a second draw-cord extending through an interior channel formed by a flap along an outer edge of the second waterproof portion and perpendicular to orientation of the third and fourth detachable attachment means.   
     
     
         9 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein the first and second waterproof portions and the bottom waterproof portion comprise coated nylon fabric. 
     
     
         10 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein the first and second waterproof portions and the bottom waterproof portion comprise at least one selected from the group consisting of Cordura® fabric, breathable fabric, ballistic nylon fabric, treated cotton canvas, synthetic fabric, plastic, ripstop fabric, polyethylene plastic material, PVC film, PVC polyester material, heat sealable, rubber and taffeta. 
     
     
         11 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein the first and second insulated portions comprise fleece. 
     
     
         12 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein the first and second insulated portions comprise at least one selected from the group consisting of polyester film, polyester fleece, cotton fabric, foam insulation, Down, ColdBlock insulation, and synthetic material. 
     
     
         13 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein the bottom waterproof portion includes one or more holes. 
     
     
         14 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 13 , wherein the one or more holes of the bottom waterproof portion are arranged to provide drainage and ventilation in an operational position. 
     
     
         15 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 13 , wherein the one or more holes comprise one or more grommets. 
     
     
         16 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein the first waterproof portion has a length of approximately 60 inches and a width of approximately 38 inches, the second waterproof portion has a length of approximately 83 inches and a width of approximately 38 inches, and the bottom waterproof portion has a length of approximately 24 inches, a width of approximately 38 inches, and a height of approximately 4 inches. 
     
     
         17 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein the first waterproof portion has a length of approximately 60 inches and a width of approximately 40 inches, the second waterproof portion has a length of approximately 83 inches and a width of approximately 42 inches, and the bottom waterproof portion has a length of approximately 18 inches, a width of approximately 30 inches, and a height of approximately 3 inches. 
     
     
         18 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein the first insulated portion has substantially the same dimensions as the first waterproof portion, and wherein the second insulated portion has substantially the same dimensions as the second waterproof portion. 
     
     
         19 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein the first insulated portion has dimensions that are smaller than the dimensions of the first waterproof portion, and wherein the second insulated portion has dimensions that are smaller than the dimensions of the second waterproof portion. 
     
     
         20 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein the multi-purpose blanket is configured to function as at least one selected from the group consisting of a picnic blanket, a team blanket, a sleeping bag, a full body stadium covering, and a fleece blanket. 
     
     
         21 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein the bottom waterproof portion is configured to allow a user to move forward, rear, and lateral directions while standing on the bottom waterproof portion in an operational position. 
     
     
         22 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein the bottom waterproof portion is configured to withstand stress from contact with hard surfaces. 
     
     
         23 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein the bottom waterproof portion is configured to keep the first and second insulated portions above ground water while a user is standing on the bottom waterproof portion in an operational position. 
     
     
         24 . The multi-purpose blanket of  claim 3 , wherein hook and loop arrangement of the first, second, third and fourth detachable attachment means provides an arrangement which allows precipitation to run off the side of the multi-purpose blanket in an operational position.