Portable, Compact and Multi-Function Mat With Integrated Pouch

Abstract

A multi-function mat described herein is constructed of fabric and fasteners that can be contained in an integrated set pocket, which converts to a pouch for transporting. The mat may consist of water-repellant thin and flexible material. The mat is an indoor and outdoor portable and foldable mat, layer, blanket, or cover for sitting at picnics, sporting events, beach, travel, other recreational activities. When contained, the mat may be compact enough to fit into an adult hand and easily transported.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An apparatus comprising:
 a mat having an open configuration and a compact configuration, the mat comprising:
 a first edge and a second edge; 
 a first hem overlay secured to the first edge; 
 a first cord running within the first hem overlay; 
 a second hem overlay secured to the second edge; 
 a second cord running within the second hem overlay; 
 an integrated pocket secured to the mat; 
   wherein the integrated pocket is capable of enclosing a majority of the mat when the mat is in a compact configuration.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus as in  claim 1  wherein the first edge and the second edge are on opposite sides of the mat. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus as in  claim 2 , further comprising:
 a plurality of fasteners;   wherein the mat further comprises a third edge and a fourth edge;   wherein the third edge and the fourth edge are on opposite sides of the mat; and   wherein the plurality of fasteners comprises a first fastener set secured near the third edge of the mat and a second fastener set secured near the fourth edge of the mat.   
     
     
         4 . The apparatus as in  claim 3 , further comprising:
 a first cord lock to movably secure the first cord adjacent to the third edge of the mat;   a second cord lock to movably secure the first cord adjacent to the fourth edge of the mat;   a third cord lock to movably secure the second cord adjacent to the third edge of the mat; and   a fourth cord lock to movably secure the second cord adjacent to the fourth edge of the mat.   
     
     
         5 . The apparatus as in  claim 4 , further comprising:
 a first cord loop secured by the first cord lock and extending beyond the corner formed by the first edge of the mat and the third edge of the mat;   a second cord loop secured by the second cord lock and extending beyond the corner formed by the first edge of the mat and the fourth edge of the mat;   a third cord loop secured by the third cord lock and extending beyond the corner formed by second edge of the mat and the third edge of the mat; and   a fourth cord loop secured by the fourth cord lock and extending beyond the corner formed by second edge of the mat and the fourth edge of the mat.   
     
     
         6 . The apparatus as in  claim 3 , wherein the plurality of fasteners further comprise snap fasteners. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus as in  claim 6 , wherein the first fastener set comprises ten snap fasteners and the second fastener set comprises ten snap fasteners 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus as in  claim 3 :
 wherein each of the fasteners in the first fastener set has an opposite configuration from a fastener in the second fastener set.   
     
     
         9 . The apparatus as in  claim 3 , wherein the integrated pocket is in a substantially circular formation. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus as in  claim 9 , wherein the integrated pocket further comprises:
 an inner fabric partially secured to the mat, the inner fabric comprising an inner fabric lip at the edge of the portion of the inner fabric that is not secured to the mat;   an outer fabric partially secured to the mat and partially covering the inner fabric when the mat is in an open configuration, the outer fabric comprising an outer fabric lip at the edge of the portion of the outer fabric that is not secured to the mat.   
     
     
         11 . The apparatus as in  claim 10 , wherein the inner fabric lip comprises an elastic material and the outer fabric lip comprises an elastic material. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus as in  claim 11 , further comprising a loop secured to the mat and covered by the inner fabric when the mat is an open configuration. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus as in  claim 12 , further comprising a stake for securing the mat to an object through a loop selected from the group consisting of the first cord loop, the second cord loop, the third cord loop and the fourth cord loop. 
     
     
         14 . An apparatus comprising:
 a mat in a compact configuration, the mat comprising:   a first edge and a second edge on the opposite sides of the mat;   a first hem overlay secured to the first edge;   a first cord running within the first hem overlay;   a second hem overlay secured to the second edge;   a second cord running within the second hem overlay; and   an integrated pocket secured to the mat, wherein the integrated pocket encloses a majority of the mat.   
     
     
         15 . The apparatus as in  claim 14 , further comprising:
 a plurality of fasteners;   wherein the mat further comprises a third edge and a fourth edge;   wherein the third edge and the fourth edge are on opposite sides of the mat; and   wherein the plurality of fasteners comprises a first fastener set secured near the third edge of the mat and a second fastener set secured near the fourth edge of the mat.   
     
     
         16 . The apparatus as in  claim 15 , wherein the integrated pocket is in a substantially circular formation. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus as in  claim 16 , wherein the integrated pocket further comprises:
 an inner fabric partially secured to the mat, the inner fabric comprising an inner fabric lip at the edge of the portion of the inner fabric that is not secured to the mat;   an outer fabric partially secured to the mat, the outer fabric comprising an outer fabric lip at the edge of the portion of the outer fabric that is not secured to the mat;   wherein the outer fabric partially encompasses the inner fabric.   
     
     
         18 . The apparatus as in  claim 17 , wherein the inner fabric lip comprises an elastic material and the outer fabric lip comprises an elastic material. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus as in  claim 18 , further comprising a securing loop secured to the mat. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus as in  claim 19 , further comprising an attachment mechanism that is removably securable to the securing loop.