Convertible Activity Mat

Abstract

The invention relates to a protective table covering that is convertible to a carrying bag or tote.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An activity mat convertible into a carrying bag comprising:
 a substantially planar mat having at least three fold lines, the mat having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface comprises a liquid impervious layer and the second layer comprises a non-slip material.   
     
     
         2 . The mat of  claim 1 , wherein the planar mat has a first edge and second edge wherein the first edge is the same length as the second edge, and a third edge and a fourth edge wherein the third edge and fourth edge are the same length, and wherein the length of the third and fourth edges is greater than the length of the first and second edges, and wherein the mat comprises a first handle on the third edge and a second handle on the fourth edge. 
     
     
         3 . The mat of  claim 2 , wherein the first edge is adapted to be folded inward along a first latitudinal fold line and the second edge is adapted to be folded inward along a second latitudinal fold line. 
     
     
         4 . The mat of  claim 3 , wherein the third edge is adapted to be folded upward toward the fourth edge along a longitudinal fold line.