Foldable blanket and pillow system

Abstract

A hospitality accessory comprising a first portion of fabric designed to accommodate two people lying down and a pair of pillows coupled thereto. A first rectangular portion of fabric is coupled to the first portion and includes a first handle and a first set of zipper teeth located around at least a part of the first rectangular portion. A second rectangular portion of fabric is coupled to the first portion and includes a second handle and a second set of zipper teeth located around at least a part of the second rectangular portion. The second set of zipper teeth can mate with the first set of zipper teeth such that when said first and second sets of zipper teeth mate, the first and second rectangular portions accommodate insertion of the first portion of fabric and the pair of pillows, and the first and second handles are aligned.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A hospitality accessory, comprising:
 a first portion of fabric designed to accommodate two people lying down;   a pair of pillows coupled to said first portion of fabric, wherein said pillows are arranged adjacent to each other;   a first rectangular portion of fabric coupled to the first portion, the first rectangular portion including a first handle and a first set of zipper teeth located around at least a part of a circumference of the first rectangular portion;   a second rectangular portion of fabric coupled to the first portion, the second rectangular portion including a second handle and a second set of zipper teeth located around at least a part of a circumference of the second rectangular portion, wherein the second set of zipper teeth is configured for mating with the first set of zipper teeth; and   wherein when said second set of zipper teeth is mated with the first set of zipper teeth, the first and second rectangular portions accommodate insertion of the first portion of fabric and the pair of pillows, and the first and second handles are aligned.   
     
     
         2 . A hospitality accessory of  claim 1 , wherein a second portion of fabric is coupled to a bottom surface of the first portion of fabric and wherein the second portion comprises a water resistant material. 
     
     
         3 . A hospitality accessory of  claim 2 , wherein the second portion of fabric covers substantially the entire bottom surface of the first portion of fabric. 
     
     
         4 . A hospitality accessory of  claim 3 , wherein the first portion of fabric has an opening though which an additional padding may be inserted between the first and second portions of fabric. 
     
     
         5 . A hospitality accessory of  claim 4 , wherein the opening in the first portion of fabric may be closed by a closing device. 
     
     
         6 . The hospitality accessory of  claim 5 , wherein the closing device is a zipper, wherein a first set of zipper teeth is located along a portion of a first edge of the opening and a second set of zipper teeth is located along a portion of a second edge of the opening. 
     
     
         7 . The hospitality accessory of  claim 5 , wherein the closing device is a plurality of fasteners, wherein a first part of each fastener is positioned proximate to a first edge of the opening and a second part of each fastener is positioned proximate to a second edge of the opening. 
     
     
         8 . A hospitality accessory, comprising:
 a first portion of fabric designed to accommodate at least one person lying down;   at least one pillow pouch for receiving a padding, wherein the pillow pouch is coupled to said first portion of fabric;   a first peripheral portion of fabric coupled to the first portion of fabric, the first peripheral portion including a first handle and a first part of at least one fastener located along a part of a circumference of the first peripheral portion;   a second peripheral portion coupled to the first portion of fabric, the second peripheral portion including a second handle and a second part of at least one fastener located along a part of a circumference of the second peripheral portion,   wherein the first part of each fastener is configured for mating with the second part of each fastener; and   wherein when said second part of each fastener is mated with the first part of each fastener, the first and second peripheral portions accommodate insertion of the first portion of fabric and each pillow pouch, and the first and second handles are aligned.   
     
     
         9 . The hospitality accessory of  claim 8 , wherein a second portion of fabric is coupled to a bottom surface of the first portion of fabric and wherein the second portion comprises a water resistant material. 
     
     
         10 . The hospitality accessory of  claim 9 , wherein the second portion of fabric covers substantially all of the bottom surface of the first portion of fabric. 
     
     
         11 . The hospitality accessory of  claim 9 , wherein the first portion of fabric has an opening though which an additional padding may be inserted between the first and second portions of fabric. 
     
     
         12 . The hospitality accessory of  claim 11 , wherein the opening on the first portion of fabric may be closed by a closing device. 
     
     
         13 . The hospitality accessory of  claim 12 , wherein the closing device is a zipper, wherein a first set of zipper teeth is located along a portion of a first edge of the opening and a second set of zipper teeth is located along a portion of a second edge of the opening. 
     
     
         14 . The hospitality accessory of  claim 13 , wherein the closing device comprises a plurality of buttons and matching button holes, wherein each button hole is positioned proximate to a first edge of the opening and each button is positioned proximate to a second edge of the opening and aligned such that each button corresponds with a button hole. 
     
     
         15 . The hospitality accessory of  claim 8 , wherein the padding is a pillow bag including stuffing therein. 
     
     
         16 . The hospitality accessory of  claim 8 , wherein each peripheral portion of fabric has a rectangular shape. 
     
     
         17 . The hospitality accessory of  claim 8 , wherein each peripheral portion of fabric is removably attached to the first portion of fabric. 
     
     
         18 . The hospitality accessory of  claim 8 , wherein the at least one pillow pouch comprises two pillow pouches arranged adjacent to each other. 
     
     
         19 . A hospitality accessory, comprising:
 a blanket designed for two people;   a pair of rectangular shaped pillow cases coupled to the blanket, wherein said pillow cases are arranged adjacent to each other, and wherein each pillow case has an opening adapted for receiving a pillow bag;   a pair of pillow bags including stuffing therein, wherein each pillow bag is adapted to be inserted into each pillow case;   a first half of a carrying bag coupled to the blanket, the first half including a first handle and a first set of zipper teeth located around at least a portion of a circumference of the first half;   a second half of the carrying bag coupled to the blanket, the second half including a second handle and a second set of zipper teeth located around at least a portion of a circumference of the second half, wherein the second set of zipper teeth is configured for mating with the first set of zipper teeth; and,   wherein when said second set of zipper teeth is mated with the first set of zipper teeth, the first and second halves of the carrying bag are mated and accommodate insertion of the blanket and the pair of pillow cases including the pillow bags, and the first and second handles are aligned.   
     
     
         20 . The hospitality accessory from  claim 19 , wherein the pillow cases are removably attached to the blanket and wherein the opening of each pillow case may be closed by a zipper or flap.