Cover with cape function

Abstract

A method of converting a blanket into a cape and an alternate convertible cover are also disclosed.

1 . A convertible cover, comprising:
 a cover;   a first sleeve and a second sleeve each extending from a respective first opening to a respective second opening, wherein each of the first sleeve and the second sleeve has a front side and a backside, and backside defined by the cover, and a top side generally perpendicular to the first and second openings.   
     
     
         2 . The convertible cover of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second sleeves are integral with the cover. 
     
     
         3 . The convertible cover of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second sleeves lay relatively flat against the cover such that the cover can function as a blanket or towel. 
     
     
         4 . The convertible cover of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second sleeves are arranged in first and second quadrants of the cover, respectively. 
     
     
         5 . The convertible cover of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second sleeves are formed from panels attached to a front side of the cover. 
     
     
         6 . The convertible cover of  claim 1 , wherein the first opening and the second opening are generally parallel to one another. 
     
     
         7 . The convertible cover of  claim 1 , wherein each of the first sleeve and the second sleeve have a bottom side, the bottom side generally parallel to the top side. 
     
     
         8 . The convertible cover of  claim 7 , wherein the bottom side is sewn to the cover. 
     
     
         9 . The convertible cover of  claim 1 , wherein the top side is sewn to the cover. 
     
     
         10 . The convertible cover of  claim 1 , wherein the top side runs along a top edge of the cover. 
     
     
         11 . A method of converting a blanket into a cape, comprising the steps of:
 providing a cover;   providing a first sleeve and a second sleeve each extending from a respective first opening to a respective a second opening, wherein each of the first sleeve and the second sleeve has a front side and a backside, and the backside is defined by the cover;   inserting first and second arms of a wearer completely through the first and second sleeves, respectively; and   maneuvering the first and second arms outward from the wearer such that the cover is extended into a cape via the sleeves.   
     
     
         12 . A convertible cover, comprising:
 a cover;   a first sleeve and a second sleeve, each of the first sleeve and the second sleeve having a top side, and first and second openings generally perpendicular to the top side, the first and second openings extending from the top side towards a bottom edge of the cover.   
     
     
         13 . The convertible cover of  claim 12 , wherein the top side runs along a top edge of the cover. 
     
     
         14 . The convertible cover of  claim 12 , wherein the top side is sewn to the cover. 
     
     
         15 . The convertible cover of  claim 12 , wherein each of the first and second sleeves have a bottom side generally parallel to the top side. 
     
     
         16 . The convertible cover of  claim 15 , wherein the bottom side is sewn to the cover. 
     
     
         17 . The convertible cover of  claim 12 , wherein the first and second sleeves are integral with the cover. 
     
     
         18 . The convertible cover of  claim 12 , wherein the first and second sleeves lay relatively flat against the cover such that the cover can function as a blanket or towel. 
     
     
         19 . The convertible cover of  claim 12 , wherein the first and second sleeves are arranged in first and second quadrants of the cover, respectively. 
     
     
         20 . The convertible cover of  claim 12 , wherein the first and second sleeves are formed from panels attached to a front side of the cover.