Combination pillow and sleeping bag or blanket or comforter

Abstract

A combination pillow/blanket and combination pillow/comforter are described. Both combinations include first and second pillow portions that can be detachably coupled together. In the combination pillow/blanket, a first end of the blanket is coupled to the first pillow portion and a second end is coupled to the second pillow portion. When the first and second pillow portions are coupled together, the blanket is positioned within the second pillow portion. When the first and second pillow portions are detached and spaced apart, the blanket extends between the two pillow portions. In the combination pillow/comforter, the comforter is attached to a portion of each of the first and second pillow portions. When the first and second pillow portions are coupled together, the comforter is positioned within the second pillow portion. When the first and second pillow portions are detached from one another, they are spaced apart adjacent opposing ends of the comforter.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A combination pillow and blanket configurable between a first configuration and a second configuration, the combination pillow and blanket comprising:
 a first pillow portion;   a second pillow portion detachably coupled to the first pillow portion, the second pillow portion defining a cavity; and   a blanket having a perimeter, wherein a first section of the perimeter is coupled to the first pillow portion and the second pillow portion is coupled to the blanket a distance from the perimeter of the blanket;   wherein in the first configuration, the first and second pillow portions are coupled together and the blanket is positioned within the cavity of the second pillow portion; and   wherein in the second configuration, the first and second pillow portions are detached from one another and spaced apart such that at least a portion of the blanket extends between the first and second pillow portions.   
     
     
         2 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 1 , wherein the blanket is formed by a back portion and two side portions, wherein the back portion is coupled at the first section to the first pillow portion and the second pillow portion is coupled to the back portion, and wherein one of the two side portions is positioned on one side of the back portion and the other of the two side portions is positioned opposite the one side portion on the other side of the back portion. 
     
     
         3 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 2 , wherein the side portions are movable flaps such that the side portions can be overlapped across the back portion to wrap around a user. 
     
     
         4 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one fastener, wherein the at least one fastener detachably couples the first pillow portion to the second pillow portion. 
     
     
         5 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 1 , wherein exteriors of the first and second pillow portions comprise a first fabric, and the blanket comprises a second fabric different from the first fabric. 
     
     
         6 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 1 , wherein in the first configuration, the first and second pillow portions cooperate to form a pillow having a generally continuous outer periphery. 
     
     
         7 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 1 , wherein a character image is formed by the coupled first and second pillow portions when the combination pillow and blanket is in the first configuration. 
     
     
         8 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 1 , further comprising appendages attached to the first and second pillow portions, the appendages corresponding to the character image. 
     
     
         9 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 1 , wherein the blanket is formed by a back portion and a side portion, wherein the back portion is coupled at the first section to the first pillow portion and the second pillow portion is coupled to the back portion, and wherein the side portion is positioned on one side of the back portion and is configured to fold over the back portion to wrap around a user. 
     
     
         10 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 1 , wherein the first pillow portion forms a cavity such that the first pillow portion functions as a hood for a user to wear with the combination pillow and blanket in the second configuration. 
     
     
         11 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 1 , wherein the first pillow portion has a first side facing in a first direction and an opposite second side facing in a second direction opposite the first direction, wherein the first side of the first pillow portion includes character features. 
     
     
         12 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 11 , wherein the blanket has a first side facing in the first direction and an opposite second side facing in the second direction, wherein the second pillow portion is coupled to the second side of the blanket. 
     
     
         13 . A combination pillow and blanket configurable between a first configuration and a second configuration, the combination pillow and blanket comprising:
 a first pillow portion;   a second pillow portion detachably coupled to the first pillow portion, the second pillow portion defining a cavity; and   a blanket having a perimeter with four edges, wherein a first pair of opposed edges extends parallel to each other in a first direction and a second pair of opposed edges connect each edge of the first pair of opposed edges to one another, wherein the first pillow portion is coupled to the blanket along a first edge of the first pair of opposed edges and the second pillow portion is coupled to the blanket along a second edge of the first pair of opposed edges;   wherein in the first configuration, the first and second pillow portions are coupled together, and the blanket is positioned at least partially within the cavity of the second pillow portion; and   wherein in the second configuration, the first and second pillow portions are detached from one another and spaced apart such that at least a portion of the blanket extends between the first and second pillow portions.   
     
     
         14 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 13 , wherein exteriors of the first and second pillow portions comprise a first fabric and the blanket comprises a second fabric different from the first fabric. 
     
     
         15 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 13 , wherein in the first configuration, the first and second pillow portions cooperate to form a pillow having a generally continuous outer periphery. 
     
     
         16 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 13 , wherein in the first configuration, the blanket functions as stuffing for at least a portion of the pillow. 
     
     
         17 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 16 , wherein in the first configuration, the blanket functions as stuffing for only the second portion of the pillow. 
     
     
         18 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 13 , wherein in the first configuration, a character image is formed by the coupled first and second pillow portions. 
     
     
         19 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 18 , further comprising appendages attached to the first and second pillow portions, the appendages corresponding to the character image. 
     
     
         20 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 13 , further comprising at least one fastener, wherein the at least one fastener detachably couples the first pillow portion to the second pillow portion. 
     
     
         21 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 20 , wherein at least part of the at least one fastener is disposed in the cavity of the first pillow portion. 
     
     
         22 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 13 , wherein the first pillow portion is at least partially filled with one of a foam, a fiber stuffing, or beans. 
     
     
         23 . A combination pillow and blanket configurable between a first configuration and a second configuration, the combination pillow and blanket comprising:
 a first pillow portion;   a second pillow portion detachably coupled to the first pillow portion, the second pillow portion defining a cavity having an opening; and   a blanket having a perimeter with four edges, wherein a first pair of opposed edges extends parallel to each other in a first direction and a second pair of opposed edges connect each edge of the first pair of opposed edges to one another, wherein the first pillow portion is coupled to the blanket along a first edge of the first pair of opposed edges and the second pillow portion is coupled to the blanket with the opening of the cavity defined by the second pillow portion extending parallel to the first pair of opposed edges;   wherein in the first configuration, the first and second pillow portions are coupled together, and the blanket is positioned at least partially within the cavity of the second pillow portion; and   wherein in the second configuration, the first and second pillow portions are detached from one another and spaced apart such that at least a portion of the blanket extends between the first and second pillow portions.   
     
     
         24 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 23 , wherein exteriors of the first and second pillow portions comprise a first fabric and the blanket comprises a second fabric different from the first fabric. 
     
     
         25 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 23 , wherein in the first configuration, the first and second pillow portions cooperate to form a pillow having a generally continuous outer periphery. 
     
     
         26 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 23 , wherein in the first configuration, the blanket functions as stuffing for at least a portion of the pillow. 
     
     
         27 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 26 , wherein in the first configuration, the blanket functions as stuffing for only the second portion of the pillow. 
     
     
         28 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 26 , wherein in the first configuration, the blanket functions as stuffing for the first portion of the pillow and the second portion of the pillow. 
     
     
         29 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 23 , wherein in the first configuration, a character image is formed by the coupled first and second pillow portions. 
     
     
         30 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 29 , further comprising appendages attached to the first and second pillow portions, the appendages corresponding to the character image. 
     
     
         31 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 23 , further comprising at least one fastener, wherein the at least one fastener detachably couples the first pillow portion to the second pillow portion. 
     
     
         32 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 31 , wherein at least part of the at least one fastener is disposed in the cavity of the first pillow portion. 
     
     
         33 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 23 , wherein the first pillow portion is at least partially filled with one of a foam, a fiber stuffing, or beans. 
     
     
         34 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 23 , wherein the blanket is formed by a back portion and two side portions, wherein the back portion is coupled to the first pillow portion, and wherein one of the two side portions is positioned on one side of the back portion and the other of the two side portions is positioned opposite the one side portion on the other side of the back portion. 
     
     
         35 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 34 , wherein the side portions are movable flaps such that the side portions can be overlapped across the back portion to wrap around a user. 
     
     
         36 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 23 , wherein the blanket is formed by a back portion and a side portion, wherein the back portion is coupled to the first pillow portion, and wherein the side portion is positioned on one side of the back portion and is configured to fold over the back portion to wrap around a user. 
     
     
         37 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 23 , wherein the first pillow portion forms a cavity such that the first pillow portion functions as a hood for a user to wear with the combination pillow and blanket in the second configuration. 
     
     
         38 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 23 , wherein the first pillow portion has a first side facing in a first direction and an opposite second side facing in a second direction opposite the first direction, wherein the first side of the first pillow portion includes character features. 
     
     
         39 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 38 , wherein the blanket has a first side facing in the first direction and an opposite second side facing in the second direction, wherein the second pillow portion is coupled to the second side of the blanket. 
     
     
         40 . The combination pillow and blanket of  claim 23 , wherein the second pillow portion is coupled to the blanket along a second edge of the first pair of opposed edges. 
     
     
         41 . A combination pillow and comforter configurable between a first configuration and a second configuration, the combination pillow and comforter comprising:
 a first pillow portion;   a second pillow portion detachably coupled to the first pillow portion, the second pillow portion defining a cavity; and   a comforter attached to a portion of each of the first and second pillow portions, the comforter configured to fit over a mattress;   wherein in the first configuration, the first and second pillow portions are coupled together and the comforter is positioned within the cavity of the second pillow portion; and   wherein in the second configuration, the first and second pillow portions are detached from one another and spaced apart and adjacent opposing ends of the comforter.   
     
     
         42 . The combination pillow and comforter of  claim 41 , further including a sleeping bag coupled to the comforter, the sleeping bag extending between the first and second pillow portions. 
     
     
         43 . The combination pillow and comforter of  claim 42 , further including a zipper extending between a first end and a second end of the sleeping bag to enable the sleeping bag to be opened. 
     
     
         44 . The combination pillow and comforter of  claim 41 , wherein in the second configuration, the first and second pillow portions are on top of the comforter. 
     
     
         45 . The combination pillow and comforter of  claim 41 , wherein the comforter is sized to fit a twin mattress. 
     
     
         46 . A combination pillow and fabric enclosure configurable between a first configuration and a second configuration, the combination pillow and fabric enclosure comprising:
 a first pillow portion;   a second pillow portion detachably coupled to the first pillow portion; and   a fabric enclosure having a first end coupled to the first pillow portion and a second end coupled to the second pillow portion, and an opening to an interior space within the fabric enclosure;   wherein in the first configuration, the first and second pillow portions are coupled together;   wherein in the second configuration, the first and second pillow portions are detached from one another and spaced apart such that the fabric enclosure extends between the first and second pillow portions; and   wherein the second end of the fabric enclosure is coupled to the second pillow portion around an entire perimeter of the second end of the fabric enclosure such that the second pillow portion cooperates with the fabric enclosure to form a closed end.   
     
     
         47 . The combination pillow and fabric enclosure of  claim 46 , further comprising at least one fastener, wherein the at least one fastener detachably couples the first pillow portion to the second pillow portion. 
     
     
         48 . The combination pillow and fabric enclosure of  claim 46 , wherein the first end of the fabric enclosure is coupled to the first pillow portion such that an unattached portion of the first end of the fabric enclosure forms an opening into an interior space of the fabric enclosure in the second configuration. 
     
     
         49 . The combination pillow and fabric enclosure of  claim 46 , further including a zipper, wherein the zipper extends in a direction between the first end of the fabric enclosure and the second end of the fabric enclosure. 
     
     
         50 . The combination pillow and fabric enclosure of  claim 46 , wherein exteriors of the first and second pillow portions comprise a first fabric, and an exterior of the fabric enclosure comprises a second fabric different from the first fabric. 
     
     
         51 . The combination pillow and fabric enclosure of  claim 50 , wherein the fabric enclosure includes a liner made of a third fabric, the liner extending into the cavity of the second pillow portion. 
     
     
         52 . The combination pillow and fabric enclosure of  claim 46 , wherein in the first configuration, the first and second pillow portions cooperate to form a pillow having a generally continuous outer periphery. 
     
     
         53 . The combination pillow and fabric enclosure of  claim 46 , wherein a character image is formed by the coupled first and second pillow portions when the combination pillow and fabric enclosure is in the first configuration. 
     
     
         54 . The combination pillow and fabric enclosure of  claim 53 , further comprising appendages attached to the first and second pillow portions, the appendages corresponding to the character image. 
     
     
         55 . The combination pillow and fabric enclosure of  claim 46 , further including a carrying strap on one of the first pillow portion or the second pillow portion. 
     
     
         56 . The combination pillow and fabric enclosure of  claim 46 , wherein the first pillow portion is filled with one of a foam, a fiber stuffing, or beans. 
     
     
         57 . The combination pillow and fabric enclosure of  claim 46 , wherein each of the first and second pillow portions is approximately the same size and shape in the first configuration. 
     
     
         58 . The combination pillow and fabric enclosure of  claim 57 , wherein each of the first and second pillow portions is generally semi-circular in shape.