Sleeping bag with adjustable collar

Abstract

A sleeping bag extends from a lower end to an entrance end and includes first and second halves arranged in opposing relationship with one another to define a sleeping compartment therebetween. A draw cord extends circumferentially through the first and second halves in spaced relationship with the entrance end to define a collar portion of the sleeping bag disposed between the entrance end and the draw cord. The draw cord is adjustable to vary an opening defined by the collar portion for permitting the collar portion to be adjusted around a neck of a user of the sleeping bag assembly. Additional thermal protection for the sleeping bag is achieved by the incorporation of the collar portion with a unique internal adjustment mechanism that permits the circumference of the opening of the collar portion to be changed while at the same time maintaining insulation thickness.

1 . A sleeping bag assembly comprising:
 a sleeping bag extending from a lower end to an entrance end and including first and second halves each having an inner layer arranged in opposing relationship with one another to define a sleeping compartment therebetween;   a draw cord extending circumferentially through said first and second halves in spaced relationship with said entrance end to define a collar portion of said sleeping bag disposed between said entrance end and said draw cord; and   said draw cord being adjustable to adjustably vary an opening defined by said collar portion adjacent said draw cord for permitting said collar portion to be adjusted around a neck of a user of the sleeping bag assembly.   
     
     
         2 . The sleeping bag assembly as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said draw cord being affixed to said inner layers of said first and second halves and extending into said sleeping compartment for allowing the user to vary said adjustable opening of said collar portion from within the sleeping bag assembly. 
     
     
         3 . The sleeping bag assembly as set forth in  claim 2 , further comprising:
 a closure device extending along said first and second halves for selectively joining said first and second halves together to open and close said sleeping compartment;   a draw cord lock disposed adjacent said inner layers of said first and second halves and disposed within said sleeping compartment in opposing relationship with said closure device; and   said draw cord passing through said draw cord lock for preventing movement of said draw cord and maintaining said adjusted opening of said collar portion when said draw cord lock is disposed in a locked condition.   
     
     
         4 . The sleeping bag assembly as set forth in  claim 3 , wherein each of said inner layers of said first and second halves define a draw hem disposed in spaced relationship with said entrance end, and said draw cord includes a first draw cord portion extending through said draw hem defined by said first half of said sleeping bag and a second draw cord portion extending through said draw ham defined by said second half of said sleeping bag. 
     
     
         5 . The sleeping bag assembly as set forth in  claim 4 , wherein each of said first and second portions of said draw cord extend from a first end secured to a fastening device disposed adjacent said closure device on a respective one of said first or second halves to a second end threaded through said draw cord lock and disposed inside said sleeping compartment. 
     
     
         6 . The sleeping bag assembly as set forth in  claim 5 , wherein said fastening device includes a snap having a male component disposed on one of said first or second halves and a female component disposed on the other one of said first or second halves. 
     
     
         7 . The sleeping bag assembly as set forth in  claim 3 , wherein said closure device is a zipper assembly. 
     
     
         8 . The sleeping bag assembly as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said collar portion is approximately four to five inches in length defined relative to an axial length of said sleeping bag extending between said entrance and lower ends. 
     
     
         9 . A quilt assembly comprising:
 a quilt segment extending from an entrance end to a lower end;   a draw cord extending circumferentially through said quilt segment in spaced relationship with said entrance end to define a collar portion of said quilt segment disposed between said entrance end and said draw cord; and   said draw cord being adjustable to adjustably vary an opening defined by said collar portion adjacent said draw cord for permitting said collar portion to be adjusted around a neck of a user of the quilt assembly.   
     
     
         10 . The quilt assembly as set forth in  claim 9 , wherein said quilt segment having an inner layer to define a sleeping compartment of the quilt, and said draw cord affixed to said inner layer and extending into said sleeping compartment for allowing the user to vary said adjustable opening of said collar portion from within the quilt assembly. 
     
     
         11 . The quilt assembly as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein said inner layer of said quilt segment defining a draw hem disposed in spaced relationship with said entrance, and said draw cord extending through said draw hem between a first draw cord end and a second draw cord end. 
     
     
         12 . The quilt assembly as set forth in  claim 11 , further comprising a draw cord lock disposed adjacent said inner layer of said quilt segment and centrally located along said draw hem, and said draw cord passing through said draw cord lock for maintaining said adjusted opening of said collar portion when said draw cord lock is disposed in a locked condition. 
     
     
         13 . The quilt assembly as set forth in  claim 12 , wherein each of said first and second draw cord ends are fixed to opposing sides of the quilt segment via a fastening element. 
     
     
         14 . The quilt assembly as set forth in  claim 13 , wherein said fastening element includes a snap having a male component disposed on one of said sides of said quilt segment and a female component disposed on the other one of said sides of said quilt segment. 
     
     
         15 . The quilt assembly as set forth in  claim 9 , wherein said collar portion is approximately four to five inches in length defined relative to an axial length of said quilt segment extending between said entrance and lower ends.