Towel mat with blow up wedge pillow

Abstract

A towel mat comprising a fabric panel having a top, a bottom, a first end, a second end, a first side, and a second side, wherein the ends are shorter than the sides. A top pocket having a padded lining, the pocket coupled to the top of the fabric panel near the first end and extending to a predetermined shape when the pocket is filled. The pocket is inflatable and shaped to support a user in a position that is at least partially upright. The bottom of the panel comprises a waterproof barrier layer. The towel mat further comprising a weighted portion sewn to the panel. The panel has at least one corner, and wherein the weighted portion comprises a compartment in which a user may place a weighted material.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A towel mat comprising:
 a fabric panel having a top, a bottom, a first end, a second end, a first side, and a second side, wherein the ends are shorter than the sides;   a top pocket having a padded lining, the pocket coupled to the top of the fabric panel near the first end and extending to a predetermined shape when the pocket is filled.   
     
     
         2 . The towel mat of  claim 1 , wherein the panel is a blanket or a towel. 
     
     
         3 . The towel mat of  claim 1 , wherein the pocket is filled with at least one of stuffing, a weighted material, air, water, fabric, a towel, a blanket, and clothing. 
     
     
         4 . The towel mat of  claim 1 , wherein the shape is substantially trapezoidal. 
     
     
         5 . The towel mat of  claim 1 , wherein the pocket is removable. 
     
     
         6 . The towel mat of  claim 1 , wherein the pocket is an inflatable pillow. 
     
     
         7 . The towel mat of  claim 1 , wherein the pocket is inflatable and shaped to support a user in a position that is at least partially upright. 
     
     
         8 . The towel mat of  claim 1 , wherein the bottom of the panel comprises a waterproof barrier layer. 
     
     
         9 . The towel mat of  claim 6 , wherein the inflatable pillow comprises a bladder having a valve wherein the valve is a quick release valve. 
     
     
         10 . The towel mat of  claim 1 , wherein the pocket lays substantially flat against the top of the panel such that the entire mat can be rolled or folded for easy transportation. 
     
     
         11 . The towel mat of  claim 1  wherein the pocket comprises a flap having a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         12 . The towel mat of  claim 1 , wherein the top pocket comprises at least one side pocket. 
     
     
         13 . The towel mat of  claim 12 , wherein the top pocket has a substantially rectangular footprint on the top of the panel, and wherein the at least one side pocket is two side pockets located on opposing sides of the top pocket. 
     
     
         14 . The towel mat of  claim 1 , further comprising a weighted portion sewn to the panel. 
     
     
         15 . The towel mat of  claim 14 , wherein the panel has at least one corner, and wherein the weighted portion comprises a compartment in which a user may place a weighted material. 
     
     
         16 . The towel mat of  claim 14  wherein the weighted portion comprises a fillable strip on at least one of the first end, the second end, the first side, and the second side.