Chair blanket equipped with a sleeving element

Abstract

An article is provided that permits a user to stay comfortable and warm in nearly any situation involving a chair or seat. The article includes a blanket portion that is connected to an elastic or inelastic fabric cover/pocket, which can be sleeved over the back of a chair. The cover keeps the blanket securely held in place on the chair. The design permits users to quickly move the blanket from one chair to the next, quickly get in and out of the chair, and quickly secure the blanket in the configuration that achieves the desired level of comfort and warmth. The design purposefully allows the user to cover the front and the back of their bodies. One or more detachable ‘seat belts’ connect the sides of the blanket, one to one another, creating an adjustable, custom, snug fit. Because the legs and feet are secure inside the blanket, the blanket is kept away from office chair wheels when rolling an office chair, thus the blanket does not get stuck in or under the wheels. The blanket has a foot placement area which is constituted of a layer of fabric with qualities that allows the user to wear shoes or enter with soiled feet without concern that it will damage or soil the inside of the blanket. The blanket may be folded and stored in the elastic fabric chair back cover, for use as a pillow or for easy travel/storage with one or more carry straps.

1 . A convertible blanket article, adapted to include a removable or an attached pocket which can be secured over a chair back or can receive the blanket article to create a pillow, the article comprising:
 a) a blanket section, having a generally rectangular configuration and comprising a first and second surface and first, second and two opposing side edges, the blanket having a length and a width where the length is longer than the width;   wherein said blanket section has the same material comprising the first and second surface, or a different material comprising the first surface that is different from the second surface,   
     
     
         2 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein said blanket section has one or more protruding loops through which to bind, connect, or otherwise attach a separate article to the blanket. 
     
     
         3 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein said blanket can be connected left side to right side by an adjustable connecting device which attaches to the blanket or wraps around the entire blanket to secure the blanket additionally to the user, 
     
     
         4 . The article of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 b) a cover/pillow section having a generally rectangular configuration and comprising a first and second surface and first, second and two opposing side edges;   wherein said cover/pillow section has a cavity located within said cover/pillow section, said cavity being located proximally at one end of the blanket and having an opening and a size which allows it to inwardly receive and contain said blanket.   
     
     
         5 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein said cover/pillow section has the same material comprising the first and second surface, or a different material comprising the first surface that is different from the second surface. 
     
     
         6 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein said cover/pillow section is comprised of an elastomeric material of such a size and surface area, that the cover/pillow can stretch over and encompass a portion or all of the back of a chair or seat. 
     
     
         7 . The article of  claim 1 , where said cover/pillow section has a handle for grasping or carrying. 
     
     
         8 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein said cover/pillow section has one or more protruding loops through which to bind, connect, or otherwise attach a separate article to the blanket. 
     
     
         9 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein said cover/pillow section has holes for aims, torso, and head of the user. 
     
     
         10 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein said cover/pillow section has holes for arms and head of the user and an opening in the material that can be repeatedly opened and closed with a closure device selected from the group consisting of buttons, releasable fasteners, hook-and-loop type fasteners, and zippers. 
     
     
         11 . The article of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 c) a belt device, consisting of an elongated strap having first and second ends and fastening means located on said body portion that enables the strap to be fastened to the body portion proximate each of said first and second ends.   
     
     
         12 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein said belt section can be looped through one or more protruding loops through which to bind, connect, or otherwise attach the blanket to the seat back, seat, arm, base or other part of a chair, in order to keep the blanket in place. 
     
     
         13 . The article of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 d) a removable, adjustable connecting device, consisting of an elongated strap having first and second ends and fastening means located on said body portion that enables the strap to be fastened to the body portion of the blanket;   further wherein said removable, adjustable connecting devices can connect to the left side to right side of the blanket by connecting two or more devices via, a hook, button, tab, buckle, Velcro, zipper, or other connection means, which secure the blanket additionally to the user to create the user's desired level of compression or so that the blanket does not slip or migrate.   
     
     
         14 . An outdoor version of the Blanket described herein having a waterproof top layer and a soft flannel, Sherpa or similar fabric bottom layer (except where the feet go, which is made from a waterproof fabric). 
     
     
         15 . The article of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one pocket that may temporarily store personal items, 
     
     
         16 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein said blanket has a foot placement area which is constituted of a layer of fabric with qualities that allows the user to wear shoes or enter with soiled feet without concern that it will damage or soil the inside of the blanket. The qualities of the materials of the foot placement area may be durability, anti-cut, anti-tear, anti-static, anti-microbial, anti-dirt, self-cleaning, extra grip, slick, water repellant, waterproof, fire resistance, smell resistant, insulated, printable, or UV resistant. The foot placement area is located in the optimal spot with the optimal length of the blanket where users of different heights and leg lengths will put their legs. 
     
     
         17 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein said blanket has a hoodie, arm sleeves or leg sleeves. 
     
     
         18 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein said cover/pillow section is temporarily or permanently connected to a removable vest (or any type of garment such as a shirt, jacket, coat, pants or shorts). 
     
     
         19 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein said blanket section is temporarily or permanently secured to a pocket in the chair/seat of a vehicle or transportation device. 
     
     
         20 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein said blanket section is temporarily or permanently secured to a pocket on the child car seat or stroller.