Blanket With Tie Straps

Abstract

A multipurpose baby blanket with integrated straps and storage pocket. The blanket is composed of several materials, and is therefore suitable for many tasks. Integrated straps with hook and loop fasteners provide an easy method of securing the blanket in place. An integrated pocket provides storage for baby supplies and paraphernalia.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a continuation-in-part, claiming priority from US Provisional Patent 60 / 908,880, filed Mar. 29, 2007, and entitled Blanket With Tie Straps.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to blankets and more particularly to a blanket with improvements for securing the blanket to strollers, wheelchairs, or other objects. The invention is a blanket with straps at the corners for securing the blanket in place. The straps may be tied, secured with hook and loop fasteners, or snapped in place. In addition, the blanket may include a pocket for storage, and may be composed of multiple materials to serve a multipurpose use.[0004]2. Background of the Invention[0005]New parents face many unique challenges in caring for their babies. Some of these challenges include keeping the baby protected from the elements, providing all the necessary baby supplies, and transporting these supplies from plac...

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Benefits of technology

[0018]A blanket with integrated straps is described. This blanket is an improvement over the prior art because it is capable of being securely fastened into place covering a baby, reduces the amount of baby accessories a parent must carry. Additional embodiments provide further improvements. An embodiment co

Problems solved by technology

Some of these challenges include keeping the baby protected from the elements, providing all the necessary baby supplies, and transporting these supplies from place to place.

One of the challenges facing new parents is to keep the child protected from the cold, wet, or excessive sunlight.

For example, the baby can kick off the blanket, the blanket can become tangled in the wheels of a stroller, or snagged on another impediment.

Another challenge is in protecting the young child from excess sun or wind exposure.

In particular, most strollers are open at the front and/or the top of the stroller, providing no protection from the sun or wind.

Some strollers provide sunshades that block the rays of the sun from overhead, but do not protect from the sun

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