Ponchillow: poncho style blanket with attached pillow and hood

Abstract

One garment which represents an innovative poncho style blanket presenting users with an unparalleled experience of comfort, warmth and support. The Ponchillow allows its consumers to sleep and sit virtually anywhere with the support of its unique neck pillow and removable seat cushion, carry personal items easily and tie it altogether with the warmth of its fleece poncho style blanket construction. The expressed qualities of the Ponchillow allow for it to be used but not limited to; driving or riding in a car, flying in plane, everyday shopping, watching a movie or your child play their favorite outdoor sports. Blankets today don't offer the all-in-one convenience that the Ponchillow offers. Consumers are forced to carry multiple items such as; blankets, neck support, head coverings, storage device and pillows for support and cushion. The Ponchillow is uniquely designed to combine all these features into one compact, comfortable and portable product.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not applicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX[0003]Not applicableBACKGROUND[0004]The present invention relates to a garment, my Ponchillow, for use as a blanket, a cushion, a neck support, hand warmers, and an all-in-one poncho with a hood.BACKGROUNDPrior Art[0005]The following is a tabulation of some prior art that presently appears relevant:U.S. PatentsPatent NumberIssue DatePatentee5,920,9311999 Jul. 13Zuehlke et al.Des. 4307212000 Sep. 12Beauchan5,987,6671999 Nov. 23Haverly et al.5,657,4891997 Aug. 19Ponstein5,946,7231999 Sep. 07DiPrato et al.6,643,8702003 Nov. 11Bertrand[0006]Retail stores and specialty stores commonly supply consumers with blankets, hooded and non-hooded sweatshirts, jackets, pillows, robes and similar products to provide consumers with warmth, support, and comfort. Although ...

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[0016]In addition, the design will include a back interior pocket which fits a removable seat cushion that will offer added support and comfort for the buttocks region. Amongst the previously listed features of the garment, the front interior portion of the blanket will include an interior front pocket for extra warmth and support of the hands. Featured on the exterior of the interior front pocket will be three subdivided pockets for easy access and storage of every day items. Not to be excluded, there will be an attached hood for added warmth to the average, mundane blankets available on the market today. Amongst the previously listed prior art, the most powerful asset the embodiment of the Ponchillow presents is the simultaneous ability to provide warmth for the entire body (including hands and head), support for the neck with a neck pillow, support for the buttocks region with a removable seat cushion, and storage of mundane items with the interior front pouches.

[0017]The embodiment of my garment represents the first blanket that provides its users with front and back coverage, while also providing such amenities as the following: an attached pillow for shoulder and neck support, full range of motion for arms and hands, hood for extra warmth and protection, interior pockets for hand warmth, convenient storage for every day items like keys, cell phones and wallets. In addition, the embodiment of my garment includes a removable seat cushion for extra support. The unique design of the embodiment of my garment was created for the purpose of eliminating the ever growing need for a product that will allow an individual to stay warm, comfortable, maintain full body mobility, have access to convenient storage and sleep almost anywhere without carrying the numerous bulky items that it traditionally takes to accomplish those desires.

[0018]The distinctive design of my Ponchillow makes it a superior blanket compared to similar products being sold in today's market because of its innovative all-in-one design. The focal point of this progressive design is the fluffy, soft and supportive pillow attached to the back neckline of the embodiment of my garment. Its original design allows for its users to adjust the placement of the pillow to a position which provides them with the best possible support. The pillow is conveniently positioned on the garment to allow it to comfortably hang for users to complete their everyday errands. When individuals decide to sit or lay down, the embodiment of my garment's pillow springs into action to immediately support one's neck and shoulders, creating that unique feeling of being in bed. In addition to the neck and shoulder pillow, the embodiment of my garment outdoes itself by providing users with an extra removable seat cushion in the buttocks region of the blanket. This remov

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Although each of these products are capable of standing alone, they are inferior to the embodiment of my Ponchillow's design which incorporates key needs of consumers in one convenient product.

Although this invention may keep consumers warm and potentially keep them comfortable, it limits them to one or the other and cannot simultaneously satisfy both needs.

Haverly's invention faces the same disadvantage of Zueklke's invention in that it cannot be both a blanket and a pillow simultaneously.

Although similar to the embodiment of my Ponchillow, Beauchan's invention lacks the ability to perform multiple functions.

Its potential is limited to providing consumers with warmth and protection against harsh weather.

Further, Beauchan's invention does not provide support in the form of a pillow or a seat cushion, nor does it provide convenient storage for loose items.

It is limited in the fact that its main purpose is to support multiple people, movement is restricted by the co-wearers desires, it does not have pockets for storage, and it does not provide the users with any form of pillow support.

The “Stadium Sack,” was patented by DiPrato et al. and is a multipurpose garment which allows its users to transform it into a blanket or cushion; however, it does not allow for the user to take advantage of each function simultaneously.

The “Stadium Sack” fails to allow users to store mundane objects, such as keys and wallets, while wearing the garment.

Further, the “Stadium Sack” does not allow the user to enjoy the support of a seat cushion while using the “Stadium Sack” as a blanket / poncho with hood.

For a user to have the comfort of a seat cushion, they have to fold the blanket into a pillow style cushion and risk being cold.

Though the “Blanket,” may have these features, it leaves the wearer's back open, can only be used in a stationary position as it confines ones feet, restricts hand movement as it has no hand openings, has no cushion for rear support, and lacks a warm and comfortable feature for the wearer's neck.

Although these listed designs may serve their purpose, they are inferior to the convenient and resourceful design of the embodiment of my Ponchillow, which is designed for maximum comfort, support, convenience, and simultaneous use of features.

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