CHAIR BLANKET

Abstract

A chair blanket for keeping a person sitting on a chair warm without affecting the free body movements of the person. The chair blanket has a central section, a pair of upper wing flaps, and a pair of lower wing flaps. The central section is configured to mount to the back support of the chair. The pair of upper wing flaps and the pair of lower wing flaps extend from the central section. The pair of upper wing flaps drape over the shoulders of a person sitting on the chair and the pair of lower wing flaps drape over the thighs.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority from a U.S. Provisional Patent Appl. No. 63/403,923 filed on Sep. 6, 2022, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to a blanket, and more particularly, the present invention relates to a chair blanket.

BACKGROUND

It is common to use a blanket to keep oneself warm in cold climates. The blankets help to retain body heat. However, the use of blankets sometimes tends to limit certain free-body movements. Draping a blanket around the shoulders and thighs in a sitting position can get uncomfortable. A person while sitting on a chair and working finds it difficult to drape a blanket because the blanket restricts free body movements. Thus, people sitting in chairs often find it difficult to keep themselves warm. People working while sitting in a chair, such as in offices, must wear multiple layers of clothes in cold climates. The use of bedsheets or blankets is uncomfortable and limits the mobility of the body, thus making it difficult for the person to work.

A need is therefore appreciated for a blanket that is specifically designed for chairs and does not restrict free body movements.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary of one or more embodiments of the present invention in order to provide a basic understanding of such embodiments. This summary is not an extensive overview of all contemplated embodiments and is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of all embodiments nor delineate the scope of any or all embodiments. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more embodiments in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The principal object of the present invention is therefore directed to a chair blanket for a chair.

It is another object of the present invention that a user can comfortably wear the chair blanket.

It is still another object of the present invention that the chair blanket can keep a person warm without limiting free body movements.

It is yet another object of the present invention that the chair blanket can be customized.

In one aspect, disclosed is a chair blanket for a chair comprising a central section; and a pair of upper wing flaps that extends from the central section, the pair of upper wing flaps configured to drape over shoulders of a person sitting on the chair, wherein the central section is configured to be mounted to a back support of the chair. The chair blanket further comprises a pair of lower wing flaps that extends from the central section, the pair of lower flaps configured to drape over thighs of the person sitting on the chair. The central section has a fastening member coupled to a rear side of the back support of the chair, the fastening member is configured to secure the central section to the back of the chair. The fastening member further comprises straps that wrap around the back support for the chair.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying figures, which are incorporated herein, form part of the specification and illustrate embodiments of the present invention. Together with the description, the figures further explain the principles of the present invention and enable a person skilled in the relevant arts to make and use the invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a chair blanket, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a front view of the chair blanket, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows a rear view of the chair blanket, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a back of a chair and the straps of the chair blanket mounted onto the back of the chair, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 shows the front side of the chair blanket as shown in FIG. 4, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 shows another implementation of the chair blanket having only the lower flaps, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The subject matter will now be described more fully hereinafter. Subject matter may, however, be embodied in a variety of different forms and, therefore, covered or claimed subject matter is intended to be construed as not being limited to any exemplary embodiments set forth herein; exemplary embodiments are provided merely to be illustrative. Likewise, a reasonably broad scope for claimed or covered subject matter is intended. Among other things, for example, the subject matter may be embodied as apparatus and methods of use thereof. The following detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be taken in a limiting sense.

The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Likewise, the term “embodiments of the present invention” does not require that all embodiments of the invention include the discussed feature, advantage, or mode of operation.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting to embodiments of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising,”, “includes” and/or “including”, when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

The following detailed description includes the best currently contemplated mode or modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely to illustrate the general principles of the invention since the scope of the invention will be best defined by the allowed claims of any resulting patent.

The following detailed description is described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, specific details may be set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the subject innovation. It may be evident, however, that the claimed subject matter may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatus are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing the subject innovation.

Referring to FIGS. 1-3, which show different views of the disclosed chair blanket that can be used by a person sitting on a chair. The disclosed chair blanket can be mounted to the back of a chair and remain in position. A person can drape the disclosed chair blanket mounted on the chair over the shoulder and thighs. The disclosed chair blanket can keep a person warm without limiting free body movements, such as the hands of the person are free to work on a laptop. Similarly, the person can easily stand up from the chair or sit on the chair, wherein the disclosed chair blanket does not interfere with the same.

The chair blanket 100 includes a central section 120 and four wing flaps 110 that extend from the central section. The four wing flaps include two upper flaps and two lower flaps, the upper flaps are for covering over the shoulders of a person sitting on the chair to which the disclosed blanket is mounted. The two lower flaps are for covering the thighs of the person. The two upper flaps extend from the upper left-side corner and upper right-side corner of the central section. The two lower flaps extend from the lower left-side corner and lower right-side corner of the central section. The four flaps can be seen extending radially from the central section.

The central section can be attached to the chair's back, for example, using straps. FIG. 4 shows the disclosed chair blanket 100 mounted to chair 200. FIG. 5 shows the front view of the chair blanket mounted to the chair. The central section can cover the front surface of the chair's back support and the central section comes in contact with the torso of a person sitting on the chair. The central section can provide warmth to the rear side of the torso.

The rear side of the central section 120 can include fastening member 130 which can be used to secure the chair blanket to the back of the chair. FIG. 3 shows the fastening member as straps that can be wrapped around the back support of the chair. The chair blanket can stay in position when a person sits or stands up from the chair. The chair blanket can be mounted to the back support of a chair, such as an office chair, wheelchair, and the like. Straps with length adjustment means, such as sliders can be provided to allow fitting over chairs of different types, designs, and sizes.

The two upper flaps and the two lower flaps that extend from the central section can almost drape the person sitting on the chair; however, the underside of the user's bottom side is not covered with a blanket. This enables the user to be draped in the blanket but still in ergonomic and unobstructed contact with their chair.

The chair blanket can be made of materials known to a skilled person for use in warm clothes, blankets, and the like, such as fleece can be used for the chair blanket. The central section can be cushioned for added comfort for the user. The design of disclosed chair blanket enables the user to get in and out of their chair easily and quickly. Also, FIG. 1 shows the chair blanket that has upper flaps and lower flaps, however, the upper flaps or the lower flaps can be optional. For example, in one implementation, the chair blanket can include only the lower flaps. In another implementation, the chair blanket can include only the upper flaps. Also, the flaps can be detachable from the central section, so that a user can customize the chair blanket as and when needed. Also, as shown in the drawings, the flaps extend angularly from the central section.

Also disclosed is a variant version of the chair blanket in the form of a backpack blanket. The backpack blanket can be worn on the back of a user using straps on the central section of the backpack blanket. The wings flaps of the backpack blanket can be stowed in the pockets of the backpack blanket. For use, the user can pull out the wing flaps from the pockets of the backpack blanket. Similarly, the user, after use, can stow the wing flaps into the pockets of the backpack blanket. The pockets can be so positioned that the user can easily pull out the wing flaps while wearing the backpack blanket. Also, the user can stow the wing flaps into the pockets without removing the backpack. For example, the pockets can open on the left and right sides of the central section of the backpack blanket.

In certain implementations, the wing flaps of the disclosed chair blanket can also be provided with fasteners for coupling two wing flaps together. FIG. 3 shows the fasteners 140 on each wing flap of the backpack blanket. Examples of such fasteners 140 include snap buttons, hook and loop fasteners, and the like.

While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above-described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed.

Claims

1. A chair blanket for a chair comprising:

a central section; and

a pair of upper wing flaps that extends angularly from the central, the pair of upper wing flaps configured to drape over shoulders of a person sitting on the chair, wherein the central section is configured to be mounted to a back support of the chair.

2. The chair blanket of claim 1, wherein the chair blanket further comprises:

a pair of lower wing flaps that extends angularly from the central section, the pair of lower flaps configured to drape over thighs and/or legs of the person sitting on the chair.

3. The chair blanket of claim 2, wherein the central section has a fastening member coupled to a rear side of the back support of the chair, the fastening member is configured to secure the central section to the back of the chair.

4. The chair blanket of claim 3, wherein the fastening member comprises straps that wrap around the back support for the chair.

5. The chair blanket of claim 2, wherein the chair blanket does not overlie a seat of the chair.

6. The chair blanket of claim 3, wherein the pair of lower wing flaps and the pair of upper wing flaps are removably coupled to the central section.

7. The chair blanket of claim 2, wherein each of the pair of lower wing flaps and the pair of upper wing flaps comprises a fastener for coupling the pair of lower wing flaps with the pair of upper wing flaps.

8. A method for keeping a person sitting on a chair warm, the method comprises:

providing a chair blanket comprising: a central section, and a pair of upper wing flaps that extends angularly from the central section, the pair of upper wing flaps configured to drape over shoulders of a person sitting on the chair, wherein the central section is configured to be mounted to a back support of the chair; and

mounting the chair blanket to the chair.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein the chair blanket further comprises:

a pair of lower wing flaps that extends angularly from the central section, the pair of lower flaps configured to drape over thighs and/or legs of the person sitting on the chair.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein the central section has a fastening member coupled to a rear side of the back support of the chair, the fastening member configured to secure the central section to the back of the chair.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein the fastening member comprises straps that wrap around the back support for the chair.

12. The method of claim 9, wherein the chair blanket does not overlie a seat of the chair.

13. The method of claim 9, wherein the pair of lower wing flaps and the pair of upper wing flaps are removably coupled to the central section.

14. The method of claim 9, wherein each of the pair of lower wing flaps and the pair of upper wing flaps comprises a fastener for coupling the pair of lower wing flaps with the pair of upper wing flaps, coupling the pair of lower wing flaps together, and/or coupling the pair of upper wing flaps together.