The disclosure relates generally to sleeping bags, and more particularly, to sleeping bags having an inner blanket selectively moveable from a closed configuration to an opened configuration relative to an inner volume of the sleeping bags.
Typically, sleeping bags are used when conventional bed and bedding are unavailable. For example, sleeping bags are used by backpackers, hikers, campers, mountaineers, and other users as portable beds or coverings. Sleeping bags are often durable sleeping coverings that provide a soft surface, insulation, and weather resistance.
Consumers may face a difficult task in finding a sleeping bag that is thermally efficient, comfortable, and lightweight. One type of sleeping bag is referred to as a “mummy bag”, which tends to be shaped with a lateral taper to approximate the contour of the body of a user and thereby minimize the internal volume of the bag. Mummy bags attempt to conserve heat by minimizing air movement within and from the bag. As a result, mummy bags are often suited for use in outdoor, colder ambient temperatures. For some conventional mummy bags, users may feel discomfort due to the tight fit of the bag. Some users may become too warm or the air within the bag may become stagnant. Such feeling of discomfort may be increased in the body portion of the bag due to the length relative to the rest of the bag. Thus, some users may be unable to sleep comfortably in mummy bags.
Moreover, mummy bags typically have a small generally elliptical opening suitable for a user's head to protrude from during use. In order to enter typical mummy bags, a user must unzip the bag, and then get inside the bag. Due to the tight fit, the user may find it difficult to fully zip the bag, and furthermore, the zipped bag may be uncomfortable. An additional drawback to the mummy bag is that the tight fit of the bag may reduce the range of motion of the user of the bag. Such feeling of discomfort may be increased in parts of the user's body that are often moved during sleep such as the arms and legs of the user.
Other sleeping bags, such as rectangular-type sleeping bags, are shaped with a generally constant lateral dimension and provide a greater range of motion for the user. Such bags also typically have a zippered portion to allow the user to more easily enter the bag. Although rectangular bags are often more spacious than mummy bags, a drawback is that the larger internal volume may reduce the thermal efficiency of the bag. Moreover, rectangular bags often do not insulate the head, and are typically too large to be thermally efficient. As a result, rectangular bags tend to be better suited for use indoors or in milder outdoor temperatures. Although thermally different than mummy bags, rectangular-type sleeping bags may also become too warm or the air within the bag may become stagnant.
Accordingly, a need exists for a sleeping bag that can easily, and efficiently adapt to differing temperatures experience by the user during use of the sleeping bag. Additionally, a need exists for sleeping bag that provides different and movable layers for the user. Moreover, a need exists for a sleeping bag that is both comfortable, thermally efficient, and allows the warm, stagnant air within the bag to escape and be replaced with fresh, ambient air. Still further, a need exists for a sleeping bag that facilitates a greater range of motion for the user.
In one aspect, a sleeping bag is provided. The sleeping bag includes an elongate shell defining a longitudinal centerline and an inner volume sized and shaped to receive a user therein, the shell having a head portion, a foot portion, a middle portion extending longitudinally between the head and foot portions, an overlying portion adapted to overlie the user during use, and an underlying portion adapted to underlie the user during use. A blanket is coupled to the shell and configured to selectively move between a closed position within the inner volume and an open position beyond the shell.
In another aspect, a sleeping bag is provided. The sleeping bag includes an elongate shell defining an inner volume sized and shaped to receive a user therein, the shell having an overlying portion adapted to overlie the user during use, and an underlying portion adapted to underlie the user during use. A blanket is coupled to the shell and configured to selectively move between a closed position within the inner volume and an open position beyond the shell. Moreover, the sleeping bag includes a draft flap coupled to the blanket.
In yet another aspect, a blanket for use with a sleeping bag is provided. The blanket includes a base layer having a first end, a second end, a body extending between the first end and the second end; and a zipper coupled to the base layer and having a first zipper end and a second zipper end, wherein the first end is configured to extend beyond the first zipper end.
In a further aspect, a method of manufacturing a blanket is provided. The method includes forming an elongate shell defining a longitudinal centerline and an inner volume sized and shaped to receive a user therein, the shell having a head portion, a foot portion, a middle portion extending longitudinally between the head and foot portions, an overlying portion adapted to overlie the user during use, an underlying portion adapted to underlie the user during use. The method also includes coupling a blanket to the shell and configured to selectively move between a closed position within the inner volume and an open position beyond the shell. A draft flap is coupled to the blanket.
Features, aspects, and advantages of the present disclosure will become better understood when the following Detailed Description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout, wherein:
The embodiments described herein relate to a sleeping bag that can easily, economically and efficiently adapt to differing temperatures and/or differing body arrangements experienced by the user during use of the sleeping bag. Moreover, the embodiments relate to a sleeping bag that is both comfortable, thermally efficient, and allows the warm, stagnant air within the bag to escape and be replaced with fresh, ambient air. Still further, the embodiments described herein relate to a blanket that can be selectively used in combination with an overlying portion to adapt to differing temperatures and/or to different body arrangements of the user within the sleeping bag to facilitate a greater range of motion for the user within the sleeping bag. The embodiments further describe a blanket that can provide an additional padded area next to the sleeping bag. The embodiments provide that the user can sleep using an overlying portion and the blanket, or only the blanket, or no covering at to provide different amounts or warmth or selective amounts of warmth as the user's body temperature fluctuates during use of the sleeping bag and/or as the temperature of the environment fluctuates during use of the sleeping bag. Moreover, the embodiments provide for an opening in the front of the sleeping allowing the user to vent their feet as needed.
In the exemplary embodiment, the sleeping bag 10 includes a first fastener 23 such as, but not limited to a first zipper configured to selectively attach and detach at least a portion of the overlying portion 20 to at least a portion of the shell 12. In the illustrated embodiment, the sleeping bag 10 is a “regular” size sleeping bag configured to fit users having a variety of sizes and shapes. It is understood, however, that the sleeping bag 10 may have any suitable size (for example, shorter, longer, wider, narrower) and may be configured specifically for men, women, or youths. Moreover, the sleeping bag 10 may have a plurality of thermal compositions dispensed or dispersed through the sleeping bag 10 to accommodate for a variety of the user's body temperatures and/or temperatures of the environment. It is also contemplated that the sleeping bag 10 can be sized and shaped to receive more than one individual (for example, two individuals).
In the illustrated embodiment, the shell 12 comprises a head end panel 24 located in the head portion 14, a foot end panel 26 located in the foot portion 18, a first side panel 28, and a second side panel 29 located in the middle portion 16. The side panels 28, 29 extend longitudinally between the head end panel 24 and the foot end panel 26 and are symmetrical about a longitudinal centerline CL of the sleeping bag 10. The head end panel 24, the foot end panel 26, and the side panels 28, 29 are stitched into the shell 12 between the overlying portion 20 and underlying portion 22. As a result, the panels 24, 26, 28, 29 collectively provide vertical expansion of the shell 12, thus adding inner volume to the sleeping bag 10. It is contemplated that in some embodiments, the panels 24, 26, 28, 29 can be omitted. In the exemplary embodiment, the first zipper 23 is configured to removably couple a side 25 of the overlying portion 20 to the first side panel 28. Moreover, another side 27 of the overlying portion 20 is integrally coupled to the second side panel 29 by, for example only, stitching to the second side panel 29. Alternatively, the first zipper 23 can couple the overlying portion 20 to the second side panel 29.
In the illustrated embodiment, the shell 12 is tapered toward the foot portion 18 to generally conform to the contours of the user, being broadest in the head portion 14 corresponding to the shoulders of the user and narrowest in the foot portion 18 corresponding to the feet of the user. The tapered shell 12 thus provides the user a generally snug fit. By generally conforming to the contours of the user and substantially receiving the user therein, air movement within the sleeping bag 10 is substantially reduced, thus making the bag thermally efficient. The illustrated sleeping bag 10 can be generally categorized as a semi-rectangular bag or a tapered bag. It is understood, however, that in other embodiments the sleeping bag 10 could have less taper (for example, a rectangular-type bag) or have greater taper (for example, a mummy type bag).
The shell 12 comprises an inner layer 30 that defines the inner volume 104 of the shell 12 and an outer layer 32 that defines an exterior of the shell 12. The inner layer 30 is configured to receive the user occupying the inner volume 104 of the sleeping bag 10. The inner and outer layers 30, 32 can be any suitable material (for example, polyester). In some embodiments, the inner layer 30 can be made from a material different than the outer layer 32. The shell 12 also comprises an insulation material (not shown) that is located between the inner layer 30 and the outer layer 32 to facilitate providing warmth and softness to the sleeping bag 10. The insulation material can be attached to the inner and outer layers 30, 32 of the shell 12 using stitch-lines. It is understood that the insulation material can be any suitable material (for example, goose down, CLOUDLOFT™ insulation, DRIDOWN™ insulation) and that the amount of insulation material can be selected to achieve the desired warmth and softness. The inner and outer layers 30, 32 are stitched together along their periphery edges to enclose the insulation material between the layers 30, 32.
In one suitable embodiment, the sleeping bag 10 has a hood 34 located at the head portion 14 of the shell 12. The hood 34 is configured to receive a pillow and/or the head of the user. Moreover, the head portion 14 of the shell 12 includes a support member 35 disposed adjacent to the head end panel 24 and extending from one of the side panels 28, 29 to the other. The support member 35 is attached (for example, by stitching) along three of its edges to the shell 12. Specifically, the support member 35 is attached at its edges to each of the side panels 28, 29 and the head end panel 24. The support member 35 is configured to provide support to the head portion 14 of the shell 12 such that the side panels 28, 29 and head end panel 24 of the shell 12 do not collapse.
In the illustrated embodiment, the support member 35 is made from the same material as the shell 12 (i.e., an inner layer, an outer layer, and an insulation material between the inner and outer layers) but it is understood that the support member 35 can be made from any suitable material or materials. The illustrated support member 35 has a generally constant width along its length. It is understood however that the width of the support member 35 can vary along its length, for example, to conform to the contours of the sleeping bag 10.
The overlying portion 20 is configured to rotatably move about the second side panel 29 and toward and away from the first side panel 28. Moreover, the overlying portion 20 is configured to move into the inner volume 104 in a closed overlying position 106 (
In the closed overlying position 106, the first zipper 23 can couple the overlying portion 20 to at least one of the head portion 14, the middle portion 16, and/or the foot portion 18. The first zipper 23 includes a straight portion 36 positioned longitudinally along the middle portion 16 and a curved portion 38 positioned transversely across the foot portion 18. More particularly, the straight portion 36 is substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline CL and the curved portion 38 is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal centerline CL. The curved portion 38 is configured to facilitate forming a foot volume 40 regardless if the overlying portion 20 is in the closed overlying position 106, the open overlying position 31, and/or selected positions in between the closed overlying position 106 and the open overlying position 31. The foot volume 40 facilitates providing selective placement of the user's feet within the foot portion 18 during different positions of the overlying portion 20.
In the exemplary embodiment, the blanket 11 is coupled to the shell 12 and is configured to selectively move between a blanket closed position 15 and within the inner volume 104 (shown in
In an embodiment, the blanket 11 is generally rectangular. Alternatively, the blanket 11 can include other shapes. For the rectangular configuration, the blanket 11 has four side edges 35. Moreover, the blanket 11 includes a first end 37, a second end 39, and a body 41 located between the first end 37 and the second end 39 and disposed within the four side edges 35. Two of the side edges 35 extend longitudinally with respect to the shell 12, and the other two side edges 35 extend transversely with respect to the shell 12.
In an embodiment, the blanket 11 has a width W1, for example a distance between the longitudinally extending side edges 35, greater than a width W2 of the shell 12. As a result, the longitudinally extending edges 35 of the blanket 11 can be capable of extending transversely beyond the extent of the first side panel 28 and/or the second side panel 29 in the blanket open position 17. More particularly, in an embodiment, the blanket 11 is configured to extend beyond the shell 12 and at least partially overlie the overlying portion 20. The blanket 11 can overlie the overlying portion 20 which can be positioned in the closed overlying position 106 and the open overlying position 31. The blanket 11 is also configured to rotate about the first side panel 28 and extend away from the shell 12. In this open position, the blanket 11 is configured to facilitate providing an additional padding layer area 42 next to the shell 12. Accordingly, the padding area 42 defined by the extended blanket 11 can provide a lay-down area for food or equipment or can provide an additional padded rest area for the user. Additionally, in the illustrated embodiment, the blanket 11 has a length, for example, the distance between the first end 37 and the second end 39, which is less than a length of the shell 12. Still further, in an exemplary embodiment, a draft flap 46 is coupled to the blanket 11. The draft flap 46 can be removably coupled to the blanket 11 or integrally coupled to the blanket 11. More particularly, the draft flap 46 is positioned between the underlying portion 22 and the blanket 11.
During an exemplary use, the user can selectively use or position the overlying portion 20 and the blanket 11 relative to the shell 12, individually or in combination, to accommodate for different temperatures experienced of the user's body and/or different temperatures of the environment. Additionally, the user can selectively use or position the overlying portion 20 and the blanket 11 relative to the shell 12, individually or in combination to accommodate for different sleeping arrangements by the user. More particularly, the overlying portion 20 and the moveably blanket facilitate providing different and movable portions to allow the user to sleep comfortably on their back, side, or stomach. As noted,
The blanket 11 can be selectively moved from the blanket closed position 15 wherein the blanket 11 is disposed within the inner volume 104 of the shell 12, and the blanket open position 17, wherein the blanket 11 is at least partially disposed outside the inner volume 104 of the shell 12. In the blanket closed position 15, the blanket 11 at least partially closes the inner volume 104 as exposed by the overlying portion 20 when the overlying portion 20 is positioned in the open overlying position 31. The blanket 11 blocks or otherwise inhibits air flow through the sleeping bag 10 and into the inner volume 104 of the shell 12. Moreover, since the width W1 of the blanket 11 is longer than the width W2 of the shell 12, in the blanket closed position 15, the blanket 11 can extend beneath the overlying portion 20 and the second side panel 29. Additionally, since the width W1 of the blanket 11 is longer than the width W2 of the shell 12, in the blanket open position 17, the blanket 11 can extend beyond the second side panel 29 and at least partially cover the overlying portion 20.
To accommodate for varying temperatures, the user selectively moves and uses the overlying portion 20 and the blanket 11. For colder temperatures, the user can move the overlying portion 20 and blanket 11 to respective closed positions. For warmer temperatures, the user can move the overlying portion 20 to the open overlying position 31 and keep the blanket 11 in the blanket closed position 15 for thermal comfort selection and/or body arrangement selection within the shell 12. Alternatively, the user can move the blanket 11 to the blanket open position 17 and keep the overlying portion 20 in the overlying closed position 106 for a different thermal comfort selection and/or body arrangement selection within the shell 12. Still further, the user can move both the overlying portion 20 and the blanket 11 to the respective open positions to expose the underlying and inner layer 30. In any selected open position, the overlying portion 20 and/or the blanket 11 exposes the inner layer 30 and/or the inner volume 104 for air circulation. Additionally, in any selected open position, the overlying portion 20 and/or the blanket 11 can be used as additional padding areas adjacent to the shell 12.
The second zipper 44 is configured to extend longitudinally along the middle portion 16 and parallel to the longitudinal center line CL. In an embodiment, the second zipper 44 can extend into the head portion 14. In another embodiment, the second zipper 44 stops short of the head portion 14, and particularly, before the arc of the first zipper 23 positioned in the head portion 14. In the embodiment where the second zipper 44 stops short of the head portion 14, the blanket 13 is configured to extend towards the hood 34 and will attach with a fastener (not shown) such as, for example only, a plastic snap for attaching to the interior of the sleeping bag 10. The second zipper 44 is configured to extend past the curved portion 38 of the first zipper 23, and extend at least partially into the foot portion 18. The second zipper 44 is configured to couple to the blanket 13 under the curved portion 38 and at least partially into the foot portion 18 to provide thermal comfort within the foot portion 18. Additionally, the blanket 13 is configured to extend beyond the ends of the second zipper 44 to facilitate preventing and/or eliminating cold spots near zipper ends while protecting the user from teeth of the second zipper 44. In an embodiment, the draft flap 46 is positioned between the underlying portion 22 and the second zipper 44. The draft flap 46 is configured to reduce and/or eliminate air flow from the exterior, across the second zipper 44, and into the inner volume 104. The draft flap 46 is configured to extend beyond ends of the second zipper 44 to facilitate reducing and/or eliminating cold spots near zipper ends while protecting the user from teeth of the second zipper 44.
When introducing elements of the present invention or the preferred embodiment(s) thereof, the articles “a”, “an”, “the” and “said” are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. The terms “comprising”, “including” and “having” are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements.
Exemplary embodiments of a sleeping bag are described herein. The methods and assemblies are not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, but rather, components of assemblies and/or steps of the methods may be utilized independently and separately from other components and/or steps described herein. For example, the methods may also be used in combination with other assemblies and methods, and are not limited to practice with only the assemblies and methods described herein. Rather, the exemplary embodiments may be implemented and utilized in connection with many other sleeping structures, blankets, and/or quilts.
Although specific features of various embodiments of the invention may be shown in some drawings and not in others, this is for convenience only. In accordance with the principles of the invention, any feature of a drawing may be referenced and/or claimed in combination with any feature of any other drawing.
This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using devices or assemblies or systems and performing any incorporated method. The patentable scope of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal languages of the claims.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/194,930, filed on Jul. 21, 2015, which is incorporated in its entirety by reference.
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