The present invention provides light weight, easily stowed in small spaces inflatable chairs, pads, and flotation devices all from a relatively simple combination of at least two inflatable drop stitch panels which can be held in position relative to each other by use of straps, or in other embodiments, by additional inflatable side panels which provide arms and support to hold the chair upright on the ground. Simple hinges can be used to connect the panels together in desired configurations, either as fixed deployments or as adjustable and convertible deployments, where in one deployment, the panels for a chair, and in another, a flat pad, which can be used as a float or as a ground pad for camping.

A carry container is interchangeable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the container converts into a protective mat, such as a placemat, and becomes a barrier against germs. In one embodiment, the carry container includes an outer shell including a bottom panel and four side panels extending from the bottom panel and being configured to releasably attach to each of the two neighboring side panels using a fastener to form a container for carrying one or more items, such as food items. An inner lining formed by a generally square sheet is attached to an inner facing side of the outer shell and defines the protective mat when the outer shell is in an open position and flat on a surface. The container can be easily converted between the closed position (lunch box) and fully open position (protective mat). A larger version for the container is also described with a portion of the inner liner folded in the closed position.

A plush children's lounge is provided. The lounge includes a sidewall connected to a base. The lounge is convertible between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a fastener is provided. When the fastener is connected, the lounge defines a closed configuration having a reduced length and suitable for portability. Backpack straps are provided so that the lounge can be carried on the back. The sidewall is resilient such that the lounge springs into the open configuration when the fastener is released. When in the open configuration, a child can recline inside the lounge. Scallops in the sidewall serve as a headrest for the lounger and a plush toy head with eyes is connected to the lounge such that the child can see the plush toy while lying in the lounge. The lounge further includes arms and legs that resemble an animal or other creature.

A blanket formed from multiple layers including a fabric layer on the top and a base layer on the bottom where the base layer may include a waterproof coating on at least one side. The blanket may also include an insulation layer and an adhesive scrim layer positioned between the fabric layer and the base layer. The layers of the blanket may be attached using a combination of stitching along with an adhesive to form a blanket that is waterproof and is secured together such that the fabric layer does not move relative to the base layer.

A beach blanket system. The beach blanket system includes a flexible body having a plurality of perimeter edges. Side channels each having a pair of opposing open ends are disposed on the flexible body along each perimeter edge. One or more corner pockets may be disposed in corner portions of the flexible body. The beach blanket system further includes a plurality of sleeves, each sleeve having an open end and a closed end, such that each sleeve is configured to receive and retain particular matter therein. Each sleeve is removably securable within one of the side channels. In operation, the sleeves can be filled with sand or other material and be inserted into the side channels to weigh down the flexible body and prevent unwanted movement of the beach blanket.

New forms of sand-resistant towels, mats, and other textiles, devices, systems and methods are provided. In some aspects of the invention, a beach towel or mat with an inherent sand guard at its edge, and around its periphery, is provided. In other aspects, the guard comprises an internal inflatable skeleton, optimized to demark a home base and prevent small children from wandering from a play area on or about the home base. In still other aspects, the towel or mat is configured for packing and toting by folding and rolling techniques, and the towel or mat presents specialized packing, toting and other devices, such as a sealable pocket(s), reversible self-holding strap(s) and a shoulder strap(s), when so folded and rolled. In several embodiments, the profile and component material(s) of the towel or mat are also specialized to prevent the influx and retention of sand and other loose ground particles.

A towel has a top edge, a bottom edge, a left side edge, a right side edge, a front face, and a back face. A pocket is formed of an inner sheet and an outer sheet. The pocket has an upper edge, a lower edge, a left side edge, and a right side edge. The inner sheet is in contact with the back face of the towel over a central extent of the inner sheet. The inner sheet is out of contact with the towel over a peripheral extent of the inner sheet. The outer sheet is positioned to overlie the inner sheet over a central extent of the outer sheet. The outer sheet is in contact with the back face of the towel over a peripheral extent of the outer sheet. The inner sheet and the outer sheet are fabricated of plastic.

A multifunctional transformable bag includes a first bag piece and a second bag piece, which are in a same shape and can be spliced into a planar or solid bag through a connection assembly. The bag can be completely opened to store articles more conveniently. The two pieces can be completely separated through a zipper so as to be cleaned conveniently. The bag can serve as a floor mat and can be used on both sides. A storage bag can be transformed into a sleeping bag.

The embodiments herein relate in general to a carrier of oversized and odd shaped items such as outdoor collapsible folding chairs, while also serving as a multi-purpose tool to be used as a mat, shade device, and multipurpose carrier.

The present invention discloses an ergonomic sleeping mat, which comprises a sleeping mat body including a sleeping mat layer and a ground mat layer fixedly connected with each other to form into one piece, thereby forming a closed accommodation cavity therebetween. A plurality of tensioning bands spaced from each other along a longitudinal direction is arranged within the closed accommodation cavity. An upper end of each tensioning band is fixedly bonded to the sleeping mat layer, while a lower end thereof is fixedly bonded to the ground mat layer, thereby dividing the closed accommodation cavity into a plurality of inflatable cavities extending along a lateral direction. The sleeping mat layer comprises an upper body portion, a waist portion and a lower limb portion corresponding to different parts of the human body, respectively. The tensioning bands corresponding to different portions of the sleeping mat layer are configured to have different heights. When the inflatable cavities are in an inflated state, each portion of the sleeping mat layer forms a contact surface that fits a corresponding part of the human body. The waist portion is configured to be thicker than the upper body portion, so that the waist portion is in contact with and supports the waist of the human body.