Gaming Blanket Device

Abstract

A gaming blanket device is disclosed, which is a blanket in conjunction with a hat designed to block out sunlight while trying to use an electronic device. The gaming blanket device comprises a blanket component that is configured to hang off the bill of a hat component to provide shade. The blanket component would be secured to the bill via hook and loop fasteners to prevent unwanted blanket movement, and to allow for easy user initiated adjusting. The blanket component is lightweight and keeps the user cool rather than providing warmth to prevent overheating. The hat bill makes it easy to work with the electronic device without the blanket component getting in the way of the screen, and thus does not interfere with playing games or watching videos. Accordingly, the device will shade the user's face and their electronic device screen to provide glare-free indoor and outdoor device usage.

Claims

1. A gaming blanket device that provides a user with a means for shading a user while using an electronic device, the gaming blanket device comprising: a blanket component; and a hat component; wherein the blanket component is secured to the hat component; wherein the hat component is positioned on a user's head and the blanket component is draped over a user's shoulders; and further wherein the blanket component shades a user's face and their electronic device to provide glare-free indoor and outdoor device usage.

2. The gaming blanket device of claim 1, wherein the blanket component is lightweight and keeps a user cool rather than providing warmth to prevent overheating.

3. The gaming blanket device of claim 2, wherein the blanket component is manufactured from a lightweight material, such as cotton, polyester, microfiber, wool, fleece, cashmere, or linen.

4. The gaming blanket device of claim 3, wherein the blanket component is shaped to be longer in a back than a front, to easily fit around a user's shoulders but not get in way of using the electronic device held in front of them.

5. The gaming blanket device of claim 4, wherein the blanket component comprises a mesh opening positioned in the front for a user to see out of.

6. The gaming blanket device of claim 5, wherein the hat component comprises a plastic hat frame.

7. The gaming blanket device of claim 6, wherein the plastic hat frame includes a headband component with a middle securing component and a hat bill.

8. The gaming blanket device of claim 7, wherein the headband component comprises an adjustable buckle strap to secure around a circumference of a user's head.

9. The gaming blanket device of claim 8, wherein the middle securing component comprises an adjustable buckle strap to secure over a crown of a user's head, from front to back.

10. The gaming blanket device of claim 9, wherein the hat bill is secured to a front of the headband component and extends outward from a user's head.

11. The gaming blanket device of claim 10, wherein the hat bill includes a plurality of hook and loop components, which secure to the blanket component, securing the blanket component to the hat component.

12. A gaming blanket device that provides a user with a means for shading a user while using an electronic device, the gaming blanket device comprising: a blanket component; and a hat component comprising a plastic hat frame with a headband component and a middle section component and a hat bill; wherein the blanket component is lightweight and keeps a user cool rather than providing warmth to prevent overheating; wherein the blanket component is shaped to be longer in a back than a front, to easily fit around a user's shoulders but not get in way of using the electronic device held in front of them; wherein the blanket component comprises a mesh opening positioned in the front for a user to see out of; wherein the hat bill includes a plurality of hook and loop components, which secure to the blanket component, securing the blanket component to the hat component; wherein the hat component is positioned on a user's head and the blanket component is draped over a user's shoulders; and further wherein the blanket component shades a user's face and their electronic device to provide glare-free indoor and outdoor device usage.

13. The gaming blanket device of claim 12, wherein the headband component and the middle securing component both comprise an adjustable buckle strap to secure around a user's head.

14. The gaming blanket device of claim 13, wherein the hat bill is secured to a front of the headband component and extends outward from a user's head.

15. The gaming blanket device of claim 12, wherein the hook and loop fasteners are located at a top and sides of the hat bill.

16. The gaming blanket device of claim 15, wherein the hook and loop fasteners are located on the headband component or the middle securing component of the hat component.

17. The gaming blanket device of claim 12, wherein the blanket component is comprised of a plurality of colors, patterns, styles, themes, characters, or designs.

18. The gaming blanket device of claim 17 wherein the blanket component depicts a favorite character, animal, drawing or theme.

19. The gaming blanket device of claim 12 further comprising a plurality of indicia.

20. A method of preventing glare while playing video games, comprising the following steps: providing a gaming blanket device comprising a blanket component secured to a hat component; adjusting the hat component to fit a user's head; securing the blanket component over the hat component and to the hat's bill via hook and loop fasteners; adjusting the blanket component so that the mesh opening is in the front of a user's face to maintain visibility; and playing video games glare-free while under the gaming blanket device.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0027] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the gaming blanket device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0028] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the gaming blanket device of the present invention showing the mesh opening in the blanket component in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0029] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the gaming blanket device of the present invention showing the adjustable plastic hat component in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0030] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the gaming blanket device of the present invention showing the hook and loop fasteners on the hat bill in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0031] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the gaming blanket device of the present invention showing the device in use in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

[0032] FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart showing the method of preventing glare while playing video games in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0033] The innovation is now 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, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

[0034] As noted above, there is a long felt need in the art for a gaming blanket device that provides users with a modified blanket designed to block out sunlight while using electronics. There is also a long felt need in the art for a gaming blanket device that includes a small hole or mesh opening in the front to maintain visibility through the blanket. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a gaming blanket device that allows users to wear the blanket over the head in conjunction with an adjustable hat that supports the blanket over the wearer via hook and loop fasteners. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for a device that enables users to play video games or watch videos without worry of sunlight or overhead lights causing glare on the screen. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a gaming blanket device that includes a blanket of lightweight material so as not to cause a user to overheat. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a gaming blanket device that is ideal for anyone ages five and up.

[0035] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel gaming blanket device. The gaming blanket device comprises a blanket component that is configured to hang off the bill of a hat component to provide shade. The blanket component would be secured to the bill via hook and loop fasteners to prevent unwanted blanket movement, and to allow for easy user initiated adjusting. The blanket component is lightweight and keeps the user cool rather than providing warmth to prevent overheating. The hat bill makes it easy to work with the electronic device without the blanket component getting in the way of the screen, and thus does not interfere with playing games or watching videos. The present invention also includes a novel method of preventing glare while playing video games. The method includes the steps of providing a gaming blanket device comprising a blanket component secured to a hat component. The method also comprises adjusting the hat component to fit a user's head. Further, the method comprises securing the blanket component over the hat component and to the hat's bill via hook and loop fasteners. The method also comprises adjusting the blanket component so that the mesh opening is in the front of a user's face to maintain visibility. Finally, the method comprises playing video games glare-free while under the gaming blanket device.

[0036] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the gaming blanket device 100 of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the gaming blanket device 100 is an improved gaming blanket device 100 that provides a user 112 with a blanket in conjunction with a hat designed to block out sunlight while trying to use an electronic device. Specifically, the gaming blanket device 100 comprises a blanket component 102 with a hat component 104. The blanket component 102 is configured to hang off a bill 106 of the hat component 104 to provide shade. The hat bill 106 makes it easy to work with the electronic device 108 without the blanket component 102 getting in the way of the screen, and thus does not interfere with playing games or watching videos. Accordingly, the device 100 will shade the user's face 110 and their electronic device screen 108 to provide glare-free indoor and outdoor device usage.

[0037] Generally, the gaming blanket device 100 enables users to play video games or watch videos without worry of sunlight or overhead lights causing glare on the screen. Thus, the gaming blanket device 100 provides users 112 with a modified blanket designed to block out sunlight while using electronics. Specifically, the device 100 allows users 112 to wear the blanket over their head in conjunction with an adjustable hat that supports the blanket over the wearer via hook and loop fasteners.

[0038] Further, the gaming blanket device 100 comprises a blanket component 102. The blanket component 102 is lightweight and keeps the user 112 cool rather than providing warmth to prevent overheating. Thus, the blanket component 102 is breathable to keep a user 112 comfortable, but thick enough to keep out light, sunlight, etc.

[0039] Typically, the gaming blanket device 100 is manufactured from a lightweight material, such as cotton, polyester, microfiber, wool, fleece, cashmere, linen, etc., or any other suitable materials as is known in the art, or a combination of such materials. Further, the gaming blanket device 100 can be made of any suitable lightweight material which is appropriate to be worn by a user 112 and that blocks out sunlight and light.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 2, the blanket component 102 is shaped to be longer in the back 200 than the front 202, to easily fit around a user's shoulders 204 but not get in the way of using the electronic device 108 held in front of them. Further, the blanket component 102 can be any suitable shape and size as is known in the art, depending on the size of the user 112 and his or hers wants and/or needs.

[0041] Further, the blanket component 102 comprises a mesh opening 206 or a small hole in the front 202 for a user 112 to see out of. Thus, in use, the mesh opening 206 is positioned right in front of a user's view, to maintain visibility through the blanket component 102. Accordingly, users 112 are able to walk and move around without hitting into objects, while wearing the blanket component 102 via looking out of the mesh opening 206. The mesh opening 206 is typically rectangular in shape and sized to accommodate both of the user's eyes, so as not impede a user's vision in any way.

[0042] As shown in FIGS. 3-4, the blanket component 102 is secured to a user's head 300 via a hat component 104. Typically, the hat component 104 comprises a plastic hat frame 302 that includes a headband component 304 with a middle securing component 306 and a hat bill 106. The headband component 304 comprises an adjustable buckle strap 308 to secure around the circumference of a user's head 300. The adjustable strap 308 can be secured via a buckle, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, etc. The middle securing component 306 comprises an adjustable buckle strap 308 to secure over the crown of a user's head 300, from front to back. The adjustable strap 308 can be secured via a buckle, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, etc. Thus, the adjustable plastic hat frame 302 allows for quick fitting and easy adjusting to a user's head 300.

[0043] Further, the hat bill 106 is secured to the front 310 of the headband component 304 and extends outward from a user's head 300. Typically, along the hat bill 106 is included a plurality of hook and loop components 312, which secure to the blanket component 102, securing the blanket component 102 to the hat component 104. Thus, the blanket component 102 is secured to the hat bill 106 of the hat component 104 via hook and loop fasteners 312 to prevent unwanted blanket movement, and to allow for easy user 112 initiated adjusting. Accordingly, the hat bill 106 makes it easy to work with the electronic device 108 without the blanket component 102 getting in the way of the electronic screen 108.

[0044] Additionally, the hat component 104 includes a securing means (i.e., hook and loop fasteners 312) for securing the blanket component 102 to the hat bill 106. In this example, the securing means is hook and loop fasteners 312. However, one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that this securing means could be anything from hook and loop fasteners to button hole/button combinations, snaps, adhesives, or any combinations of the above securing means thereof.

[0045] Furthermore, the hat component 104 is merely an example of the type of article of clothing contemplated by this invention. Any suitable wearable means can be utilized to secure the blanket component 102 to a user's head 300 as is known in the art. Further, typically, the securing means (i.e., hook and loop fasteners 312) for securing the blanket component 102 to the hat bill 106 is located at the top 314 and sides 316 of the hat bill 106. However, other options for locations of the securing means (i.e., hook and loop fasteners 312) are contemplated by this present invention. For example, hook and loop fasteners 312 can be located anywhere on the hat component 104 (i.e., the headband component 304, the middle securing component 306, etc.) provided the hat component 104 is capable of being detachably attachable or secured to the blanket component 102 during storage or during use.

[0046] As shown in FIG. 5, the blanket component 102 can be comprised of various colors, patterns, styles, themes, characters, designs, etc. For example, the blanket component 102 may depict a favorite character, animal or combination thereof, etc. Further, it is to be contemplated that the blanket component 102 may include drawings, stitching, or any other indicia of characters, themes, animals, etc. that may coordinate or not coordinate with video game themes. The themes are unlimited but include video game themes, sports themes, sports' team themes, colleges and university themes, high school and grammar school themes, movie or popular TV character themes, etc.

[0047] In yet another embodiment, the gaming blanket device 100 comprises a plurality of indicia 500. The blanket component 102 of the device 100 may include advertising, a trademark, or other letters, designs, or characters, printed, painted, stamped, or integrated into the blanket component 102, or any other indicia 500 as is known in the art. Specifically, any suitable indicia 500 as is known in the art can be included, such as but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc., that may or may not be blanket, video game, or brand related.

[0048] In operation, a user 112 would adjust the hat component 104 onto their head 300 via the buckles and straps 308. Then, the blanket component 102 is positioned over a user's head 300, such that it drapes around a user's shoulders 204 and lays shorter in the front 202 and longer in the back 200. In position, the mesh opening 206 is situated in front 202 of a user's view, to maintain visibility through the blanket component 102. Further, the blanket component 102 is then secured via hook and loop fasteners 312 to the hat bill 106, such that it drapes down over the user's face 110 but does not impede use of the electronic game 108 in the user's hands. Thus, the device 100 will shade the user's face 110 and their electronic device screen 108 to provide glare-free indoor and outdoor electronic device usage.

[0049] FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart of the method of preventing glare while playing video games. The method includes the steps of at 600, providing a gaming blanket device comprising a blanket component secured to a hat component. The method also comprises at 602, adjusting the hat component to fit a user's head. Further, the method comprises at 604, securing the blanket component over the hat component and to the hat's bill via hook and loop fasteners. The method also comprises at 606, adjusting the blanket component so that the mesh opening is in the front of a user's face to maintain visibility. Finally, the method comprises at 608, playing video games glare-free while under the gaming blanket device.

[0050] Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different users may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein gaming blanket device, gaming device, blanket device, and device are interchangeable and refer to the gaming blanket device 100 of the present invention.

[0051] Notwithstanding the forgoing, the gaming blanket device 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the gaming blanket device 100 as shown in FIGS. 1-6 is for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the gaming blanket device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the gaming blanket device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the gaming blanket device 100 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

[0052] Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

[0053] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term includes is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term comprising as comprising is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.