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Coloring pillow padRelated Patent Categories: Beds, Support Means For Discrete Portion Of User, Useable With Bed Or Surgical Support, For Head Or Neck (e.g., Pillow), Adapted To Accommodate Disparate ArticleColoring pillow pad description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070180622, Coloring pillow pad. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates, in general, to a pillow and an art pad, and more particularly, to a portable, self-contained combination art pad and pillow system that allows one to comfortable write, draw, and/or color while lying in a prone position. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Children and adults alike enjoy drawing, coloring, and/or writing, oftentimes, as a relaxation technique, while lying in a prone position on the floor. In order to do this, they must gather all of the items necessary for comfortably performing these tasks. These items include a pillow, necessary writing implements, a tablet, coloring book, or other item on which to write and oftentimes an item having a hard surface, such as a pad or a book, to place underneath the item on which they are writing. This hard surfaced item is typically necessary to form a smooth writing surface, when one is lying on carpet or flooring having a rough surface, such as tile, wood, or concrete. Gathering of all of these items takes time and energy that can be better used for performing the enjoyable activity of drawing, coloring, or writing. OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION [0003] It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an art pad and pillow system that is a single, self-contained portable unit. [0004] It is another object of the invention to provide an art pad and pillow system which allows one to comfortably write, draw and/or color while lying in a prone position. [0005] It is another object of the invention to provide an art pad and pillow system that includes writing and/or coloring implements contained therein. [0006] It is yet another object of the invention to provide an art pad and pillow system that includes a writing surface formed integrally with the art pad. [0007] It is still yet another object of the invention to provide an art pad and pillow system that includes a means for holding devices upon which writing and coloring can be completed. [0008] It is another object of the invention to provide an art pad and pillow system that provides and attractive and comfortable pillow to can be used on the couch, floor and/or bed. [0009] In addition to the various objects and advantages of the invention which have been described in some specific detail above it should be noted that various other objects and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent to those persons who are skilled in the relevant art from the following more detailed description, particularly, when such description is taken in conjunction with the attached drawing Figures and with the appended claims. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0010] Briefly, and in accordance with the forgoing objects, the invention comprises a combination art pad and pillow system that is portable and fully self-contained. This combination art pad and pillow system allows one to comfortably write, draw, and/or color while lying in a prone position. When not being used as an art pad, the pad may be fully contained within the pillow and the pillow can simply be used for lying thereon. The art pad and pillow system comprises a pillow having at least one cushion and a cover. At least one pocket having a predetermined size and shape is located within the cover. At least one opening is provided in the cover. This at least one opening is positioned adjacent the pocket. A foldable pad is positioned within the pocket. The pad is capable of being extended out of the pillow to form a flat and/or hard surface for at least one of writing and/or coloring thereon. The pad includes means for holding writing and/or coloring implements, as well as, means for holding at least one of a tablet, a coloring book, a chalkboard, a dry erase board, and paper. Additionally, the pad may include a dry erase surface and/or a chalkboard formed integrally therewith. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0011] FIG. 1 shows a top view of the art pad/pillow system of the present invention wherein the art pad is folded within the pillow. [0012] FIG. 2 shows a top view of the art pad/pillow system of the present invention wherein the art pad is in an extended position. [0013] FIG. 3 shows a view taken along line III-III of FIG. 1 showing the pad folded within the pillow. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0014] Before describing the invention in detail, the reader is advised that, for the sake of clarity and understanding, identical components having identical functions have been marked where possible with the same reference numerals in each of the Figures provided in this document. [0015] Referring now to FIGS. 1-3, there is shown the combination art pad and pillow system, generally indicated as 10, of the invention. The combination art pad/pillow system comprises a pillow 12 having at least one cushion 14 and a cover 16. The cover 16 can include any type of logo 17, such as a favorite sports team, cartoon character, and the like. The cover 16 can also be formed from any well-known material such as cotton, plush, and the like and can be formed of any color or color combination. At least one pocket 18 having a predetermined size and shape is located within the cover 16. At least one opening 20 is formed in the cover 16. This opening 20 is preferably positioned adjacent the pocket 18. A foldable art pad 22 is positioned within the pocket 18. This pad 22 is capable of being extended out of the pillow 12 through this opening 20 to form a flat and/or hard surface for at least one of writing and/or coloring thereon. [0016] A closing means 24 is provided for closing the at least one opening 20 in the cover 16. This closing means 24 can be one of a zipper, buttons, snaps, and hook/loop fasteners. The closing means 24 may extend only along the one side of the cover 16 for closing the opening 20 adjacent to the pocket 18 or it may extend completely around all sides of the cushion 14. [0017] The art pad 22 can include means for holding, generally indicated as 26, for holding writing and/or coloring implements 28. This means for holding 26 writing and/or coloring implements 28 comprises at least one first strap having a first 30 and second 32 end and a holding portion 34 extending there between. The first 30 and second 32 end is secured to the pad 22 such that the writing implements 28 may be held by the holding portion 34 during use and during storage of the pad 22 within the pillow 12. The first 30 and second 32 end of the means for holding 26, may be secured to the pad by any well known means such as gluing, sewing, fusing, and the like. [0018] The pad 22 may also include means for holding, generally indicated 36, at least one of a tablet, a coloring book, a chalkboard, a dry erase board, paper and the like, generally indicated as 38. Similar to the writing implement holding means 26, this means for holding 36 articles for writing thereon comprises at least second strap having a first 40 and second 42 end and a holding portion 44 extending there between. The first and second end 40,42 are secured to the pad 22 such that the at least one of a tablet, a coloring book, a chalk board, a dry erase board and paper 38 may be held by the holding portion 44 during use thereof. Continue reading about Coloring pillow pad... Full patent description for Coloring pillow pad Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Coloring pillow pad patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. 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