Seat pocket storage apparatus

Abstract

A seat storage apparatus for storing an article relative to a seat, the apparatus comprising a flexible first layer, a flexible second layer coupled to the first layer to define a first pocket having a first opening, the first pocket configured to shroudably slide over at least a portion of a seat, and a flexible third layer coupled to the second layer to define a second pocket having a second opening, wherein the second pocket is adjacent to the first pocket and configured to store an article below the seat.

1 . A seat storage apparatus for storing an article relative to a seat, the apparatus comprising: 
 a flexible first sheet layer;    a flexible second sheet layer operably coupled to the first layer to define a first pocket having a first opening, the first pocket configured to shroudably slide over at least a portion of a seat; and    a flexible third sheet layer operably coupled to the second layer to define a second pocket having a second opening, wherein the second pocket is adjacent to the first pocket and configured to store an article adjacent the seat.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second openings open in opposite directions.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein a portion of the first pocket is stretchable to enable the first pocket to shroudably slide over seats of varying sizes.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein a portion of the second pocket is stretchable to enable to the second pocket to store articles of varying sizes.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the second and third layers are integral.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first, second, and third layers are integral.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first, second, or third layers is made of a material selected from the group consisting of: cotton, polyester, cotton/polyester blend, denim, canvas, and leather.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the first and third layers are made of different materials.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first layer further comprises padding selected from the group consisting of: cotton, foam, down, synthetic polymer, and quilting.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first, second, or third layers comprises an enclosure assembly selected from the group consisting of: a drawstring, a hook and loop fastener, a snap, and an elastic member.  
   
   
       11 . A portable kit comprising the apparatus of  claim 1  and a bag configured to dispose the seat storage apparatus therein.  
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a drawstring operably coupled with at least one of the flexible layers proximate the opening of the second pocket; and    a drawstring passage defined on the at least one of the flexible layers for at least partially retaining the drawstring therein.    
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 12 , further comprising a toggle coupled with the drawstring.  
   
   
       14 . A method for forming a seat storage apparatus for storing an article relative to a seat comprising: 
 providing a plurality of flexible sheet layers, each layer having side margins and end margins defined thereon; and    operably coupling the plurality of layers proximate the side margins to define a first pocket configured to shroudably slide over at least a portion of a seat and to define a second pocket configured to store an article relative to the seat, each pocket comprising an interior defined therein and an opening into the respective interior, wherein the openings of the first and second pockets open in opposite directions.    
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising providing an closure assembly operably coupled to at least one of the plurality of layers, wherein the closure assembly is selected from the group consisting of: a drawstring, a hook and loop fastener, a snap, and an elastic member.  
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising folding the operably coupled flexible layers into a compact configuration.  
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the compact configuration comprises a volume of less than 50 cubic inches.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising: 
 operably coupling a drawstring with one of the plurality of layers proximate the opening of the second pocket;    providing a drawstring passage along at least one of the plurality of layers for at least partially retaining the drawstring; and    coupling a toggle with the drawstring.    
   
   
       19 . A seat storage apparatus for storing an article relative to a seat, the apparatus comprising: 
 a plurality of layers, each layer having side margins and end margins defined thereon, the layers operably coupled proximate the side margins to define a first pocket configured to shroudably slide over at least a portion of a seat and a second pocket configured to store an article adjacent to the seat, each pocket having an interior defined therein and an opening proximate the respective end margins, wherein the openings of the first pocket and second pocket open in opposite directions.    
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , further comprising means for closing the second pocket.  
   
   
       21 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein each of the plurality of layers is flexible.  
   
   
       22 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein at least a portion of one of the plurality of layers is substantially rigid.  
   
   
       23 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , further comprising: 
 a drawstring operably coupled with one of the plurality of flexible layers proximate the opening of the second pocket;    a drawstring passage for at least partially retaining the drawstring; and    a toggle coupled with the drawstring.