Object wrapper and wearable protective cover apparatus and method

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the invention are directed to an apparatus and method for utilizing an object wrapper and wearable protective cover. An object wrapper and wearable protective cover an object to be wrapped inside of the apparatus wherein the apparatus may be later used as a wearable protective cover. In one or more embodiments of the invention pouches are integrated into the center portion of the object wrapper and wearable protective cover. This allows for each object inserted into the object wrapper and wearable protective cover to remain in a particular location when the object wrapper and wearable protective cover is unfolded and coupled with the wearer. In one or more embodiments of the invention the pouch or pouches may comprise insulating properties that may be utilizing in the pouch itself or may be integrated into the object wrapper and wearable protective cover as well. In one or more embodiments of the invention liquid absorbing material may be used in the construction of the object wrapper and wearable protective cover. This allows for liquids to be absorbed without making contact with or staining the clothing of the wearer of the apparatus. Embodiments comprising liquid absorbing material may also comprise a moisture barrier that holds the moisture and does not allow the moisture to pass through the apparatus. In one or more embodiments of the invention fire resistant or fire retarding material may be used in the construction of the object wrapper and wearable protective cover. This allows for defense against sparks and heat without allowing the thermal event to make contact with or burning the clothing of the wearer of the apparatus.

1 . An object wrapper and wearable protective cover comprising: 
 a panel comprising a first side, a second side, an upper end, a lower end, a front side and a back side;    a strap portion coupled with said upper end of said panel, positioned approximately midway between said first side and said second side;    a pouch coupled with said front side of said panel wherein said pouch is disposed substantially orthogonal to said first side and said second side wherein said pouch comprises an upper edge which may be pulled away from the front side of said panel to form a repository configured to hold an object; and,    said panel wrapped around said pouch comprising said object to configure said panel as an object wrapper wherein said object is accessible from said pouch when said panel is unfolded from around said pouch to configure said panel as a wearable protective cover to protect a wearer of said panel.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said strap portion is in the form of a pair of cooperative ties that are coupled with one another to secure said panel to said wearer.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said strap portion forms a portion of said panel and is disengaged from said panel along perforations.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said strap portion is used to couple said panel to a neck.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said panel comprises a moisture barrier.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said panel comprises absorbent material that is configured to absorb moisture.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said panel comprises insulation.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said panel comprises a fire retarding material.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said pouch comprises a moisture barrier.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said pouch comprises absorbent material that is configured to absorb moisture.  
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said pouch comprises insulation.  
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said pouch comprises a fire retarding material.  
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said pouch forms a potential well configured to trap liquids and solids that fall above said pouch from above.  
   
   
       14 . A method for utilizing an object wrapper and wearable protective cover comprising: 
 placing an object in a panel comprising a first side, a second side, an upper end, a lower end, a front side, a back side and a neck strap portion coupled with said upper end of said panel positioned approximately midway between said first side and said second side wherein said front side of said panel comprises a pouch disposed substantially orthogonal to said first side and said second side wherein said pouch comprises an upper edge which may be pulled away from the front side of said panel to form a repository configured to hold an object;    wrapping said object in said pouch by folding said panel about said object; and,    providing said object wrapped in said panel to a wearer for use as a wearable protective cover.    
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 14  further comprising: 
 securing said object in said pouch by closing said pouch before said wrapping said object.    
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 14  further comprising: 
 unwrapping said object by unfolding said panel;    coupling said panel to said wearer; and,    removing said object from said panel.    
   
   
       17 . A method for utilizing an object wrapper and wearable protective cover comprising: 
 unwrapping an object by unfolding a panel comprising a first side, a second side, an upper end, a lower end, a front side, a back side and a neck strap portion coupled with said upper end of said panel positioned approximately midway between said first side and said second side wherein said front side of said panel comprises a pouch disposed substantially orthogonal to said first side and said second side wherein said pouch comprises an upper edge which may be pulled away from the front side of said panel to form a repository configured to hold an object;    coupling said panel to said wearer; and,    removing said object from said panel.    
   
   
       18 . An object wrapper and wearable protective cover comprising: 
 means for placing an object in a panel comprising a first side, a second side, an upper end, a lower end, a front side, a back side and a neck strap portion coupled with said upper end of said panel positioned approximately midway between said first side and said second side wherein said front side of said panel comprises a pouch disposed substantially orthogonal to said first side and said second side wherein said pouch comprises an upper edge which may be pulled away from the front side of said panel to form a repository configured to hold an object;    means for wrapping said object in said pouch by folding said panel about said object; and,    means for providing said object wrapped in said panel to a wearer for use as a wearable protective cover.    
   
   
       19 . The apparatus of  claim 18  further comprising: 
 means for securing said object in said pouch by closing said pouch before said wrapping said object.    
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 18  further comprising: 
 means for unwrapping said object by unfolding said panel;    means for coupling said panel to said wearer; and,    means for removing said object from said panel.