Versatile cover

Abstract

A cover adapted to calm and comfort an infant. The cover has two panels layered on top of each other. The first panel is disposed at a substantially central position on a second panel. An outer thinner layer is defined around the periphery of the first panel and is a breathable material thin enough to provide ample ventilation to the wearer of the cover. The cover may include a fastener for attaching the cover to an object.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A cover comprising:
 a first panel; and   a second panel, the first panel layered on top of the second panel,   wherein the first panel is disposed at substantially a central position on the second panel, the second panel defines an outer layer that is disposed around the periphery of the first panel.   
     
     
         2 . The cover recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a fastener for securing the cover to an object. 
     
     
         3 . The cover recited in  claim 2 , wherein the fastener is selected from at least one of a cloth band, an elastic band, a snap connection, and a hook and loop fastener connection. 
     
     
         4 . The cover recited in  claim 1 , wherein the second panel is comprised of a breathable material allowing ample ventilation there-through. 
     
     
         5 . The cover recited in  claim 1 , wherein the first panel and the second panel are comprised of different material weights. 
     
     
         6 . The cover recited in  claim 1 , wherein the first panel or the second panel is comprised of one or more material layers. 
     
     
         7 . The cover recited in  claim 1 , wherein the first panel identifies a location of placement for an infant to be swaddled by the cover. 
     
     
         8 . The cover recited in  claim 1 , wherein the cover is used as at least one of the following: a swaddle, an infant carrier cover, an infant placemat, a wearable garment and a burp cloth. 
     
     
         9 . The cover recited in  claim 1 , wherein:
 an area where the first panel is layered on top of the second panel has a first material weight thickness associated with a first thermal property; and   another area defining the outer layer of the second panel has a second material weight thickness associated with a second thermal property, different from the first thermal property.   
     
     
         10 . The cover recited in  claim 1 , wherein the second panel is a breathable material. 
     
     
         11 . The cover recited in  claim 10 , wherein the outer layer is contiguously disposed completely around the first panel. 
     
     
         12 . An infant swaddle blanket comprising:
 a first panel; and   a second panel, the first panel is fastened to the second panel and defines a location to position an infant,   wherein the first panel is disposed at substantially a central position on the second panel, an outer layer of the second panel extends beyond the first panel defining an outer border that surrounds an outer edge of the first panel.   
     
     
         13 . The infant swaddle blanket recited in  claim 12 , wherein the cover includes a fastener adapted to be connected to an object. 
     
     
         14 . The infant swaddle blanket recited in  claim 12 , wherein the cover includes an opening through which a caregiver can grasp a handle of an infant carrier. 
     
     
         15 . The infant swaddle blanket recited in  claim 12 , wherein the second panel is a breathable material. 
     
     
         16 . The infant swaddle blanket recited in  claim 12 , wherein the outer border is contiguously disposed completely around the first panel. 
     
     
         17 . An infant swaddle blanket comprising:
 a first panel;   a second panel,   wherein the first panel is fastened to the second panel at substantially a central position on the second panel such that an outer layer of the second panel extends beyond the first panel defining an outer border; and   a fastener.   
     
     
         18 . The infant swaddle blanket recited in  claim 17 , wherein the first panel and the second panel are comprised of different material weights. 
     
     
         19 . The infant swaddle blanket recited in  claim 17 , wherein the second panel is a breathable fabric such as cotton, and the outer border is contiguous and completely surrounds an outer edge of the first panel. 
     
     
         20 . The infant swaddle blanket recited in  claim 17 , wherein:
 an area where the first panel is layered on top of the second panel has a first material weight thickness associated with a first thermal property; and   another area defined by the outer border of the second panel has a second material weight thickness associated with a second thermal property, different from the first thermal property.