Patent Publication Number: US-2015061332-A1

Title: Chair accessory article

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/871,043, filed Aug. 28, 2013, the entire contents of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     Depending upon the activity, bags, organizers, and the like are widely used as a matter of convenience. These bags and organizers are typically designed for use in a certain situation or for a certain purpose. For example, several variations on backpacks are available for hands free transportation of items when hiking or travelling. Likewise, various shapes, sizes, and styles of women&#39;s handbags are available for carrying items. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       For a more complete understanding of the embodiments and the advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying figures briefly described as follows: 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a top view of an article according to one example embodiment. 
         FIG. 2  illustrates a side view of the article according to one example embodiment. 
         FIG. 3  illustrates a perspective view of the article draped over a chair according to one example of use. 
         FIG. 4  illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of the article which encloses a space according to one example. 
         FIG. 5  illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of the article comprising a shoulder strap and a cushion pouch. 
         FIG. 6  illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of the article comprising an aperture handle. 
         FIG. 7  illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of the article comprising a cooler pouch. 
         FIG. 8  illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of the article comprising stabilizers. 
     
    
    
     The drawings illustrate only example embodiments and are therefore not to be considered limiting of the scope described herein, as other equally effective embodiments are within the scope and spirit of this disclosure. The elements and features shown in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the embodiments. Additionally, certain dimensions or positionings may be exaggerated to help visually convey certain principles. In the drawings, similar reference numerals between figures designate like or corresponding, but not necessarily the same, elements. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     In the following paragraphs, the embodiments are described in further detail by way of example with reference to the attached drawings. The described embodiments are not limited in application to the examples set forth herein. 
     Turning now to the drawings, a general description of exemplary embodiments of a system and its components are provided, followed by a discussion of the operation of the same. 
       FIG. 1  illustrates a top view of an article  10  according to one example embodiment. In one embodiment, the article  10  includes a flexible spread  120 , a cushion  140  stitched or attached to one end of the flexible spread  120  and a pouch  160  stitched or attached to another end of the flexible spread  120 . Generally, the article  10  may be relied upon in various circumstances, such as at the beach, in the car, or at a sporting event, for example, and may be relied upon for various purposes, such as a cushion, an organizer, a bag, a flotation-assistance device, or for other purposes. Generally, the article  10  may be embodied in various shapes and sizes. In  FIG. 1 , the article  10  is of approximate width B and approximate length A, although it should be appreciated that the width and/or length of the article  10  may vary. For example, the width B may be about 16 inches, and the length A may be about 24 inches. It is noted, however, that the width B and length A of article  10  may vary among embodiments. 
     The article  10  may be formed in part from one or more pieces of material and, in various embodiments, may be sewn, glued, woven or otherwise constructed using any suitable means or manner for the application. It is noted that the article  10  may include one or more different types of materials in one embodiment. In this context, the materials may include cloth (e.g., cotton, flax, wool, denim, nylon, polyester, other synthetics, etc.), leather, plastic, rubber, or other materials suitable for the application. In one embodiment, the flexible spread  120  may be formed from a breathable or permeable material, while one or more pockets of the pouch  160  may be formed from a waterproof material. It is additionally noted that the material or materials used to form the article  10  may be embodied in various colors and textures. Additionally, the materials may include certain graphics and/or symbols including text, logos, advertisements, trade names, or trademarks, etc., which may be applied to or upon the materials by screen-printing, silk-screening, laser or thermal printing, or any other suitable means or manner. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , the flexible spread  120  may comprise a handle  122 , a stiffener  124 , a connector  126 , and/or other elements. In the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 1 , the flexible spread  120  is embodied as having a substantially rectangular shape. It is noted, however, that the flexible spread  120  may be embodied as any shape or size. For example, the flexible spread  120  may be embodied as rectangular, triangular, octagonal, or any other shape. 
     In the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 1 , the flexible spread  120  comprises at least two side edges  132   a  and  132   b , a first end  130   a , a second end  130   b , and/or other elements. The first end  130   a  may be coupled to the cushion  140 , and the second end  130   b  may be coupled to the pouch  160 . In this regard, the flexible spread  120  may be embodied as a rectangular shaped fabric spread having a length and a width. The length of the flexible spread  120  may be a distance between the first end  130   a  and the second end  130   b  of the flexible spread  120 . Similarly, the width of the flexible spread may be a distance between the side edges  132   a  and  132   b  of the flexible spread  120 . For example, the width of the flexible spread  120  may be about 16 to about 18 inches while the length of the flexible spread  120  may be about 8 inches to 12 inches. In one embodiment, the width of the flexible spread  120  may be about 18 inches while the length of the flexible spread  120  may be 10 inches. 
     However, it should be appreciated that the length and width of the flexible spread  120  may vary among embodiments. In one embodiment, the length of the flexible spread  120  may be less than or equal to 1 inch. In another embodiment, the article  10  may omit the flexible spread  120 . In such an embodiment, one end of the cushion  140  may be attached or stitched, for example, directly to one end of the pouch  160 . In this regard, the portion of the article  10  where the cushion  140  and the pouch  160  are attached together may rest upon a top portion of a chair, for example, when the article  10  is in use. 
     Further, the article  10  may comprise a handle  122 . The handle  122  may be stitched or attached to a top of the flexible spread  120  at a proximate center of the top of the flexible spread  120 . For example, in an embodiment where the flexible spread  120  is about 10 inches long, the handle may be positioned at about 5 inches from the first end  130   a  or the second end  130   b  of the flexible spread. In particular, the handle  122  may be of a width less than or equal to the width of flexible spread  120 . In one embodiment, the handle  122  may have a width of about 18 inches. 
     As an example use of the handle  122 , a user of the article  10  may carry the article  10  by holding the handle  122  which may be attached proximate to a center of a top of the flexible spread  120 . While the user is holding the article  10  by the handle  122 , both sides of the article  10  on either side of the handle  122  may bend downward relative to the handle  122  such that the portion of the flexible spread  120  attached to the handle  122  supports the weight of the article  10 . In particular, the flexible spread  120  may support the weight of both the cushion  140  and the pouch  160 . Generally, the flexible spread  120  may be formed from a flexible cloth material suitable for laying or draping over a chair, as further described below with reference to  FIG. 3 . Although the flexible spread  120  may be formed from any suitable material, in exemplary embodiments, the flexible spread  120  may be formed from a permeable, semi-transparent, and/or breathable material. 
     The flexible spread  120  may also comprise a stiffener  124 . The stiffener  124  may be affixed to the flexible spread  120  proximate to a center of the flexible spread  120  and generally under the handle  122 . Here, it is noted that the stiffener  124  may be embodied as a relatively stiff, elongated piece of plastic. In one embodiment, the stiffener  124  may extend substantially across the entire width of the flexible spread  120 . In various embodiments, the stiffener  124  may be embodied as a relatively flat or cylindrical stiffener, and the primary purpose of the stiffener  124  is to maintain the shape of the article  10  when it is lifted using the handle  122 . 
     In one embodiment, the article  10  may omit the stiffener  124 . In such an embodiment, the article  10  may include a pre-defined crease proximate to a center of the flexible spread  120 . The crease may extend substantially along a width of the flexible spread  120 . Additionally, the handle  122  may be attached or stitched, for example, on top of the flexible spread  120  at a proximate center of the crease. In this regard, the crease may facilitate in maintaining the shape of the article  10  when the article  10  is lifted via the handle  122 . 
     According to some embodiments, the article  10  may comprise the cushion  140 . In one embodiment, cushion  140  may have a width of about 14 to about 15 inches, a length of about 8 inches, and a depth of about 2 inches to about 5 inches, depending on the embodiment. However, it should be appreciated that the cushion  140  may vary in saize. In one embodiment, the cushion  140  may be coupled directly to the flexible spread  120 . In another embodiment, the cushion  140  may be enclosed within a bounded area of a pouch. In such an embodiment, the pouch comprising the cushion  140  may be opened or closed at one or more sides in various embodiments, as will be further described below with reference to  FIG. 5 . 
     In one embodiment, the pouch comprising the cushion  140  or the cushion  140  itself may be attached or stitched, for example, to the flexible spread  120 . Alternatively, the pouch comprising the cushion  140  or the cushion  140  itself may be detachably attached to the flexible spread  120  via the connector  126 . The connector  126  may be embodied as one or more zippers, hooks, buttons, pins, snaps, or other suitable binding means such as VELCRO®, for example. The connector  126  may be selectively attached such that the cushion  140  is attached to the flexible spread  120 . The connector  126  may also be selectively detached such that the cushion  140  is not attached to the flexible spread  120 . 
     According to some embodiments, the cushion  140  may include an outer fabric covering that encloses cushion material. As examples, the cushion material within the cushion  140  may comprise foam, sponge, and/or any other suitable material. As further described below with reference to  FIG. 4 , the cushion  140  may be relied upon as a back, neck, or head rest when the article  10  is draped over a chair. In certain embodiments, the cushion  140  may be buoyant in water. As an example, the cushion  140  may be inflatable and filled with air. In this regard, the cushion  140  may include an air vent such that air may pass through the air vent and inflate the cushion  140  to a desired size. In addition, the cushion  140  may also include an air stopper, which may close the air vent such that air may not leak from the cushion  140  through the air vent. The inflatable cushion  140  may be used for frequent travelers because the inflatable cushion  140  may be deflated using the air vent and placed in a suitcase. When deflated, the inflatable cushion  140  may take up minimal space in a suitcase. Once the traveling user reaches his or her destination, the cushion  140  may be manually inflated through the air vent and inserted into the pouch of the article  10  built to receive the cushion  140 . 
     In this context, as may be the case for certain types of foam materials, for example, the cushion  140  may also be relied upon as a flotation-assistance device because the cushion  140  is buoyant and may thereby float in water. For example, if the article  10  were to be dropped into a pool or other body of water, the cushion  140  may prevent the article  10 , and any items stored within the pouch  160 , from sinking. Additionally, a user may detach the cushion  140  from the article  10  via the connector  126  and use the cushion  140  as a floatation-assistance device by placing the cushion  140  under the arms or legs of the user while in the water. 
     Additionally, in some embodiments, the cushion  140  may comprise additional pockets and/or pouches. In one embodiment, a pocket may be attached or stitched, for example, to an external surface of the cushion  140 . In this embodiment, the pocket may be embodied with dimensions suitable to receive and store a cellular telephone. Further, in certain embodiments, a logo  142  may be applied to or upon the outer fabric covering of the cushion  140 . Although a dolphin is illustrated in  FIG. 1 , it should be appreciated that any text, design, logo, advertisement, trade name, trademark, or other marking may be applied to the outer fabric covering of the cushion  140 . 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , the article  10  may comprise the pouch  160 . In one embodiment, the pouch  160  may have a width of about 15 to about 18 inches, a length of about 10, and a depth of about 1 inch to about 15 inches. However, it should be appreciated that the dimensions of the pouch  160  may vary among embodiments. The pouch  160  may include a first pocket  160   a  and a second pocket  160   b . In one embodiment, an additional pocket  160   c  is enclosed entirely within the pocket  160   b . In another embodiment, the additional pocket  160   c  may be at least partially enclosed and disposed on an external surface of the pouch  160 . The pouch  160  and each of the pockets  160   a ,  160   b , and  160   c  may be opened or closed at one or more sides in various embodiments. In  FIG. 1 , the pouch  160  may be opened or closed at the side adjacent and stitched or attached to the flexible spread  120 . It is noted that the pouch  160  may be opened or closed at the opposite end of the pouch  160  further away from the flexible spread  120 . 
     In particular, the pouch  160  may be selectively opened or closed by a binder  162 , which may be embodied as one or more zippers, hooks, buttons, pins, snaps, or other suitable binding means such as VELCRO®, for example. In the example embodiment of  FIG. 1 , the binder  162  is embodied as a zipper that opens or closes at least one bounded area of the pouch  160 . Among the various types of zippers which may be relied upon, the embodiments described herein may incorporate one or more metallic, plastic, invisible, airtight, or watertight zippers. Although not illustrated, the additional pocket  160   c  may be opened or closed at one or more sides using one or more binders similar to the binder  162 . 
     Although the pouch  160  is illustrated in  FIG. 1  to include two main pockets  160   a  and  160   b  and one additional pocket  160   c , the pouch  160  may be embodied in different configurations of one or more pockets. For example, the pouch  160  may include one or more larger pockets (e.g., for holding a tablet computing device), smaller pockets, nested pockets (e.g., for holding a cellular telephone), and pockets formed of different respective types of materials. In  FIG. 1 , for example, the pocket  160   a  may be formed from a permeable, semi-transparent, and/or breathable material  164   a , and the pocket  160   b  may be formed from a waterproof semi-transparent, transparent, and/or opaque material  164   b . Thus, when used at a beach, for example, certain pockets may be relied upon for protecting sensitive items such as handheld electronics, while other pockets may be relied upon for permitting items to air dry. In this context, certain pockets and binders may be relied upon in the article  10  for protecting sensitive items from sand and/or other environmental hazards. For example, a waterproof material may be incorporated with a watertight binder, to create a relatively watertight bounded area. Further, certain nested or hidden pockets (e.g., the enclosed pocket  160   c ) may be relied upon to hide relatively costly or expensive items such as cellular telephones, portable music players, cameras, or other similar items. 
     Alternatively, exterior pockets of various sizes may be disposed on the outer fabric of pouch  160  so that a user may access certain items with ease. For example, items such as sunscreen, cellular telephones, keys, or other similar items, may be placed in small exterior pockets so that the user may easily retrieve the items. Specifically, in an embodiment of article  10  comprising an exterior cellular telephone pocket, the pocket may have a length of about 5 inches and a width of about 4 inches. However, it should be appreciated that the exterior cellular telephone pocket size may vary among embodiments. In this embodiment, the exterior cellular telephone pocket may be bound at three ends and open at one end so that the user may slip his or her cellular telephone in and out of the pocket with ease. In this regard, the user may easily access these frequently used items without manually opening the pouch  160 . 
     In an alternative embodiment, the pouch  160  may include insulating material suitable for keeping food, drinks, or other items cool or warm and isolating them from environmental conditions. In this context, at least a portion of the pouch  160  or one or more pockets of the pouch  160  may be lined with an insulating material. For example, the insulating material may comprise foil lining material, such as silica aerogel, polyurethane, polystyrene, fiberglass, polyethylene, combinations thereof, or other suitable insulating materials. 
     Referring again to  FIG. 1 , in one embodiment, the article  10  may include a first clip  170   a  tethered to a first side  132   a  of the flexible spread  120  and a second clip  170   b  tethered to a second side  132   b  of the flexible spread  120 . The first and second clips  170   a  and  170   b  may be tethered to the flexible spread  120  using respective tethers  172   a  and  172   b , which may be embodied as flexible cord, rope, or elastic, for example, among other materials. In one embodiment, the length of the tethers  172   a  and  172   b  may be about 3 to about 4 inches. However, it should be appreciated that the length of the tethers  172   a  and  172   b  may vary among embodiments. 
     In one embodiment, the first and second clips  170   a  and  170   b  may be attached to the portion of the flexible spread  120  that is between the cushion  140  and the connector  126 . In this embodiment, the first and second clips  170   a  and  170   b  proximate to the cushion  140  may remain connected to a chair in the event that a user detaches the remaining portion of the article  10  from the cushion  140  using the connector  126 . For example, if a first user of the article  10  is resting his or her head on the cushion  140  attached to a beach chair using the first and second clips  170   a  and  170   b , a second user may detach the pouch  160  from the cushion  140  while the first user is still resting his or her head on the cushion  140 . In this example, the second user&#39;s detachment of pouch  160  via the connector  126  will have little to no effect on the first user&#39;s use of the cushion  140 . It is noted, however, that the first and second clips  170   a  and  170   b  may remain tethered to any portion of the opposing side edges  132   a  and  132   b  of the flexible spread  120 . 
     Generally, the clips  170   a  and  170   b  may be relied upon to anchor the article  10  to the back of a chair, for example, or other structure. Alternatively, the clips  170   a  and  170   b  may be relied upon to hold one or more items, such as towels, purses, T-shirts, or other items when the article  10  is draped over a chair or other structure. In various embodiments, the clips  170   a  and  170   b  may take an ornamental form and be representative of certain designs, animals, characters, or mascots, for example. It is noted that, in some embodiments, the clips  170   a  and  170   b  may be omitted from article  10 . 
     According to some embodiments, a length of the flexible spread  120  may be adjustable so that the cushion  140  may be positioned as desired for a user of the article  10 . For example, if a relatively short child utilizes the article  10  as an accessory for a chair, then the length of the flexible spread  120  may need to be adjusted so that the cushion  140  may reach further down the back rest of the chair so that the cushion  140  will reach the head or back of the child. 
     In one embodiment, the flexible spread  120  may be of a relatively longer length and the user of the article  10  may shorten the length of the flexible spread  120  by folding at least a portion of the flexible spread  120  until a desired length is achieved. Once the desired length is achieved by folding the flexible spread  120 , then the folded portion may be secured using, for example, zippers, hooks, buttons, pins, snaps, or other suitable securing means such as VELCRO®. Once the folded portion of the flexible spread  120  has been adjusted and secured to a desired length, a user may use the article  10  as an accessory for a chair, for example. 
     According to some embodiments, the article  10  may be formed of an outer layer, the outer layer material comprising, for example, terry cloth of medium grade. In such an embodiment, the flexible spread  120  may be made of terry cloth. Moreover, the pouch  160  and any external or embedded pockets of the pouch  160  may also be made of terry cloth. However, the internal lining of the pouch  160  and the internal lining of the external and/or embedded pockets of the pouch  160  may comprise material that is waterproof and/or insulating, as described above. Similarly, the cushion  140  may be at least partially bound within the outer layer of terry cloth. 
     Turning to  FIG. 2 , a side view of the article  10  is illustrated according to one example embodiment. As shown in  FIG. 2 , the cushion  140  may be of the height C while the pouch  160  may be of height D. As described above, the height C of cushion  140  may range between about 2 inches to about 5 inches. The height D of pouch  160  may range between about 1 inch and about 15 inches. It is noted, however, that the height D and height C may vary among embodiments. In some embodiments, the height C of the cushion  140  may be less than or equal to the height D of the pouch  160 . Alternatively, the height C of the cushion  140  may be greater than the height D of the pouch  160 . For example, the pouch  160  may be relatively large and thus resemble the size and shape of an insulating cooler, as will be further described with reference to  FIG. 7 . In such an embodiment, the height D of the pouch  160  may be greater than the height C of the cushion  140 . Alternatively, in some embodiments, the pouch  160  may resemble a laptop sleeve and thus the height D of the pouch  160  may be less than the height C of the cushion  140 . 
     Further, it is noted that the position  144  where the flexible spread  120  is stitched or attached to the cushion  140  may vary among embodiments. For example, the flexible spread  120  may be stitched or attached to the cushion  140  near the relative bottom of the cushion  140 , as illustrated in  FIG. 2 . It is noted, however, that other positions of attachment along the height C of the cushion  140  (e.g., relative center, top, etc.) are within the scope and spirit of the embodiments described herein. Similarly, other positions of attachment along the height D of the pouch  160  (e.g., relative center, top, etc.) are within the scope and spirit of the embodiments described herein. It is additionally noted that, in one embodiment, the article  10  includes a second handle, similar to the handle  122 , stitched or attached to the bottom of the flexible spread  120  at the proximate center of the bottom of the flexible spread (i.e., below the handle  122 ). As further described below with reference to  FIG. 4 , the second handle may be relied upon as an alternative means to carry the article  10 . 
       FIG. 3  illustrates a perspective view of the article  10  draped over a chair  20  according to one example of use. In  FIG. 3 , the article  10  is draped over a back of the chair  20 , with the cushion  140  resting on a back rest of the chair  20  while the pouch  160  hangs over the other side of the back rest of the chair  20 . In the context of  FIG. 3 , the back rest of the chair  20  may be a head rest and/or neck rest of the chair  20 . Thus, it is noted that a user of the article  10  may drape the article  10  over the back of the chair  20  to provide a back, neck, or head rest, while additionally maintaining the pouch  160  off the ground. Further, as illustrated, for embodiments including the clips  170   a  and  170   b , it is noted that the clips  170   a  and  170   b  may be relied upon to secure the article  10  to the chair  20 . Specifically, the clips  170   a  and/or  170   b  may be clipped to the chair  20  on the edges of the back rest of the chair  20  to ensure that the cushion  140  remains in a desired position on the back rest of the chair  20 . 
     As an illustrative example of using article  10 , a user of article  10  may carry article  10  to the chair  20  using the handle  122 . While carrying the article  10 , the stiffener  124 , which may be disposed substantially underneath the handle  122  on the flexible spread  120 , may facilitate in maintaining the shape of the article  10  such that any items located within the pouch  160  does not dislodge while being carried. In this regard, a weight of the cushion  140  and one portion of the flexible spread  120  may balance the weight of the pouch  160  and the other portion of the flexible spread  120  of the article  10 . 
     The user may then drape the article  10  over the back rest of the chair  20  by placing at least a portion of the flexible spread  120  on the top edge of the back rest of the chair  20  such that the cushion  140  is placed somewhere upon the back rest and the pouch  160  hangs off of the back rest of the chair  20 . When the user sits on the chair  20 , the user may rest his or her head, neck, and/or back upon the cushion  140 . Additionally, the pouch  160  may function as a cooler, for example, and contain beverages, snacks, and/or refreshments so that the user can easily reach around the chair  20  and pull out a fresh chilled beverage. 
     Turning to  FIG. 4 , a perspective view of another embodiment of the article  10  which encloses a space according to one example. In the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 4 , the article  10  additionally includes a zipper  180  stitched or attached along a periphery of the article  10 . The zipper  180  secures a peripheral edge of the cushion  140  and the flexible spread  120  to a peripheral edge of the pouch  160  and the flexible spread  120 , enclosing an area within the article  10 . In this way, items may be enclosed within the article  10 , and the items and the article  10  may be secured for easy transportation by the handle  122 . Here, the clips  170   a  and  170   b  may be enclosed within the article  10 . In this context, the article  10  itself becomes a type of pouch. It is noted here that, in alternate embodiments, the zipper  180  may be embodied as another binding means, such as one or more hooks, buttons, pins, snaps, or other suitable binding means such as VELCRO®, for example. 
     In one embodiment, the zipper  180  may be embodied as a reversible-type zipper, and the cushion  140  may be enclosed within the article  10 . In this case, access to the pouch  160  (and the pouch  160  itself) may be hidden, and the article  10  may resemble a pillow. As discussed above with reference to  FIG. 2 , the article  10  may include a handle stitched or attached to the bottom of the flexible spread  120 . Thus, if the cushion  140  is enclosed within the article  10  by a reversible-type zipper  180 , then the article  10  may be carried by the handle attached to the bottom of the flexible spread  120 . 
     Turning to  FIG. 5 , a perspective view of the article  10  from  FIG. 4  is illustrated in which the article  10  further comprises a shoulder strap  205 , a cushion pouch  210 , and a cushion pouch binder  215 . A user may carry the article  10  via the shoulder strap  205 . In the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 5 , the article  10  comprises two loops  220   a  and  220   b  respectively attached or stitched, for example, to two side edges of a proximate center of the flexible spread  120 . The shoulder strap  205  comprising two mutually opposing strap ends may be attached or stitched, for example, to respective clamps  222   a  and  222   b . The clamps  222   a  and  222   b  may respectively be hooked onto the two loops  220   a  and  220   b  of the flexible spread. In this regard, the shoulder strap  205  may be detachable from article  10 . 
     In some embodiments, the article  10  may comprise a length adjuster  225 . In this regard, the user can adjust the length of the shoulder strap  205  by adjusting the length adjuster  225  accordingly. In some embodiments, a shoulder pad may be attached to a portion of the shoulder strap  205  where the user&#39;s shoulder will come to into contact with the shoulder strap  105 . In these embodiments, the shoulder pad may provide some comfort to the user while carrying the article  10 . In various embodiments, the article  10  may omit the shoulder strap  205 . 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 5 , the article  10  may be embodied with two pouches, as described above with reference to  FIG. 1 . In this regard, article  10  may comprise pouch  160  and a cushion pouch  210 . The cushion pouch  210  may comprise the cushion  140 . The cushion pouch  210  may further comprise a cushion pouch binder  215 , which may be embodied as one or more zippers, hooks, buttons, pins, snaps, or other suitable binding means such as VELCRO®. In this regard, the cushion pouch  210  may be selectively opened or closed at one or more sides in various embodiments via the cushion pouch binder  215 . As illustrated in  FIG. 5 , the cushion pouch binder  215  may be disposed at a bottom of the cushion pouch  210 . Notably, other positions of the cushion pouch binder  215  along the cushion pouch  210  (e.g., relative center, top, etc.) are within the scope and spirit of the embodiments described herein. 
     In this embodiment, the cushion  140  may be removed from the cushion pouch  210 , which may result in the article  10  having two pouches on either side of the flexible spread  120 . In this regard, the article  10  comprising two pouches may be used alternatively as a bag when carried by the handle. 
     Turning to  FIG. 6 , a perspective view of the article  10  of  FIG. 5  is shown. In particular, the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 6  comprises at least one slide clip  250 , a different type of handle, hereinafter referred to as an aperture handle  255 , and/or other components. The side clip  250  may comprise an elongated loop that can be opened and closed via a hinged connection. The side clip  250  may receive other attachments by opening and closing the elongated loop. For example, if the user would like to keep the user&#39;s car keys within the user&#39;s range of vision when using the article  10  the on chair  20 , the user may manually open the loop of the side clip  250  and attach the keys through the loop. As another illustrative example, a user may desire to have additional pouches attached to the article  10 . In this regard, the user may attach a portion of the additional pouch through the loop of the side clip  250 . As may be appreciated, any additional components may be attached to the article  10  via the side clip  250 . 
     The side clip  250  illustrated in  FIG. 6  may be attached or stitched, for example, proximate to a center of side edge  132   a  and/or  132   b  of the flexible spread  122 . As an illustrative example, the flexible spread  120  may comprise at least one hole proximate to a center of side edge  132   a  and/or  132   b  of the flexible spread  120 . The side clip  250  may be connected directly through the hole in the flexible spread  120  or indirectly connected to the hole in the flexible spread  120  via at least one connector, such as a keychain loop. 
     In some embodiments, the article  10  may comprise the aperture handle  255 . The aperture handle  255  may comprise at least one aperture disposed through the flexible spread  120  and positioned proximate to a center of the flexible spread  120 . In one embodiment, the aperture handle  255  may comprise two apertures disposed at a proximate center of the flexible spread. The two apertures may be respectively disposed on either side of a proximate center of the flexible spread  120 . In this regard, the two apertures may each be of respectively the same length and width or respectively different lengths and widths. 
     In one embodiment, the two apertures may be positioned such that they are less than about five inches between of each of the apertures. In this regard, the two apertures comprising the aperture handle  255  may be embodied as a handle for article  10 . A user may simply place a portion of his or her hand through the apertures of the aperture handle  255  and at least a thumb of the user across a portion of the flexible spread  120  separating the apertures. The apertures of the aperture handle  255  may be shaped as rectangles, trapezoids, ovals, or any other shape suitable to receive a hand of the user. 
     In one embodiment, the article  10  comprising the aperture handle  255  may omit the stiffener  124 . In such an embodiment, the flexible spread  120  of article  10  may include a pre-defined crease at a proximate center of the flexible spread  120  to facilitate in maintaining the shape of the article  10  while carried. Alternatively, the article  10  comprising the aperture handle  255  may include the stiffener  124 . 
       FIG. 7  illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of the article  10  comprising a cooler pouch  160 . In the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 7 , the pouch  160  may at least partially be lined with an insulating material for keeping beverages, refreshments, snacks, and any other items cooled. In this regard, the pouch  160  illustrated in  FIG. 7  may be a rectangular prism that protrudes out from the article  10 . Particularly, the pouch  160  illustrated in  FIG. 7  may be of a length of about 10 inches, a width of about 16 inches, and a depth of about 15 inches. However, it should be appreciated that the cooler pouch  160  may vary in size. 
       FIG. 8  illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of the article comprising stabilizers  260   a  and  260   b . In one embodiment, the stabilizers  260   a  and  260   b  may be coupled to a back of the cushion  140 . The stabilizers  260   a  and  260   b  may comprise rubber strips that may at least partially couple to the back rest of the chair  20  to facilitate securing the cushion  140  to the back rest of the chair  20 . In one embodiment, the stabilizers  260   a  and  260   b  may further comprise intermittent ridges protruding out from the rubber strips to further secure the cushion  140  onto to back rest of the chair  20 , for example. In embodiments where the article  10  comprises the cushion pouch  210 , the stabilizers  260   a  and  260   b  may be disposed on the back of the cushion pouch  210 . 
     In addition, the embodiment of article  10  illustrated in  FIG. 8  further comprises pocket  160   a  and pocket  160   b . As illustrated in  FIG. 8A , the pocket  160   a  is embodied as a cooler and may be at least partially lined with insulating material to function as a cooler. In one embodiment, the pocket  160   a  may be structured similar to the pouch  160   b  with reference to  FIG. 7 . In this regard, the pocket  160   a  may be opened and closed via a binder  162   a . Additionally, the pocket  160   b  may lie behind the pocket  160   a . For example, the pocket  160   b  may be embodied as a laptop holder and thus be at least partially lined with waterproof material to protect a laptop. Accordingly, pocket  160   a  and pocket  160  may be embodied as pockets having different structures that function to provide for safe and effective packaging and storing. 
     Although embodiments have been described herein in detail, the descriptions are by way of example. The features of the embodiments described herein are representative and, in alternative embodiments, certain features and elements may be added or omitted. Additionally, modifications to aspects of the embodiments described herein may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention defined in the following claims, the scope of which are to be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass modifications and equivalent structures.