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A compact self-storing seating comfort article is described for providing comfortable seating accommodation to individuals. The seating comfort article is particularly useful to individuals attending indoor or outdoor events, in which bleacher or ground seating is typical. The seating comfort artic

A compact self-storing seating comfort article is described for providing comfortable seating accommodation to individuals. The seating comfort article is particularly useful to individuals attending indoor or outdoor events, in which bleacher or ground seating is typical. The seating comfort article includes at least two coverings; a blanket and an attached seat pad that may be easily folded or rolled into an attached reversible pouch for transportation or storage without the need for or use of zippers, snaps or straps. The seat pad may be quilted, foam filled, or inflatable, and may further include a third layer extendable ground sheet storable within the seat pad or attached pouch. The seat pad and blanket may include a water resistant layer, and the article includes a carry strap. The article components may be used in conjunction or independently, as well as be converted between several functional positions for versatility of use by the individual desiring comfortable accommodation in a seated position or when lying down.

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What is claimed is: 1. A self-storing seating comfort article, comprising: a reversible pouch comprising an elasticized opening; a seat pad convertible between a stored position in which the seat pad is contained within the pouch, and an extended position in which at least a portion of the seat pad

What is claimed is: 1. A self-storing seating comfort article, comprising: a reversible pouch comprising an elasticized opening; a seat pad convertible between a stored position in which the seat pad is contained within the pouch, and an extended position in which at least a portion of the seat pad extends from the pouch; and a blanket convertible between a stored position in which the blanket is contained within the pouch, and an extended position in which at least a portion of the blanket extends from the pouch; wherein each of the seat pad and blanket are attached to the pouch member so as to be independently storable within the pouch member. 2. The seating comfort article of claim 1 wherein the seat pad is a mat suitable for use as a ground cover. 3. The seating comfort article of claim 1, wherein the seat pad comprises a quilted, cushioned, foam filled, or inflatable pad. 4. The seating comfort article of claim 1, wherein the seat pad includes a water resistant surface. 5. The seating comfort article of claim 1, wherein the seat pad is a self-inflating cushion. 6. The seating comfort article of claim 1, wherein the blanket comprises a water resistant material. 7. The seating comfort article of claim 1, wherein the blanket is rollable or foldable into the pouch to form a pillow. 8. The seating comfort article of claim 1, further comprising a carry strap. 9. The seating comfort article of claim 8, wherein the carry strap is elasticized. 10. The seating comfort article of claim 8, wherein the carry strap is adjustable. 11. The seating comfort article of claim 8, wherein the carry strap is detachable. 12. The seating comfort article of claim 1, wherein the blanket is of suitable size for placement over the lap of a user seated across the seat cushion. 13. The seating comfort article of claim 1, further comprising attachment means applied to one or more of the pouch, seat pad, and blanket. 14. The seating comfort article of claim 13, wherein the attachment means are suitable for use in attaching the article to a wheelchair. 15. The seating comfort article of claim 13, wherein the attachment means are suitable for use in securing the blanket about a user seated on the seat pad. 16. A method for converting the article of claim 1 from an extended position to a stored position, the method comprising the steps of: providing the article as in claim 1; manipulating the blanket or seat pad into a compact form; and enclosing the compact form within the pouch. 17. The method as in claim 16, wherein the seat pad is inflatable, and wherein the method further comprises the step of deflating the seat pad. 18. A self-storing seating comfort article, comprising: a pouch member; a seat pad convertible between a stored position in which the seat pad is contained within the pouch, and an extended position in which at least a portion of the seat pad extends from the pouch, the seat pad further comprising an extendable ground sheet storable within a cavity or enveloped portion of the seat pad; and a blanket convertible between a stored position in which the blanket is contained within the pouch, and an extended position in which at least a portion of the blanket extends from the pouch; wherein each of the seat pad and blanket are attached to the pouch member so as to be independently storable within the pouch member. 19. A self-storing seating comfort article, comprising: a pouch member; a seat pad convertible between a stored position in which the seat pad is contained within the pouch, and an extended position in which at least a portion of the seat pad extends from the pouch; and a blanket convertible between a stored position in which the blanked is contained within the pouch, and an extended position in which at least a portion of the blanket extends from the pouch, the blanket further comprising a pocket formed by attachment of a fabric panel to the blanket, the panel comprising several parallel lines of stitching to form a plurality of individual pockets against the blanket; wherein each of the seat pad and blanket are attached to the pouch member so as to be independently storable within the pouch member. 20. A self-storing seating comfort article, comprising: a pouch member comprising an elasticized edge; a seat pad convertible between a stored position in which the seat pad is contained within the pouch, and an extended position in which at least a portion of the seat pad extends from the pouch; and a blanket convertible between a stored position in which the blanket is contained within the pouch, and an extended position in which at least a portion of the blanket extends from the pouch; wherein each of the seat pad and blanket are attached to the pouch member so as to be independently storable within the pouch member.