ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,310,521, issued on May 27.

"Reversible baby activity blanket to toddler pillowcase" was invented by Wendy Noelle Roberson (Sacramento, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A reversable baby activity blanket that turns into a toddler pillowcase that provides entertainment and comfort and includes two detachable pillowcases with zippers, having the inner, reversible pillowcase with fastening material loops on three of the four corners, to securely hold baby sensory items (pacifiers, lightweight toys and blankets, teethers, soft books, small stuffed animals). When reversed and zipped shut, it offers a clean environment for said baby sensor...