US4272575A
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Anchor mat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-12-28
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Granted: 1981-06-09
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Expires: 1999-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A mat for use upon a beach, the mat including an anchor at each opposite end thereof, so as to prevent a strong wind from blowing it away, while persons are not lying down thereupon, such anchor consisting of a scoop that digs under the sand, so as to be anchored therebeneath.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S. Egigian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:39
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/06; A47G9/062; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24033; Y10T428/24777
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
An anchor mat, comprising, in combination, a rectangular mat and an anchor secured at each opposite end thereof, said mat being made of any woven material, and each said anchor including means for using the weight of beach sand for anchoring said mat opposite ends; said means comprising a scoop for being inserted into said sand; said scoop being a generally semi-cylindrical shaped channel, formed from a rigid sheet of plastic material, an elongated slot near one longitudinal edge thereof, one end edge of said mat being fitted therein and sewn into a loop around said longitudinal edge of said scoop, and a pillow on top said mat cushioning an opposite longitudinal edge of said scoop when under said mat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
An anchor mat, comprising, in combination, a rectangular mat and an anchor secured at each opposite end thereof, said mat being made of any woven material, and each said anchor including means for using the weight of beach sand for anchoring said mat opposite ends; said means comprising a scoop for being inserted into said sand; said scoop being a generally semi-cylindrical shaped channel, formed from a rigid sheet of plastic material, an elongated slot near one longitudinal edge thereof, one end edge of said mat being fitted therein and sewn into a loop around said longitudinal edge of said scoop, and a pillow on top said mat cushioning an opposite longitudinal edge of said scoop when under said mat.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-06-08 | 1984-12-08 | 1985-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-08 | 1988-12-08 | 1989-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-08 | 1992-12-08 | 1993-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |