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Weighted towel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-06-19
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Granted: 1987-01-06
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Expires: 2005-06-19
Abstract
Abstract This invention improves the ordinary beach towel or picnic blanket by providing a means to hold it secure in the wind. A hidden weighted cord sewn into the perimeter holds the material in place. The device may have an optional attached carry bag. The invention is safe and washable and easily carried.
Inventors
- 👤 Keith B. Greer
- 👤 O'Neil J. Greer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:54
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/06; A47G9/062; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/13; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23907; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/24017; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/24215; Y10T428/24231; Y10T428/24777; Y10T428/24785
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
36 words
A flat material suitable for use as a beach towel, outdoor blanket or mat, said material having a weighted cord affixed along substantially all the perimeter thereof; and a carry bag affixed at one end thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
36 words
A flat material suitable for use as a beach towel, outdoor blanket or mat, said material having a weighted cord affixed along substantially all the perimeter thereof; and a carry bag affixed at one end thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The flat material of claim 1 further comprising a closing means consisting of a drawstring secured to a mouth of said carry bag.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The flat material of claim 1 further comprising two inside pockets having fastening material consisting of a hooking portion and a pile portion sewn to the inside of said carry bag.
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