Portable multipurpose beach towel apparatus

• US 5,467,487 A
• Filed: 12/19/1994
• Issued: 11/21/1995
• Est. Priority Date: 12/19/1994
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Pamela J. Sicard
• Original Assignee: Pamela J. Sicard
• Inventors: Sicard, Pamela J.
• Primary Examiner(s): TRETTEL, MICHAEL
• Application Number:
  US08/358,416
• Time in Patent Office: 337 Days
• Field of Search: 5/417, 5/420, 190/2, 383/4
• US Class Current: 5/419
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 3/10 Beach-bags; Watertight beach-bags
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 9/062 for covering the ground, e.g. picnic or beach blankets

Abstract

The novel portable multipurpose beach towel apparatus is comprised of an apparatus that is capable of providing the user with a great amount of flexibility, usefulness and simplicity in a small compact unit and at the same time provide optimum comfort for the individual. The apparatus is comprised of an extra long terry, absorbant cloth towel for use as a beach towel. At one end of the beach towel is an opening that functions as a duffel bag that can hold extra clothes and also encases an inflatable pillow that will provide extra comfort to the user. A flip out storage pouch provides space and easy access to accessories such as, suntan lotion, sunglasses and the like. The entire apparatus can be rolled up and used as a carry bag via the attached shoulder straps that leave the user'"'"'s hands free.

Claims

1. A portable multipurpose beach towel apparatus, for use by individuals as an all purpose carry all to and from the beach and by companies as promotional items by having messages or logos screenprinted on the apparatus, comprising:

a towel having at least one layer of absorbent material;

said layers of absorbent materials comprising layers of terrycloth type material;

said towel having side portions;

said towel further having end portions with a length shorter than said side portions comprising a rectangular design;

said towel further having an open area at one of said end portions of said towel which operates as a duffel bag for the storage of extra items for use at the beach;

said open area at one of said end portions having enclosing means for encasing items kept within said open area;

said enclosing means comprising zippers;

the other of said end portions having pockets located at each corner of said end portion for receiving sand for maintaining said end portion from being blown by the wind and for enabling said apparatus to be maintained in a desired position;

said towel further having inflatable head rest means comprising a pillow located at said open area of said towel;

said pillow having means for withdrawal of said pillow from said open area for allowing the cleaning of said apparatus;

said towel further having fold out storage means located within said open area of said towel;

said fold out storage means comprising a water proof pouch;

said fold out storage means having closing means;

said fold out storage closing means comprising zipper; and

carrying means.

2. A portable multipurpose beach towel apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein:

said carrying means comprises attached handle means for supporting said portable multipurpose beach towel apparatus when the apparatus is rolled up from the bottom to the top and then joining said attached handles together to securely encase and carry said portable multipurpose beach towel apparatus.