Patent · US Expired

Ground covering device with integrated support retention areas

US7174585B1 · kind B1 · utility

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18References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 1, 2005
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G9/062
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An ergonomic blanket or towel for covering any surface that a person would lay, rest, and/or sit on includes a main body portion and a support portion. At least a portion of the support portion is removably attached to the main body portion, and at least a portion is permanently attached to the main body portion. The support and main body portions are adapted to retain support matter, such as sand or a pillow, therebetween to provide comfortable support to the user, as well as serving to anchor the device. The ergonomic blanket may also include a storage portion, at least a portion of which is removably attached to the main body portion, and at least a portion of which is permanently attached to the main body portion. The storage portion is adapted to retain personal items, such as a wallet, key, comb, glasses, sunscreen lotion, book, and the like. The storage portion may be totally removable from the main body portion.

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