Generally provided is a carryall composition having at least one of the following components: sand blanket, caddy, valet, brush, stake, and carry sack. Embodiments provide for any one of these components being used alone or in combination with at least one other component. A particular embodiment provides for a composition having all of the above listed components.
With reference to the figures, blanket 2 can be manufactured in embodiments using an upper layer 2-A and a lower layer 2-B. Additional embodiments provide for blanket 2 being manufactured from either a single layer or multiple layers; and there is no limitation directed to the number of layers that can be used to manufacture blanket 2. Upper layer 2-A can be manufactured from any known material useful for blankets, and a person of ordinary skill in the art will be able to determine useful fabrics or materials without having to exercise undue experimentation. An embodiment is directed to using cotton, poly-cotton, flannel, or a combination thereof to manufacture upper layer 2-A. There is no limitation directed to the dimensions of upper layer 2-A, and useful dimensions that will accommodate one or more users can be employed. Embodiments provide for queen and king size dimensions for upper layer 2-A. Upper layer 2-A is the surface of the blanket that is intended to be in contact with the one or more users when blanket 2 is in use.
Blanket 2 can also have a lower layer 2-B that can be manufactured from any known material useful for making blankets. Embodiments provide for lower layer 2-B being manufactured from a cotton or poly-cotton fabric having a relatively high thread count. Lower layer 2-B can be manufactured from materials that can draw in moisture from any surface that contacts blanket 2 when blanket 2 is in use. By drawing in and securing moisture, lower layer 2-B improves the enjoyment of the user by preventing the user from experiencing excess moisture that may be present on or in a wet surface. Any known material that can be useful for preventing excess moisture from passing from a lower layer 2-B surface to upper layer 2-A can be used to manufacture lower layer 2-B. Similar to upper layer 2-A, lower layer 2-B can be manufactured to any dimensions, and there is no limitation directed to the dimensions that can be used to manufacture lower layer 2-B. Embodiments provide for manufacturing lower layer 2-B in the queen and king sizes. Embodiments provide for manufacturing blanket 2 with upper layer 2-A and lower layer 2-B having substantially similar dimensions. Embodiments provide for lower layer 2-B being manufactured from a denser material than upper layer 2-A. Lower layer 2-B can be manufactured from a material able to draw and keep moisture away from the skin of a sunbather.
Embodiments provide for manufacturing blanket 2 by attaching upper layer 2-A to lower layer 2-B. Upper layer 2-A and lower layer 2-B can be attached to each other using any known method, and a particular embodiment provides for overlapping the two layers and sewing the perimeters of upper layer 2-A and lower layer 2-B together. An embodiment provides for lower layer 2-B being manufactured from a material that tends to draw moisture away from upper layer 2-A. Characterized differently, this embodiment provides for lower layer 2-B being manufactured from a material that is more absorbent than the material used to manufacture upper layer 2-A. In an embodiment, the material used to manufacture lower layer 2-B is denser than the material used to manufacture upper layer 2-A.
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Blanket 2 can be manufactured from two queen-size linen fabrics, such as poly-cotton, sewn together around perimeter in a patch style. In an embodiment upper layer 2-A is a light colored cotton/flannel or poly-cotton and lower layer 2-B has a relatively high thread count and is dark cotton or dark poly-cotton. Four ribbon guides 2-D are attached on one end of the blanket 2 by being sewn between the upper and lower layers 2-A and 2-B respectively.
An embodiment of caddy 3 is shown in
Caddy 3 can have interior lining 3-S that is the same as or distinct from the material used to manufacture lower layer 2-B. Liner 3-S can be manufactured from materials that accept and collect moisture. Embodiments provide for caddy 3 having patch compartment 3-C that is attached to caddy 3 onto its exterior surface. Patch compartment 3-C provides a useful pocket on caddy 3 that can be used to carry any number of objects. A non limiting exemplary list of objects that can be carried in front compartment 3-C include suntan-lotion bottles, sunglasses, keys, etc. Patch compartment 3-C can be sewn, stitched, or glued onto caddy 3, and any other known method for securing a patch compartment to a bag can be employed. Caddy 3 also has dowel-rod stake insert areas 3-M located or affixed on the rear portion of caddy 3. An embodiment provides for dowel-rod-stake insert areas 3-M to be stitched into the rear portion of caddy 3. Insert areas 3-M are designed to allow dowel-rod stakes 3-W to pass through the insert area 3-M and into a surface onto which caddy 3 is secured. In an alternate embodiment, insert area 3-M is designed to have an opening orifice positioned substantially towards the bottom of caddy 3. The dimensions of insert area 3-M opening orifice are not intended as a limitation, and various design are useful that can receive dowel-rod-stakes 3-W. An embodiment directed to have dowel-rod-stakes 3-W enter dowel-rod-stake insert area 3-M through the orifice located at the substantially lower portion of caddy 3. Although caddy 3 is illustrated in
An embodiment provides for caddy 3 having rear-patch compartment 3-B that is a pocket for carrying miscellaneous objects including, candy, wrappers, refuse, etc. Rear-patch compartment 3-B can be attached to or affixed to caddy 3 by stitching, sewing, glue, or any other known method.
The bag or pocket portion opening orifice of caddy 3 can have any particular width and there is no limitation directed to the width or shape of the bag or pocket portion opening orifice for caddy 3. Caddy 3, in an embodiment, is large enough to accommodate two large drink containers, has an oversized flap 3-R, and patch compartments 3-B and 3-C surrounding the outer periphery. When inserted into dowel-rod-stake insert areas 3-M, dowel-rod stakes 3-W support caddy 3 so that open drinks can be positioned within caddy 3, and caddy 3 shelters the open drinks from blowing sand and warmth from the sun.
In an embodiment, caddy 3 has lining 3-S, oversized flap 3-R, and patch compartments 3-B and 3-C, and two dowel-rod insert areas 3-M for staking down in sand or other surface.
Valet 1, in certain embodiments, has a plurality of pouches or patch compartment 1-E located on either side of valet 1. The pouches or patch compartments can have varying dimensions, and there is no limitation directed to the width, length, or depth of a useful pouch or patch compartment. An embodiment provides for valet 1 having cell phone pouch 1-J that is covered by pouch flap 1-N. In an alternate embodiment, cell phone pouch 1-J can have a lining manufactured from a material that is the same or distinct from the material used in manufacturing lower layer 2-B; alternatively, cell phone pouch 1-J can have a liner that is manufactured from a material that can accept and collect moisture. Pouch flap 1-N covers the opening orifice of cell phone pouch 1-J, and embodiments can be directed to using an over-sized pouch flap 1-N that ensures the covering of opening orifice of cell phone pouch 1-J. Alternate embodiments provide for closing cell phone pouch 1-J by covering the opening orifice with pouch flap 1-N and then securing pouch flap 1-N to the sidewalls of cell phone 1-J via zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, buttons, or any other known method. Embodiments provide for cell phone pouch 1-J having a height and width that is respectively about 6 inches and about 8 inches. Alternatively, the width of cell phone pouch 1-J can range from about 8 to about 12 inches. Further, the height of cell phone pouch 1-J can range from about 6 to about 8 inches.
Valet 1 can also have patch-compartments 1-E wherein any or all of the compartments can be used to hold keys, sunglasses, refuse, and brush 1-S. Patch-compartment embodiments 1-E are not to be limited to any particular dimensions, and persons of ordinary skill in the art can determine useful sizes/dimensions without having to exercise undue experimentation. An embodiment provides for patch-compartment embodiments 1-E to have a width ranging from about 14 to about 16 inches; in another embodiment, the width is about 15 inches. Patch-compartment 1-E can be secured to sidewall 1-Z via sewing, stitching, glue, or other known methods.
The overall height and width of valet 1 is not intended as a limitation. Useful widths of valet 1 are related to the overall dimensions of blanket 2, and embodiments provide for the width of valet 1 to be substantially equivalent to the length of the edge of blanket 2 having ribbon guides 2-D. An embodiment provides for the width of valet 1 to exceed the width of blanket 2. Embodiments provide for the width of valet 1 to be greater than the width of an edge of blanket 2 by about 16 inches. Embodiments wherein valet 1 has a width that is greater than an edge of blanket 2 by about 16 inches, can be used in combination with blanket 2 by positioning valet 1 substantially in an upright position such that both ends of valet 1 extend beyond the width of an edge of blanket 2 by about 8 inches. Valet 1 can generally provide a secure, and generally upright repository for protecting small but necessary items such as cell phones, refuse, sunglasses, keys, and the like from foot traffic, blowing wind and sand, water, sunlight, and undesired exposure to passersby. Additionally, valet 1 can generally prevent sand from encroaching on blanket 2 and a sunbather.
In an embodiment, valet 1 is manufactured from a doubled-over linen fabric such as poly-cotton (which can be the same fabric as upper layer 2-A of blanket 2), with stitched guidelines designating four dowel-rod insert areas 1-D. The perimeter is then stitched together down the sides and across the bottom using a “patch-style” with a ¼-inch seam (skipping over spaces designated for dowel-rod stake insert areas 1-D). “Patch-style” means applying one layer of fabric onto another, and then attaching them using a) seam allowances that are folded under (to be hidden) toward inside of joined fabrics, then, b) stitching perimeters together, with a ¼-inch seam.
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Valet 1 and blanket 2 can be used in combination, wherein when in use, ribbon guides 2-D are positioned substantially adjacent to valet 1 in order to accommodate any surrounding wind conditions.
Brush 1-S can have soft bristles in order to allow a user to brush off blanket 2 and thereby remove any sand, dirt, or debris. Embodiments provide for using horse-hair as the bristles for brush 1-S. Brush 1-S can be used not only for removing sand, dirt, or debris from blanket 2, but it can also be used to brush off sand, dirt, or debris from the skin of a user. Any brush than can perform this function is useful and can be employed with the current embodiments. Brush 1-S is commercially available at most supply stores.
Stakes that are used in any of the embodiments, including dowel-rod stakes 1-R and dowel-rod stakes 3-W can be manufactured from any substantially rigid material. Embodiments use wooden stakes which, when hand-pressed into sand, can absorb moisture and swell, thereby providing a more secure gripping environment than a plastic or metal alternative. The dimensions of useful stakes can be determined by a person of ordinary skill in the art without having to exercise undue experimentation based upon the dimensions of the ribbon guides 2-D or dowel-rod-stake insert-area dimensions.
Carry sack 4 can be used to carry any combination of the above components when not in use. Carry sack 4 has handles 4-A, back portion 4-C, and front portion 4-B. Carry sack 4 also has sides 4-D. The overall dimensions of carry sack 4 are not intended as a limitation, and embodiments provide for carry sack 4 having characteristic dimensions or a size that is capable of carrying valet 1, blanket 2, caddy 3, brush 1-S, and a useful number of stakes.
Carry sack 4 can have handles 4-A, front 4-B, back 4-C, and sides 4-D. In an embodiment, carry sack 4 can have handles 4-A sewn on the inside of carry sack 4 far edges, with a 3-inch hem at top edge of sack 4.
A carryall composition for use on the beach can have at least the following three components: blanket 2, valet 1, and caddy 3. The blanket can be used for horizontal sun bathing.
An embodiment provides for the carryall lounging station to be portable, self-contained, light-weight and entirely machine washable.
Embodiments provide a carryall composition that can be transported using carry sack 4.
At least one embodiment has been described, hereinabove. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the above methods may incorporate changes and modifications without departing from the general scope of this invention. It is intended to include all such modifications and alterations in so far as they come within the scope of the appended claims or the equivalents thereof.
This utility patent application claims priority to provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/841,468 that was filed on Aug. 31, 2006. All of the subject matter disclosed in provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/841,468 is hereby incorporated by reference into this application.
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60841468 | Aug 2006 | US |