Apparatus and method for anchoring a covering

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5419, 5417, 248545, 248156, E04H 1562

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055797989

ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes a covering anchor device capable of anchoring various types of coverings, including beach towels and picnic blankets, to the ground. In accordance with the preferred embodiment, the covering anchor device includes a restraining portion which defines a V-shaped passageway extending through the restraining portion. The restraining portion includes a plurality of opposite protrusions which extend into the passageway to engage and exert restraining forces on a portion of a covering residing within the passageway. The opposite protrusions divide the passageway into a plurality of subpassages and form gaps between each pair of opposing protrusions. The width of subpassages and gaps decreases for each subpassage and gap located progressively nearer an end of the passageway, thereby increasing the restraining force exerted on a portion of the covering passing through such subpassages and gaps. The covering anchor device also includes a grip portion located above the restraining portion and a ground interface portion depending from the restraining portion. In accordance with a preferred method, a portion of the covering is pulled through the passageway, by a user, to engage the covering and protrusions. The ground interface portion is then pushed into the ground by a user placing a palm on an upper surface of the grip portion and subsequently exerting downward pressure on the grip portion. Once the ground interface portion is positioned in the ground, the restraining forces exerted on the covering discourage disengagement of the covering and the covering anchor device, thereby restraining the covering at the desired location.

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