Multi-purpose combination blanket and tote bag

Details Multi-purpose combination blanket and tote bag Multi-purpose combination blanket and tote bag

1997-11-14

1998-10-13

Trettel, Michael F.

Beds

Ground mat

5418, 5656, 5484, 5485, 383 4, A47G 906, B65D 3328

Patent

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058193430

ABSTRACT:
An improved blanket and bag combination for camping, picnicking or traveling to the beach. The circular towel may be converted to form a large tote bag for carrying beach or camping items. When open, the blanket spans approximately 82" in diameter. The invention is two-sided, with one face of the blanket being absorbent cotton blend cloth material and the other face being repellant waterproof nylon. Thus, the invented apparatus can be placed with its waterproof face towards the ground to protect the wearer from dirt and debris. The cotton fabric side has an overall surface pattern that is consistent over the total area of one side of the bag.
Positioned approximately two-thirds away from its central point is a double drawstring channel. Velcro.RTM. closure pockets are situated beneath the double drawstring channel, towards the edge of the towel. The pockets, have waterproof lining and are located on the fabric side of the towel and are camouflaged by the blanket's overall surface pattern in such a manner to appear invisible.
A large grommet penetrates both sides of the blanket and can accommodate a standard size beach umbrella. A spring loaded clip is attached to the side of the blanket-bag or, alternatively, to its bottom center to engage the drawstrings to form a carrying strap.

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