Abstract: An anchoring system and method for temporary structures is disclosed. The system comprises: At least a first stake having a shaft with a lower end for insertion into the ground, and an upper end including a loop; at least a second stake having a shaft with a lower end for insertion into the ground, and an upper end including at least one hook. When the lower ends of the at least first and second stakes are inserted into the ground, the lower ends of the stakes are angled away from each other, the shaft of the second stake is received through the loop of the first stake, and a portion of the shaft of the first stake is received within the at least one hook, whereby the at least first and second stakes are in a mutually interlocked condition which prevents the at least first and second stakes from being independently extracted from the ground.

Abstract: An anchoring device particularly for securement of an umbrella, and may also be used in soft or hard materials. The anchoring device is comprised of a tubular body having an outer surface and an upper end and a tapering lower end, the lower end includes a penetrating tip extending longitudinally from the tubular body, the penetrating tip further having a plurality of lateral extensions capable of breaking hard ground, and a plurality of laterally extending baffles about the outer surface of the lower end of the tubular body, each of the baffles having a front edge proximal and a rear edge distal to the lower end of the tubular body. The front edges are substantially the same distance from the penetrating tip, whereby the lateral extensions break the ground or material preceding the front edges of the baffles as the body rotates.

Abstract: A combination turf stake and frame construction assembly for establishing a framework construction upon a ground surface. The turf stake includes an elongate spike portion having a first inserting end, a second supporting end and a plurality of vane portions projecting in circumferentially spaced apart and axially directed fashion substantially along the spike portion. A substantially polygonal shaped body defining a hollowed and interior cavity is integrally formed atop the second supporting end of the turf stake and substantially corresponds to a likewise polygonally shaped and inserting end of a selected elongate frame construction member so as to engage the elongate member in a friction fit manner. A plurality of turf stakes and frame construction members can be employed to assemble any desired framework construction.

Abstract: A device for anchoring a corner of a beach blanket or towel to the sand of a beach. The device includes a clamp removably attachable to the corner of the beach blanket or the towel for enabling the corner to be anchored to the sand of the beach, and a spike removably receivable in an eyelet defined on the clamp, for anchoring the clamp and thus the corner of the beach blanket or towel to the sand of the beach. The spike includes a locking mechanism for locking and unlocking the spike within the eyelet of the clamp.

Abstract: The ground engaging restraint device (2) comprises a ground spike (4) and a clasp (6). Comprising the clasp is a head (48), a pin (50) and a pair of arms (52) having teeth (64). The ground spike has a receiver (12) having a bore (20) and circumferential notches (24), an elongated shaft (16) having a ground-engaging stop (18). In one embodiment the shaft has a plurality of interconnected webs (36), and in another embodiment the shaft has a helical blade (72) fixed concentrically about the shaft. A portion of an article (14) is placed over and inserted into the bore by placing the clasp over the receiver, causing the pin to enter the bore and frictionally engage the article between the pin and the bore. Teeth of a pair of arms engage a plurality of notches (24) on the receiver, removably retaining the clasp on the receiver.

Abstract: A combination telescopically adjustable golf umbrella stand and self-supporting golf umbrella adapted to be engageable into the ground by a spike extending from the lowermost portion. A spike attachment fitting allows the spike to be removably secured to and/or stored within the umbrella's uppermost portion. An umbrella handle mount on the umbrella stand has adjustable straps that engage and encircle the umbrella handle positioned within. An integral deployable umbrella extends from the self-supporting golf umbrella providing an all in one unit.

Abstract: A new Tent Anchoring System for allowing users to set up a tent without the tent poles falling over. The inventive device includes an elongated bar which includes an elongated bar and at least three tent pole supporting posts mounted thereon.

Abstract: An anchor (10) for blankets, towels and the like comprising a clamp (22) located atop a post (20). The clamp comprises a base piece (24) and a head piece (40) hingedly attached to one another by a pin (50). A coil spring (60) mounted in the pin urges the teeth (32, 42) of the clamp closed. Alternatively, flipper tabs (70) can be used to hold the teeth closed.

Abstract: A ground covering system comprises a blanket having a pair of opposedly disposed weights, having optional spikes thereon. An optionally weighted case, having a slitted aperture, is comprised of two halves, each half having optional spikes thereon and attached to the blanket. The case assists in securement of the ground covering system to the ground. The case receives the blanket with weights and has convenient transport means.

Abstract: A tent apparatus includes a pole-support assembly which includes a ground-penetration member, a pole-receiving member connected to the ground-penetration member, and a ground-stabilizing assembly connected between the ground-penetration member and the pole-receiving member. A first portion of the ground-stabilizing assembly is oriented with respect to the ground-penetration member at an acute first orientation angle. A second portion of the ground-stabilizing assembly is oriented with respect to the ground-penetration member at an obtuse second orientation angle. The first orientation angle and the second orientation angle provide a straight angle when added together. A pole assembly includes a plurality of interfitting pole segments, and a proximal pole segment is received in the pole-receiving member. A distal pole portion is located at a distal end of the pole assembly. A plurality of suspension cables are connected to the distal pole portion.

Abstract: In an anchoring device to be driven into the ground, important features are that it be dismountable, safe and easy to manipulate. In this invention, the anchoring device is provided with a cross with two sliding members, two rods with pointed ends and a head, the heads being equipped with superposable eyelets that may be padlocked. The eyelets allow the anchoring of an object which one wants to insure the stability of and even its protection against theft. The anchoring device may comprise two angle irons, a first of which allowing the anchoring of a tridimensional object and a second comprising a tube to receive and orientate one of the two members of the cross.

Abstract: A base bracket (10) for tents and poles is provide having a first orifice (14) for accepting a tent stake (20), a second orifice (16) for accepting an end (42) of a tent pole (24), and an tent fabric attachment mechanism (18). The tent fabric attachment mechanism (18) includes capability for adjusting tension and taking up slack in straps (26) attached to tent fabric (28). If desired, the bracket (10) 7 may be permanently attached to tent straps to prevent misplacement and loss. Options of the bracket (10) include a tent option attachment mechanism (34), for attaching common tent options like canopies and rain flies, and shaping and structurally enhancing the region (40) around the tent pole orifice (16) to better accept stresses transferred by an assembled tent into the bracket (10).

Abstract: An earth anchor for securing light standard apparatus having a post, a cap on the post, and a base, includes a removable stabilizer which is fitted to a stake after the stake has been inserted through the base. The stabilizer extends through a slot in the stake. The stabilizer has an inverted triangular configuration.

Abstract: The invention is an adjustable building frame comprising a plurality of interfitting parts. The frame includes a base having a pair of opposing receiving surfaces and several parallel roof members received and connected by and between the receiving surfaces. The roof members are generally perpendicularly to the opposing receiving surfaces of the base. Each roof member comprises at least two telescoping sections which may be telescoped together or apart to adjust the length of the roof member. Increasing the length of each roof member of the frame increases the height and volumetric area defined by the frame, and decreasing the length of the roof members decreases the height and volumetric area defined by the frame. A flexible cover is attachable to the roof members by a plurality of clasps or a flexible but more rigid cover is attachable to the roof members by a series of bolts. The cover ideally overlaps itself, so that it will expand or retract as the height of the frame is adjusted.

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.

Abstract: A tarpaulin holddown device or retainer having a handle and a shaft, with a pointed or tapered tip at the end of the shaft. The tarp retainer has a stop member positioned along the shaft between the handle and tip, and a narrow hole extending through the shaft slightly below the stop. When used to fasten a grommeted tarpaulin to a soft soil or tufted area, the tarp retainer is placed through the grommet until the stop contacts the tarp. A retaining clip or O-ring is then inserted into the narrow hole in the shaft underneath the tarp, to hold the tarp retainer in place. The tarp retainer is then easily inserted into or removed from the ground by hand by pushing down or pulling up on the handle, thereby holding the tarp to the ground for collecting and moving debris while conveniently staying with the tarp in position for reuse when the tarp is moved.

Abstract: A kit of parts for forming a plant covering device for the protection of garden plants and shrubs from external environmental conditions. The parts are made of semi-rigid plastics material molded into component panels allowing many different configurations to be made out of a few standard components. The individual component panels are provided with flanges and joining strips for joining the separate component panels into a completed assembly and strapping arrangement for holding the plant covering device in place on a supporting surface.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for anchoring the central support pole of a beach umbrella in the sand at a beach. The present anchoring apparatus includes a length of tube having a lower edge forming an opening at its lower end and a clamping means at its other end. The other or upper end of the tube is operatively adapted to permit the lower end of a beach umbrella support pole to be inserted there through, and the clamping means is suitable to lock in place the lower end of a support pole so inserted. The edge at the lower end of the tube is preferably serrated and intended to cut into the sand beach. The clamping means may include a threaded hole formed through the wall at the upper end of the tube and a screw that can be hand tightened through the threaded hole to apply a clamping force against the lower end of an umbrella support pole inserted into the upper end of the tube.

Abstract: The invention is a ground spike for securing ground covers, including beach towels and blankets in place. The invention consists of a pointed stake with longitudinal channels and a cap containing a pair of oppose spring biased arms that pivot and end in oppose jaws with serration for gripping a towel or blanket. An area on the surface of the cap contains grooves for ease in gripping the cap during insertion and removal from the ground.

Abstract: A beach towel holding device comprising a clip member to engage with a corner of a beach towel. A component is for weighing down the clip member onto the ground, so as to maintain the clip member in a stationary position to secure the beach towel in place upon the ground.

Abstract: A ground attaching assembly for confining an attached object to a limited distance from a predetermined ground position includes an elongated stake member having a ground penetrating end and a driven impact end spaced from the penetrating end. The driven impact end is capable of receiving blows from an associated pounding member such as a hammer. An object securing line is connected to the stake member at an attachment position between the penetrating end and the driven impact end, providing space between the attachment position and the impact end whereby the securing line may be spaced from the impact end and thereby be protected from blows from the associated pounding member.

Abstract: A collapsible table includes four stretchers connected at four sides by four four-way pipe joints and two stretcher connectors, four upright supporting frames respectively and vertically connected to the four-way pipe joints at the bottom, a table cloth having four sleeves at four sides respectively mounted around the four stretchers, and a bracing device having four bracing bars radially suspended below the table cloth and respectively connected to either upright supporting frame by a respective clamping plate, and four anchoring devices respectively mounted on the upright supporting frames for fastening to the ground.

Abstract: The invention includes a securing structure comprising a first ring member, second and third ring members adjacent to the first ring member, a locking member, and a cord insertable through the second and third ring members, respectively, and engagable by the locking member. The invention also includes a free standing panel member comprising a panel; a plurality of ring members in the panel arranged in groups of at least three ring members adjacent one another; a plurality of support members; a plurality of anchoring members for accommodating the support members; and a plurality of cords each engagable by a locking member (e.g., a spring-actuated cord lock).

Abstract: An anchorage device for use in sand or sandy soils. The device comprises a shank portion (2) and a spike portion (4) at a lower end of the shank portion. The spike portion (4) comprises a first and second pair of downwardly convergent plates (6,18), the second pair of plates (18) extending from a position above the upper ends of the first plates (6) to a position beneath the upper ends of the first plates to funnel sand into the zone between the interior surfaces of the first plates (6). The sand thereby trapped between the plates anchors the spike portion (4) within the ground. The device may be used for example for anchoring beach umbrellas, tents and fences in sand or sandy soil.

Abstract: A beach blanket retaining device which includes a base spike member which is pointed to allow it to be driven into the ground and which has an upper platform end on which a clamp member for engaging blankets is superimposed. The clamp member is the upper terminal and preferably has a rounded top surface so as to allow it to be used without creating a substantial obstacle to foot traffic.

Abstract: A folding windbreak and shade screen comprising a plurality of sections attached by means of hinges. The folding windbreak and shade screen is secured in place in the dam configuration by means of ground stakes slidably disposed within lower housings attached to the sections. The ground stakes may be locked into upper housings in order to stack one folding windbreak and shade screen in the dam configuration atop another folding windbreak and shade screen in the dam configuration. The folding windbreak and shade screen may be installed in an arch configuration by means of arch stakes slidably disposed within arch housings, and a variety of guy lines.

Abstract: A readily assemblable and disassemblable tent, awning or canopy structure including tubular beams, rafters and uprights interconnected by slip fit junction fittings in telescope relation with respect to the beams, rafters and uprights, the improvement comprising a hold down channel assembly mounted on the upright member of the slip fit junction fitting, the channel member assembly including a rod pivotally mounted on the lower end of the channel member, a bail ring mounted on said rod, a strip of webbing attached to the tent, awning or canopy top and wrapped around the rod of the bail ring, and a tie down cable connected to the lower end of the bail for anchoring the tent structure to the ground.

Abstract: A method and device for supporting plants involving a stake which includes a hollow tube made of polyvinylchloride and metal supporting wires directed axially and distributed around the circumference of the wall of the tube. Preferably, the hollow tube is formed with individual conduits running in an axial direction along or within the tube wall, each of which contains one of the wires and an adhesive material to hold the wires in place.

Abstract: A collapsible shelter or tent commonly known as an umbrella tent, that includes an integral frame and cover, the frame including tent poles formed of interconnected tent pole sections whose ends are telescoped together and are urged in their telescoped coupling by an elastic cord that is maintained, under tension, within each tent pole. Each tent pole is pivotally connected at a top end to extend radially from a crown, with the opposite tent pole end maintained to a web strap that extends from a base of which cover, with a number of slides mounted to slide along each tent pole that individually connect to and extend from loops secured at vertical intervals to extend outwardly from which cover. Both the crown and an erecting ring each receive a center pole fitted to slide axially therethrough, and the erecting ring pivotally mounts a rib end thereto that pivotally couples at its opposite end to the tent pole at an intermediate point therealong.

Abstract: A hold down member arranged for projection within a beach surface to secure a blanket and the like is provided, having a conical body including a plurality of rows of rigid legs canted from the side wall of the body towards the uppermost end of the body, with a clamp structure mounted to the uppermost end of the body for securing and receiving a blanket therewithin.

Abstract: A beach blanket assembly includes a beach blanket, an inflatable beach bumper, and a multiplicity of stakes. The beach blanket has a central portion and a surrounding peripheral border wherein the peripheral border is held in a supported generally upright position by the stakes and the inflatable beach bumper. The stakes each have a lower end portion which is embedded in the beach surface and an upper end portion which abuts the inflatable beach bumper. The upper end portions are further releasably attached to the peripheral border of the beach blanket. A multiplicity of fastener type hook and loop material patches permits the peripheral border of the blanket to be releasably attachable to the inflatable bumper. An alternative embodiment of the present beach blanket assembly includes a beach blanket and a multiplicity of stakes which are shaped and configured to support the entire peripheral border of the beach blanket above the beach surface as well as securely anchor the beach blanket to the beach surface.

Abstract: A blanket member as is typically utilized as a covering for a beach and the like includes a plurality of clip fasteners arranged for securement about a periphery of the blanket, with each of the clip members including a tether line secured at one end to an associated clip member and at an opposed end to a conical anchor plug. The anchor plug is arranged with concentric rings spaced along the anchor plug to maintain securement of the anchor structure relative to a beach environment. A modification of the invention includes rack structure to accommodate further webs for drying and for purposes of shade and the like.

Abstract: An improved stake device is provided which is capable of prolonged or even permanent ground position and location in a manner which is completely submerged below ground level at all times. The stake device allows for engaging and holding a securement line which may be removed from the stake device without movement of the stake device from its ground location and position. The stake device includes a longitudinal stake member which is attached to an open cylindrical housing member. A line receiving member is extended laterally from the frame of the housing member into an interior cavity therein for releasable fastening by a corresponding connection member of the securement line.

Abstract: Support tubes of an associated yard swing arrangement are mounted to stabilizer apparatus, including an upper tube portion coaxially mounted to a lower tube portion. The lower tube portion includes a "V" shaped anchor plate member arranged for projection into an underlying ground surface. A modification of the invention includes anchor rods pivotally mounted relative to an inner tube arranged for projection through slots of an outer tube for securement to an underlying ground surface in the anchoring of the yard swing structure to the inner tube.

Abstract: A weather shelter adapted for multi-positional placement adjacent a reference structure wherein the shelter includes a framework, a flexible cover and an anchor assembly for uniting the framework and the reference structure in a plurality of relative orientations. The framework includes a pair of spaced bows, each terminating oppositely in first and second terminal ends at which such bows are operatively combined. The anchor assembly is selectively securable to the framework at one of a plurality of securement locations.

Abstract: A tree staking system, parts therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the stake comprising a piece of material having an upper end adapted to be operatively associated with an end of a support rope that is to be interconnected to the tree that is planted in the ground, the piece of material having a lower end adapted to be driven into the ground in spaced relation to the tree by hammering or the like on the upper end thereof, the stake having a pair of opposed sides and a centerline extending between the upper end and the lower end thereof, the stake having a substantially straight hole therein and leading from the upper end at an angle to the centerline, the hole having an upper end that interrupts the upper end adjacent one of the opposed sides thereof whereby the hole is adapted to receive a substantially straight shank portion of an anchor pin through the upper end thereof until an attaching end of the pin for the end of the rope abuts the upper end of the stake adjacent the upper end of the

Abstract: A cover structure arranged for the positioning in a surrounding relationship relative to an exposed portion of a tent stake is provided includes a housing; The cover structure arranged for surrounding relationship relative to a tent stake portion preventing inadvertent injury upon accidental impact with the tent stake. A cover structure is preferably formed of a luminescent material to visually enhance its orientation during conditions of limited available light.

Abstract: A portable device for anchoring a blanket in sand or soft earth. In another aspect of the invention, the blanket anchor includes an adapter plug for receivably supporting a dispenser for a useful product (e.g., suntan lotion).

Abstract: The clip comprises an arm (4) and an elongate portion (1) intended to be brought against each other in order to grip the edge of a piece of fabric between jaws (2 and 3). The elongate portion (1) and the arm (4) are then driven into soft ground so that the fabric is held down against the wind.

Abstract: A fabric holding device is provided for use primarily to hold down a spread out fabric web, such as a beach blanket, towel, or sheet. The device is devised to be easily inserted into sandy soil to prevent the spread out blanket from being flipped over, crumpled or otherwise disturbed or blown away by prevailing wind or by movement of an occupant on the spread out blanket.The holding device is devised to be easily inserted and retained in the sand with one such device preferably being disposed at each corner of the spread out fabric sheet material, e.g., a beach blanket. A portion of the fabric such as a corner of the blanket is inserted into an open top slot which is formed in the upper part of the device, said fabric being securely gripped in the slot against dislodgement.

Abstract: A wooden stake having a sharpened end with bevelled faces and having a striking end with bevelled faces is made on a novel machine by a novel method. Each bevelled face intersects a substantially planar face of the wooden stake and conforms substantially to a portion of a right circular cylinder. The machine has a sharpening drum carrying a multiplicity of removable cutting blades, which are mounted to a tubular wall of the drum, along an interior surface of such wall. The machine has an enclosure for the drum, a table mounted to the enclosure, and a fence mounted to the table at a suitable angle relative to a portal of the enclosure. A motor is provided for driving the drum. The table and fence are useful for guiding the stake through the portal, against the blades, which cut into the stake.

Abstract: A stake assembly that when used in conjunction with a properly equipped blanket fitted with eyelets will anchor the blanket to either a beach surface or a lawn surface.The stake assembly includes a short member for use on a lawn and a sleeve member which is added to the short member for use on a beach.

Abstract: Removable component for fastening an element (3) to be fastened to the ground (2), such as film, net for protecting a plantation fastening for horticulture, agriculture which is rigid and undeformable and comprises at least a principal elongated peg (7) intended to pass through the element (3) and to be embedded in the ground (2) and a guard (9) fastened transversaly to the principal peg (7) opposite (10) its embedding free end part (8) intended to immobilize the element (3) to be fastened by clamping against the ground (2).

Abstract: A length of fabric supported by aluminum rods forced into the sand providing a "fence" for the purpose of deflecting windblown sand away from beachgoing sunbathers while offering more privacy in a lightweight portable device.

Abstract: An anchoring post adapted to be inserted in the ground is made of a hollow tube having two laterally slanted channels inside the tube adjacent its bottom end. A bifurcated element having two prongs is adapted to be pushed downwardly in the tube, in the ground through the channels until the prongs project outwardly and laterally for retaining the tube in the ground.

Abstract: A cylindrical tube opened at one end and closed at the other is placed over a roughened upper of a stake such as a tent or canopy anchoring stake to prevent injury to passers by who move into contact with the roughened stake edge. The device is preferably made of a molded plastic, and brightly colored to provide a visual warning.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for securing an article to a ground surface using an elongated stake having a sharp first end of a body portion for driving into a ground surface and a blunt second end for receiving a driving force and transferring it to the body portion. A rope extends from the article and forms a loop at its free end. The loop is drawn through a ring-shaped outrigger pivotably mounted to the body portion of the stake. After passing through the ring-shaped outrigger, the eye of the loop is passed over the blunt second end of the body portion of the stake. The rope is made taut by pulling the free end of the rope so as to enlarge the loop, thereby taking up slack in the portion of the rope spanning the article and stake.

Abstract: A device for retaining a beach towel or the like in place, especially on the sand of a beach. The device includes a receptacle having an open portion for receiving sand or the like therein. The sand applies a substantially downward force thereon, thereby weighing the device down and retaining it in place. A stem depending portion of the device extends downwardly from the receptacle and is received in the sand further retaining the device in place. A lid removably engages the receptacle over the open portion thereof with, preferably, a "snap-action", thereby retaining hte sand therein. Means is provided for removably securing the towel to the device, thereby retaining the towel in place. In one embodiment, this means is provided by the removable engagement between the lid and the receptacle, such that when a portion of the beach towel is disposed therebetween, this engagement concomitantly engages that portion of the towel retaining the towel in place.

Abstract: A beach blanket has a perimeter and a plurality of tabs of hook and loop type material attached to and spaced about the perimeter. A pillow has matching tabs of hook and loop type material on one side of the pillow for attaching the pillow to any one of the tabs of hook and loop type material on the blanket. The pillow may be inflatable. Sand clamps are used to hold down the blanket. Each of the sand clamps has a spike with a point at one end and a spring-biased clamp section on the spike.

Abstract: A portable self-supporting post assembly designed for supporting sports nets, tarpaulins, awnings and the like includes a post anchor with downwardly extending prongs adapted to be imbedded in a penetrable support surface such as sand or soil. The pongs are fastened to a base plate of the post anchor at locations displaced outwardly from a post or pole which extends upwardly from a top surface of the base plate. The prongs are formed of flat spring metal and are outwardly curved to enhance their gripping action in the support surface. The resiliency of the prongs maintains the tautness of a net, tarpaulin, awning or the like which is supported between a pair of the post assemblies.