Patents by Inventor Alan R. Clouston

Alan R. Clouston has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Ground cover anchor
    Patent number: 6895613
    Abstract: A ground cover anchor for securing a ground cover such as a beach towel or a blanket in sand or other types of ground. The ground cover anchor comprises a shaft, with one end for inserting into the ground, and the other end comprising a clamp for securing the ground cover to the anchor. The end for inserting into the ground my comprise barbs, an inverted cone, or a spiral to increase the hold in the ground. The clamp may comprise two lengths held together by a nut, elastic properties, or other means to secure the ground cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Inventor: Alan R. Clouston