Ground Inserted Patents (Class 248/156)
  • Patent number: 3955849
    Abstract: A beach chair formed of a cylinder of canvas or other flexible material adapted to be filled with sand and having a cover flap to permit a person to sit thereon supported by the sand and protected by the flap. A pair of U-shaped rods inserted in the ground extend up along the side edges of the seat to support the seat and form lifting and carrying handles. Storage pockets are provided on the sides of the seat for accessories such as sunglasses, cigarettes, and the like. A net or mesh extends across the bottom of the chair to form an article holding beach bag and to allow the sand to escape when the chair is lifted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1976
    Inventors: Mark Grebow, Janet Grebow, Leonard E. Albert, Irma Albert, Fred N. Ansel
  • Patent number: 3952878
    Abstract: A portable, light-weight, earth engageable gun rack adapted, when in use, to safely, effectively and dependably support a brace of two rifles or shot guns in ready to engage and use position and which, when not in use, can be collapsed and folded into a small, neat, convenient to carry package-like unit. When in use, the rack has major dimensions of approximately 40 inches .times. 7 inches .times. 7 inches and when collapsed and folded has dimensions of approximately 18 inches .times. 7 inches .times. 2 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1976
    Inventor: Jack R. Gorham
  • Patent number: 3953051
    Abstract: A ground anchor for land vehicles is disclosed comprising a stake having a relatively blunt end adapted to be pounded and a relatively sharp end adapted to be driven into the ground by the pounding of the blunt end. The anchor also includes axle clamping means adapted to be placed at least partially about a vehicle axle and fastening means for fastening the axle clamping means to the stake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1976
    Inventor: Beulah B. Weathers
  • Patent number: 3946990
    Abstract: An apparatus adapted for use in moving objects, such as mired vehicles, removing submerged or grounded boats from their mired condition and pulling them up on land to be repaired or loaded on trailers or the like, moving small buildings, etc. The apparatus is endowed with unusual versatility for it is adaptable to a great many uses. In many use circumstances the apparatus may be carried in a vehicle or the like for emergency use since it is composed of relatively few components so that under these circumstances it is in effect a portable kit. The components forming the apparatus may be easily set up into operative condition and operated by one person to perform its function. The puller apparatus comprises a fixed element which may be removably embedded in the ground in certain use circumstances and in other uses may be removably attached to a stationary member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1976
    Inventor: Troy Tanner