Abstract: The invention relates to a beach towel which can be converted into a bag for carrying various accessories. The towel is formed by an elongated sheet, to an upper central part of which a pillow assembly is secured. A pocket is formed between the flexible sheet and the pillow assembly to retain a folded towel after the pocket has been turned inside out. Secured between the elongated sheet and the pillow assembly are a pair of handles which become exposed on the outside after the pocket has been turned inside out.

Abstract: A rectangular neck cushioning towel utilizing an insertable gel-filled vinyl sac for providing comfort and lending support for the head during hair care procedures done at a commercial sink. Centered along the top edge of the towel is a velvety soft pouch for holding the cushioning sac. The sac is held in place by means of a hook and pile fastener. The neck cushioning towel incorporates features for adjustable fit and color coordination.

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 sun bathing towel system comprising a towel member and a plurality of stake members. The towel member has a perimeter and a plurality of towel eyelet members that define a like number of towel eyelet apertures. The towel eyelet members are located adjacent the perimeter of the towel member. Each of the stake members has a shaft portion and a detachably connectable cap portion. The cap portion has a broad top cap surface to prevent injury to any inattentive sun bather who may accidently step upon the stake member. In preferred embodiments, the sun bathing towel system further includes a liner member, a support pole structure, connectable with the towel member, for supporting a portion of the towel member in a lean-to type fashion; and an elongated flexible carrying strap.

Abstract: An air-cushioned sleeping bag comprises a bottom portion and a cover member partially connected on their corresponding edges and partially fastened by zipper on their rest edges. The bottom portion comprises a plurality of the elongate air compartments parallel extended along the longitudinal direction thereof, a transverse inflatable pillow adjacent one end of the compartments and a shading member extended outward from the outward edge of the pillow. A heating member disposed between a mat cloth and the top of the compartments is preserved for applying in extreme cold weather. The air-cushioned sleeping bag of the present invention is applicable to uneven and hard surface without a tent and prevent a traveller from the dampness and coldness of the ground where he lies.

Abstract: A multipurpose blanket that is adapted for use at the beach, picnics and various sporting events, wherein there is provided a pillow and a wraparound support carrier that also defines a storage member, and wherein a wraparound support carrier includes a plurality of storage pockets, a handle and adjustable shoulder straps.

Abstract: The novel portable multipurpose beach towel apparatus is comprised of an apparatus that is capable of providing the user with a great amount of flexibility, usefulness and simplicity in a small compact unit and at the same time provide optimum comfort for the individual. The apparatus is comprised of an extra long terry, absorbant cloth towel for use as a beach towel. At one end of the beach towel is an opening that functions as a duffel bag that can hold extra clothes and also encases an inflatable pillow that will provide extra comfort to the user. A flip out storage pouch provides space and easy access to accessories such as, suntan lotion, sunglasses and the like. The entire apparatus can be rolled up and used as a carry bag via the attached shoulder straps that leave the user's hands free.

Abstract: A combination blanket/carrying bag/apparel includes a generally rectangular sheet of fabric having a substantially central slit-like opening therein; a tubular piece of flexible material having opposite open ends, with one end being secured to the sheet of fabric around the central opening thereof; a flexible carrying bag secured to the sheet of fabric adjacent a periphery thereof, the carrying bag having an opening through which the fabric can be inserted for carrying; and at least one pillow holder secured to the sheet of fabric adjacent the periphery thereof, so as to overlie the sheet of fabric.

Abstract: A self-contained comfort device having a generally rectangular body portion and two pocket members disposed one on each surface of the body portion for containing the device when the device is folded and the pocket member is inverted thereabout. A generally rectangular resilient pad is incorporated within one of the pocket members. Preferably, the device is made with fleece on one surface and water-resistant material on the other. Customized logos may also be imprinted or embroidered on either surface.

Abstract: A towel is attached along one of its edges to a hollow, insulating tube. The towel may be rolled up or wound around the tube. Articles such as cold beverage cans may be placed in the tube. Two removable endcaps may be used to close the ends of the tube and thus retain the articles. In the rolled-up position, two or more snaps near the free end of the towel may be used to secure the towel around the circumference of the tube. A strap connecting the endcaps facilitates transportation of the tube and rolled-up towel.

Abstract: A portable bed or mat for use at the beach, pool, or elsewhere outdoors includes a pad of lightweight, soft material such as foam rubber covered with nylon for waterproofing, with an inflatble wedge head and shoulder rest at the head end of the mat extending a substantial distance along the length of the bed and provides support for both the head and shoulders adding to the comfort of the user. The mat is also provided with removable towelling attached to the top surface. Storage pockets form part of the mat at the foot end for receiving personal items such as car keys, reading material, sunglasses and so forth. The mat may be rolled into a compact tube shape, with ends secured by retaining clips, and with an integral shoulder strap for carrying the mat.

Abstract: A sleeping bag for use outdoors includes a pad of lightweight, soft material such as foam rubber covered with nylon for waterproofing, with an inflatable wedge head and shoulder rest at the head end of the pad extending a substantial distance along the length of the bag and provides support for both the head and shoulders adding to the comfort of the user. The bag is also provided with an outer bag covering substantially the entire covered pad for defining the sleeping bag. Storage pockets form part of the bag at the foot end outside the sleeping bag for receiving personal items. The sleeping bag may be rolled into a compact tube shape, with ends secured by retaining clips, and with an integral shoulder strap for carrying the mat.

Abstract: An improved camping sleeping mat and/or chair arrangement having improved lateral edge stiffening rod retention pockets and having coupling members for coupling various portions together in various configurations. A separate inflatable pillow may be detachably mounted on the camping sleeping mat and/or chair arrangement.

Abstract: A portable beach towel with a built-in hidden pouch for storing valuables is disclosed. The towel comprises an elongated rectangular fabric portion having top and bottom surfaces, top and bottom end edges, and side edges. A pair of elastic loops and a carrying strap are sewn onto the bottom surface near the bottom edge. A pocket is formed by folding the top end edge over the top surface, thereby defining an enclosure space for holding an elongated rod-shaped pillow made from a soft, compliant material. An access aperture between the top end edge and the top surface opens into the pouch, which is sewn into the pocket. The aperture can be closed with a zipper or other suitable type of closure. In use, with the towel resting upon the ground, the access aperture is normally hidden from view from passers by.

Abstract: A beach pillow including a foam--e.g. a polyester--within a case enclosure covered by a terrycloth material so as to be machine-washable and dryable. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a bottom-side of the case is provided with a releasable hook-and-loop type adhesive backing to adhere with a comparable adhesive material at a facing side of a towel, to allow for the holding of the pillow to the towel in a substantially vertical position when the towel is draped over a chair. A fastener at a corner extremity of the case permits the pillow to be easily carried about, and its temporary securement to a fixed object to be held thereby under varying wind conditions.

Abstract: A foldable recliner/lounge pad having four cushions interconnected with wide hinges to allow folding the cushions together for carrying and support. The cushions have cloth exteriors and are interiorly foam padded. Two of the cushions that can be used as a back support have rigid centers sandwiched between layers of foam. Strap are used for carrying and locking the back support pads in an upright back support position.

Abstract: A beach blanket includes a central fabric web, having a plurality of perimeter flap members defining individual pockets thereabout, with the flap members arranged to accommodate various portions of a granular material therewithin for securement of a beach blanket relative to an underlying beach surface.

Abstract: An inflatable applique for an fabric article comprises a valved, substantially airtight enclosure having a top layer and a backing layer with complementary peripheral outlines. In the method of manufacture, the top and backing layers are welded together preferably simultaneously with the attachment of the enclosure to a clothing article. Various decorative elements may be given to the top layer, such as printing and embossing. The top layer may also be welded to the backing layer within the peripheral outlines to create inflatable subenclosures to give the applique a sculpted appearance.

Abstract: A tent including a base having a zipper disposed along the side edges and one end of the base, and a cover having a zipper disposed along the side edges and one end of the cover and engageable with the zipper of the base, a flap formed in the other end of the cover, an ear formed between the cover and the flap and can be coupled to an object at high level so that the tent can be formed, and a net coupled to the flap for closing the entrance of the tent.

Abstract: A portable foam mattress and accessory kit designed to afford comfortable sleep or rest in many applications and to allow for storage of related personal items. In the preferred embodiment, the portable foam mattress and accessory kit answers the need for comfort and portability in a novel design integrating the use of a thick foam pad within textile materials provided as a flexible cover made of cloth or synthetic fabric, conveniently shaped as a portable shoulder carrying bag. The flexible cover is formed with pockets for storage of personal items or accessories, such as clothing or articles of personal hygiene. When unfolded, the foam mattress can be laid on a floor, providing a truly comfortable resting surface, by use of an appropriately thick foam mattress. The foam pad is foldable into the travel shape with the flexible covering material forming its own carrying bag with straps, reducing bulkiness since no separate carrying bag is needed.

Abstract: Provided is a portable combination lounging mat and pillow comprising a pillow adapted to provide both a cushioned support for a user and a form around which the mat wraps for transportation and storage. The front and back surfaced mat, with extending side flaps for enlarging the usable mat surface area when opened, is secured to the pillow. Within the mat is at least one storage compartment with a mat front surface entrance for use when the mat is opened and a mat back surface entrance for accessing the storage compartment when the mat is wrapped for transportation and storage.

Abstract: A quilt bag comprising a frontal section patterned after a toy and sewn to a cover of a quilt and integral with flap or back section equal in size to the frontal section and a zip-fastener affixed to margins of the frontal and back sections to zip close a bag constituted with the frontal and back sections for loading the quilt in good order and appearance.

Abstract: A sunbathing mat having a removably attachable inflatable headrest for use on a beach or while visiting a pool. The mat further includes an elongated washable, moisture-absorbent fabric piece. A top portion of the fabric piece is foldable over an intermediate portion of the fabric piece and is releasably attachable in this position to form a flap for enclosing the headrest. A plurality of supple, noncorrosive, nonabrasive straps mate and secure the headrest in the enclosed posture. An alternative mat includes loops and mating stakes. The loops are fixed to the four corners of the sun bathing mat and the mating stakes are insertable into and through each one of the four loops and into a supporting surface to anchor each one of the four corners of the mat to the supporting surface. The mat may also be provided with a plurality of binding cords which enable the user to bind the mat in a small compass. The mat contains no pockets to trap sand or other foreign substances.

Abstract: An apparatus including a torso support housing, with a first and second leg support housing mounted longitudinally and pivotally relative to one another to permit interfolding of the structure during periods of transport and storage. The torso support housing includes a support leg receiving cavity to receive a pivotal support leg therewithin to enhance compactness of the organization in a stored and interfolding configuration. The organization further includes pneumatic chambers mounted coextensively with top surfaces of each support housing and selectively inflatable for enhanced comfort of an individual. A cup support holder and handle are retractably mounted within the torso support housing.

Abstract: A head shade is provided that includes a covering which will protect a person's face and head from the rays of the sun when the person is in a reclined position, such as on the beach or the like. The head shade can be folded up and stored when not in use.

Abstract: A combination beach mat/tote bag made of a sheet of terry cloth or other fabric having a pair of opposed side edges and a pair of opposed end edges, the sheet preferably being of rectangular shape. A flexible strap is attached to the sheet at the corners, and each strap has an anchor pod secured on a distal end thereof. The sheet has a handle at each of the end edges and zippers along each of the side edges. The sheet is adapted to be folded in half along a line between the side edges such that the side and end edges are superimposed and the side edges zipped up to form an open top tote bag which may be carried by the handles. The sheet is further adapted to be unzipped, unfolded and spread on a beach surface and the anchors buried below the beach surface to secure the sheet. The anchor pad is releasably secured to the strap by a snap fastener, and the snap fasteners on adjacent straps at the end edges may be further fastened to each other to form the handles.

Abstract: An apparatus for sun bathing, which includes an inflatable floor portion substantially rectangular in nature for supporting the length of a user lying on one's back or stomach; a continuous inflatable side wall portion rising the height above the floor portion and attach integral thereto, the side portion having a head rest portion, likewise inflatable for allowing the user to rest his head on that portion of the head rest portion while placement upon the position within the apparatus. For purposes of use, the apparatus is more particularly suitable for using on a hard surface, and to be filled with a predetermined quantity of fluid such as water in order to maintain the user cool during use.

Abstract: A washable fabric cover fits over a folding exercise or rest mat or pad and can be folded with the pad inside into a compact package for carrying. The cover is a generally rectangular envelope having a head portion and a foot portion and is enclosed at the end of the head portion and along its opposed longitudinal sides and open at the end of the foot portion to form a top layer and a bottom layer of material. A pocket on the top layer at the head portion removably receives a pillow or other articles. A length of material extends outwardly from the open end to be folded over and substantially cover the top layer to serve as a blanket to cover a person laying on the covered pad and can be folded and received within the open end in a stored condition. A pair of flexible loops secured to the bottom layer form carrying straps when the cover and the enclosed pad is in the compact package for carrying.

Abstract: A sleeping blanket is provided for use by a child taking a nap. The blanket is formed having an appearance configured as a member of the animal or plant kingdom and includes a body portion, covering portions and a head portion. The covering portions are cut from material so as to represent laterally extending appendages of the particular member of the animal or plant kingdom which is represented by the sleeping blanket. The body portion is of a sufficient size to receive a child lying thereon with his or her head resting on the pillow portion, and the covering portions are of sufficient size to be overlapped over each other for surrounding the child.

Abstract: A beach kit comprising a hollow, generally cylindrical, insulating foam pillow defining an insulating container having hinged covers at its ends, and a generally rectangular towel portion having at one of its ends holes adapted to accommodate anchoring stakes, the opposite end of the towel portion comprising a band of elastic material, said opposite end of the towel portion being folded over and secured to the towel body to define a loop portion of a diameter smaller than the diameter of the pillow so that the loop portion may be stretched and snugly and removably secured to the pillow by said loop, adapted to be rolled around and retained on the pillow.

Abstract: A beach accessory includes a carrying case having a plurality of storage compartments, a flexible mat stored within one of the storage compartments and extendable through a side of the carrying case, and a cushion pivotally attached to the carrying case. The cushion is connected to the carrying case by a pair of hinges to be rotatable between a first position wherein the cushion lies atop an upper surface of the carrying case, and a second position wherein the cushion rests, at least partially, on or adjacent to a ground surface. In the first position the cushion provides a cover for the storage compartments and a seat for a user of the beach accessory. In the second position a cushion provides a pillow for a person lying upon the mat after it has been extended from the carrying case. The carrying case is configured to provide a portable table when inverted, and includes an alarm clock, a radio receiver and a cassette tape player.

Abstract: Beach towel has envelopes attached thereto so as to create closeable envelopes on the towel and pockets behind the envelope. The envelopes and/or pockets can be used for storing needed items such as sunscreen lotion, clothing items, or entertainment items such as a book or radio. The envelopes and/or pockets can alternatively be used as a receptacle for sand in order to hold down the beach towel and form a pillow.

Abstract: The subject invention is a multiple purpose outdoor mattress comprising in general a longitudinally extending member of rectangular configuration, as viewed from an upper planar view, with a given thickness which extends from the bottom surface to the upper surface of the mattress. Formed downwardly from the upper surface to a distance just short of the lower surface of such mattress are a multiple number of pockets of parallelopiped or cylindrical configuration into which can be inserted any number or array of items for use by a person using such mattress. In an alternate arrangement, a separate member is affixed to the upper surface of such mattress, and such separate member has a plurality of openings depending downwardly into which can be inserted various objects.

Abstract: A folding chair formed from sheet material including a seat panel, a back panel, a support panel, an end panel, and brace panels connected to the support panel and extending between the back panel and end panel.

Abstract: A portable lounge/pillow, the lounge portion being made of a sheet material such as plastic or fabric, is convertible to and from a tote bag for carrying articles by folding portions of a sheet over and upon one another about transverse and longitudinal folds to form interior article-holding compartments. Carrying handles are positioned in registry with each other after folding of the sheet portions, and serve as a convenient hand-grip for carrying the articles. A cover sheet is detachably mounted on a sheet such as a fabric sheet for user comfort. A strap hanger enables the lounge/pillow set to be supportably suspended for air drying. Additional article-holding pockets are formed in the sheet for increased carrying capacity. A device for securing the lounge/pillow in a roll without having to deflate the pillow may be provided.

Abstract: A beach towel comprises a towel with a hollow, open-ended receptacle integrally attached to one end of the towel. A pillow is removably disposed within the receptacle. A carrying bag has first and second ends, one of which is closed, and one of which is attached to the pillow. The bag defines a hollow enclosure extending from the first end to the second end, with the hollow enclosure removably enclosing the towel, receptacle and pillow when the towel is rolled around the pillow and not in use. A drawstring, attached to either the first or second end, is provided for closing the bag.

Abstract: Portable, lightweight apparatus for beach use is provided in which a generally tubular housing holds a wound up beach blanket on a convolute, spring-actuated roller wind-up mechanism. The housing has means for anchoring it into sand, pockets affixed thereto for carrying various items needed at the beach and handle means for ease of carrying. A user can carry the apparatus to the beach, anchor it into the sand, pull the towel out of the housing for use during sunbathing, use the various and sundry items carried in the pockets and, when finished, the user can roll the blanket back into the housing, detach the anchor and carry the apparatus away for use another day.

Abstract: A resting mat for use particularly by children to effect compact portage and use as desired. The organization provides a character configured pillow, particularly in the shape of an animal to enhance a child's use of the device, wherein the pillow is secured to an external hook and loop fastener strip during portage with securement straps oriented about a covering to maintain interfolding of the organization during transport thereof and enable convenient and rapid extension of the organization with repositioning of the pillow to a further hook and loop fastener strip during use.

Abstract: A portable back rest which can be used for support of a person's back at the beach or similar location, yet can be collapsed into a small compact unit for carrying or storage, and includes a single, elongated base member to which four arms are pivotally connected enabling them to extend outwardly to support at their extremities canvas or other flexible material, but can be pivoted inwardly to a collapsed disposition adjacent the base member for portability and storage.

Abstract: An air chair is provided and consists of a rectangular shaped air mattress secured to an adjustable backrest so that the adjustable backrest may be positioned upon beach sand to adjust the air mattress in various reclined positions in which a person may sit upon the air mattress and lean comfortably against the portion of the air mattress on the backrest.

Abstract: An inexpensive and lightweight folding paperboard beach chair is formed from a single scored blank of paperboard. The elongated paperboard body has two spaced-apart and transverse score lines which define a bottom leg support panel, a middle seat support panel, and a top back support panel wherein the bottom and top panels are adapted to be folded so as to overlay the middle panel. A plurality of spaced-apart foldable support panels extend across the back of the top back support panel to provide support for the panel when the chair is unfolded, and are further adapted to fold upon and overlay the top panel when the chair is folded. An aperture is provided adjacent to the side edge of each of the top, middle, and bottom panels and positioned so as to be in vertical registration and to thereby form a carrying handle when the chair is folded into its closed configuration with the top and bottom panels overlaying the middle panels thereof.

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, foldable liesure or utility mat comprising a plurality of elongated flexibly or hingedly connected ribs individually formed from a flat rigid core sandwiched between a lightweight insulating cushion material, said ribs of substantially equal dimensions and in parallel and foldable relationship with each other such that the mat can be rolled up and rolled out flat without curling.

Abstract: In accordance with an illustration embodiment of the invention, a stable, portable back rest includes front and rear panels hinged together and set up in an inverted Vee, the front panel having an opening in its lower section which defines a horizontal edge, the end portion of a beach towel being inserted through the opening and wrapped more than one full turn around the lower section. When the user sits on the towel and leans back against the front panel, forces are applied at such edge while resist collapse and overturning of the panels.

Abstract: A slider creeper that a person may lie on for working under vehicles, with the slider creeper having a back panel, having an interior surface for receiving a user and an exterior surface with upturned edges to permit the slider creeper to slide along a surface, with the back panel having a pivotal head rest for elevating and supporting a user's head when the user's weight is located on said back panel and a harness for mounting the slider creeper on the user's back.

Abstract: An inflatable article comprises a peripheral inflatable member adapted to be folded on itself about a line, defining two generally similar parts, thereof; and a cushion member attached to the peripheral member along the inside of one of the parts. When folded, the article can be in the form of a chair.

Abstract: This invention concerns a new toy bed which is made to have a shape mimicking that of a practical object, such as a locomotive, a car, a ship, a tank, etc., to arouse a child's curiosity. For example, when it has a shape of a locomotive, it consists of three main parts, a frame, a mattress and a cover.The frame is assembled with tubes and joints, having a shape mimicking that locomotive, and the mattress is placed in the frame and surrounded by the framework, so that the frame can steadily be stabilized on the ground. The cover, made of a kind of soft material and having the same shape as the frame, is finally placed around the frame to complete this bed.

Abstract: A collapsible chair formed from sheet material including a seat panel, a back panel foldably connected to the seat panel, a reinforcement panel in registry with a portion of the back panel, a support panel foldably attached to the reinforcement panel, and projections extending from the back and support panels insertable in the ground to maintain the chair in set-up condition.