U.S. patent application number 11/490826 was filed with the patent office on 2007-01-25 for beach bucket kit.
Invention is credited to David A. Bowman, Mike Brown.
Application Number | 20070017027 11/490826 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 37677698 |
Filed Date | 2007-01-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070017027 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Bowman; David A. ; et
al. |
January 25, 2007 |
Beach bucket kit
Abstract
A beach bucket kit for use on the beach is provided which
includes a bucket, a beach mat, stakes for anchoring the beach mat,
and at least one beach towel. The kit may optionally contain a
number of items used on the beach including suntan lotion, water
bottles, frisbees, hair accessories and the like. A beach bucket
kit for use by children is also provided which includes a bucket,
at least one beach towel, and at least one toy.
Inventors: |
Bowman; David A.;
(Kettering, OH) ; Brown; Mike; (Deerfield Beach,
FL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP
ONE DAYTON CENTRE, ONE SOUTH MAIN STREET
SUITE 1300
DAYTON
OH
45402-2023
US
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Family ID: |
37677698 |
Appl. No.: |
11/490826 |
Filed: |
July 21, 2006 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60701581 |
Jul 22, 2005 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
5/417 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45B 25/24 20130101;
A47G 9/062 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
005/417 |
International
Class: |
A47G 9/06 20060101
A47G009/06 |
Claims
1. A beach bucket kit comprising: a bucket containing a beach mat,
a plurality of stakes for securing said beach mat, and at least one
beach towel.
2. The beach bucket kit of claim 1 including four stakes.
3. The beach bucket kit of claim 1 including a mallet for driving
said stakes into the ground.
4. The beach bucket kit of claim 1 further including at least one
beach pillow.
5. The beach bucket kit of claim 1 further including a beach
umbrella.
6. The beach bucket kit of claim 1 further including a rug.
7. The beach bucket kit of claim 1 further including a water
bottle.
8. The beach bucket kit of claim 1 wherein said beach mat includes
grommets positioned at each corner of said mat.
9. The beach bucket kit of claim 8 including a plurality of
stretchable looped cords which are adapted to be guided through
each of said grommets.
10. The beach bucket kit of claim 9 wherein said stakes are adapted
to be driven through said looped cords to secure said beach
mat.
11. The beach bucket kit of claim 8 wherein said stakes are adapted
to be driven through said grommets to secure said beach mat.
12. The beach bucket kit of claim 1 further including a cover which
encloses said bucket.
13. The beach bucket kit of claim 12 wherein said cover comprises
netting.
14. The beach bucket kit of claim 13 including a rope threaded
through said netting.
15. The beach bucket kit of claim 1 further including beach items
selected from the group consisting of suntan lotion, tote bags,
spray bottles, paper products, frisbees, balls, trash bags, wrist
bands, hair accessories, or combinations thereof.
16. The beach bucket kit of claim 1 further including lifesaving
equipment selected from the group consisting of a floatable device,
rope, a flashlight, clock, mirror, writing clipboard, food, or
combinations thereof.
17. A beach bucket kit for use by children comprising a bucket, at
least one beach towel, and at least one beach toy.
18. The beach bucket kit of claim 17 further comprising educational
activity items selected from the group consisting of name tags, an
erasable writing board, or combinations thereof.
19. The beach bucket kit of claim 17 further comprising beach items
selected from the group consisting of wrist bands, water bottles,
suntan lotion, hair accessories, a tote or shell collecting bag, or
combinations thereof.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Application No. 60/701,581, entitled BEACH BUCKET KIT filed Jul.
22, 2005. The entire contents of said application are hereby
incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to a beach bucket kit, and
more particularly, to a beach bucket kit including a portable
bucket in combination with items used on the beach such as beach
towels and other items which can be easily carried and which can be
used to prevent or minimize sand from getting on the user.
[0003] When taking a trip to the beach, it is often desirable to
bring along a number of items such as beach towels, suntan lotion,
a beach umbrella, and the like. Many devices have been developed to
carry such items in a portable manner, such as totes. See, for
example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,143,108, which teaches a portable beach
umbrella which includes storage areas for drinks, beach items, and
the like. However, it is difficult to set up towels on the beach in
such a way that sand is prevented from getting on the towels and
other beach items as well as on one's body.
[0004] It would be desirable to provide a portable device for
carrying useful beach items while also providing a means of
preventing or minimizing sand from getting on the user and on the
items themselves when in use. Accordingly, there is a need in the
art for a kit of beach items which can be used for essentially
sandless sunbathing.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The present invention meets those needs by providing a beach
bucket kit which includes a bucket containing beach items such as
beach towels, and a beach mat on which the beach towels and other
items may be placed. The kit further includes anchoring devices for
securing the beach mat to the ground which helps avoid or minimize
sand getting on the user. The bucket, when filled with water, can
be used to wash sand off of a user's feet, which also minimizes the
chance of sand getting on a user and/or the beach items. The bucket
can be easily carried to the beach and the items unloaded for use,
and then reloaded into the same bucket when leaving the beach.
[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, a beach
bucket kit is provided comprising a bucket containing a beach mat,
a plurality of stakes for securing the beach mat, and at least one
beach towel. By a "beach mat", we mean an essentially flat sheet or
mat, generally of rectangular shape, which is large enough in size
to accommodate at least two beach towels being placed thereon.
[0007] The beach bucket kit preferably further includes at least
one beach pillow. The pillow may comprise a cushioned pillow, or in
the alternative, it may comprise a pillow case which can be filled
with sand. The beach bucket kit also preferably includes a rug
which can be used to wipe one's feet. The kit preferably further
includes a water bottle. The kit may further include a beach
umbrella.
[0008] The beach mat is preferably provided with grommets at each
corner of the mat. The kit also preferably includes stretchable
looped cords which are adapted to be guided through each of the
grommets. The stakes in the kit are adapted to be driven through
the looped cords to anchor the beach mat to the ground. Preferably,
the kit includes four stakes. When setting up the beach mat on the
beach, the cords are stretched at each corner of the mat and the
stakes are driven into the sand to stretch out the mat and anchor
it into position on the sand. In an alternative embodiment, the
stakes may be driven directly through the grommets to secure the
beach mat. Preferably, beach bucket kit preferably further contains
a mallet for the purpose of driving the stakes through the cords or
grommets.
[0009] The bucket may optionally include a cover which encloses the
bucket. The cover preferably comprise netting. Preferably, a rope
is threaded through the netting and may be tied to secure the
netting and aid in carrying the bucket.
[0010] The beach bucket kit may optionally contain a number of
other items used on the beach, including, but not limited to,
suntan lotion, tote bags, spray bottles, paper products, frisbees,
balls, trash bags, wrist bands, hair accessories, or combinations
thereof.
[0011] If desired, the bucket may be designed to contain lifesaving
equipment, including, but not limited to, a floatable device,
ropes, a flashlight, clock, mirror, a writing clipboard, food, or
combinations thereof.
[0012] When the bucket is carried to the beach, the items may be
removed from the bucket for use and the bucket may then be filled
with water and used as a means of rinsing one's feet to remove sand
before stepping on the beach mat/beach towels, entering a car, etc.
In addition, because the towels are placed on the beach mat which
is anchored in the sand, this also aids in keeping sand off the
user.
[0013] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, a beach
bucket kit is provided for children which comprises a bucket, at
least one beach towel, and at least one beach toy. The bucket may
optionally contain educational activity items such as name tags, an
erasable writing board, or combinations thereof. The bucket may
also optionally contain wrist bands, water bottles, suntan lotion,
hair accessories, a tote or shell collecting bag, or combinations
thereof.
[0014] Accordingly, it is a feature of the present invention to
provide a beach bucket kit for use on the beach which holds a
number of items used on the beach and which aids in keeping sand
away from one's body. These, and other features and advantages of
the present invention will become apparent from the following
detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] FIG. 1 is a photograph illustrating an adult beach bucket
kit in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;
[0016] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the contents of the beach
bucket kit of FIG. 1;
[0017] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the contents of the beach
bucket kit in use on a beach; and
[0018] FIG. 4 is a photograph illustrating the contents of a
children's beach bucket kit.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0019] Referring now to FIG. 1, a beach bucket kit 10 for adult use
is shown. The kit includes a bucket 12 which is preferably enclosed
in a cover 14 which functions to maintain the contents of the
bucket therein. The cover 14 preferably comprises netting. The
cover preferably includes a rope 16 woven therein which can be tied
to secure the netting.
[0020] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the beach bucket kit 12 further
contains a beach mat 24 and one or more beach towels 18. The beach
mat may be comprised of a number of materials including cloth,
vinyl, nylon, or any other suitable lightweight material which
functions as a mat.
[0021] The kit further includes stakes 32 for securing the beach
mat to the ground. The kit preferably further includes a mallet 34
for driving the stakes into the ground.
[0022] The beach bucket kit may optionally contain a one or more
beach pillows 20, a foldable beach umbrella 22, a rug 26 and a
water bottle 28. The bucket may also contain additional personal
items such as suntan lotion 38, hair accessories such as a
comb/brush set, and a first aid kit.
[0023] FIG. 3 further illustrates the contents of the beach bucket
kit after they have been removed from the bucket for use on the
beach. As shown, one or more beach towels 18 are positioned on the
beach mat 24 along with one or more beach pillows 20, a foldable
beach umbrella 22, and a rug 26.
[0024] As shown, the beach mat 24 includes grommets 36 at each
corner and optional stretchable looped cords 30 which are threaded
through the grommets. As shown, stakes 32 are driven through the
cords by mallet 34 into the sand to anchor the beach mat so that it
is pulled tight to aid in preventing sand from getting on the mat
and/or beach towels. In an alternative embodiment, the stakes may
be driven directly through the grommet holes to secure the mat.
[0025] When the bucket is in use, the items may be removed from the
bucket in the following order: the rug 26 is taken out and laid on
the sand. The bucket 12 is placed on the rug 26 as shown. The beach
mat 24 is then taken out along with the stakes 32 and mallet 34.
The mat is spread out and the individual stakes are driven into the
sand with the mallet. The beach towel(s) 18 and beach pillows 20
are then laid on the mat. The beach umbrella 24 may then be
anchored by unfolding the stake and putting it in the sand where
desired. Alternatively, the beach umbrella may be anchored using
one of the grommets/cords from the beach mat. Before stepping onto
the beach mat containing the beach towels, the (empty) bucket may
be filled with an amount of water, either from the ocean or another
source, and then placed onto the rug 26. One can then place one
foot at a time in the bucket, using the water to remove any sand
from the feet before stepping on the beach mat/towels.
[0026] The items can easily be placed back into the bucket for
future use, preferably in the following order: 1) pull out the
stakes and bungee cords and place in the bottom of the bucket; 2)
put pillow(s) in bucket; 3) take down umbrella and roll up in rug;
4) place mallet in rug; roll up towels and place in bucket; 5) fold
up beach mat and place in bucket; followed by any remaining items,
i.e., water bottle, suntan lotion, etc.; 6) pull up netting around
bucket and tie for carrying. It should be appreciated that the
order of removal and/or placement of items back into the bucket may
be varied.
[0027] Referring now to FIG. 4, a children's beach bucket kit 40 is
illustrated. As shown, the bucket kit preferably includes the
bucket 40, at least one beach towel 42, and at least one beach toy
46 such as a shovel. Suitable beach toys for inclusion in the
bucket include, but are not limited to, balls, frisbees,
rakes/shovels, and boats.
[0028] As shown, the children's bucket may also be enclosed in a
cover 14 such as netting which is tied with a rope 16.
[0029] The bucket preferably further includes an erasable writing
board 48 and at least one name tag 50. The bucket may also contain
a number of other items including, but not limited to, wrist bands,
suntan lotion, hair accessories, water bottles, and a tote or shell
collecting bag. It should be appreciated that the items contained
in the bucket may be tailored for use by a boy or girl.
[0030] While certain representative embodiments and details have
been shown for purposes of illustrating the invention, it will be
apparent to those persons skilled in the art that various changes
in the methods and apparatus disclosed herein may be made without
departing from the scope of the invention.
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