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Device for securing a towel

a technology for securing devices and towels, applied in the field of towels, can solve problems such as soiled, wet or otherwise damaged towels, loosening, and falling to the ground of towels, and achieve the effects of reducing the risk of injury

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-31
BROGDON WILLIAM B
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Benefits of technology

[0010] It is another object of an exemplary embodiment of the invention to provide a device for releasably securing and / or hanging a towel without causing damage to the towel.
[0011] It is also another object of an exemplary embodiment of the invention to provide a relatively inexpensive, corrosion resistant, aesthetically pleasing device for releasably securing and / or hanging a towel.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, to remain secure, the towel must often be wrapped uncomfortably tight around the waist.
Invariably, over time, especially with movement, the tucked corner tends to loosen, causing the towel to slide down or fall to the ground.
In addition to being an annoyance, such loosening may cause tripping or result in a soiled, wet or otherwise damaged towel.
Loosening is particularly problematic with heavy towels.
Many facilities lack clean and dry places for hanging a towel while showering.

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[0035] An exemplary embodiment of the invention is directed to towel clamping device. Referring to FIG. 9, a side view of an assembled towel clamping device 900 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown. The device 900 generally includes a pair of clamping members 200 and 600, adjoined at one end 940, free at the other end 910 and defining an opening 915 and 945 therebetween, such as an opening having a generally u- 930 or v-shaped space. The opening is preferably sufficiently wide to engage at least two layers of a conventional towel.

[0036] While many dimensions may be utilized within the scope of an exemplary embodiment of the invention, in an exemplary implementation the width 905 of the opening at the unbent free end (i.e., the distance between opposed clamping sides of clamping members 200 and 600) is equal to approximately the height of protrusions therein, as discussed below. In an exemplary implementation, the width 945 of the opening near the unb...

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Abstract

A device for securing a towel includes a pair of opposed clamping members, adjoined at one end, free at the other end and defining an opening with a u- or v-shaped space therebetween. The opening of the space is preferably sufficiently wide to engage at least two layers of a towel. The clamping members are generally rigid but sufficiently flexible so that they may be deflected to increase the space therebetween. The inner surfaces of the clamping members include ribs to enhance gripping friction without snagging or damaging the towel. The face of the device provides space for an aesthetically pleasing design, logo or advertisement.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 10 / 174,927, filed Jun. 19, 2002, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application 60 / 299,325, filed Jun. 19, 2001, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference therein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The subject invention relates to towels. More particularly, the subject invention relates to a device and method for releasably securing a beach towel around a person's waist. BACKGROUND [0003] Beachgoers and swimmers require a device for securing their towels. Often, towels are wrapped around waists in a familiar manner. To keep a wrapped towel in place, it is well-known to tuck the top corner of the outer layer behind the one or more inner wrapped layers. Unfortunately, to remain secure, the towel must often be wrapped uncomfortably tight around the waist. Invariably, over time, especially w...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47K10/14D06F55/00
CPCA47K10/14Y10T24/44932D06F55/00
Inventor BROGDON, WILLIAM B.
Owner BROGDON WILLIAM B
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