Towel

Abstract

A new towel design is described. The towel includes novel features making it especially suitable for gym and beach use. The towel includes embodiments of a multi-layer structure, indicia to indicated purpose of one side and the other, pocket designs, pocket closure design, a retractable carrying strap, a security strap, closure designs that both help to protect contamination of the closure means as well as provide a smooth wiping surface over the top of the closure means and methods of using the towel in conjunction with security straps.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims benefit of the U.S. Provisional patent application No. 61 / 348648 filed May 26, 2010 titled :Towel, by the same inventor and also claims benefit of U.S. provisional application No. 61 / 430100 filed Jan. 5, 2011 also titled Towel and by the same inventor.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Technical Field The present invention relates to a towel designed with features for use in the gym and at the beach.[0003]2. Related Background Art[0004]Towels are used ubiquitously at the beach and gym. They are used as mats or blankets to lie upon during sunning or exercise and used to dry off both water and perspiration as well as used to wipe perspiration and grime off exercise equipment. Towels are also used to locate and hold personal belongings such as sunglasses and car keys while exercising, swimming, strolling the beach, etc. A variety of towels exist that include features such as pockets, carrying straps, multiple layers ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent describes a new towel design that addresses issues of cross-contamination and discomfort when using traditional towels. It offers a flexible and comfortable option for wiping one's face and is labeled for different purposes on each side. It also includes closable pockets to prevent contamination of the closure mechanism and a carrying strap that can be retracted for easy transport and use as a mat for exercise or lounging. Additionally, a security strap is integrated to prevent theft of the towel and associated personal items.

Problems solved by technology

Although many useful features exist , no single design has yet to strike upon the right combination of features implemented in such a manner as to capture the consuming publics attention.

Deficiencies in prior designs include straps that although useful during transport are unwieldy during use, zipper pouches that are useful for holding personal items but are unsightly, have zippers prone to contamination and are sources for irritation when the towel is used for a drying and or lounging and missing features that aid in maintaining the security of the towel itself and the belongings of the user when stored within the towel.

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