Towel Mate

Abstract

A simple fastening tool to hold a beach towel on a chair using an all-purpose strap is disclosed. The simple fastening tool or device of the invention holds towel to chair in adverse conditions, such as wind, at the beach or poolside, or during sitting or moving in the chair by the user. The fastening device of the invention can be attached to at least one end of the lounge chair or bench. The fastening device has an attached buckle or clip with a quick release mechanism for easy release of the towel when required without any delay or extra effort. The device is provided with pockets to safely hold personnel items or things.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not applicable.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.MICROFICHE APPENDIX[0003]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004](1) Field of the Invention[0005]This invention relates to beach and pool chairs. More particularly, this invention relates to a system for retaining a towel that is covering a beach or pool chair and preventing it from being displaced by the wind or the chair occupant. Specifically, the present invention relates to a device for retaining a towel on a chair, such as a beach chair, such that the towel is maintained in place on a chair even in windy conditions.[0006](2) Background of Invention[0007]Very few leisure time activities rival that of spending a warm summer day at the beach. Whether the beach is at an ocean or a small lake, the feeling that comes with being outside and near water is enjoyable. Most people usually lie upon a large beach towel when at a beach. Such towels help to ins...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a simple device that can hold a towel or a chair at the beach or poolside. It has elastic, Velcro, and a plastic easy release clip. It can also have pockets to store personal items. The device is versatile and can be used with any type of towel or chair. It allows for easy and convenient fastening for outdoor activities.

Problems solved by technology

An age-old problem in relaxing at the beach or at a poolside is in maintaining a sufficient level of comfort that allows such an outing to be relaxing.

However, if such chairs are left in the sun, they may become uncomfortably hot.

Because of the strong wind on the beach, a towel not held in place by a body and may be easily blown from the chair and lost or soiled.

Moreover, natural movement of the individual while sitting or lying on the towel, as well as gravity, may cause the towel to become dislodged and the chair to be made uncomfortable.

Also, when the beach chair is not occupied, a gust of wind can blow the beach towel from the chair, or crumple it on the chair, so that it has to be realigned with the top surface of the chair, which can be annoying.

Also, loose towels can become easily disarranged in use by the chair occupant and by gravity, and can become dirty by falling off of the chair.

One problem associated with using such towels is that they are prone to blowing away when no one is sitting on them.

Even if people are sitting or lying upon them, the slightest breeze can cause corners to blow up and over, forcing a continuous and never ending battle to keep them down by weighting them with shoes, books, purses, and the like.

While the prior art devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives, each of these references suffer from one (1) or more of the aforementioned disadvantages.

Many such devices are difficult to install or remove and do not provide a sufficient level of stability once installed.

Also, many such devices do not provide a sufficient range of storage, security, protection, and comfort for both a user and their personal effects.

Furthermore, many such devices are not adjustable or customizable to accommodate various situations, locations, and preferences.

In addition, many such devices do not allow a user to take advantage of the sunny conditions often found at a beach.

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