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US 5,059,463 AGranted
Folding mat and shelter
OwnerMichael V. Petersinventor
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Abstract
A circular mat having an outer rim that is reinforced by a steel ribbon keeps its shape while laid out and also allows for ready folding and storage. Tent stakes serves to hold the mat in place and a central hole allows the insertion of an umbrella. A shelter is capable of being erected over the mat using flexible, curved tent poles that inset into a pair of three way hinged tent steaks. This shelter serves to keep out the elements when the weather turns for the worse.
Claims11
A folding mat for use on a beach, pool or park, including:
- a first horizontal sheet of waterproof material forming a flat surface;
- an outer edge to said horizontal sheet;
- a flexible band of non-compressible material disposed about said outer edge of said horizontal sheet, said band allowing said sheet to be collapsed, but retains the shape of said sheet when flat;
- a plurality of loops disposed about said outer edge for inserting tent stakes through to maintain said sheet in position;
- a central aperture disposed on said sheet of material for the insertion of an umbrella stand:
- an elastic band disposed about said central aperture in order to keep said aperture tightly engaged with said umbrella stand;
- a second sheet of fabric material disposed over said sheet of waterproof material;
- whereby
- said first sheet provides a soft, dry cushion to lay upon and said second sheet provides a non-irritating surface.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.