Anchoring system for an inflatable floating device

Abstract

An anchoring system for inflatable floating devices such as rafts, air mattresses and the like. The anchoring system is comprised of an anchor which is attached to an anchor line. The anchor line is selectively positionable and removably detachable around the periphery of the floating device by a clipping the anchor line into one of a plurality of reinforced eyelets or grommets disposed about the outer periphery of the floating device. Alternatively, a slip cover adapted having a plurality of reinforced eyelets around its outer periphery may be utilized to receive the inflatable floating device when the outer periphery of the floating device does not include an outer periphery on which a plurality of grommets are or may be attached. The anchor line is preferably adjustable to accommodate various depths of water, and the anchor weight is also preferably adjustable to compensate for varying drift forces.

We claim:  
     
         1 . An anchoring system for an inflatable floating device, comprising: 
 a plurality of reinforced eyelets disposed around an outer periphery of the inflatable floating device;    an anchor; and    an anchor line having a clip at one end adapted for selectively positioning and removably detaching said anchor line with respect to any of said plurality of reinforced eyelets, said anchor line having said anchor secured at one other end.    
     
     
         2 . The anchoring system of  claim 1  wherein said anchor line is adjustable in length to accommodate various depths of water.  
     
     
         3 . The anchoring system of  claim 2  wherein said anchor is adjustable in weight to counter increased drifting forces.  
     
     
         4 . An anchoring system for an inflatable floating device, comprising: 
 a slip cover adapted to receive the inflatable floating device, said slip cover having a plurality of reinforced eyelets disposed around an outer periphery thereof;    an anchor; and    an anchor line having a clip at one end adapted for selectively positioning and removably detaching said anchor line with respect to any of said plurality of reinforced eyelets, said anchor line having said anchor secured at one other end.    
     
     
         5 . The anchoring system of  claim 4  wherein said anchor line is adjustable in length to accommodate various depths of water.  
     
     
         6 . The anchoring system of  claim 5  wherein said anchor is adjustable in weight to counter increased drifting forces.  
     
     
         7 . The anchoring system of  claim 4  wherein said slip cover is made of durable, light weight, machine washable material.  
     
     
         8 . The anchoring system of  claim 7  wherein said material is nylon fabric netting.  
     
     
         9 . The anchoring system of  claim 4  wherein said slip cover includes a pocket for storing additional anchor weights and additional anchor lines.