Rain water collecting accessory for a rain fly or tarp

Abstract

A hammock accessory has a funnel portion tapering down to an internally threaded base, into which the mouth of a container such as a standard soda bottle may be screwed. The accessory and bottle are suspended from the corner of a rain fly by means of a bail within the funnel. When it rains, the funnel catches water pouring from the corner of the fly and fills the bottle, which can be removed and capped for subsequent use.

1 . A rain water and dew collecting device for a rain fly or tarp, said device comprising 
 a body comprising a sleeve-like base and a tapered funnel portion,    means, formed inside the base, for engaging the mouth of a beverage container,    a bail secured to the funnel portion, said bail providing an attachment means by which the accessory can be hung from a corner of the rain fly or tarp.    
   
   
       2 . The invention of  claim 1 , wherein the engaging means comprises a screw thread adapted to mate with a thread on the mouth of the beverage container.  
   
   
       3 . The invention of  claim 1 , wherein the funnel has a lower opening, and a shoulder surrounding the opening, defining a seating surface for engaging the container mouth.  
   
   
       4 . The invention of  claim 1 , wherein the bail has an apex above the center of gravity of the accessory.  
   
   
       5 . The invention of  claim 1 , wherein the bail is at least partially within the funnel.  
   
   
       6 . The invention of  claim 5 , wherein the bail is entirely within the funnel.  
   
   
       7 . The invention of  claim 1 , molded in a single piece from polymeric plastic.