Weighted beach towel

Abstract

A weighted covering resistant to uplift. The weighted covering includes a central area and a periphery where a plurality of weights which may be permanently affixed are disposed to resist uplift of the weighted covering. The plurality of weights may be configured and arranged about the periphery so as to not substantially impinge on the central area. In an embodiment, the weighted covering comprises a washable beach towel and/or blanket with a central portion of a substantially soft absorbent material. The plurality of weights may include of a relatively soft heat resistant material.

1 . A weighted cover for outdoor use, comprising:
 a cover defining a first face, a second face and a periphery, the cover comprising a substantially absorbent material, at least a portion of one of the first face and the second face selectively positionable on a surface;   a plurality of weights operatively connected to the cover proximate the periphery;   one or more pockets formed proximate the periphery, each of the pockets configured to retain at least one of the plurality of weights and to permanently affix the plurality of weights to the cover,   wherein the plurality of weights substantially prevent uplift of the cover from the surface as a result of wind impinging on the cover.   
   
   
       2 . The weighted cover of  claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a washable beach towel. 
   
   
       3 . The weighted cover of  claim 1 , wherein the periphery defines a substantially rectangular shape. 
   
   
       4 . The weighted cover of  claim 3 , wherein the plurality of weights are disposed proximate each of the corners of the cover. 
   
   
       5 . The weighted cover of  claim 4 , wherein each of the plurality of weights defines about one quarter of a circle, and wherein the arcuate edge of each of the plurality of weights is orientated toward the interior of the cover. 
   
   
       6 . The weighted cover of  claim 4 , further comprising at least one additional weight disposed between two of the corners proximate the periphery. 
   
   
       7 . The weighted cover of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of weights comprise a heat resistant and relatively soft material. 
   
   
       8 . A weighted beach towel, comprising:
 a rectangular fabric defining a first face, a second face and a periphery, the fabric comprising a substantially absorbent material;   a corner weight permanently affixed to the towel at each of the corners disposed on at least one of the first face and the second face, each of the corner weights comprising a relatively soft, heat resistant material,   wherein the corner weights substantially prevent uplift of the beach towel from a surface.   
   
   
       9 . The weighted beach towel of  claim 8 , further comprising a plurality of side weights permanently affixed to the periphery along at least a portion of at least one of the sides of the beach towel. 
   
   
       10 . The weighted beach towel of  claim 9 , wherein each of the side weights defines about one-half of a circle, and wherein the arcuate edge of each of the side weights opposes the periphery. 
   
   
       11 . The weighted beach towel of  claim 8 , wherein each of the corner weights comprises a first portion, a second portion and a third portion operatively coupled to the first portion and the second portion, wherein the third portion is captured in an opening disposed in the fabric, and wherein the first portion is disposed opposite the first face and the second portion is disposed opposite the second face. 
   
   
       12 . The weighted beach towel of  claim 8 , wherein each of the corner weights further include an opening configured to receive a portion of the fabric, and wherein a portion of the weight is disposed on the second face. 
   
   
       13 . The weighted beach towel of  claim 8 , wherein at least one the corner weights further comprises a lip disposed about a least a portion of its perimeter, the lip configured to receive a connecting element, the connecting element coupled to the fabric and the lip in order to secure the corner weight to the fabric. 
   
   
       14 . A weighted cover, comprising:
 a washable surface defining an interior and a periphery, the surface configured to cover at least a portion of one of an object and the ground;   a plurality of weights permanently affixed to the surface, the plurality of weights affixed proximate the periphery and spaced apart such that the weighted cover is resistant to wind induced uplift, each of the plurality of weights characterized by an arcuate portion orientated toward the interior, and further characterized by a lip configured to receive a connecting element to permanently affix the weight to the washable surface.   
   
   
       15 . The weighted cover of  claim 14 , wherein the weighted cover defines a plurality of corners, and wherein the plurality of weights comprise a corner weight disposed at each of the plurality of corners and at least one side weight disposed proximate the periphery between two of the plurality of corners. 
   
   
       16 . The weighted cover of  claim 15 , further comprising a pocket disposed at each of the plurality of corners and attached to the surface, the pocket configured to retain one of the plurality of weights. 
   
   
       17 . The weighted cover of  claim 14 , wherein the connecting element comprises stitching. 
   
   
       18 . The weighted beach towel of  claim 14 , wherein each of the plurality of weights comprises a first portion, a second portion and a third portion operatively coupled to the first portion and the second portion, and wherein the third portion is captured in an opening disposed in the fabric. 
   
   
       19 . The weighted beach towel of  claim 14 , wherein each of the plurality of weights further include an opening configured to receive a portion of the fabric, and wherein a portion of the weight is disposed on the surface.