Tarp Bag Anchor System

Abstract

A cylindrical tarpaulin bag that provides a means to maintain its opening while placing contents in its interior cavity. The bag comprises an open first end and a closed second end. The opening includes a plurality of grommets for securing the rim of the opening to a ground structure using stakes, preventing movement as items are placed inside the bag. Handles are provided along the exterior of the bag, and the opening may be closed using an interlaced draw string around the rim. The device provides a means to anchor the bag opening to a base structure while contents are loaded therethrough, which is particularly useful when sweeping or raking leaves, refuse or other items into the bag along the ground.

1 ) A leaf collection bag, comprising:
 a cylindrical bag with an open end and a closed end;   a plurality of grommets aligned along said open end;   a draw string interlaced around the perimeter of said open end;   a plurality of handles along said bag exterior and on said closed end;   a plurality of associated ground stakes for securing said open end to a ground surface through said grommets;   said bag comprised of a tarpaulin material having rigidity sufficient to hold said open end of said cylindrical bag open when it is secured to the ground.   
     
     
         2 ) A device as in  claim 1 , wherein said tarpaulin material is a waterproof, plastic tarpaulin. 
     
     
         3 ) A device as in  claim 1 , wherein said tarpaulin material is a coated cloth tarpaulin. 
     
     
         4 ) (canceled) 
     
     
         5 ) A device as in  claim 1 , wherein said ground stakes are L-shaped. 
     
     
         6 ) A device as in  claim 1 , wherein said ground stakes are T-shaped.