Towel and Blanket Anchoring Device

Abstract

Disclosed is a towel and blanket anchoring device. The device includes an ornamental top portion with a clip disposed along its lower surface, and an elongated, vertical stake having a pointed lower tip. The pointed lower tip enables a user to easily secure the device to the ground, while the clip easily secures any towel, blanket, or a ground covering thereto. In one embodiment, the stake may be detached so that the device may be used without the stake. The present invention may be composed of rigid material that provides durability for repeated use over time. The present invention provides an aesthetically pleasing accessory for beach goers and the like while providing a securing device to prevent a towel or blanket from blowing away or bunching while in use.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A towel and blanket anchoring device, comprising:
 a top portion having an upper surface that is coextensive with a lower surface, defining a perimeter;   wherein each of said upper surface and said lower surface is substantially flat;   an elongated stake having a top end and a lower end;   said stake forming a vertical axis;   said top end of said stake attached to said lower surface of said top portion;   a clip attached to said lower surface of said top portion.   
     
     
         2 . The towel and blanket anchoring device of  claim 1 , wherein said clip is a visor clip. 
     
     
         3 . The towel and blanket anchoring device of  claim 1 , wherein said upper surface of said top portion further comprises a printed design. 
     
     
         4 . The towel and blanket anchoring device of  claim 1 , wherein said stake is integrally formed with said top portion. 
     
     
         5 . The towel and blanket anchoring device of  claim 1 , wherein said perimeter of said top portion forms a shape of a fish. 
     
     
         6 . The towel and blanket anchoring device of  claim 1 , wherein said stake is removably attached to said lower surface of said top portion. 
     
     
         7 . The towel and blanket anchoring device of  claim 1 , wherein said stake comprises a cylindrical shaft of a diameter that is generally uniform over a length of said stake. 
     
     
         8 . The towel and blanket anchoring device of  claim 1 , wherein said lower end of said stake having a pointed tip adapted to be inserted into a surface. 
     
     
         9 . The towel and blanket anchoring device of  claim 1 , wherein said clip comprises a closed end opposite an open end, and a flat side opposite a curved side;
 said flat side of said clip attached to said lower surface of said top portion;   said closed end of said clip adjacent to said stake.   
     
     
         10 . The towel and blanket anchoring device of  claim 1 , wherein said top portion is perpendicular to said stake. 
     
     
         11 . The towel and blanket anchoring device of  claim 1 , wherein said stake comprises a first section that is perpendicular to a second section, forming a T-shape;
 said lower end of said stake having a pointed tip adapted to be inserted into a surface.