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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8118047 | Stake system and method for soft material Systems, devices and/or methods of a stake system configured to be used in substantially loose material to anchor a stake-down object are provided. In one embodiment, the stake system includes an elongate member and a flexible line. One end of the flexible line is c... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8047217 | Anchorable umbrella apparatus The anchorable umbrella apparatus has a pole having a first section slideably and removably fitted within the second section, a receiver with cam lock disposed atop the first section, an object fitted atop the first section, a pointed tip disposed downwardly on the ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7380561 | Portable, displaceable anchor stand A lightweight, portable post-anchor is readily secured to the ground without the use of tools, and is readily removed for re-use elsewhere, being used with a beach-style umbrella, and/or a table. It can support citronella torches, games nets and signage. The high st... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7380562 | Tent with internal support An internal support structure for a tent having a shell is disclosed. The internal support structure comprises at least one internal support structure configured to provide structural support to the shell, the internal support structure having a pair of gussets each... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7367859 | Beach buoy A multiple use device constructed of either closed or open cell insulated foam ball with a wood or plastic steak molded into such ball for the purpose of inserting in sand or soil which will be utilized in the beach and boating recreational environments allowing the... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367877 | Big game field dressing tool and method A tool and method of using are disclosed for field dressing big game. The tool has a tip sized for insertion into the anus of the animal and a set of barbs extending a radial distance beyond the tip. The tip and the barbs are mounted to a shank and handle. Inserting... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7353833 | Covering structure with soil anchors A covering structure with soil anchors is disclosed. The covering structure includes multiple support poles, a canopy provided on the support poles and multiple generally arcuate soil anchors attached to the canopy. Each soil anchor can be used to dig or burrow an a... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7320332 | Portable outdoor enclosure A portable ice fishing enclosure includes a flexible covering cooperatively engaged with a frame, and secured to an ice surface using a plurality of threaded anchor stakes. The frame may include a plurality of sub-frames, each of which includes a central hub and a p... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7228867 | Tent pole brackets and methods of use A tent pole bracket for use with a tent having a pole, which may comprise a body having a first end and a second end and a first side and a second side, the body including a wall defining an elongate cavity for receiving a tent pole, the cavity being open on the fir... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7225760 | Tethering stakes Tethering stakes of the nature intended to be pounded flush with or below ground level. Certain of the tethering stakes include a cap on the pounding end which is adapted for ease of placement and release of a tethering line. Accordingly, the tethering line can be r... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7216644 | Portable camouflage blind for hunting What is disclosed is a portable hunting screen. The hunting screen comprises a frame, camouflage material, and an opening through which a weapon can be fired. ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7213869 | Hold down A hold down may include a weight associated with a coupling mechanism that is configured to removably couple to a foot of an awning support arm assembly. An RV awning and hold down system may include: an awning assembly having at least one support arm assembly disco... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207534 | Geomatic pole support and foot therefor A support for geomatic equipment such as a geomatic pole has feet which facilitate stability of the pole. The feet are constructed to resist forces applied along legs of the support to which they are connected in both directions, including forces which tend to lift ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7189024 | Tarp connector A connector assembly that enables a rope or other load to be attached to a tarp or other sheet material. The assembly includes male and female connector members having broad, flat base surfaces for engaging the material of the tarp from opposite sides. The male conn... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7174681 | Concrete from stake system with self-sealing plug Method and apparatus for securing a building foundation form disposed on a moisture barrier membrane. The method includes the steps of positioning one end of a concrete form stake in a mating structure of a plug, penetrating the moisture barrier membrane with a tip ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7163021 | Anchor peg An anchor peg includes a pointed body and a collar with an open recess and having an open-sided slot extending from the recess to the body midsection. An impact member occupies the body slot and is retained on the body by a pivot adjacent to the collar which passes ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7159256 | Multifunctional outdoor blanket anchors An assembly includes an anchor formed from non-corrosive material that includes an elongated stake section provided with a rectilinear spine traveling along an entire length thereof. The stake section has a pair of monolithically formed shoulders diverging forwardly... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7125060 | Handle and handle set for collecting and transporting a load in a tarpaulin Four identical handles for manipulating a tarpaulin with grommets in the four corners to collect and transport a load. Each handle has a handgrip with a hook on each end, a staking member, and an attachment system to hold a grommeted corner of the tarpaulin. The hoo... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7082954 | Tent stake A tent stake with a handle attached by a swivel, a flat area for pounding the stake into the ground, and multiple holes drilled into the shaft, so that ropes or tie down strings may be secured into the ground when a tent is secured. ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7044496 | Stretcher carrier A stretcher carrier is provided for transporting and stabilizing sick and injured patients. The carrier can be quickly converted between a folded, storage configuration and operational configurations. The carrier includes a folding foot prop and a foot prop locking ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036798 | Mobile barrier to control litter and wind A mobile barrier for use in wind control, reduction of blowing litter and suspension and transport of airborne contaminants with applications in areas of landfill maintenance, agriculture, erosion control, and snow control is described. The mobile barrier is a large... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7025074 | Fabric covered structure and method of assembly of such structure A fabric covered structure such as for use as a gazebo or pavilion includes plural generally vertical support columns connected to roof beams which support a fabric roof. Opposed ends of the beams are each connected to one of the support columns and are each provide... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6997199 | Tent stake device A tent stake device used in conjunction with a tent having a tent fly and ground surface cover utilizing a ground-penetrating shaft. A first appendage is connected to the shaft and links to the tent itself. A second appendage connected to the shaft supports the edge... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6966324 | Cleat for a tent A cleat comprising a body comprising a first portion and that defines a web cutout and a tent pole cutout, and a second portion that defines a guy rope cutout, and the body comprising a bend where the first portion and the second portion meet. The cleat is made of s... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6964277 | Tie-down for a beach umbrella A beach umbrella provides an elongated support shaft having a pointed distal end inserted into a soft surface, and a proximal folding canopy positioned below an upper terminal end of the support shaft. The folding canopy provides a fabric panel stretched over a plur... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6957717 | Powder driven support device A support device may be used by a technician when performing elevated line work, for example. The support device may include a shaft having a first end and a second end and threads disposed at the first end of the shaft for use in securing the device to a pole. The ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6953180 | Anchoring device for an umbrella An anchoring device for an umbrella for driving and securing the umbrella to a ground surface such as, for example, one comprised of sand or dirt. The anchoring device for an umbrella includes a base plate that has an upper side and a lower side. A stake member moun... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6945533 | Gaming cloth and device for securing cloth to gaming table A system for securing a gaming cloth to a gaming table of various shapes and sizes. In one embodiment, a Velcro loop strip is attached to the bottom surface of flaps which form the border of the cloth. A continuous Velcro hoop strip is positioned around the table pe... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6938384 | Beach towel stake Beach towel stakes anchor a beach towel in sand or soft earth. The beach towel stakes have a shaft with a pointed end to facilitate their insertion into the ground. A cap and catch hook are attached to the shaft's opposing end. A lanyard is inserted through a lanyar... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6904924 | Triangular frame tent A frame tent having a triangular-shaped perimeter frame, a flexible canopy attached to said perimeter frame, three corner posts to support the perimeter frame at corners thereof, three cables each having one end attached to an upper end of an associated one of said ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6895613 | Ground cover anchor A ground cover anchor for securing a ground cover such as a beach towel or a blanket in sand or other types of ground. The ground cover anchor comprises a shaft, with one end for inserting into the ground, and the other end comprising a clamp for securing the ground... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6883531 | Tip-up tent A tip-up tent is provided, comprising a foldable tubular A-frame comprising four diagonal legs connected to a horizontal member, a hinged transparent flexible cover supported by the A-frame with each side of the cover having a lower flap with holes in each lower cor... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6871455 | Drive/auger anchor and stabilizer A reinforced ground anchor including a spike, a pressure cap having a planar surface, a rod having a drive section at one end, and a swivel connection connecting said pressure cap with the rod. An opening is formed in the pressure cap. A guide is located adjacent th... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6827994 | Portable weighted gripping device A means for securing a beach towel or blanket or the like on a beach, lawn or the like, having a container sized to receive a weight such as sand, and a slotted diaphragm of flexible resilient material shaped to receive and secure the edge or corner of the towel or ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6786010 | Outdoor storage structure An outdoor storage structure for storing equipment and lawn accessories in a portable shed. The outdoor storage structure includes a base assembly including a base floor and anchor members being attached to sides of the base floor for anchoring the base floor to a g... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6725872 | Stake assembly having a controller A stake assembly includes a spike having a first end and a second end defining a longitudinal axis of the stake assembly. A flange is connected at the second end of the spike and extends laterally therefrom and defines the upper end of the substantially inflexible p... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6691479 | Protective stake cover for mounting on top of a metal stake A protective stake cover for covering the top of a metal stake. The stake cover is designed to prevent injury should someone fall and accidentally hit the top of the cover when working or playing near the stake. The stake cover includes an elongated split... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6681786 | Detachable means for instant setup foldable tent A tent detachable means for an instant setup foldable tent is disclosed. In this instant setup foldable tent, while retaining the advantages of the instant setup foldable tent such as speediness and convenience, a tent detachable means is provided, making... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6675819 | Mounting device for a beach umbrella A mounting device for a beach umbrella includes a hollow tubular base having an open tapered end adapted for penetrating a ground surface and an opposing open end adapted for receiving an elongated mounting post of the beach umbrella. At least one outward... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6631527 | Kit of beach products A kit of various beach products consisting of a ground covering such as a blanket, spread, mat or towel and the like with a plurality of loops or buttonholes at multiple locations on the top and bottom of the hem which can be optionally rolled into a shea... | 10/14/2003 |
