Patent ID: 9045266
Filing Date: 2015-06-02
Classification: A47K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of securing and retaining a foldable item in a folded orientation over a bar or ring, comprising: folding the foldable item over the bar or ring, so that there are two approximately equal folded lengths of the foldable item, descending from opposed sides of the bar or ring, which do not contact any other structure, such that only the bar or ring is disposed between the two folded lengths of the foldable item; providing a retaining device, comprising a strap having two opposed ends; wrapping the strap about the folded item, beneath the bar or ring, so that the strap surrounds and contacts each of the two folded lengths of the foldable item, without contacting or enclosing any other structure; and securing each of the two opposed ends of the retaining strap together, to form a secured loop about said foldable item below the bar or ring; whereby the foldable item cannot be removed from the bar or ring while the secured loop of the strap is in place about the foldable item; wherein the foldable item comprises a fabric towel.