Patent Publication Number: US-5294083-A

Title: Combined drink holder &amp; beach blanket holder

Description:
This invention relates to drink holders for use on a beach and, more particularly, the invention provides a combined drink holder and beach blanket holder. 
     BACKGROUND 
     When sitting on a beach it is difficult to provide a secure holder for drink containers, and it is also difficult to anchor a beach blanket. The present invention performs both functions. 
     PRIOR ART 
     The following prior art is shown: 
     
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     None of the references show the Applicant&#39;s specific invention. 
     THE INVENTION 
     A combined drink holder and beach blanket holder. A stake is adapted to be inserted into the sand. A hollow drink holder is mounted on top of the stake. A hook member is mounted on the stake, the hook member being adapted to hold down an edge of a blanket lying on the sand. 
     OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION 
     A principal object of the invention is to provide a new and improved drink holder for beach use. 
     Another object of the invention is to provide a new and improved drink holder and beach blanket holder. 
     Another object of the invention is to provide a new and improved combined drink holder and beach blanket holder comprising; a stake adapted to be inserted into the sand, a hollow drink holder mounted on top of the stake, a hook member mounted on the stake, the hook member being adapted to hold down an edge of a blanket lying on the sane. 
    
    
     These, and other objects of the invention will be apparent from the following specification and drawings, of which: 
     FIG. 1 is a side view of an embodiment of the invention. 
     FIG. 2 is a side view of another embodiment of the invention. 
     FIG. 3 is a top view of FIG. 1. 
    
    
     PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     Referring to the figures, the invention comprises a stake 1, upon which is mounted a hollow drink holder 2. A hook member 3 is mounted on the stake member 1 and is adapted to hold down the edge 4 of a beach blanket lying on the top of the sand 6. 
     In use, after the beach blanket is located on the sand, the stake 1 can be inserted into sand so that the stake hook 3 holds down the edge of the beach blanket 5. 
     FIG. 2 shows a stake member 7, with a hook 8 and a handle 9. These stake members may be mounted around the blanket as desired to hold the blanket in place.