Patent ID: 8307476

Claim:
A beach towel with built-in pillow, comprising: (a) a top sheet having a width and length wherein said top sheet is comprised of a flexible fabric; (b) a pouch attached to an upper end of said top sheet; (c) a pillow for placement in said pouch or removal from said pouch wherein said pillow includes a memory type of foam; (d) a bottom sheet disposed under said top sheet, wherein said top sheet includes a film that is substantially resistant to the passage of water therethrough; and (e) an extension sheet attached to an end of said beach towel where said pillow is disposed, wherein said extension sheet is able to be folded under said top sheet and under said pillow or extended away from said top sheet and beyond said pillow; (f) and wherein said beach towel includes an open position and a folded position for transport; and (g) a carrying strap disposed at an end of said beach towel that is opposite to where said pillow is disposed.