Patent ID: 7581707

Claim:
An automatic anchoring device for the securement of objects into sand, grass, or other malleable surfaces comprising: a. a main tube; b. an anchor screw; c. an inside assembly comprised of components that fit together to form one mechanism inside the main tube; d. a reinforcement ring and a securing nut proximately placed near the top of the main tube; e. the main tube further comprises a carrying handle, a carrying handle channel, an extract and retract lock button and corresponding extract and retract ports; f. whereby said inside assembly comprises a power drive, a gear reduction box, and a power drive stabilizer and positioning cone; g. whereby said power drive comprises a rechargeable battery, a DC electric motor and a three-function power switch; h. whereby said anchor screw affixes to said power drive; i. whereby depressing said three-function power switch engages said DC electric motor, which in turn rotates said anchor screw into and out of said surface; and j. whereby said reinforcement ring and securing nut can secure an umbrella of an appropriate diameter into said anchoring device.