US20080054038A1

US20080054038A1 - Carryall Composition

Info

Publication number: US20080054038A1
Application number: US11/755,069
Authority: US
Inventors: Roxanne Tonkin
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2006-08-31
Filing date: 2007-05-30
Publication date: 2008-03-06

Abstract

A carryall composition having: a combined sand-and-wind-screen valet having at least one dowel-rod stake insert area that can receive a dowel-rod stake; a blanket having at least one ribbon guide fixably attached to a blanket edge, wherein a dowel-rod stake can be received by and at least partially pass through the at least one ribbon guide; a caddy having at least one dowel-rod stake insert area that will allow a dowel-rod stake to pass at least partially therethrough; a brush having a plurality of bristles that allow it to be used for removing sand, dirt, debris, or a combination thereof from the blanket; and a carry sack having characteristic dimensions that allow it to be used for carrying the combined sand-and-wind-screen valet, the blanket, the caddy, the brush, or any combination thereof. Related compositions and methods are also provided.

Description

This utility patent application claims priority to provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/841,468 that was filed on Aug. 31, 2006. All of the subject matter disclosed in provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/841,468 is hereby incorporated by reference into this application.

BACKGROUND

Prior-art beach-blanket assemblies have incorporated unnecessarily cumbersome components (such as zippers, clips, straps, etc.) that—while implementing the convertibility of the particular design—have also necessarily produced new (otherwise, non-existent) aspects of discomfort in the actual use of the invention (i.e. laying on zippers, clips, straps, etc., that remain attached to the beach blanket underside); and no prior art has addressed the ease by which two separate layers of fabric can enhance the ability of a fabric ground cover to draw and keep undesired moisture from a sunbather's skin.
Prior-art sand-barrier assemblies have also incorporated unnecessarily cumbersome components in their design which can become corroded, lost, broken or otherwise detached from the barrier, unnoticed, and may be left laying on the beach where unprotected feet may be injured by them. Additionally, while succeeding in blocking sand from accumulating on a beach blanket or sunbather, prior art of this kind has, indeed, also succeeded in creating a lounging environment where the sunbather is virtually ‘corralled’ in an awkward, protective ‘pen’ by barriers that superfluously wrap around three of the four sides of a beach blanket, rather than just the windy side; wherein a portion of desired sun rays are also literally blocked at various times of the day, and desirable breezes are partially, if not fully, impeded—completely defeating the object atmosphere of ‘free and breezy and bare’; forcing a sunbather to choose between the lesser of two evils.
Prior-art drink-holder assemblies have been of a generally upright and not extraordinarily visible, stiff construction that can be potentially dangerous in an area rampant with frolicking children. Most notably, drink-holder inventions of the past have not addressed or accomplished the combined functionality of secure, upright support with shelter from blowing sand and warming sun rays, nor, combined with them the beneficial features of staked-down refuse compartments (in addition to providing added storage for sunglasses and the like).

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments are generally directed to a carryall composition having at least one of the following components: sand blanket, caddy, brush, stake, and a combined sand-and-wind-screen valet. When in use, the carryall composition provides a lounging station for one or more users. In an embodiment, the carryall composition provides one or more users with a lounging station useful for horizontal sun bathing.
An embodiment is directed to carryall composition having: a combined sand-and-wind-screen valet having at least one dowel-rod stake insert area that can receive a dowel-rod stake; a blanket having at least one ribbon guide fixably attached to a blanket edge, wherein a dowel-rod stake can be received by and at least partially pass through the at least one ribbon guide; a caddy having at least one dowel-rod stake insert area that will allow a dowel-rod stake to pass at least partially therethrough; a brush having a plurality of bristles that allow it to be used for removing sand, dirt, debris, or a combination thereof from the blanket; and a carry sack having characteristic dimensions that allow it to be used for carrying the combined sand-and-wind-screen valet, the blanket, the caddy, the brush, or any combination thereof.
Another embodiment is directed to a method for securing a combined sand-and-wind-screen valet to a blanket edge, the method having the steps: securing 1) a combined sand-and-wind-screen valet having i) at least one dowel-rod stake insert area that can receive a dowel-rod stake, and ii) a pouch or pocket located on either of the valet sides, to 2) a blanket edge having at least one ribbon guide as a part thereof, by passing a single stake at least partially through the valet's at least one dowel-rod stake insert area and the blanket's at least one ribbon guide.
Still another embodiment is directed to a carryall composition having: a combined sand-and-wind-screen valet having i) at least one dowel-rod stake insert area that can receive a dowel-rod stake and ii) a pouch or pocket located on either of its sides; and a blanket having at least one ribbon guide fixably attached to a blanket edge, wherein a dowel-rod stake can be received by and at least partially pass through the at least one ribbon guide.
The carryall composition can be assembled and disassembled within a relatively short period of time.
Embodiments having a valet with multiple pouches or pockets provide reduced potential for accidentally leaving behind articles in the lounging area.
Embodiments for securing the carryall lounging station to the lounging area are exceptionally effective because of the wooden staking system that is used.
Embodiments provide a portable, personal beach-lounging environment.
Embodiments provide a beach-lounging environment that promotes ease and comfort, and that meets the evolving needs of contemporary beach-goers.
Embodiments provide a beach-lounging environment that is free from unnecessary worries about theft or damage to personal belongings.
Embodiments provide a beach-lounging environment that limits unnecessary litter from being distributed into the general lounging area.
Embodiments provide a superior, lightweight, and affordable alternative to related products.
Embodiments provide a product that is easily, quickly, and inexpensively manufactured and produced.
Using the carryall composition will enable a contemporary beach goer to comfortably lounge in unduly windy beach conditions with a higher standard of comfort and security than any prior beach-package composition.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is directed to an exploded perspective view of a carryall-composition embodiment.

FIG. 2 is directed to an exploded perspective view of a blanket embodiment that is useful in a carryall composition.

FIG. 3 is directed to an exploded perspective view of a caddy that can be used in a carryall composition.

FIG. 4 is directed to a side perspective view of a carry sack that can be used in a carryall composition.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Generally provided is a carryall composition having at least one of the following components: sand blanket, caddy, valet, brush, stake, and carry sack. Embodiments provide for any one of these components being used alone or in combination with at least one other component. A particular embodiment provides for a composition having all of the above listed components.
With reference to the figures, blanket 2 can be manufactured in embodiments using an upper layer 2-A and a lower layer 2-B. Additional embodiments provide for blanket 2 being manufactured from either a single layer or multiple layers; and there is no limitation directed to the number of layers that can be used to manufacture blanket 2. Upper layer 2-A can be manufactured from any known material useful for blankets, and a person of ordinary skill in the art will be able to determine useful fabrics or materials without having to exercise undue experimentation. An embodiment is directed to using cotton, poly-cotton, flannel, or a combination thereof to manufacture upper layer 2-A. There is no limitation directed to the dimensions of upper layer 2-A, and useful dimensions that will accommodate one or more users can be employed. Embodiments provide for queen and king size dimensions for upper layer 2-A. Upper layer 2-A is the surface of the blanket that is intended to be in contact with the one or more users when blanket 2 is in use.
Blanket 2 can also have a lower layer 2-B that can be manufactured from any known material useful for making blankets. Embodiments provide for lower layer 2-B being manufactured from a cotton or poly-cotton fabric having a relatively high thread count. Lower layer 2-B can be manufactured from materials that can draw in moisture from any surface that contacts blanket 2 when blanket 2 is in use. By drawing in and securing moisture, lower layer 2-B improves the enjoyment of the user by preventing the user from experiencing excess moisture that may be present on or in a wet surface. Any known material that can be useful for preventing excess moisture from passing from a lower layer 2-B surface to upper layer 2-A can be used to manufacture lower layer 2-B. Similar to upper layer 2-A, lower layer 2-B can be manufactured to any dimensions, and there is no limitation directed to the dimensions that can be used to manufacture lower layer 2-B. Embodiments provide for manufacturing lower layer 2-B in the queen and king sizes. Embodiments provide for manufacturing blanket 2 with upper layer 2-A and lower layer 2-B having substantially similar dimensions. Embodiments provide for lower layer 2-B being manufactured from a denser material than upper layer 2-A. Lower layer 2-B can be manufactured from a material able to draw and keep moisture away from the skin of a sunbather.
Embodiments provide for manufacturing blanket 2 by attaching upper layer 2-A to lower layer 2-B. Upper layer 2-A and lower layer 2-B can be attached to each other using any known method, and a particular embodiment provides for overlapping the two layers and sewing the perimeters of upper layer 2-A and lower layer 2-B together. An embodiment provides for lower layer 2-B being manufactured from a material that tends to draw moisture away from upper layer 2-A. Characterized differently, this embodiment provides for lower layer 2-B being manufactured from a material that is more absorbent than the material used to manufacture upper layer 2-A. In an embodiment, the material used to manufacture lower layer 2-B is denser than the material used to manufacture upper layer 2-A.
As shown in FIG. 2, blanket 2 can have four ribbon guides 2-D spaced along the perimeter edge of blanket 2. Although FIG. 2 shows blanket 2 having exactly four ribbon guides 2-D, embodiments provide for using any number of ribbon guides 2-D along a perimeter edge of blanket 2. Blanket 2 is not limited to using ribbon guides 2-D on only a single perimeter edge, and embodiments provide for using ribbon guides 2-D along one, two, three, or four of blanket 2 perimeter edges. Ribbon guides 2-D perform the function of securing blanket 2 to a surface by having stake driven 1-R through one or more ribbon guides 2-D. Ribbon guide 2-D can have a loop shape, wherein the size of the loop allows for stake 1-R to be driven through the loop in securing blanket 2 to a surface in contact with lower layer 2-B. Ribbon guides 2-D can be attached to blanket 2 by either affixing them to upper layer 2-A, affixing them to lower layer 2-B, or positioning them between upper layer 2-A and lower layer 2-B. Ribbon guides 2-D can be manufactured from any known material, and they can be affixed to blanket 2 using any known method, and an embodiment provides for sewing ribbon guides 2-D to blanket 2. An embodiment provides for ribbon guides 2-D being equally spaced along the perimeter edge of a side of blanket 2.
Blanket 2 can be manufactured from two queen-size linen fabrics, such as poly-cotton, sewn together around perimeter in a patch style. In an embodiment upper layer 2-A is a light colored cotton/flannel or poly-cotton and lower layer 2-B has a relatively high thread count and is dark cotton or dark poly-cotton. Four ribbon guides 2-D are attached on one end of the blanket 2 by being sewn between the upper and lower layers 2-A and 2-B respectively.
An embodiment of caddy 3 is shown in FIG. 3. A top flap is illustrated as oversized flap 3-R. Oversized flap 3-R is manufactured to a size that allows oversized flap 3-R to completely cover the opening orifice of the bag or pocket portion of caddy 3. Alternate embodiments relating to the top flap provide for using a zipper or hook-and-loop fastener to secure a closed position of the top flap over the bag or pocket portion opening orifice. Still other embodiments rely on the size of oversized flap 3-R to completely cover opening orifice when in the closed position.
Caddy 3 can have interior lining 3-S that is the same as or distinct from the material used to manufacture lower layer 2-B. Liner 3-S can be manufactured from materials that accept and collect moisture. Embodiments provide for caddy 3 having patch compartment 3-C that is attached to caddy 3 onto its exterior surface. Patch compartment 3-C provides a useful pocket on caddy 3 that can be used to carry any number of objects. A non limiting exemplary list of objects that can be carried in front compartment 3-C include suntan-lotion bottles, sunglasses, keys, etc. Patch compartment 3-C can be sewn, stitched, or glued onto caddy 3, and any other known method for securing a patch compartment to a bag can be employed. Caddy 3 also has dowel-rod stake insert areas 3-M located or affixed on the rear portion of caddy 3. An embodiment provides for dowel-rod-stake insert areas 3-M to be stitched into the rear portion of caddy 3. Insert areas 3-M are designed to allow dowel-rod stakes 3-W to pass through the insert area 3-M and into a surface onto which caddy 3 is secured. In an alternate embodiment, insert area 3-M is designed to have an opening orifice positioned substantially towards the bottom of caddy 3. The dimensions of insert area 3-M opening orifice are not intended as a limitation, and various design are useful that can receive dowel-rod-stakes 3-W. An embodiment directed to have dowel-rod-stakes 3-W enter dowel-rod-stake insert area 3-M through the orifice located at the substantially lower portion of caddy 3. Although caddy 3 is illustrated in FIG. 3 as having exactly two insert areas 3-M, alternative embodiments provide for caddy 3 having one or more insert areas 3-M. Insert areas 3-M can be sewn onto caddy 3, thereby creating a channel through which dowel-rod stakes 3-W can pass or be inserted through a bottom orifice in order to secure caddy 3 to a surface. The longitudinal length of insert areas 3-M are not intended as a limitation, and any useful longitudinal length that can perform the function of securing caddy 3 to a surface via dowel-rod stake 3-W can be employed. Regarding the use of dowel-rod-stakes 3-W in combination with dowel-rod-stake insert areas 3-M, embodiments are directed to using dowel-rod-stakes 3-W by either inserting them through the top orifice of insert area 3-M or through the bottom orifice of insert area 3-M. The top orifice of insert area 3-M can be understood as the orifice that is located substantially at or adjacent to oversized flap 3-R. Further, the bottom orifice of dowel-rod-stake insert area 3-M can be understood as the orifice that is located substantially adjacent to the surface upon which caddy 3 is secured to by using stake 3-W.
An embodiment provides for caddy 3 having rear-patch compartment 3-B that is a pocket for carrying miscellaneous objects including, candy, wrappers, refuse, etc. Rear-patch compartment 3-B can be attached to or affixed to caddy 3 by stitching, sewing, glue, or any other known method.
The bag or pocket portion opening orifice of caddy 3 can have any particular width and there is no limitation directed to the width or shape of the bag or pocket portion opening orifice for caddy 3. Caddy 3, in an embodiment, is large enough to accommodate two large drink containers, has an oversized flap 3-R, and patch compartments 3-B and 3-C surrounding the outer periphery. When inserted into dowel-rod-stake insert areas 3-M, dowel-rod stakes 3-W support caddy 3 so that open drinks can be positioned within caddy 3, and caddy 3 shelters the open drinks from blowing sand and warmth from the sun.
In an embodiment, caddy 3 has lining 3-S, oversized flap 3-R, and patch compartments 3-B and 3-C, and two dowel-rod insert areas 3-M for staking down in sand or other surface.
FIG. 1 shows valet 1 that is a staked upright repository when in use. An embodiment provides for valet 1 being manufactured as a doubled-over linen (e.g. poly-cotton) fabric, wherein the fabric is the same as the fabric used to manufacture upper layer 2-A. Alternate embodiments provide for valet 1 being manufactured from any known fabric or material. A particular embodiment is directed to using cotton/flannel or poly-cotton fabric to manufacture valet 1. Valet 1 is equipped with dowel-rod stake insert areas 1-D that provide channels through which dowel-rod stakes 1-R can pass in securing valet 1 to a surface. FIG. 1 illustrates valet 1 as having exactly four dowel-rod stake insert areas 1-D, and alternate embodiments provide for one or more insert areas 1-D making up a component of valet 1. Embodiments provide for insert areas 1-D having a longitudinal length that is substantially equivalent to the height of valet 1. Alternate embodiments provide for insert area 1-D longitudinal lengths of varying degree, and any length can be employed that allows for valet 1 to assume a substantially upright position when secured to a surface using dowel-rod stakes 1-R. Embodiments provide for a plurality of equally-spaced insert areas 1-D to be created/stitched into the fabric of sidewall 1-Z to accommodate the insertion of a plurality of removable ¾-inch wood dowel rod stakes.
Valet 1, in certain embodiments, has a plurality of pouches or patch compartment 1-E located on either side of valet 1. The pouches or patch compartments can have varying dimensions, and there is no limitation directed to the width, length, or depth of a useful pouch or patch compartment. An embodiment provides for valet 1 having cell phone pouch 1-J that is covered by pouch flap 1-N. In an alternate embodiment, cell phone pouch 1-J can have a lining manufactured from a material that is the same or distinct from the material used in manufacturing lower layer 2-B; alternatively, cell phone pouch 1-J can have a liner that is manufactured from a material that can accept and collect moisture. Pouch flap 1-N covers the opening orifice of cell phone pouch 1-J, and embodiments can be directed to using an over-sized pouch flap 1-N that ensures the covering of opening orifice of cell phone pouch 1-J. Alternate embodiments provide for closing cell phone pouch 1-J by covering the opening orifice with pouch flap 1-N and then securing pouch flap 1-N to the sidewalls of cell phone 1-J via zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, buttons, or any other known method. Embodiments provide for cell phone pouch 1-J having a height and width that is respectively about 6 inches and about 8 inches. Alternatively, the width of cell phone pouch 1-J can range from about 8 to about 12 inches. Further, the height of cell phone pouch 1-J can range from about 6 to about 8 inches.
Valet 1 can also have patch-compartments 1-E wherein any or all of the compartments can be used to hold keys, sunglasses, refuse, and brush 1-S. Patch-compartment embodiments 1-E are not to be limited to any particular dimensions, and persons of ordinary skill in the art can determine useful sizes/dimensions without having to exercise undue experimentation. An embodiment provides for patch-compartment embodiments 1-E to have a width ranging from about 14 to about 16 inches; in another embodiment, the width is about 15 inches. Patch-compartment 1-E can be secured to sidewall 1-Z via sewing, stitching, glue, or other known methods.
The overall height and width of valet 1 is not intended as a limitation. Useful widths of valet 1 are related to the overall dimensions of blanket 2, and embodiments provide for the width of valet 1 to be substantially equivalent to the length of the edge of blanket 2 having ribbon guides 2-D. An embodiment provides for the width of valet 1 to exceed the width of blanket 2. Embodiments provide for the width of valet 1 to be greater than the width of an edge of blanket 2 by about 16 inches. Embodiments wherein valet 1 has a width that is greater than an edge of blanket 2 by about 16 inches, can be used in combination with blanket 2 by positioning valet 1 substantially in an upright position such that both ends of valet 1 extend beyond the width of an edge of blanket 2 by about 8 inches. Valet 1 can generally provide a secure, and generally upright repository for protecting small but necessary items such as cell phones, refuse, sunglasses, keys, and the like from foot traffic, blowing wind and sand, water, sunlight, and undesired exposure to passersby. Additionally, valet 1 can generally prevent sand from encroaching on blanket 2 and a sunbather.
In an embodiment, valet 1 is manufactured from a doubled-over linen fabric such as poly-cotton (which can be the same fabric as upper layer 2-A of blanket 2), with stitched guidelines designating four dowel-rod insert areas 1-D. The perimeter is then stitched together down the sides and across the bottom using a “patch-style” with a ¼-inch seam (skipping over spaces designated for dowel-rod stake insert areas 1-D). “Patch-style” means applying one layer of fabric onto another, and then attaching them using a) seam allowances that are folded under (to be hidden) toward inside of joined fabrics, then, b) stitching perimeters together, with a ¼-inch seam.
As shown in FIG. 1, valet 1 can have patch compartments 1-E sewn on between cell phone pouch 1-J and a third dowel rod insert area 1-D; with additional stitched guidelines, creating three small patch compartments 1-E and one large patch compartment 1-E. In any embodiment, cell phone pouch 1-J may be sewn on patch style. Cell phone pouch 1-J may be sewn on patch style at a second dowel rod insert area 1-D. In an embodiment, pouch flap 1-N may be sewn on ½-inch above cell phone pouch 1-J. Valet 1 can be manufactured having four dowel-rod insert areas 1-D.
Valet 1 and blanket 2 can be used in combination, wherein when in use, ribbon guides 2-D are positioned substantially adjacent to valet 1 in order to accommodate any surrounding wind conditions.
Brush 1-S can have soft bristles in order to allow a user to brush off blanket 2 and thereby remove any sand, dirt, or debris. Embodiments provide for using horse-hair as the bristles for brush 1-S. Brush 1-S can be used not only for removing sand, dirt, or debris from blanket 2, but it can also be used to brush off sand, dirt, or debris from the skin of a user. Any brush than can perform this function is useful and can be employed with the current embodiments. Brush 1-S is commercially available at most supply stores.
Stakes that are used in any of the embodiments, including dowel-rod stakes 1-R and dowel-rod stakes 3-W can be manufactured from any substantially rigid material. Embodiments use wooden stakes which, when hand-pressed into sand, can absorb moisture and swell, thereby providing a more secure gripping environment than a plastic or metal alternative. The dimensions of useful stakes can be determined by a person of ordinary skill in the art without having to exercise undue experimentation based upon the dimensions of the ribbon guides 2-D or dowel-rod-stake insert-area dimensions.
Carry sack 4 can be used to carry any combination of the above components when not in use. Carry sack 4 has handles 4-A, back portion 4-C, and front portion 4-B. Carry sack 4 also has sides 4-D. The overall dimensions of carry sack 4 are not intended as a limitation, and embodiments provide for carry sack 4 having characteristic dimensions or a size that is capable of carrying valet 1, blanket 2, caddy 3, brush 1-S, and a useful number of stakes.
Carry sack 4 can have handles 4-A, front 4-B, back 4-C, and sides 4-D. In an embodiment, carry sack 4 can have handles 4-A sewn on the inside of carry sack 4 far edges, with a 3-inch hem at top edge of sack 4.
A carryall composition for use on the beach can have at least the following three components: blanket 2, valet 1, and caddy 3. The blanket can be used for horizontal sun bathing.
An embodiment provides for the carryall lounging station to be portable, self-contained, light-weight and entirely machine washable.
Embodiments provide a carryall composition that can be transported using carry sack 4.
At least one embodiment has been described, hereinabove. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the above methods may incorporate changes and modifications without departing from the general scope of this invention. It is intended to include all such modifications and alterations in so far as they come within the scope of the appended claims or the equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. A carryall composition comprising:

a combined sand-and-wind-screen valet having at least one dowel-rod stake insert area that can receive a dowel-rod stake;

a blanket having at least one ribbon guide fixably attached to a blanket edge, wherein a dowel-rod stake can be received by and at least partially pass through the at least one ribbon guide;

a caddy having at least one dowel-rod stake insert area that will allow a dowel-rod stake to pass at least partially therethrough;

a brush having a plurality of bristles that allow it to be used for removing sand, dirt, debris, or a combination thereof from the blanket; and

a carry sack having characteristic dimensions that allow it to be used for carrying the combined sand-and-wind-screen valet, the blanket, the caddy, the brush, or any combination thereof.

2. The carryall composition of claim 1, wherein the valet further comprises a pouch having a sidewall or a pocket having a sidewall, wherein the pouch or pocket is located on either side of the valet.

3. The carryall composition of claim 1, wherein a characteristic edge length of the valet is at least equal to the length of a blanket edge having a ribbon guide as a part thereof.

4. The carryall composition of claim 1, further comprising a stale capable of insertion into a dowel-rod insert area, wherein the number of stakes in the carryall composition is at least equal to the number of dowel-rod insert areas.

5. The carryall composition of claim 1, wherein at least one of the valet, blanket, caddy, or carry sack is at least in part manufactured from a cotton-muslin dual-layer fabric.

6. The carryall composition of claim 1, wherein the blanket is manufactured at least in part from a moisture-absorbent fabric that can absorb and collect moisture.

7. The carryall composition of claim 1, wherein the caddy is manufactured at least in part from a moisture-absorbent fabric that can absorb and collect moisture.

8. The carryall composition of claim 2, wherein the valet comprises a combined total of pouches or pockets equaling at least two.

9. The carryall composition of claim 2, wherein the valet has an over-sized pouch flap that is attached to and positioned on the valet such that it can cover the opening-orifice area of the pouch or pocket.

10. The carryall composition of claim 2, wherein the pouch or pocket has an interior-liner layer that is manufactured from a material that absorbs and collects moisture.

11. The carryall composition of claim 2, wherein the pouch or pocket sidewall has a sidewall-edge length ranging from about 14 to about 16 inches.

12. The carryall composition of claim 2, wherein the pouch or pocket sidewall has a first edge length ranging from about 6 to about 8 inches, and a second edge length ranging from about 8 to about 12 inches.

13. The carryall composition of claim 2, wherein the pouch or pocket sidewall has a first sidewall-edge length that is about 6 inches and second sidewall-edge length that is about 8 inches.

14. The carryall composition of claim 4, wherein the stake capable of insertion into a dowel-rod insert area, is at least in part manufactured from wood.

15. The carryall composition of claim 9, wherein the over-sized pouch flap has a zipper, hook-and-loop fastener, button, or a combination thereof that can be used to secure the flap to the pouch or pocket sidewall.

16. A method for securing a combined sand-and-wind-screen valet to a blanket edge, the method comprising the steps:

securing 1) a combined sand-and-wind-screen valet having i) at least one dowel-rod stake insert area that can receive a dowel-rod stake, and ii) a pouch or pocket located on either of the valet sides, to 2) a blanket edge having at least one ribbon guide as a part thereof, by passing a single stake at least partially through the valet's at least one dowel-rod stake insert area and the blanket's at least one ribbon guide.

17. The method of claim 14, wherein the single stake is wooden.

18. A carryall composition comprising:

a combined sand-and-wind-screen valet having i) at least one dowel-rod stake insert area that can receive a dowel-rod stale and ii) a pouch or pocket located on either of its sides; and

a blanket having at least one ribbon guide fixably attached to a blanket edge, wherein a dowel-rod stake can be received by and at least partially pass through the at least one ribbon guide.

19. The carryall composition of claim 16, wherein the valet and blanket are fixably connected by a single dowel-rod stake that is at least partially passed through both a) the at least one dowel-rod stake insert area, and b) the at least one ribbon guide.