| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 135098000 | Umbrella-type | 23 |
| 20080196754 | Aerodynamic Sunshade - The present invention is an aerodynamic sunshade that has a flat frame or rack made up of a series of radial or angular rods or arms, having the outermost ends of said arms joined to the perimeter of a hexagonal kite- or arrowhead-shaped cloth, said frame or rack being supported in an eccentric and articulated manner perpendicularly from a point between the leading edge of the kite or arrowhead and a third of its main centreline by a cylindrical element, stem or mast, which is embedded either in the sand, in a concrete base or a handle, with the addition of peripheral flounces or fringes at the sides or outside edge of the cloth. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080314428 | UMBRELLA RIB ASSEMBLY - An umbrella rib assembly for coupling a ventilating canopy to a main support shaft includes a plurality of first ribs, a plurality of second ribs and a plurality of fastening units. First and second upper surfaces of the first and second ribs are adapted for attachment of central and surrounding canopy patches thereto, respectively. The first and second ribs have first and second coupling segments coupled with each other such that the first and second upper surfaces are offset from each other so as to define an annular space between the central and peripheral canopy patches for ventilation purposes. Each fastening unit is disposed to fasten the second coupling segment to the first coupling segment. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090126769 | Canopy device - The present invention relates to a canopy device, in particular an umbrella or parasol, comprising:
| 05-21-2009 |
| 20090145471 | PORTABLE TENT - A tent frame is disclosed including at least three support legs. The at least three support legs may have a connected end and a free end and may include a collapsible truss with at least two compression members, a hinge situated between the compression members, and a tension member extending from a first point near the free end to a second point near the connected end. The at least three support legs may be joined at their respective connected ends. A tent is also disclosed including a collapsible frame and a shell adapted to cover the frame, the shell having at least one window opening and at least one window curtain covering the at least one window opening, the at least one window curtain being adapted to slidably open and close. A method of setting up a tent is also described. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090211617 | Collapsible Hunting Blind - A collapsible hunting blind is provided having a primary frame, a panel, an image of a game animal, and a secondary frame. The primary frame has a folded position and an unfolded position. The panel is supported by the primary frame and has a front surface, a rear surface, and an outer periphery. The panel is supported by the primary frame between the folded position and the unfolded position. The image of a game animal is provided on the front surface. The secondary frame communicates with the panel and is configured to hold the primary frame and the panel in the unfolded position | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090255563 | Umbrella With Dome Shape - An umbrella comprises a vertical support member and a plurality of ribs operatively associated with the vertical support member and extending generally radially outward from a central location. The umbrella further includes a plurality of elongated, laterally flexible members, one of the flexible members being operatively associated with each of the plurality of ribs and extending outward therefrom. A canopy is supported by the plurality of ribs and has a periphery extending beyond the ribs. Receptacles are disposed on the inner surface of the canopy at points proximate the periphery of the canopy and in substantial alignment with a corresponding rib. The outer end of each flexible member engages a corresponding one of the receptacles. The canopy and the flexible members are configured such that the canopy exerts a tension on the flexible member that causes it to flex inward and downward. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20110030751 | Windproof Sunshade - A kind of windproof sunshade comprising an umbrella fabric, an umbrella frame and a stem for supporting said umbrella frame, said umbrella fabric covering said umbrella frame, said umbrella frame comprising multiple long umbrella ribs, multiple short umbrella ribs and a central stick, said long umbrella ribs and said short umbrella ribs being capable of being folded and unfolded, said long umbrella ribs being provided with soft ribs which can be bended and detached from the front ends of said long umbrella ribs in case of wind and restore the original state when the wind stops, said umbrella fabric at least comprising a bottom edge engaged with the long umbrella ribs and a windproof top engaged with said soft ribs. Compared with existing technologies, this utility model is advantageous in that: the soft ribs will bend upwards and be blown open along with the windproof top to deflect the wind in strong wind and the windproof top will rebound automatically under the stress of the soft ribs to restore the original state when the wind stops. Thus, the damage to the umbrella frame and other parts including the long umbrella ribs can be reduced and the wind resistance of the sunshade can be improved. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110088736 | PORTABLE SUN AND WEATHER SHELTER - A portable sun and weather shelter is provided. The shelter comprises an umbrella foldable between open and closed positions. The umbrella has a center post, a canopy, and a frame to fold the canopy up and down. A pair of wings are attached to the perimeter edge of the canopy and can be extended outwardly beyond the canopy. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110259382 | Support unit of a roof element and lightweight shelter comprising such support unit - This invention relates to a support unit of a roof element comprising a frame and a fabric, fixed on the frame and intended to be stretched between said frame and the support unit, said support unit comprising a central mast and being remarkable in that it comprises means of connecting assembled slidingly and in a lockable manner on said central mast and arranged in order to be fixed to the fabric, a plurality of cables fixed on the upper end of the central mast. This invention also has for object a lightweight shelter comprising a support unit according to the invention, a frame and a fabric, and a modular awning comprising a plurality of lightweight shelters. This invention relates finally to the methods for assembling said lightweight shelter and modular awning. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110315179 | STANDING PARASOL - So that a drive ( | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120006370 | Structure and Assembly for Forming an Open-Air Insect-Protected Enclosed Space - A structure for forming an open-air enclosed space is described. The structure includes an umbrella, having a plurality of ribs supporting a cover and a tightly woven netting arranged to hang down from the perimeter of the umbrella when the umbrella is in an open position, to form the open-air enclosed space. At least some of the ribs are further provided with rib extensions arranged to protrude beyond the perimeter of the cover and to support the netting in order to create an extended footprint of the open-air enclosed space. An add-on assembly for umbrellas for forming an insect-protected open-air enclosed space is also described. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120012145 | CANOPY FOR UMBRELLAS - A canopy system for increasing the coverage of multiple umbrellas has been disclosed. The canopy system includes a canopy portion and at least one fastener for removeably attaching the canopy portion to a first and second umbrella. The fastener can attach to unmodified portions of an umbrella so that the canopy system may be used with existing umbrellas and umbrellas not especially manufactured to couple with a canopy. The canopy system may advantageously include a support structure for supporting the canopy portion in a desired shape. The length of the canopy system can be adjustable and the system can be easily collapsed for storage and portability. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120103378 | SELF-INFLATING SCREENING SHIELD, IN PARTICULAR UMBRELLA - A self-inflating screening shield, in particular umbrella, has an inflatable envelope ( | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120145207 | Railing mounted shade - A shade assembly adapted for use with deck and balcony settings. A shade cover piece is supported to a pole. The support pole includes a hub assembly for horizontally varying the diametric displacement of a number of stays and the shade cover and a hinge assembly for adjusting the angle of the shade cover relative to the support pole. Associated fasteners having channel and collar pieces adapted to rails, balusters and deck boards secure the support pole and shade cover to rails, balusters and/or deck boards of a deck, patio or balcony railing system. Split band collars compressively grip the support pole and rigidly anchor the support pole and cover piece to the railing. Alternative stay stops and non-marring fastener liners are also disclosed. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120211040 | BOTTOM-TRIGGERING WIND SAFETY UMBRELLA - The invention relates to an umbrella including a security system having a triggering device located on the contact area of the mast with the ground. The triggering device includes a slider, a slider return spring, a flexible transmission assembly connected to the head of the slider; a mechanism to inactivate the trigger, including a cam pivotally mounted on the trigger and capable of resting against the mast. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20130019914 | FLEXIBLE SUNSHADE - A flexible sunshade includes an elastic element having a lower end mounted to an upper end of a pole. A hub is fixed to an upper end of the elastic element. A canopy is mounted to a plurality of ribs each having an end pivotably connected to the hub. A runner is slideably mounted to the pole. A first end of each of a plurality of stretchers is pivotably connected to the runner. A second end of each stretcher is pivotably connected to one of the ribs. When the canopy, the ribs, or the hub is subjected to a force at a non-parallel angle to a longitudinal axis of the pole, the elastic element flexes to cause the hub to flex in a direction of the force, absorbing at least a portion of the force acting on the flexible sunshade. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130074895 | Foldable tent - The tent frame includes an upper hub with a plurality of ribs intended to extend outwardly and a lower hub having an equal number of stretchers. The ends of the stretchers are pivotally connected to the ribs. As the lower hub moves upwardly, the stretchers force the ribs outwardly to erect the tent. Flexible cords extend down from the upper hub through the lower hub and out apertures in the bottom of the lower hub. Pulling the cords apart from within the tent causes the lower hub to move upwardly toward the upper hub to erect the tent. Alternatively, the cords can be passed around pulleys in the lower hub and upwardly through apertures in the top of the upper hub. Pulling the cords apart from above the tent causes the lower hub to move upwardly toward the upper hub to erect the tent. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130092206 | UMBRELLA MECHANISM AND METHODS OF USE - Apparatus and methods for an umbrella mechanism with an outer and inner shaft, a plurality of ribs connected with the outer shaft and a canopy supported by the plurality of ribs are provided. The plurality of ribs are configured into a substantially “V” shape when the umbrella mechanism is in a closed position, such that upon opening the umbrella into an open position, the plurality of ribs opens vertically before expanding horizontally, thus avoiding inadvertent contact of the umbrella with a user during the opening operation. The umbrella mechanism may be handheld or mounted to a structure such as a backpack, chair, table, patio or house, and may be operated by an enclosed motor. The motor may be powered by a battery, solar panel embedded into the canopy or an outside power source. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130180559 | ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR COLLAPSIBLE SHELTER - A supplemental support assembly is provided for supporting a collapsible shelter structure, such as a ground blind for hunting. The support assembly includes a pole having one end coupled with a framework of the shelter structure, and a ground engaging point at the other end. In one embodiment, the pole is coupled with the framework by a coupler attached to the end of the pole that fits over a central hub of the framework. In another embodiment, the pole is coupled with the framework by a threaded member that extends downwardly from the central hub and mates with a threaded end of the pole. The threaded member can be formed integral with the central hub or affixed to the central hub as a separate component. The support assembly prevents the shelter structure from collapsing under heavy external loads. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20140069476 | FOLDABLE TENT - The tent frame includes an upper hub with a plurality of ribs intended to extend outwardly and a lower hub having an equal number of stretchers. The ends of the stretchers are pivotally connected to the ribs. As the lower hub moves upwardly, the stretchers force the ribs outwardly to erect the tent. Flexible cords extend down from the upper hub through the lower hub and out apertures in the bottom of the lower hub. Pulling the cords apart from within the tent causes the lower hub to move upwardly toward the upper hub to erect the tent. Alternatively, the cords can be passed around pulleys in the lower hub and upwardly through apertures in the top of the upper hub. Pulling the cords apart from above the tent causes the lower hub to move upwardly toward the upper hub to erect the tent. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140261597 | Portable Combination Umbrella and Tent - Portable combination umbrella and tent and method of providing and making the same are disclosed. The umbrella has a frame, a handle, a first tier covering, and a second tier covering. The first tier covering and the second tier covering are coupled to the frame so that an overlapping area exists between the first tier covering and the second tier covering. A tent support is movably coupled to the frame. The tent support can be moved and adjusted in a number of tent positions and also stowed away as part of the umbrella. A tent covering is coupled to the umbrella. The tent support can support the tent covering in the tent positions. At least part of the tent covering can be folded up and stored in the overlapping area so that the portable umbrella and tent can be used as an umbrella. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150013736 | PORTABLE FOLDING SHELTER - A portable and foldable shelter has a canopy frame with an arm hub adjacent to a top end of a canopy pole, and a sliding collar on the pole. The canopy frame also includes a plurality of arms with each arm having an outer arm segment attached to an inner arm segment via an arm hinge joint. The arm hinge joint may include a slider movable into a locking position where the inner and outer arm segments are rigidly fixed in a straight locked-out. A flexible cover is attached to or supported on canopy frame. The portable shelter is lightweight, highly compact when folded, easy to use, and easy carry. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20160166022 | Adjustable Umbrella | 06-16-2016 |
