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20080271767 | Umbrella with heated handle and a water repellant canopy fabric - An umbrella has an integral stem portion and a water repellant canopy portion. The stem portion has an integral handle, a central shaft, a spring for closing the umbrella and extensions supporting the canopy. The handle is thermally insulating, wound with wrapped flexible heating tape or strip, and connected through an on-off switch to a plurality of batteries present in a hollow cavity of the central shaft. Optionally, a thermally insulating foam tape is inserted between the heating element and the thermally insulating handle. An infrared reflector may be placed below the heating element to direct heat to the user's hand. The heating element raises the temperature of the umbrella handle, radiating heat to the hand of the user, thereby providing a comfortable grip during deployment of the umbrella in wintry weather. | 11-06-2008 |
20080271768 | Outdoor umbrella - An outdoor umbrella includes an umbrella frame, an attaching device detachably mounting at an elongated arm of the umbrella frame, and an electrical device supported by the attaching device for suspendedly supporting within a shadowing area of the outdoor umbrella. The attaching device is adapted to detachably mount at a supporting shaft as the elongated arm of the umbrella frame. The attaching device is also adapted to detachably mount at an awning arm as the elongated arm of the umbrella frame. An illuminator as the electrical device is selectively supported within the shadowing area via the attaching device for providing illumination within the shadowing area of the outdoor umbrella. | 11-06-2008 |
20080283102 | Beach umbrella with storage space - A beach umbrella includes a storage space or compartment in the interior of the umbrella for the storage of valuables and sundries. The storage space is formed on the underside of the canopy of the umbrella by a piece of fabric secured at its outer edges to the juncture of the umbrella's canopy ribs and stretcher ribs and at its center to the operating runner that slides up and down on the umbrella center pole. A secure opening accommodates inserting sundry articles into and removing them from the space between the canopy and the fabric. The umbrella has the appearance of a standard umbrella and folds and expands in conventional manner, yet provides a convenient storage space for valuables and sundries. | 11-20-2008 |
20080302401 | PORTABLE UMBRELLA TOWELL - A device has an umbrella and an umbrella towel. The umbrella has a shaft; a hub attached to one end of the shaft; a plurality of braces distributed circumferentially around and pivotally coupled to the hub; a canopy coupled to the plurality of braces; a slider mechanism selectively movable along a longitudinal axis of the shaft; and, a plurality of stays attached to the slider mechanism, wherein the plurality of stays operatively couple the slider mechanism to the braces. The umbrella towel has at least a first anchor strap attached to the umbrella towel; at least a first towel anchor attached to the plurality of braces; a split formed in the umbrella towel; and, a closure mechanism for opening and closing the split. The anchor strap and the towel anchor allow the umbrella towel to be selectively attached to the umbrella. | 12-11-2008 |
20090007945 | LIGHT SUPPORT ADAPTER - A light support system is provided for a structure for supporting a light device thereon. The system can comprise a deployable member and a retention mechanism. The deployable member can have an exterior surface onto which the light device can be mounted. The deployable member can be selectively movable from a stowed position to an extended position in which the member can support the lighting device. The member can be engaged in order to retain or lock the member in at least one of the stowed and extended positions. | 01-08-2009 |
20090014041 | Portable speaker system for outdoor umbrella - A portable system for an outdoor umbrella includes a portable housing, a detachable locker, and an audio device. The portable housing includes a first housing body and a second housing body defining a mounting slot for a shaft of the outdoor umbrella fitting therewithin. The detachable locker includes a first locker provided at the first housing body and a second locker which is provided at the second housing body and is releasably locked with the first locker so as to detachably lock up the second housing body with the first housing body. The audio device includes a speaker supported in the first housing body and an audio input operatively coupling with the speaker such that when the audio input sends an audio signal to the speaker, the speaker is adapted for producing audio sound as an additional function for the outdoor umbrella. | 01-15-2009 |
20090020145 | UMBRELLA HOLDER AND SHOVEL COMBINATION - The presently claimed invention recites an apparatus and method for anchoring an umbrella in the ground via a combination digging and anchoring base. The umbrella anchoring device is comprised of a base with a first end, a second end and a middle portion disposed between the first and second ends. The first end of the base is configured to allow a human hand to grip the first end, while the second end is fitted with a blade that can be used for digging in the ground. The middle portion of the base includes an aperture that has a dimension larger than the lower portion of an umbrella pole which allows the lower portion of an umbrella pole to pass through the aperture of the middle portion of the base, thereby anchoring the umbrella in the ground. | 01-22-2009 |
20090032076 | COMBINED SUNSHADE AND HEATER WITH LIGHT - There is disclosed a combination of a sunshade and a terrace heater with light | 02-05-2009 |
20090056775 | Umbrella Apparatus - An umbrella apparatus includes a pole portion, a canopy portion hingedly coupled to the pole portion, the canopy portion having a plurality of support ribs and a plurality of support struts, and at least one lamp module mounted to the canopy portion, each lamp module having a plurality of light emitting diodes, each light emitting diode being aimed in a selected fixed direction, at least one of the light emitting diodes being aimed in a direction that is not normal to the support rib to which the lamp module is mounted. | 03-05-2009 |
20090071516 | Audio system for outdoor umbrella - An outdoor umbrella includes an umbrella frame and an audio system. The umbrella includes a supporting frame and an awning frame supported by the supporting frame to define a shadowing area under the awning frame. The audio system includes at least a speaker unit supported by the umbrella frame and an audio input operatively linked to the speaker unit such that when the audio input sends an audio signal to the speaker unit, the speaker unit is adapted for producing audio effect within the shadowing area as an additional function for the outdoor umbrella. | 03-19-2009 |
20090090403 | MOTORIZED UMBRELLA FAN - A motorized umbrella fan whereby a motor drives the rotation of an umbrella assembly, which is comprised of an umbrella skeleton and a canopy, stretched over the skeleton. The canopy functions as a sunshade and plurality of fan blades each of triangular shape radially extending from a hub. A leading edge of each of the plurality of blades has a unshaped portion that is attached to a trailing edge of a preceding blade in a manner that creates vertical spacing between the leading edge and trailing edge of adjacent blades. This creates a slope within each fan blade and a channel between adjacent blades through which air flows. The air flow pushes stale hot air from underneath the canopy, providing a cooling breeze. | 04-09-2009 |
20090090404 | Umbrella Apparatus - A lawn or patio umbrella with an integral lighting system that utilizes cold cathode ray tubes, light emitting diodes (LED's), or florescent lights, to provide relatively bright outdoor light for reading and other activities that require relatively high light intensities is provided. In one embodiment, a modular, electrically powered lawn or patio umbrella in which lighting systems, such as those utilizing cold cathode tubes, LED's, or florescent lights; cooling systems, such as those utilizing electric fans or misting systems; and motorized retraction systems; can be selectively interchanged is provided. | 04-09-2009 |
20090120475 | Secure mechanism of portable accessory device for outdoor umbrella - A portable accessory device includes a housing having a mounting slot, an accessory unit supported in the housing, and two adjustable retainers for adjusting the size of the mounting slot for a shaft of the outdoor umbrella. Each of the adjustable retainer includes a retention arm, having a pusher surface facing towards the mounting slot, slidably mounted at the housing, wherein the pusher surfaces of the retention arms are facing with each other and are arranged for biasing against an outer surface of the shaft of the outdoor umbrella until the shaft thereof being fitted at the mounting slot so as to substantially mount the housing at the shaft of the outdoor umbrella. Therefore, the portable accessory device is adapted to detachably mount at the outdoor umbrella to provide an additional function via the accessory unit for users to have high quality outdoor activities. | 05-14-2009 |
20090120476 | Rechargeable battery arrangement for electrical system of shading device - A rechargeable power source, which is detachably coupled with a shading device to electrically connect with an electrical arrangement thereof, includes a rechargeable battery unit having a battery terminal arranged to contact with the electrical terminal of the electrical arrangement, and a locking arrangement which contains a releasable locker to detachably couple the rechargeable battery unit with the shading device and to ensure the battery terminal being contact with an electrical terminal of the electrical arrangement so as to electrically connect the rechargeable battery unit with the electrical arrangement. Therefore, the electrical arrangement of the shading device is powered by the rechargeable battery unit to eliminate the power extension to the external power source. | 05-14-2009 |
20090120477 | Secure mechanism of portable accessory device for outdoor umbrella - A portable accessory device includes a housing having a mounting slot, an accessory unit supported in the housing, and two adjustable retainers for adjusting the size of the mounting slot for a shaft of the outdoor umbrella. Each of the adjustable retainer includes a retention arm, having a pusher surface facing towards the mounting slot, slidably mounted at the housing, wherein the pusher surfaces of the retention arms are facing with each other and are arranged for biasing against an outer surface of the shaft of the outdoor umbrella until the shaft thereof being fitted at the mounting slot so as to substantially mount the housing at the shaft of the outdoor umbrella. Therefore, the portable accessory device is adapted to detachably mount at the outdoor umbrella to provide an additional function via the accessory unit for users to have high quality outdoor activities. | 05-14-2009 |
20090139555 | Dual Folded Umbrella - A beach umbrella with improved sturdiness, durability and ability to keep the shading size maximized, but weight of the structure to the minimum is disclosed. | 06-04-2009 |
20090145469 | Umbrella - An umbrella provided with motor means suitable for automatically carrying out the closing and opening operations. The umbrella is provided with sticks suitable for rotating so as to move, in a closed configuration, into a shaft of the umbrella, along with the relevant covering sheet. | 06-11-2009 |
20090178699 | UMBRELLA WITH REPOSITIONABLE GRIP - Improved gripping structures for a hand-held umbrella are provided. In one example structure, a first grip is fixedly attached to an end of a shaft of the umbrella, such as the end located distally away from a canopy of the umbrella. A second grip is coupled to the shaft. The second grip may be slidably repositionable along the shaft. The second grip may include an interlocking device to lock the second grip at a desired location along the shaft. The second grip may further include a runner interface. An accessory mount may be disposed at the first grip to couple an accessory, such as a camera, at the end of the shaft distally away from the canopy of the umbrella. | 07-16-2009 |
20090188537 | Flexible Umbrella Systems - An umbrella system relating to the general protection of fixed outdoor umbrellas, especially during windy conditions. The umbrella system uses a supportive shaft equipped with a resiliently deformable region allowing omni-directional bending under wind loading. A preferred embodiment of the deformable region comprises a helical spring. | 07-30-2009 |
20090205692 | REVERSIBLY ATTACHABLE SHADE FOR MOBILITY AIDS - The invention comprises an overhead shade device adapted to be attached to a mobility aid. The invention has an elongate shaft having an upper end and a lower end. The shaft is attached to the mobility aid at the shaft's lower end in a manner that holds the shaft functionally vertically. A shade is attached to the upper end of the shaft. The shade may be an umbrella-type shade, or a fan, or other functionally horizontal surface that shades the user when deployed. | 08-20-2009 |
20090217957 | UMBRELLA FEATURING A VERTICALLY DEPLOYABLE SUN SHADE - The invention adds one or more vertically-deployable sun shades to an umbrella for selectively providing shade for one or more users of an umbrella. More specifically, the sun shade resembles a conventional shade or set of blinds for covering a window. The size, shape, materials, and arrangement of the sun shade can vary according to user preferences or the intended manner or place of use. | 09-03-2009 |
20090223544 | Pneumatic Umbrella - An umbrella with pneumatic activation, specifically a portable, foldable umbrella, for the protection of persons from the rain and sun, and to be employed in fixed installations of one or more umbrellas as well, to protect crops, objects, or surfaces that require controlled protection, outdoor tables, beaches, and patios as principal examples of operation and use with individual or centralized control. When connected together, a group of umbrellas are controlled with a unified command, or through an automated system with temperature and water sensors. An automatic compressor could be provided to activate and deactivate the system, and it also could be activated within a closed circuit with a pressurized air storage chamber. A pneumatic umbrella that, in addition to the handle, or base, has a complete pneumatic circuit with entry and exit of air, equipment for pumping the air, a valve controlling the flow of air to either open or close the umbrella through internal conduits which are connected to extendable stems and are held together by a threaded system. | 09-10-2009 |
20090235964 | CHILD CARETAKING STRUCTURES WITH ADJUSTABLE CANOPIES AND/OR HEADRESTS - Child caretaking structures having adjustable canopies and/or headrests are described. An example child caretaking structure includes a frame having a track with a plurality of indentations and a canopy. The example canopy includes a canopy stay connector coupled to a canopy clip, wherein the canopy clip is slidably coupled to the frame. The example canopy clip includes a first end, a second end and at least one protrusion between the first end and the second end dimensioned to selectively engage a first of the indentations of the track to fix the canopy at a first height. | 09-24-2009 |
20090250087 | GOLF UMBRELLA COMBINED WITH THE SPARE GOLF BALL - A kind of golf umbrella combined with a spare golf ball is mainly set with an assembling mechanism in the end of the handle of a golf umbrella. One lower end of the said assembling mechanism can be simply and firmly set on the handle with ease and it is set with a hemisphere sleeve-fit body to provide a temporary holding of a golf ball. Therefore, it becomes a last spare ball while playing golf and the practical value is thus obtained. | 10-08-2009 |
20090260663 | Safety umbrella - A safety umbrella for providing visibility for an individual crossing an intersection or walking at night or in dark rainy inclement weather includes a center pole having a cover at its upper end and an opposite hand gripping end that includes a housing and a loop and cap member detachably securable to the housing and the housing holding at least one battery interconnected to an on/off switch and a plurality of wires extending from within the housing through the center pole to the upper end for interconnection to a LED light enclosed within a transparent casing that projects above the cover and which is operable by the on/off switch so that the individual can be made more visible to other individuals and to automotive vehicles and thereby avoiding accidents and injuries to all parties. | 10-22-2009 |
20090283120 | AUXILIARY CURTAIN FOR USE WITH AN UMBRELLA - A curtain suitable for attachment to the perimeter of an umbrella has a flexible sheet with an upper edge, a lower edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. The flexible sheet also has a front surface and a rear surface, each surface defining an area between about 8 square feet and about 120 square feet. Still further, the flexible sheet has one or more upper edge fastener portions disposed proximate to the upper edge for attaching the upper edge to a foreign surface, and has reversible retaining means for retaining the lower edge at a plurality of locations on the flexible sheet above the lower edge. The reversible retaining means are adapted such that, when the upper edge is attached to an umbrella, the vertical distance between the upper edge and the lowermost portion of the flexible sheet is adjustable by the user without the use of tools. | 11-19-2009 |
20090283121 | Umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind - An umbrella structure capable of producing cool wind includes an umbrella shank. The umbrella shank is a hollow rod having a middle section formed with a plurality of air outlets thereon. A handle is provided with a power supply member (battery) therein. A circumferential portion of the handle at the junction of the handle and the umbrella shank is formed with a plurality of air inlets. A ventilating member is disposed in the handle. With a switch and a power supply member to conduct the ventilating member, the ventilating member is started to inhale air from the air inlets and produce an air current flowing into the umbrella shank and exhausting through the air outlets for providing cool wind to blow toward the user's face. The present invention provides a comfortable effect for the user. | 11-19-2009 |
20090301531 | 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 so as to increase the coverage area of the shelter so as to protect two or more people from the sun and rain. | 12-10-2009 |
20090308418 | Self-ventilating, decorative patio umbrella - The invention as disclosed herein provides a ventilating umbrella that protects against sun. In particular, the umbrella contains a trunk with a multi-layered canopy. The canopy contains a plurality of leaf garlands made of synthetic leaves; and a plurality of splines, each of the splines having a distal end, a middle end, and a hinged end. The hinged end is attached to the trunk, and the distal end, middle end or both are attached to the leaf garland. | 12-17-2009 |
20090314319 | Apparatus and Method for Holding and Tilting an Umbrella - Apparatus and methods are provided for holding and tilting an umbrella. The apparatus comprises at least one spring connected to an umbrella pole so that operation of the spring(s) moves the umbrella pole so as to adjust the pole angle of the umbrella. The apparatus also comprises a pivot for the umbrella pole that allows angular motion of the umbrella pole. The apparatus also comprises a rotary bearing capable of rotating around an axis of the umbrella pole. The spring(s) and the pivot can be connected to the rotary bearing. The present apparatus can also include a shade umbrella and an outdoor table. Methods for tilting an umbrella are also provided. | 12-24-2009 |
20100024855 | Electrical fixture for outdoor umbrella - An electrical fixture for an outdoor umbrella having a shaft includes a shaft supporter adapted for securely mounting at elongated shaft of the outdoor umbrella, a utility housing having a through slot engaging with the shaft supporter at a position the utility housing is supportively sat at the seating platform of the shaft supporter for suspendedly supporting the utility housing at the elongated shaft of the outdoor umbrella, and an electrical apparatus received in the utility housing for providing an added-on function of outdoor umbrella. | 02-04-2010 |
20100037928 | Umbrella - An umbrella that has a shaft and a plurality of bows pivotally connected to the shaft. A plurality of ribs are slideably positioned on the shaft and pivotally connected to the bows. A cover is positioned on the bows and the cover is designed to protect a user from moisture. An insert is positioned on at least one of the ribs and the insert is disposed to receive a hold a towel on the rib. | 02-18-2010 |
20100059093 | Adjustable trailer hitch mount for an umbrella - The trailer hitch mount for an umbrella includes a square cross-section shaft that is adapted to slide into a standard sleeve-style trailer hitch receiver that is currently available on many vehicles. The shaft includes a series of holes along the sides thereof to receive a pin in order to secure the shaft to the trailer hitch receiver in a telescopic relationship. The series of holes allows the shaft length to be adjusted, so that the distance between the trailer hitch receiver and the opposed end of the shaft may be shortened or lengthened, as desired. The shaft includes two ends, one of which slides into the trailer hitch receiver, and the other end includes a hollow pivoting cylindrical tube that is used to receive the bottom end of an umbrella pole. The pivoting tube includes adjustment means, so that the pivoting tube may be tilted to a desired angle and secured in that position. For travel or storage purposes, the pivoting tube may be folded down and secured into a compact position parallel with the shaft. At an upper end of the pivoting tube is receiving and securing means for the umbrella pole. The umbrella pole, in a preferred embodiment, slides into the hollow pivoting tube and a hand screw positioned on the side of the pivoting tube at its upper end may be tightened against the umbrella pole and secured thereby. | 03-11-2010 |
20100071737 | UMBRELLA HOLDER AND UMBRELLA WITH COMPLEMENTARY HANDLE - An umbrella and umbrella holder combination is provided comprising an umbrella having a canopy, a shaft connected to the canopy, and a handle connected to the shaft, the handle having a first connector portion; and an umbrella holder having a container adapted to receiving the handle, a second connector portion adapted to cooperate with the first connector portion when the handle is received in the container to prevent rotation of the handle relative to the container, and a clamp assembly adapted to connecting the umbrella holder to a frame member on a golf cart. The combination provides a directional locking fit between the umbrella handle and the umbrella holder so that the umbrella canopy cannot rotate relative to the golf cart, and this is advantageous especially when using an asymmetrical umbrella since the combination allows the umbrella canopy to being maintained in a desired orientation. | 03-25-2010 |
20100078051 | Liquid squirting umbrella apparatus - A novel water discharging apparatus contains conventional umbrella functions including stretchers, a canopy, and a runner attached to a hollow shaft. The hollow shaft member contains a pipe to transfer liquids from a deformable squeeze bottle handle member which serves as a reservoir for liquid materials. Liquids are held by a hermetic junction between a lid member for capping and a squeeze bottle handle enabling manual deformation and collapsing abilities of the squeeze bottle handle to emit liquids out a spherical discharging means with multiple perforations means which is connected to the hollow shaft. | 04-01-2010 |
20100095990 | Combination Collapsible Umbrella And Towel - A collapsible umbrella has an open position and a collapsed position. In a collapsed position, the umbrella of the present invention can be used as a towel, to clean, wipe, and or dry objects, hands, faces, and the like. In an open position, the umbrella function is enabled, so as to protect a person or objects from rain and/or sun. In one embodiment, the canopy of the umbrella is constructed from material having two surfaces performing different functions. | 04-22-2010 |
20100147341 | Adjustable rotation base - An adjustable rotation base includes a base housing and a transportation arrangement. The base housing has a bottom side, an upper side for coupling with the supporting post to support the outer umbrella in an upright manner, and a receiving cavity indently formed on the bottom side of the base housing, wherein the base housing includes a stationary unit provided at the bottom side for sitting on the ground surface in a stationary manner, and a plurality of transferring wheels rotatably supported at the bottom side of the base housing. The transportation arrangement is provided at the base housing to operate the base housing between an idle mode and a transportation mode in which the stationary unit is upwardly lifted to allow the transferring wheels being sitting on the ground surface, such that the base housing is adapted to be transported on the ground surface via the transferring wheels. | 06-17-2010 |
20100154848 | Umbrella Anchorage and Accessories - The present invention provides umbrella anchors and accessories that facilitate the use of umbrellas over a wide variety of ground surfaces. An anchor may have a generally tubular shape with a bore that receives the bottom end of a pole of an umbrella. The anchor may have a tip that penetrates the ground in response to application of linear force, and a flange that limits the depth of penetration of the anchor into the ground and adds stability. Alternatively, an anchor may have a flange positioned distally to lie underneath a deck or other man-made surface. An anchor may have a flange that is angled relative to the remainder of the anchor to facilitate placement of the umbrella at a angle relative to ground level. A cover may prevent entry of debris into the anchor bore. Modular tables or accessory trays may be attached around the pole of the umbrella. | 06-24-2010 |
20100163086 | Portable table and umbrella shade assembly - The portable table and umbrella shade assembly is an easily transportable combination umbrella and table, which is collapsible and adapted for support on a variety of differing support surfaces. The assembly includes a main tubular pole having opposed open upper and lower ends and a stand pole, removably received within an interior of the main tubular pole. A lower end of an umbrella pole is removably received within an interior of the stand pole, and an umbrella shade is secured to an upper end thereof. A stake is provided, with an upper end thereof being adapted for releasable attachment to the lower end of the main tubular pole. A base stand is also adapted for releasable attachment to the lower end of the main tubular pole. The stake and the base stand are interchangeable. A collapsible table is mounted on the main tubular pole, adjacent the open upper end thereof. | 07-01-2010 |
20100258150 | Apparatus and Method for Holding and Tilting an Umbrella - Apparatus and methods are provided for holding and tilting an umbrella. The apparatus comprises at least one spring connected to an umbrella pole so that the spring(s) is extended or retracted when the pole angle of the umbrella is adjusted. The apparatus also comprises a pivot between an umbrella holder and a bracket that allows angular motion of the umbrella pole. The apparatus also comprises a rotary bearing capable of rotating around an axis of the umbrella pole. The spring(s) and the pivot can be connected to the rotary bearing. The present apparatus can also include a shade umbrella. Methods for tilting an umbrella are also provided. | 10-14-2010 |
20100269870 | Umbrella with an illumination device - A umbrella ( | 10-28-2010 |
20100307547 | Rechargeable battery arrangement for electrical system of outdoor shading device - A rechargeable power source, which is detachably coupled with a shading device to electrically connect with an electrical arrangement thereof, includes a rechargeable battery unit having a battery terminal arranged to contact with the electrical terminal of the electrical arrangement, and a locking arrangement which contains a releasable locker to detachably couple the rechargeable battery unit with the shading device and to ensure the battery terminal being contact with an electrical terminal of the electrical arrangement so as to electrically connect the rechargeable battery unit with the electrical arrangement. Therefore, the electrical arrangement of the shading device is powered by the rechargeable battery unit to eliminate the power extension to the external power source. | 12-09-2010 |
20100313922 | Hands-free umbrella - A hands free umbrella device comprised of a housing attached to the body of a user, including a surface for attachment; at least four ribs attached to said surface within said housing, such that when said ribs are deployed from said housing they extend over the user to form a frame work for a canopy-like overhead protective surface acting as an umbrella; a water-resistant material is attached to said ribs covering and connecting each of said ribs to form said canopy; a means for deploying said ribs, such that when the ribs are deployed said canopy is positioned above the users head covering an area around the entire diameter of the users standing body; and a means for collapsing said ribs, such that when the ribs are collapsed they fit within said housing; wherein the user has the use of both their hands while the device protects the user from precipitation and preserving visual access; and a related method for using the hands free umbrella device. | 12-16-2010 |
20100319737 | Electrical arrangement of shading device - An electrical arrangement includes a releasable unit and a locking arrangement which contains a releasable locker to detachably couple the releasable unit with the shading device and to ensure contact with the electrical arrangement so as to electrically connect the releasable unit of the electrical arrangement. | 12-23-2010 |
20110048478 | Automatic Umbrella with a Closing Signaling Device - An automatic umbrella has a signaling device including sensor and alert units. The sensor unit has a first sensor mounted on one of a handle and a lower end of a central shaft, and a second sensor which is movable with a runner and which is configured to activate the sensor unit to emit a signal once a predetermined spatial relationship is established between the first and second sensors as a result of movement of the second sensor toward said first sensor once the runner is moved to reach the handle. The alert unit is mounted on the handle to receive the signal and generate an alert indication to indicate that the umbrella is in a closed state. | 03-03-2011 |
20110214703 | Screw-in beach umbrella with matching animal-print color floor mat - A screw-type tip modification for a standard beach umbrella pole, that makes it easier for the task of anchoring it into the sand by simply twisting the pole by hand without the need of tools or special handles. A wrap around the beach umbrella pole floor mat with a unique zebra-print color to stand apart from traditional beach umbrella colors. | 09-08-2011 |
20110232703 | HEALTHY SUN-LIKE RAYS UMBRELLA - A healthy sun-like rays umbrella includes at least one UV blue light emission device and a means for mounting the at least one UV blue light emission device onto at least one stretcher of the umbrella. At least one person using the umbrella will receive the benefits of the at least one UV blue light emission device for a seasonal affective disorder and a more versatile way to increase vitamin D levels. | 09-29-2011 |
20110232704 | Adjustable rotation base - An outdoor umbrella includes an awning frame, a supporting shaft and an adjustable rotation base including a base housing and a transportation arrangement. The base housing is arranged to couple with the supporting shaft to support the awning frame in an upright manner, and includes a plurality of transferring wheels. The transportation arrangement is provided at the base housing to operate the base housing between an idle mode and a transportation mode, wherein in the idle mode, the transferring wheels are suspenedly lifted up to position above the bottom edge of the base housing such the base housing is sat on the ground surface in a stationary manner, wherein in the transportation mode, the base housing is lifted up by air pressure for allowing the transferring wheels to move out of the receiving cavity at a position below the bottom edge of the base housing. | 09-29-2011 |
20110240072 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A MOVABLE CARRIAGE - In view of the foregoing, an embodiment herein provides a protective cover for manually operated movable carriages. Specifically, the protective cover of the present invention includes a double layered canopy portion and a shaft portion, wherein the shaft portion further includes an attachment device that can be securely clamped onto the body of such movable carriages. A dual clamp mechanism is provided with the attachment device to help an operator adjust the orientation of the protective cover according to his requirement and also to allow a 360° rotation to a closed protective cover thus achieving an easy storage solution. Further, the protective cover is structured and designed to withstand extreme weather conditions without getting toppled over. | 10-06-2011 |
20110240073 | Ultimate Umbrella - The Ultimate Umbrella has been design to keep the average person 90% dryer than the average umbrella would. It is designed with a shield that allows you the ability to lower and maintain it's form with small weights at the bottom, keeping you shielded from the rain falling in any direction, ex: front, back and side to side. | 10-06-2011 |
20110265836 | UMRELLA - An umbrella is disclosed. In one embodiment, the umbrella includes an extensible, collapsible handle adapted to interchangeably secure the umbrella to a surface to allow for hands-free operation while a user is beneath the umbrella in order to remain dry and shaded. In at least one embodiment, the umbrella includes a retractable, magnetic attachment device in the handle. The umbrella includes a multiplicity of angle, pivot, and rotation configurations for use. The umbrella is adapted to pivot and bend in various locations. The umbrella provides for hands-free use when mounted. It at least one embodiment, the umbrella includes one or more of a shaft light and a frame light to provide illumination. | 11-03-2011 |
20110290288 | POWER GENERATION UMBRELLA - A power generation umbrella includes solar energy components, including a solar energy absorption film, a solar energy accumulator, a transmission line, and an output interface, which are combined with an umbrella structure. The umbrella structure includes a canopy, a skeleton, a runner, and a central post. The solar energy absorption film is uniformly distributed over a top surface of the canopy. The solar energy accumulator and the output interface are arranged inside a hollow portion of the central post and are connected by the transmission line to the solar energy absorption film. The power generation umbrella features both shielding of sun light and rainwater, similar to a regular umbrella, and continuous supply of electrical power to serve a power source for an outdoor activity, so that there is no need for a user to carry a large capacity of power storage for the outdoor activity. The power generation umbrella makes the outdoor activity easy and convenient. | 12-01-2011 |
20110297197 | UMBRELLA ANCHORING DEVICE - Disclosed herein is an anchoring device that includes a top plate and a bottom plate. The anchoring device includes a plurality of spacers extending between and connecting the top plate and the bottom plate. Finally, the anchoring device includes an attachment mechanism located on an opposite surface of the top plate as the plurality of spacers, the attachment mechanism configured for removably attaching a pole extending from the anchoring device and connected to an umbrella. | 12-08-2011 |
20120024329 | MOVABLE BASE WITH WHEELS DEPLOYABLE BY CYCLIC DRIVING ASSEMBLY - A ratcheting assembly can include a housing, a ratcheting gear, a first ratchet pawl, a motion translation member, and a ratcheting actuation member. The ratcheting gear can rotatably mount within the housing and include a plurality of ratchet teeth and an eccentric opening. The eccentric opening can include a rotational center of the ratcheting gear. The first ratchet pawl can mount to the housing adjacent to the ratcheting gear to allow rotation in a first direction and to hinder rotation in a second direction opposite the first direction. The motion translation member can mount within the opening such that rotation of the ratcheting gear can cause a movement of the motion translation member via rotation of the eccentric opening. The ratcheting actuation member can mount to the housing and include a second ratchet pawl. The second ratchet pawl can mount to the ratcheting actuation member adjacent to the ratcheting gear such that actuation of the ratcheting actuation member in the first direction can cause a rotation of the ratcheting gear and actuation of the ratcheting actuation member in the second direction opposite the first direction does not cause a rotation of the ratcheting gear. | 02-02-2012 |
20120024330 | MOVABLE BASE WITH WHEELS DEPLOYABLE BY REVERSIBLE DRIVING ASSEMBLY - A ratchet assembly includes an elongated shaft, a gear housing, a ratcheting member, and an arm. The elongated shaft can have a gear and be supported by the gear housing to allow rotation about a primary axis of the shaft. The ratcheting member can mount in the housing and be biased toward the gear to engage with the gear hindering relative rotation about the shaft axis in a first direction and allowing rotation about the shaft axis in a second direction opposite the first direction. The ratcheting member can rotatably mount within the housing about a second axis. The arm can couple to the gear housing in a first configuration to provide torque to rotate the housing about the shaft axis in the first direction when the arm is pressed downward. The arm can also be coupled to the gear housing in a second configuration to rotate the housing about the shaft axis in a second direction opposite the first direction when the arm is pressed downward. | 02-02-2012 |
20120037195 | UMBRELLA WITH TWO BELTS - An umbrella having a telescopic shaft having one end carrying a handle and an opposite end carrying a canopy is held in a harness having upper and lower belts fittable on a user. The handle is secured to the lower belt. A strap around the upper belt carries a clip having a base plate and a counter plate flanking the strap, a pivot pin passing through the strap between the base plate and counter plate, and four fingers projecting from the base plate and releasably gripping the umbrella shaft. | 02-16-2012 |
20120042915 | Beach Umbrella Shovel Anchor - A combination earth anchor and shovel capable of being used as an earth excavating tool and anchoring device having a particular application to secure an outdoor umbrella in soil. | 02-23-2012 |
20120073615 | SUN SHADE UMBRELLA STAND FOR TENNIS BALL CARTS - A tubular stand ( | 03-29-2012 |
20120073616 | Umbrella Apparatus - An umbrella apparatus having a canopy portion hingedly coupled to a pole portion. The umbrellas apparatus includes a rechargeable electrical power system that provides electrical power to an electromechanical opening and closing system and a light assembly. A solar energy system is conductively coupled to the rechargeable electrical power system and is utilized to collect and convert solar energy to electrical energy for recharging the electrical power system. | 03-29-2012 |
20120103376 | Free-Standing Umbrella Having a Cooling Apparatus - On a free-standing umbrella, particularly a garden umbrella, patio umbrella or the like, displaying a canopy ( | 05-03-2012 |
20120152292 | AEOLUS UMBRELLA SYSTEMS - A fan-equipped umbrella system comprising: an umbrella assembly having a tube; a runner; a spring assembly; a plurality of ribs; a domed cover; C-clips; a handle; a tip; foldable arms; at least one fan comprising blades, the blades being rotatable; an electrical wiring harness; an on/off switch; circuit gate; and at least one circuit breaker. The tube; the runner; the plurality of ribs; the domed cover; the handle; the tip; the foldable arms; and the spring assembly in combination operate the umbrella assembly. Further, the tube; runner; plurality of ribs; and the domed cover of umbrella assembly are deployable from a stored condition to a deployed condition to isolate at least one user from at least one environmental condition. The fans cause air movement when activated to provide comfort to a user of the novel umbrella. | 06-21-2012 |
20120167932 | MULTI-FOLD UMBRELLA COMBINED WITH WRITING IMPLEMENT OR COSMETIC CASE - A thin plastic, fold-up umbrella with thin structural supports which fits within a writing implement case, a personal care product case or case for other products normally carried by a user. The case becomes the handle for the umbrella stored in the case with the personal use product to insure that the umbrella will always be carried by the person. | 07-05-2012 |
20120180831 | ADJUSTABLE UMBRELLA FOR STROLLER - An umbrella assembly for providing cover to a user pushing a stroller or similar device includes a clamp mechanism structured to be coupled to a portion of the stroller and an umbrella portion selectively coupled to the clamp mechanism. The umbrella portion is selectively rotatable relative to the clamp mechanism among a plurality of positions. | 07-19-2012 |
20120273016 | UMBRELLA AUXILIARY SCREEN - An umbrella ( | 11-01-2012 |
20120285497 | Adjustable rotation base - An outdoor umbrella includes an awning frame, a supporting shaft and an adjustable rotation base including a base housing and a transportation arrangement. The base housing is arranged to couple with the supporting shaft to support the awning frame in an upright manner, and includes a plurality of transferring wheels. The transportation arrangement is provided at the base housing to operate the base housing between an idle mode and a transportation mode, wherein in the idle mode, the transferring wheels are suspenedly lifted up to position above the bottom edge of the base housing such the base housing is sat on the ground surface in a stationary manner, wherein in the transportation mode, the base housing is lifted up by air pressure for allowing the transferring wheels to move out of the receiving cavity at a position below the bottom edge of the base housing. | 11-15-2012 |
20120285498 | Adjustable rotation base - An outdoor umbrella includes an awning frame, a supporting shaft and an adjustable rotation base including a base housing and a transportation arrangement. The base housing is arranged to couple with the supporting shaft to support the awning frame in an upright manner, and includes a plurality of transferring wheels. The transportation arrangement is provided at the base housing to operate the base housing between an idle mode and a transportation mode, wherein in the idle mode, the transferring wheels are suspenedly lifted up to position above the bottom edge of the base housing such the base housing is sat on the ground surface in a stationary manner, wherein in the transportation mode, the base housing is lifted up by air pressure for allowing the transferring wheels to move out of the receiving cavity at a position below the bottom edge of the base housing. | 11-15-2012 |
20120285499 | Adjustable rotation base - An adjustable rotation base includes a base housing and a transportation arrangement. The base housing has a bottom side, an upper side for coupling with the supporting post to support the outer umbrella in an upright manner, and a receiving cavity indently formed on the bottom side of the base housing, wherein the base housing includes a stationary unit provided at the bottom side for sitting on the ground surface in a stationary manner, and a plurality of transferring wheels rotatably supported at the bottom side of the base housing. The transportation arrangement is provided at the base housing to operate the base housing between an idle mode and a transportation mode in which the stationary unit is upwardly lifted to allow the transferring wheels being sitting on the ground surface, such that the base housing is adapted to be transported on the ground surface via the transferring wheels. | 11-15-2012 |
20120325278 | Umbrella Apparatus - An umbrella apparatus having a canopy portion hingedly coupled to a pole portion. The umbrellas apparatus includes a rechargeable electrical power system that provides electrical power to an electromechanical opening and closing system and a light assembly. A solar energy system is conductively coupled to the rechargeable electrical power system and is utilized to collect and convert solar energy to electrical energy for recharging the electrical power system. | 12-27-2012 |
20130019912 | Umbrella for Providing Shade - An apparatus comprises an umbrella canopy comprising a central point and a canopy material being disposed about the central point. A support rod comprises a first end and a second end. The first end is joined to the central point. The support rod is configured to be flexible to be bent in a plurality of directions and to be supportive of the umbrella canopy at a bent direction. A securing device is joined to the second end. The securing device is operable to secure the apparatus to a fixed structure where the support rod supports the umbrella canopy at the bent direction relative to the fixed structure. | 01-24-2013 |
20130032184 | UMBRELLA BAG WITHIN HANDLE - The present invention is an umbrella with sheath located within the hollow handle or compartment of the umbrella which can be used as a sleeve, cover or bag. The handle, with a cap, is opened and the umbrella bag is pulled out to cover the closed umbrella, including the handle. When the umbrella is open, the bag is inserted into the hollow handle hiding it from view. | 02-07-2013 |
20130037066 | Beach Umbrella Shovel Anchor - A combination earth anchor and shovel capable of being used as an earth excavating tool and anchoring device having a particular application to secure an outdoor umbrella in soil. | 02-14-2013 |
20130092199 | AWESUMBRELLA - An improved self-anchoring umbrella, the umbrella comprising a canopy and pole, a retractable auger disposed within the pole of the umbrella. The retractable auger is operated using an electric motor and portable power source, and a switch allowing a user to provide power to the electric motor which rotates a drive head with spiral teeth engaged within spiral grooves in the pole. The umbrella may further include a table portion, and extendable stabilizing legs disposed in the lower portion of the pole. When the auger portion is screwed into sand or other surface and the stabilizing legs are engaged with the surface, the invention provides a stable umbrella for outdoor recreation and other purposes. | 04-18-2013 |
20130098409 | Umbrella with Wind-Compliant Canopy Attachment - An umbrella employs an apparatus and method for movably attaching a canopy to an underlying support frame. In the event of strong winds, the canopy can lift up off its support frame to let the air pass underneath, rather than turning the canopy into a large sail and toppling the umbrella over. After the wind passes, the canopy is drawn back down onto the ribs. | 04-25-2013 |
20130098410 | UMBRELLA BACKPACK AND DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM - An umbrella deployment mechanism includes: a housing contained within a backpack; a frame associated with the housing and deployable between a first position in which the frame is located within the backpack and a second position in which the frame is elevated above the first position; and a canopy associated with the frame and deployable between a first position in which the canopy is located within the backpack and a second position in which the canopy is elevated above the frame. | 04-25-2013 |
20130125941 | Umbrella for Holding a Golf Club - An umbrella for use in receiving a golf club is provided that includes a stem and a frame carried by the stem. A canopy is supported by the frame and has an interior surface and an oppositely disposed exterior surface. The canopy defines a canopy aperture that extends completely through the canopy. A club receiving member is configured for receipt of at least a portion of a golf club and is arranged in relation to the canopy aperture such that at least a portion of the golf club is capable of being disposed through the canopy aperture and received by the club receiving member. | 05-23-2013 |
20130125942 | ADJUSTABLE ACCESSORY FOR SUN PROTECTION OF THE FACE - An adjustable accessory for sun protection of the face designed to the rest of the user's head in a pillow ( | 05-23-2013 |
20130167886 | Personal Umbrella - A personal umbrella may comprise a power source that may be positioned within a shaft and/or with a slide mechanism of the umbrella. A controller may be electrically coupled to the power source and configured to receive input from a user of the umbrella. One or more illumination devices may be positioned proximate to a brim of a canopy of the umbrella and electrically coupled to both the controller and the power source. One or more illumination devices electrically coupled to the power source may be integrated in an illumination module coupled to the shaft and/or the slide mechanism. One or more fan blades may be integrated with the illumination module and configured to cause airflow to move in a direction toward the handle of the shaft of the personal umbrella. A powered heating element may be incorporated with the fan blades to provide heated airflow. | 07-04-2013 |
20130167887 | Canopy Apparatus with Articulating Arm - Embodiments of the invention provide a canopy system. The canopy system may include: a canopy that includes a shaft and a canopy ball coupled to the shaft; a double socket arm connected to the canopy via the canopy ball; and a mount, the mount having a mounting ball, the mount connected to the double socket arm via the mounting ball, the canopy system thus configured for a wide range of canopy articulation with respect to the mount. Alternative embodiments are provided for the shaft, double socket arm and mounts. | 07-04-2013 |
20130213445 | Umbrella engaged with a back pack - The present invention comprises a backpack with an anchoring device. The anchoring device allows an umbrella to be attached to the backpack. The umbrella has a collapsible canopy and can be stored in a storage unit on the backpack. | 08-22-2013 |
20130213446 | MISTER-EQUIPPED UMBRELLA SYSTEM - A mister-equipped umbrella to shield a user from precipitation, to provide protection from harmful UV rays, and to allow the user to activate a mister having a variable mist head to cool the user on a hot, sunny day. The mister-equipped umbrella generally combines an umbrella assembly and a mister assembly. The umbrella assembly includes a tube, a runner, a plurality of stretchers, a plurality of ribs each terminating in a top, a cover comprising at least one UV coating, and a handle that has an inner volume for storing batteries and an outer surface that may be insulated for gripping. The mister assembly comprises a fluid reservoir, a pump, and a variable mister head. In use, the user may manually adjust the variable mister head to configure a misting pattern and frequency of the mister. | 08-22-2013 |
20130220391 | COMBINED PARASOL AND STORAGE HOUSING ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE STORAGE HOUSING - A combined parasol and storage housing assembly ( | 08-29-2013 |
20130233362 | Back Um-brella - The invention provides a specially designed backpack featuring an integrally attached umbrella incorporated into its construction. The backpack is manufactured with a durable material such as reinforced canvas or rip-stop nylon. Positioned on the back of this backpack are two adjustable shoulder straps designed for easy transport. The backpack comprises an ample number of large and small cargo compartments with sturdy zipper closures. The umbrella comprising a water resistant canopy held open over the user's head using a series of expandable rods. | 09-12-2013 |
20130240006 | Air Cooled Umbrella - An air cooled sunshade constructed to provide cooling under the canopy of the sunshade. The foldable canopy of the sunshade is comprised of a plurality of segments of elongated panels having embedded solar panels and a plurality of segments of pliable material to allow the canopy to easily stretch when in the open position and collapse in the closed position, typically arrange having one elongated panel connected on foldable material segment arranged around a center piece. In an embodiment disclosed herein, the pliable material is formed as a pipe having an upper layer and a lower layer, the lower layer having pours through which air can flow to the area under the canopy. The air can then flow from a fan or an air conditioner mounted on the center piece and allowing air to evenly flow under the canopy. The solar panels are connected to provide the necessary energy. | 09-19-2013 |
20130247945 | CONTACTING ASSEMBLY FOR CONDUCTORS PRESENT ON FLAT STRUCTURES, IN PARTICULAR GLASS PANELS - The invention relates to an arrangement for operating a handheld geophysical locating device, comprising at least one sensor ( | 09-26-2013 |
20130255735 | MULTI-FOLD UMBRELLA COMBINED WITH WRITING IMPLEMENT OR COSMETIC CASE - A thin plastic, fold-up umbrella with thin structural supports which fits within a writing implement case, a personal care product case or case for other products normally carried by a user. The case becomes the handle for the umbrella stored in the case with the personal use product to insure that the umbrella will always be carried by the person. | 10-03-2013 |
20130255736 | BABY CARRIAGE WITH DUAL CANOPY MECHANISMS - A baby carriage includes a frame, a first canopy mechanism and a second canopy mechanism. The frame includes a first side tube, a second side tube, and a central tube located between the first side tube and the second side tube. The first canopy mechanism includes a first canopy, a first side socket connected on the first side tube, and a first central socket connected on the central tube, wherein opposite ends of the first canopy are connected to the first side socket and the first central socket respectively. The second canopy mechanism comprises a second canopy, a second side socket connected on the second side tube, and a second central socket connected on the central tube, wherein opposite ends of the second canopy are connected to the second side socket and the second central socket respectively. | 10-03-2013 |
20130306118 | MOTOR-OPERATED UMBRELLA - The structure of the motor-operated umbrella is made to degrease rotation damage caused by a motor and to be light weight of the umbrella for using easily by a hand. | 11-21-2013 |
20140048110 | Personal Cooling Apparatus - A portable sun screen and cooling apparatus for shading a user from direct sunlight while circulating cooled air. The portable sun screen and cooling apparatus provides a domed canopy with an air conditioning element that circulates cooled air throughout the domed canopy. The domed canopy comprises a hollow framework for redirecting the cooled air toward a user's upper body. An indicating element demonstrates a user's position should they become lost or separated from their companions. | 02-20-2014 |
20140096802 | SOLAR-POWERED PULLEY-ASSISTED UMBRELLA HAVING SIMULTANEOUSLY AND OPPOSITELY MOVABLE TOP-AND-BOTTOM WEIGHTED BRACKETS - A unique solar-powered, pulley-assisted, simultaneously-and-oppositely-movable-top-and-bottom-weighted-bracket umbrella has movable weighted rib and strut brackets for eliminating the umbrella-operating roughness by having predetermined weights to increase the gravitational forces exerted thereon when they are moving up and down. The umbrella further has an electric motor, a solar panel to collect energy from the sun light, and a circuit-board control center for converting the solar energy into electricity and for regulating the operation and energy management of the electric motor. The umbrella further has lights, a threaded spindle rotated by the motor, pulleys for raising and lowering the weighted rib and strut brackets in opposite directions at the same time to reduce 50% of then travel distances and 50% of their weights, an external electricity storage, and a remote control device for remotely operating the motor and lights. | 04-10-2014 |
20150013734 | Novel Umbrella Anchoring Stand for Beaches and Wind Blown Environments - An umbrella anchoring device is developed which uses the weight of sand to anchor the umbrella during wind. The umbrella pole is fixed in position by a clamp or screw mechanism. | 01-15-2015 |
20150059814 | QUICKLY DRYING UMBRELLA - An exemplary umbrella includes a handle to receive a motor, a fan, and a battery. The motor drives the fan to rotate when powered by the battery. The umbrella further includes a hollow support bar coupled to a top of the handle, and the support bar defines a number of receiving holes. A switch can be received in the support bar to actuate the motor when pressed. Each of a number of hollow umbrella ribs includes one end inserted into a corresponding receiving hole. Each umbrella rib can communicate with the support bar, and defines a number of through holes. A canopy is coupled to lower portions of the support ribs. When the fan rotates as driven by the motor, air from the support bar flows to the support ribs, and to the canopy via the through holes. | 03-05-2015 |
20150083172 | Chilling Cover for Beverages - A beverage chilling system is provided. The system comprises a cover, a vessel, a fastener, and is configured such that the fastener allows attachment of the cover to a vessel, so that the cover can be used to prevent sunlight from warming the contents of the vessel. In certain implementations, the cooling device can take on an egg-shaped character and provide easy carrying by way of a movable handle. | 03-26-2015 |
20150114438 | SUNSHADE POSITIONING DEVICE - The invention generally relates to an apparatus for controlling tilt and pivot movement of an umbrella, or a sunshade positioning device. In one embodiment, the device comprises an umbrella support receiving member, and a positioning and tilt control unit that can be used to retrofit any umbrella to enable the umbrella for quick and easy positioning for maximizing a shaded area throughout the day. The positioning unit can be coupled to an umbrella's support member, or post, towards the bottom of the support member. A receiving member connects the positioning unit to the umbrella support member, and control of the positioning unit causes the support member to move back and forth, thereby changing the angle at which the umbrella is positioned with relation to a surface. The positioning unit can be controlled by hand, or by a small electric motor that actuates the connector coupled to the umbrella support member. | 04-30-2015 |
20150144165 | MISTER-EQUIPPED UMBRELLA SYSTEM - A mister-equipped umbrella to shield a user from precipitation, to provide protection from harmful UV rays, and to allow the user to activate a mister having a variable mist head to cool the user on a hot, sunny day. The mister-equipped umbrella generally combines an umbrella assembly and a mister assembly. The umbrella assembly includes a tube, a runner, a plurality of stretchers, a plurality of ribs each terminating in a top, a cover comprising at least one UV coating, and a handle that has an inner volume for storing batteries and an outer surface that may be insulated for gripping. The mister assembly comprises a fluid reservoir, a pump, and a variable mister head. In use, the user may manually adjust the variable mister head to configure a misting pattern and frequency of the mister. | 05-28-2015 |
20150320162 | Solar-Powered Charging Umbrella with USB Ports - A solar-powered umbrella has a cap structure that is connected by hinges to struts. The struts are relatively rigid and positioned above the umbrella shade and house solar panels. When the umbrella is opened and closed, the struts rotate via the hinges from an open to closed position. When the solar panels are exposed to the sun, light is converted to electrical energy to charge a rechargeable battery. The battery supplies power to one or more USB ports. A user can recharge an electronic device (e.g., smartphone or tablet computer) by connecting to a port of the umbrella using a cable. | 11-12-2015 |
20150345170 | Extendable Umbrella Stand - A light-weight holder for the handle of an umbrella includes a cup at the top of an extendable shaft. The extendable shaft may include an inner rod within an outer tube, with a friction lock between the rod and the tube. The relative position between the rod and the tube is infinitely adjustable. The bottom end of the tube includes plurality of slots arranged to receive an outwardly extending adjustment means, which also serves an a depth gauge for an anchor pin. The anchor pin extends through a lower bushing in the tub, and terminates in a tapered tip. | 12-03-2015 |
20150366305 | AIR CONDITIONED UMBRELLA - A sun parasol or umbrella that is enhanced with cooling capabilities in the form of battery operated, mist dispensation, wherein the handle houses a battery operated pump mechanism and an internal water filled reservoir and water is pumped through the handle into a series of perforated tubes which are attached to the rods underneath the canopy, which distribute water over a user's head, face and neck. | 12-24-2015 |
20150374083 | High Capacity Solar Charging Umbrella - A solar charging umbrella uses solar power to charge electronic devices. The umbrella is self-sustained, capable of charging electronic devices in locations away from electrical outlets. The umbrella has a rechargeable battery that is recharged by sunlight. When charged, the umbrella's battery can charge devices when sunlight is not available. The umbrella supports simultaneous charging of high power devices such as tablet computers. | 12-31-2015 |
20160095398 | Outdoor Umbrella with Built-In Electro Control Panel - An outdoor umbrella for electrical appliances includes a supporting frame, an awning frame, and an electro-control panel. The awning frame includes a functional umbrella hub suspendedly supported by the supporting frame for supporting the electrical appliances in position, a plurality of awning frames radially and outwardly extended from the functional umbrella hub, and an awning supported by the awning arms to define a shading area under the awning. The electro-control panel includes a control circuitry and a control device. The control circuitry has an input terminal adapted for electrically connecting to a power source, and a plurality of control terminals for selectively connecting to the electrical appliances respectively. The control device is electrically connected to the control circuitry for selectively controlling each of the electrical appliances in an on-and-off manner. | 04-07-2016 |
20160106187 | MULTI-PURPOSE FLOATING UMBRELLA - A floating canopy or shading device designed to provide shaded areas to swimming pools, lakes, and other bodies of water traditionally lacking in shade. In one embodiment, the canopy is an umbrella attached to a weighted buoy that floats on a body of water. In one embodiment, the weighted buoy may include a float connected to a ballast via one or more rods that serves as a counterweight. | 04-21-2016 |
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