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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7581554 | Containerized frame and means for its telescopic projection and retraction A containerizable frame structure having a motion conversion means for telescopically projecting it out of and retracting it into a container. Some applications include umbrellas, banners, signs, portable wall structures, and tables. ... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7229060 | Clamp assembly A clamp assembly for adjustably attaching a pole to a frame or a support member, the clamp assembly includes an elongated housing having a passageway, a slit in open communication with the passageway for adjusting a diameter of the passageway, a first connector plat... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7111633 | Pipeline welding shelter and method of use of the same A pipeline welding shelter which includes an umbrella-like framework with a support post which supports the umbrella-like framework. Means is provided for maintaining the support post in a substantially vertical orientation when positioned on or adjacent to a pipeli... | 09/26/2006 |
| 6409611 | Golf swing training umbrella and golf ball retrieving device A golf swing training umbrella and golf ball retrieving device for allowing the user to practice one's golf swing and to retrieve golf balls from the water. The golf swing training umbrella and golf ball retrieving device includes an elongate support asse... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6234187 | Adjustable beach chair umbrella An adjustable umbrella apparatus is disclosed comprising an umbrella with a canopy and a rod. A connector is attached to the rod and has a pair of prongs extending therefrom. The connector is disposed within a channel formed in an umbrella base. The conne... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6125867 | Self-supporting umbrella A self-supporting umbrella has a handle at a base end portion of a front shank and a ferrule at a front end portion of said shank. The ferrule includes a plurality of legs which are capable of being opened and closed. A projection which extends inward is ... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6070602 | Opening structure of a multiple folded umbrella An opening structure of a multiple folded umbrella is provided that includes a shaft formed by several tubes, a runner provided around the shaft, an upper connector provided on an upper tube of the shaft, and a frame having many ribs pivotally connected w... | 06/06/2000 |
| 5947138 | Golf bag umbrella A golf bag umbrella is provided having an umbrella shaft with a first and second end. An umbrella canopy is carried on the umbrella shaft. A tripod assembly, having a plurality of length-adjustable legs, is attached to the second end of the umbrella shaft... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5868152 | Rotating patio umbrella fan A rotating umbrella includes a canopy which serves a fan. The umbrella canopy is formed by a plurality of segmented petals extending radially outwardly in a fan-like fashion, and connected to a hub mounted on a shaft. The shaft includes a drive shaft memb... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5711331 | Portable shade unit A portable shade unit particularly adapted for ready assembly into a free standing configuration may be assembled from a kit of prepackaged components. These components include a weightable base formed with an inner space for ballast such as water or sand... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5406968 | Collapsible umbrella A collapsible umbrella includes a radiating frame including a plurality of telescoping ribs, an umbrella canopy having portions thereof respectively attached to the ribs of the frame, a folding sheathing assembly, and a centrally disposed telescoping stic... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5396916 | Beach umbrella anchoring device A shading device including an umbrella-like canopy comprising a collapsible frame and a flexible light-proof covering with a anchoring device for supporting the shade device above ground so that the canopy will serve as a sun shade, particularly for block... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5396915 | Shading apparatus A shading apparatus (10) for use with a riding lawnmower mounts to the seat or other suitably stable part. A shader (12) is of sufficient diameter to shade the rider of a riding lawnmower under most conditions. The shader (12), typically an umbrella is su... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5390685 | Collapsible shelter A portable, umbrella-type shelter including a sheet that can be easily stretched to a framework that includes rods removably attached to one end of a jointed post that has a pointed lower end and a weight that slides against a flange on the lower part of ... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5388603 | Electronic stunning truncheon and umbrella A multipurpose hand-held personal protection accessory, disguised as a compact umbrella, including an umbrella, truncheon, and electronic stunner. The compact umbrella (11) is housed within nonconductive, lightweight, impact-resistant tubing (12), which h... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5293889 | Beach umbrella A beach umbrella is provided having a lowermost section assembled selectively with an intermediate and upper section, with the upper section including an umbrella canopy mounted thereto. The lowermost section includes a plurality of handles pivotally moun... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5277211 | Golf bag umbrella A golf bag umbrella attached to the side of a golf bag for protecting the open end of the bag and golf clubs therein from the elements. The umbrella includes an articulated shaft, pivoted and locked by a button latch located above a lower end handle grip ... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5161561 | Outdoor service system An outdoor service system is disclosed which is comprised of a segmented pole, a plurality of fixed split thrust bearing parts mounted on said pole, a split table mounted on a rotatable thrust bearing part which bears upon one of said fixed thrust bearing... | 11/10/1992 |
| 4790338 | Combined golfing umbrella and golf ball retriever structure A combined golfing umbrella and golf ball retriever structure. In one embodiment golf ball retriever structure telescopes into and out of the handle end of a golfing umbrella. In another embodiment the golf ball retriever structure telescopes into and out... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4733681 | Combination device of umbrella and golf ball retriever A combination umbrella and golf ball retriever which uses the umbrella strut as a socket pipe to accommodate several telescopically nested tubes so as to form an elongated handle for a golf ball retriever. There is an eccentric-grooved stud inserted at on... | 03/29/1988 |
