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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8104494 | 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 ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8079378 | Combination umbrella and gazebo An improved combination umbrella and gazebo is provided which protects the user from adverse weather and insects. ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8051865 | 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 unmodif... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7918236 | 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 ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7891368 | 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... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7882846 | 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 flexib... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7806131 | Reversible deck umbrella A reversible deck umbrella apparatus having reversible fabric coverings and changeable trim pieces, is herein disclosed. The umbrella comprises a textile product covering of a reversible design thus allowing for multiple fashion statements while prolonging the usefu... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7793673 | Star, constellation, and planet finder This invention relates to a device for accurate view of the entire sky from the horizon regardless of the location on earth of the user. The device is an umbrella type design that a person stands underneath and views the night sky through the device. The device incl... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7793674 | 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 ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7712476 | Bio-degradable disposable umbrella A disposable umbrella includes a staff having an upper end and a lower end suitable for gripping by a user. A fixed collar is mounted on the upper end of the staff. A plurality of main struts are pivotably attached to the fixed collar and extend radially from the fi... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7581555 | Umbrella slicker A personal rain protection device that enhances traditional umbrella qualities through the use of an unobtrusive slicker that can be deployed to protect a wearer's entire backside from getting wet. The slicker is securely stowed in a holding pocket located within th... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7513267 | Umbrella An umbrella has a shaft anchorable in or on the ground or in the air by an anchor and defining an axis and a canopy movable between an unfolded open position in which it is wavy and a folded position inclined to the axis, made of a preferably nonstretching membrane ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7434591 | Rain protection umbrella A lightweight vertical attachment shield that forms a canopy like structure for protection from falling rain when the vertical attachment shield is attached underneath any conventional umbrella in an open arrangement. The vertical attachment shield is attached about... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7431041 | Hunting umbrella An improved hunting umbrella is disclosed. The improved hunting umbrella of the present invention includes a main body. The main body includes a plurality of ribs, an upper retaining element, a lower retaining element, a piece of fabric and a central pole. A zipper ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7401618 | Umbrella with a vented canopy deployable and retractible to a dihedral shape with a positively moved canopy and vent cover An umbrella assembly providing a dihedral shelter atop a pole which can be deployed to different dihedral angles and retracted to a compact configuration. It further includes a vent port in a cavity which is overhung by a positively positioned vent port cover. ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7353583 | Method of forming an umbrella canopy A method of forming an umbrella canopy having a substantially continuously aligned decorative pattern displayed thereon, wherein the canopy is of the type used on large, outdoor and/or recreational umbrellas. The method includes forming an elongated sheet of canopy ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7334591 | Slotted umbrella structure for attenuating the force of the wind when the umbrella is open The structure of the umbrella comprises improved ribs for engaging with the strip portions of the cover. Each rib includes a metal structural shape or component (32) and a plurality of saw-tooth components (34) engaged with said structural shape/compon... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7293573 | Umbrella frame and operating system An improved, durable and versatile umbrella frame assembly is provided to more readily endure abusive weather conditions and that may be quickly, easily and inexpensively repaired. In addition, the assembly is also easily modified to accommodate umbrella canopies of... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7185665 | Golf bag umbrella An umbrella for use in a golf bag for protecting items stored in the golf bag, the umbrella comprising: a telescopic shaft including an upper sliding tube, and a lower support tube for slidingly receiving a portion of the upper sliding tube, the lower support tube h... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7121289 | Expandable multiuser umbrella An expandable multiuser umbrella includes a pair of elongated telescoping shafts each having a plurality of expandable support struts radially extending therefrom. The support struts support a canopy member having two opposing side sections with an expandable interm... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7101000 | Portable bar with advertising materials A portable bar is provided, the bar comprises a vertical panel having a front side, a back side and opposing ends; at least two vertical support panels, each support panel being connected to the opposing ends of the vertical panel; a counter being connected to and s... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7096875 | Animal umbrella A creative, protective play space device for children comprising an umbrella like structure which represents an animal, and in which the extremities of the animal, such as the head and the tail, extend beyond the end of the umbrella ribs, and fall toward the ground,... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7063029 | Umbrella, umbrella cover, and method of making An umbrella cover if formed from a unitary piece of material, an octagonal piece of material having eight corners, which may be decorated, such as by printing, without image segmentation. The cover has eight generally triangular slits therein extending one from each... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7036519 | Umbrella and leash for pets Combination animal leash and umbrella includes a center post with a closeable umbrella cover that fits convexly over the leash attached to the inside of the umbrella. In a preferred embodiment, the extending support post of the umbrella is articulatable. ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6948506 | Umbrella with a rotatable canopy An umbrella includes a notch member aligned with an elongate stem along an axis for connection with a rib assembly, a canopy mounted on the notch member, and a runner slidably sleeved on the stem and connected to a stretcher assembly to stretch or retract the rib as... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6941958 | Umbrella device An umbrella device which has a shank, an umbrella-like cap formed as a membrane and a driver. The membrane is connected to the shank and is caused by the driver to move from a position of rest where it droops limply around the shank to an open position where it is e... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6910491 | Golf umbrella case suitable for positioning in a golf bag A golf umbrella case is designed for positioning in a golf bag between two transverse partitioning strips at a top opening of the golf bag for receiving a golf umbrella therein, so that the golf bag has an integral and valuable appearance without an outward protrude... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6907894 | Collapsible protective shelter device having dielectric and fire-resistant properties A dielectric, fire-resistant shelter apparatus is disclosed which affords temporary protection to individuals exposed to the open environment. The shelter apparatus includes a protective canopy which is movable between an open position for providing temporary cover ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6866052 | Party display assembly A party display assembly for supporting a plurality of ornamental objects includes an elongated rod having an upper end and a lower end. A canopy has an upper surface and a lower surface. A coupler is attached to the lower surface for selectively coupling the upper ... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6802325 | Closeable thatched umbrella An openable and closeable umbrella having the appearance of a thatched South Sea Island or Caribbean umbrella, and the ability to shield the users of the umbrella from the sun. The umbrella features a circular one piece woven thatch overlaid upon a fabric umbrella c... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6601597 | Windbreak and air-ventilating folding umbrella A windbreak and air-ventilating folding umbrella includes a frame coupling with a linkage bar. The linkage bar has one end attached to a sleeve which is movable on the frame and another suspended to allow the linkage bar having open or close movement at t... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6502592 | Umbrella structure for releasing wind The present invention relates to an umbrella structure for releasing wind and includes a supporting rib pivotally connected with a main rib of the umbrella at a middle position. The supporting rib is provided inside with a coil spring and an end ball for ... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6371140 | Pneumatic umbrella with shell An umbrella is provided including a lower tube, an upper tube slidably coupled with the lower tube and a slider assembly including a slider slidably mounted along the upper tube. Also included is a retractable assembly mounted on the upper tube and connec... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6330886 | Wind-resistant umbrella A collapsible wind-resistant umbrella including an elongated main support pole and an umbrella top. The umbrella top includes a tubular secondary pole slidably translatable over the main support pole, a hub connected at an upper end thereof to the seconda... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6318391 | Windproof umbrella with multiple canopy and frame A windproof umbrella comprises a canopy including an upper canopy, a lower canopy not equal to upper canopy in size, and a vent hole provided in the center portion of the lower canopy; and a multiple frame including a shank, stationary hubs fixed on the s... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6302125 | Simplified flat top umbrella with one-piece umbrella cloth A simplified flat top umbrella for simulating a bottle cap of drink or beverage includes: a rib assembly pivotally secured to a central shaft having at least a top rib and an outer rib operatively extended to form a horizontal rib frame having an outer ri... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6302124 | Umbrella with telescoping tubes, tube latching means with spring urgency, and fabric cover that hides the latch when cover is closed An open spaced apart patio sun umbrella which, when the top thereof is raised, undergoes a reshaping into an inverted v-shape closed condition and makes, to the extent it is raised, the location of an unlatching mechanism within convenient reach of a user... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6276380 | Anti-wind umbrellas A wind-resistant umbrella. The wind-resistant umbrella includes a holder cord (8) that is arranged offset with the stretcher (3) so that the cord (8) does not contact with the stretcher (3), thus avoiding any friction that may occur on an interface thereb... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6263891 | Golf bag umbrella A golf bag umbrella adapted for use in a golf bag for providing optimal protection to items stored within the golf bag, having an extendable and retractable shaft and a collapsible and expandable canopy, underneath which is a flexible material, preferably... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6250319 | Vented umbrella A vented umbrella is resistant to inversion from the wind and effective in ventilation. The umbrella comprises a foldable frame, a lower canopy, and an upper canopy in a concentric covering relation with respect to lower canopy with a small overlapped per... | 06/26/2001 |
