Beerbrella
Patent 6637447 Issued on October 28, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 19, 2021. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 19, 2021. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 973731 2199915 2556439 Body mounted umbrella Beverage container cooler Adjustable umbrella support Beverage insulator with retractable shader Portable coaster kit Insulated beverage container Beverage shader InventorsApplicationNo. 09/981966 filed on 10/19/2001US Classes:135/16, Combined206/217, Including drinking vessel220/694CONTAINER ATTACHMENT OR ADJUNCTExaminersPrimary: Canfield, RobertAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA47G 23/00 (20060101)A45B 11/00 (20060101) A45B 17/00 (20060101) AbstractThe present invention provides a small umbrella ("Beerbrella") which may be removably attached to a beverage container in order to shade the beverage container from the direct rays of the sun. The apparatus comprises a small umbrella approximately five to seven inches in diameter, although other appropriate sizes may be used within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Suitable advertising and/or logos may be applied to the umbrella surface for promotional purposes. The umbrella may be attached to the beverage container by any one of a number of means, including clip, strap, cup, foam insulator, or as a coaster or the like. The umbrella shaft may be provided with a pivot to allow the umbrella to be suitably angled to shield the sun or for aesthetic purposes. In one embodiment, a pivot joint and counterweight may be provided to allow the umbrella to pivot out of the way when the user drinks from the container. | |
