U.S. patent application number 10/073576 was filed with the patent office on 2002-08-22 for shadebrella.
Invention is credited to Ludka, Ina C..
Application Number | 20020112749 10/073576 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 26754632 |
Filed Date | 2002-08-22 |
United States Patent
Application |
20020112749 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Ludka, Ina C. |
August 22, 2002 |
Shadebrella
Abstract
An umbrella with a center support shaft, an umbrella canopy that
has a rectangular shape and five supporting ribs, which
simultaneously opens and closes the canopy. The ribs are connected
in the shape of the letter "I" with the center rib joined to the
pivot by use of screws at one end and a two inches diameter
circular opening which slips over the telescopic stem of the
umbrella to complete it's assembly.
Inventors: |
Ludka, Ina C.; (Sunny Isles,
FL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
INA C. LUDKA
PMB 620
1323 SE 17TH STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE
FL
33316
US
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Family ID: |
26754632 |
Appl. No.: |
10/073576 |
Filed: |
February 12, 2002 |
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60250859 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
135/20.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45B 11/00 20130101;
A45B 2023/0012 20130101; A45B 23/00 20130101; A45B 2023/0093
20130101; A45B 17/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
135/20.1 |
International
Class: |
A45B 011/00; A45B
017/00; A45B 023/00; A45B 025/00 |
Claims
1. What I claim as my invention is the ability of my rectangular
umbrella to transform from an umbrella to a privacy wall.
Description
REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM
LISTING APPENDIX
[0001] No table or computer listing used.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Shadebrella is an umbrella that was born out of the need for
practical shade. While sitting on my patio one summer after
approximately 2:00 P.M. I realize that the western sun was becoming
unbearable and was limiting my use to my patio. In trying to
recapture the use to that part of my home I designed a unit that
would not only pivot to a ninety degree angle but could become a
privacy wall once the sun went down.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Shadebrella is a center gravity rectangular umbrella. The
canvas frame of the umbrella is designed like the letter "I",
measuring 4'.times.6' that can be pivoted three hundred and sixty
degrees and extend between four and eight feet in height and six
feet in width as a vertically privacy wall. The canvas can be
removed for cleaning or replacement. To fold umbrella loosen
wing-nuts located at the upper and lower center of canvas frame,
both the upper wings of frame will gravitate down, the bottom wings
should be rotated upwards to allow for a more compact unit when
closed, measuring four feet in length and six inches in diameter
for easy storage and transportation.
[0004] This umbrella can be manufactured in three different sizes,
beach, patio and cafe it's versatility will become a vital part of
many homes, restaurants, cafe' and trips to the beach.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING
[0005] FIG. 1 is a perspective front view of Shadebrella
[0006] FIG. 2A is an elevation view of FIG. 1
[0007] FIG. 2B is an elevated vertical position "privacy wall"
[0008] FIG. 2C is an elevated ninety degree position
[0009] FIG. 2D is a lower vertical position "privacy wall"
[0010] FIG. 3 is an elevated open position
[0011] FIG. 4 is a elevated closing position
[0012] FIG. 5 is a front view of the pivot attached to umbrella
frame
[0013] FIG. 6 is a back view of the pivot
DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0014] FIG. 1 shows the umbrella in its elevated position with it's
three components, the frame, the pivot and the stem connected in an
upright front view position. The frame is constructed with
1/8".times.2".times.6' aluminum strips. The pivot consist of two
rotating teeth male and female nuts that are held together with a
wing bolt and nut which allows for easy assembly and
disassembly.
[0015] FIG. 2A demonstrate the same position as FIG. 1
[0016] FIG. 2B shows the umbrella in an elevated vertical position
which will provide a privacy wall between the two areas where it is
situated. FIG. 2C will allow the umbrella to remain in this
stationary position blocking all sun from 2:00 p.m. until sunset.
FIG. 2D in it's lower vertical position forms a wall which will
provide privacy to a 4'.times.6' area. FIG. 3 is a front of FIG. 2B
FIG. 4 is demonstrating the manner in which the umbrella is closed
for storage.
[0017] FIG. 5 is a front view of the pivot, the arrow to the right
of the wing-nut is illustrating the direction in which the pivot
can be moved, 180 degrees in either direction. FIG. 6 shows the
back view of the pivot and it's ability to rotate 180 degrees.
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