U.S. patent application number 10/340449 was filed with the patent office on 2004-07-15 for umbrella handle end grip.
Invention is credited to Black, Nicholas.
Application Number | 20040134527 10/340449 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 32711335 |
Filed Date | 2004-07-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040134527 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Black, Nicholas |
July 15, 2004 |
Umbrella handle end grip
Abstract
A modified umbrella, cane or similar device's handle consisting
of a knob attached to the end of the handle. The handle is shaped
in such a matter to facilitate the attachment of the knob and
placement of the knob such that the knob would be in contact with a
flat surface if the umbrella, cane or similar device were hung from
that flat surface. This knob would increase the lateral fiction of
the handle and keep it from sliding on the flat surface.
Inventors: |
Black, Nicholas; (Stamford,
CT) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Nicholas Black
449 Wire Mill Rd.
Stamford
CT
06903
US
|
Family ID: |
32711335 |
Appl. No.: |
10/340449 |
Filed: |
January 13, 2003 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
135/25.4 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45B 1/00 20130101; A45B
9/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
135/025.4 |
International
Class: |
A45B 019/08 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A device to keep an umbrella or cane with a curved or angled
handle from moving when hung from the top surface of another object
comprising: a shaped piece made from a material that will generate
sufficient friction when said umbrella or cane is hung form said
object as to keep said umbrella or cane from falling off of said
object a handle designed such that said shaped piece can be
attached.
2. A device as defined in claim 1, whereon said knob's outer
surface includes grooves or studs.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] Not applicable.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEACH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not applicable.
REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM
LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX
[0003] Not applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The present invention relates to curved or angled handles of
umbrellas, canes or other similar devices.
[0005] Many shapes and sizes of umbrella and cane handles have been
designed. The semi-circle shaped handle, for example, is common. It
is also common for these handles to be made of finished wood, hard
plastic or similar materials that produce a smooth surface. People
often hang the umbrellas and canes by their handle on a flat
surface, such as a table, counter or bar, when not in use. These
articles of furniture are also often made of materials that produce
a hard and smooth surface.
[0006] A problem arises when the umbrella or cane in hung by its
handle on one of these articles of furniture. The umbrella or cane
often slips off and on to the floor. This happens because there is
little friction between the end of the umbrella or cane handle,
which is in contact with the top flat surface of the article of
furniture, and the article of furniture.
[0007] Therefore, there is a demand for a novel device that would
keep an umbrella or cane securely on articles of furniture when the
umbrella or cane is hung by the handle.
BREIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The objective of this invention is to keep an umbrella or
cane from slipping off of a flat surface, such as a tabletop, when
hung by the handle. This is accomplished by attaching a small knob
on the end of the handle. This knob contacts the top flat surface
of an article of furniture when the umbrella or cane is hung by the
handle on that article of furniture. This knob is made from a
material, such as rubber, that would provide increased lateral
friction between the handle and the flat surface.
BREIF DESCRIIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
[0009] FIG. 1 is a view of a cane equipped with the invention
hanging from a table.
[0010] FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the invention.
[0011] FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of an alternative
configuration of the invention.
[0012] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the knob part 10 of the
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0013] FIG. 1, displays the condition when the device would be
useful. It is useful when the cane 14 or umbrella is hung on a top
flat surface 16 of a table 18 or other article of furniture. In
these situations, the knob 10, located at end of the handle 12 is
the only part in contact with the top flat surface 16. The knob 10
generates enough friction with the flat top surface 16 to keep the
cane 14 from moving.
[0014] Referring to FIG. 2, a round knob shaped part 10 is attached
to the end of a curved or angled handle 12. A circular indentation
is present in handle 12, centered on or near the center axis of the
handle. The handle 12 can also be described as an ordinary umbrella
or cane handle with a circular notch cut out of the end. This
indentation or notch is present to facilitate the adherence of the
knob 10. The knob 10 is adhered to the handle 12.
[0015] Referring to FIG. 2, an alternate embodiment, the knob 10
and the handle 12 have been shaped in such a matter such that the
knob 10 need not need an adhering agent, such as glue, to keep it
attached to the handle 12.
[0016] FIG. 3 is an alternate embodiment of the knob 10 itself The
part of the knob 10 that is exposed, not in contact with the handle
12, contains surface features. These features can be grooves, studs
(as shown) or any other features that would contribute to the
usefulness of the invention, by increasing the produced lateral
friction.
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