Ultrabase Or Replacement Base Assembly

Abstract

An umbrella replacement base assembly includes a table portion; a stem or support portion; a base portion; a tubular support assembly to receive an umbrella through an opening the table portion; and a plurality of extension assemblies, the extension assemblies extending from the base portion to provide support to the umbrella replacement base assembly. The tubular assembly passes through the table portion and the stem or support portion, and the tubular support assembly connects to a base assembly or passes through the base assembly and connect an interior bottom side of the base assembly.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to provisional application Ser. No. 62/950,099, filed Dec. 18, 2019, entitled "Ultrabase or Replacement Base Assembly," the disclosure of which is incorporated herein.

BACKGROUND

[0002] There is a need for new designs for base assemblies for umbrellas and parasols.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0003] FIG. 1A illustrates a replacement base assembly according to some embodiments;

[0004] FIG. 1B illustrates another replacement base assembly according to some embodiments;

[0005] FIG. 2A illustrates a top view of a closed version of a replacement base assembly according to some embodiments;

[0006] FIG. 2B illustrates a top view of an open version or configuration of a replacement base assembly according to some embodiments;

[0007] FIG. 2C illustrates a side top perspective view of the replacement base assembly 200 according to some embodiments;

[0008] FIG. 2D illustrates a side view of the replacement base assembly when the one or more extension assemblies are not extended;

[0009] FIG. 2E illustrates a side view of the replacement base assembly when the one or more extension assemblies are extended;

[0010] FIG. 3A illustrates a top view of a replacement base assembly having smaller extension assemblies according to some embodiments;

[0011] FIG. 3B illustrates a top view of a replacement base assembly with four smaller extensions assemblies according to some embodiments;

[0012] FIG. 3C illustrates a top perspective view of a replacement base assembly with smaller extension assemblies according to some embodiments;

[0013] FIG. 3D illustrates a side view of a replacement base assembly with a smaller extension assembly in a storage or closed position;

[0014] FIG. 3E illustrates a side view of a replacement base assembly one or more smaller extension assemblies in an extended or open position;

[0015] FIG. 4A illustrates a replacement base assembly including different base extension assemblies according to some embodiments;

[0016] FIG. 4B illustrates a replacement base assembly including installed different base assemblies according to some embodiments;

[0017] FIG. 5A illustrates a replacement base assembly with skin assemblies in an exploded view according to some embodiments;

[0018] FIG. 5B illustrates a replacement base assembly with skin assemblies attached to each other according to some embodiments;

[0019] FIG. 5C illustrates a replacement base assembly with circular skin attachments or assemblies according to some embodiments;

[0020] FIG. 5D illustrates a replacement base assembly including a storage system or assembly according to some embodiments;

[0021] FIG. 5E illustrates another replacement base assembly including a storage system or assembly according to some embodiments;

[0022] FIG. 6A illustrates a side view of an adjustable replacement base assembly according to some embodiments;

[0023] FIG. 6B illustrates a side view of an adjustable replacement base assembly in an open position according to some embodiments;

[0024] FIG. 6C illustrates a top perspective view of an adjustable replacement base assembly in an open position according to some embodiments;

[0025] FIG. 7A illustrates a replacement base assembly with different material combinations according to some embodiments;

[0026] FIG. 7B illustrates a replacement base assembly with different shapes and adapters according to some embodiments;

[0027] FIG. 8A illustrates a replacement base assembly including storage space in a table assembly according to some embodiments;

[0028] FIG. 8B illustrates another replacement base assembly with storage space accessible from a top surface of a table assembly according to some embodiments;

[0029] FIG. 8C illustrates a replacement shade assembly with a two tiered table assembly according to some embodiments;

[0030] FIG. 8D illustrates a side view of a replacement shade assembly with a two-tiered table assembly according to some embodiments;

[0031] FIG. 9A illustrates a replacement base assembly according to some embodiments; and

[0032] FIG. 9B illustrates a block diagram of a replacement base diagram according to some embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The foregoing, and other features and advantages of the invention, will be apparent from the following, more particular description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, the accompanying drawings, and the claims.

[0034] In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of claimed subject matter. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, systems and/or configurations are set forth, for example. However, it should be apparent to one skilled in the relevant art having benefit of this disclosure that claimed subject matter may be practiced without specific details. In other instances, well-known features may be omitted and/or simplified so as not to obscure claimed subject matter. While certain features have been illustrated and/or described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes and/or equivalents may occur to those skilled in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that appended claims are intended to cover any and all modifications and/or changes as fall within claimed subject matter.

[0035] References throughout this specification to one implementation, an implementation, one embodiment, embodiments, an embodiment and/or the like means that a particular feature, structure, and/or characteristic described in connection with a particular implementation and/or embodiment is included in at least one implementation and/or embodiment of claimed subject matter. Thus, appearances of such phrases, for example, in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily intended to refer to the same implementation or to any one particular implementation described. Furthermore, it is to be understood that particular features, structures, and/or characteristics described are capable of being combined in various ways in one or more implementations and, therefore, are within intended claim scope, for example. In general, of course, these and other issues vary with context. Therefore, particular context of description and/or usage provides helpful guidance regarding inferences to be drawn.

[0036] Likewise, in this context, the terms "coupled", "connected," and/or similar terms are used generically. It should be understood that these terms are not intended as synonyms. Rather, "connected" is used generically to indicate that two or more components, for example, are in direct physical, including electrical, contact; while, "coupled" is used generically to mean that two or more components are potentially in direct physical, including electrical, contact; however, "coupled" is also used generically to also mean that two or more components are not necessarily in direct contact, but nonetheless are able to co-operate and/or interact. The term "coupled" is also understood generically to mean indirectly connected, for example, in an appropriate context.

[0037] The terms, "and", "or", "and/or" and/or similar terms, as used herein, include a variety of meanings that also are expected to depend at least in part upon the particular context in which such terms are used. Typically, "or" if used to associate a list, such as A, B or C, is intended to mean A, B, and C, here used in the inclusive sense, as well as A, B or C, here used in the exclusive sense. In addition, the term "one or more" and/or similar terms is used to describe any feature, structure, and/or characteristic in the singular and/or is also used to describe a plurality and/or some other combination of features, structures and/or characteristics.

[0038] Likewise, the term "based on," "based, at least in part on," and/or similar terms (e.g., based at least in part on) are understood as not necessarily intending to convey an exclusive set of factors, but to allow for existence of additional factors not necessarily expressly described. Of course, for all of the foregoing, particular context of description and/or usage provides helpful guidance regarding inferences to be drawn. It should be noted that the following description merely provides one or more illustrative examples and claimed subject matter is not limited to these one or more illustrative examples; however, again, particular context of description and/or usage provides helpful guidance regarding inferences to be drawn.

[0039] FIG. 1A illustrates a replacement base assembly according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the replacement base assembly 100 includes a table portion 110, a stem or support potion 115 and/or a base portion or base plate 120. In some embodiments, the tube or shaft of the existing parasol or umbrella may be inserted into an opening or tubular support assembly in a table portion 110 of the replacement base assembly 100. In some embodiments, the table portion 110 may be coupled, attached and/or connected to the stem portion or the support or stem portion 115. In some embodiments, the table portion 110 may be on top of the stem portion 115. In some embodiments, the stem portion 115 or support portion may be on top of the base portion 120 and may be connected, attached or coupled to the base portion 120. FIG. 1B illustrates another replacement base assembly according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the replacement base assembly 100 may have a table portion 110, the stem portion 115 and/or the base portion 120 that have similar dimensions, as is illustrated in FIG. 1B. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1B, the table portion 110 may have the same or similar dimensions as the stem portion and/or the support portion 115. In some embodiments, the stem or support potion 115 may then be coupled, attached or connected to the base portion 120 of the replacement base assembly. In some embodiments, the base portion 120 of the replacement base assembly may be the same size as stem portion 115 and the table portion 110, while in other embodiments, the base portion 120 may be wider than the stem portion 115 and the table portion 110 in order to provide support to the portions when an umbrella is inserted into the replacement base assembly 100.

[0040] FIG. 2A illustrates a top view of a closed version of a replacement base assembly according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, extension assemblies of the replacement base assembly may be utilized for extra leverage and/or support for the umbrella because the extension assembly or assemblies are providing a wider base assembly. In some embodiments, in FIG. 2A, the table assembly 210 may include an opening or a hole (which may be part of a tubular support assembly) 211 where the parasol may be inserted. In some embodiments, an extension assembly 230 may be opened from the base portion 220 in order to provide additional support for the replacement base assembly 200. FIG. 2B illustrates a top view of an open version or configuration of a replacement base assembly according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, e.g., FIG. 2B, four extension assemblies 230 may be extended from the base portion 220 of the replacement base assembly 200 in order to provide support for the replacement base assembly 200. In some embodiments, a pivot point 231 may be on one side of the extension assemblies 230 in order to allow each of the extension assemblies 230 (e.g., four in FIG. 2B) to pivot out from a closed position where it resides in the base portion 220 of the replacement assembly 200. FIG. 2C illustrates a side top perspective view of the replacement base assembly 200 according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the table portion 210 of the replacement base assembly includes an opening or hole 211 (which may be part of a tubular support assembly) in the center of the table portion 210. In some embodiments, the table portion 210 may be connected to the stem or support portion 215. In some embodiments, the stem or support portion 215 may be coupled and/or connected to the base portion 220. In some embodiments, the base portion 220 may comprise one or more storage assemblies or openings 222 which house associated one or more extension assemblies 230. Thus, when the base portion 220 is in a closed position, the one or more extension assemblies 230 are housed or stored in the one or more storage assemblies or openings 222. In some embodiments, one or more pivot points for the one or more extension assemblies 230 may be on a side of the base portion or base plate 220. FIG. 2C illustrates the replacement base assembly 200 when the plurality of extension assemblies 230 are in an open or extended position. FIG. 2D illustrates a side view of the replacement base assembly when the one or more extension assemblies are not extended and FIG. 2E illustrates a side view of the replacement base assembly when the one or more extension assemblies are extended. As is illustrated in FIG. 2E, the width of the base portion 220 when the one or more extension assemblies 230 are extended may be increased (e.g., up to 2 or 3 times the width of the base portion 220 when the one or more extension assemblies 230 are not extended or in a stored position. This provides an enhancement in stability for the umbrella because the replacement base assembly has a larger footprint and is able to provide additional stability. In some embodiments, as is illustrated in FIGS. 2A-2E, the openings and/or storage compartments may take up a majority of the base portion 220, because the extension assemblies are large and triangular in shape. In some cases, stability may be supplied to the replacement base assembly and thus the umbrella by different shaped extension assemblies which have a smaller footprint.

[0041] FIG. 3A illustrates a top view of a replacement base assembly having smaller extension assemblies according to some embodiments. FIG. 3B illustrates a top view of a replacement base assembly with four smaller extensions assemblies according to some embodiments. FIG. 3C illustrates a top perspective view of a replacement base assembly with smaller extension assemblies according to some embodiments. FIG. 3D illustrates a side view of a replacement base assembly with a smaller extension assembly in a storage or closed position. FIG. 3E illustrates a side view of a replacement base assembly one or more smaller extension assemblies in an extended or open position. In some embodiments, the replacement base assembly 300 includes a table portion 310 and a parasol holder 311 (which may be part of tubular support assembly) in a center of a table portion or table assembly 310. FIG. 3A illustrates a base portion or base plate 320 with a base extension assembly 330 partially open. FIG. 3B illustrates the replacement base assembly having four smaller extension assemblies 330. In some embodiments, the four extension assemblies 330 are extending out of the corners of the replacement base assembly 330. In some embodiments, the four extension assemblies 330 are rotating about a plurality of pivot points (not shown), which may be on sides of the base portion or base plate 320. In some embodiments, the extension assemblies 330 are symmetrical with each other and provide symmetrical additional stability of the replacement umbrella base 300. In FIG. 3C, a table assembly 310 includes a parasol holder 311 (which may be part of a tubular support assembly) for an existing parasol. In some embodiments, an existing parasol may slide into an opening and/or tubular support assembly 311 in the table assembly 310. In some embodiments, a bottom surface of the table assembly 310 may be coupled, attached and/or connected to a stem assembly or support assembly 315. In some embodiments, a bottom surface of the stem assembly or support assembly 315 may be attached, coupled or connected to the base portion or base plate 320. In some embodiments, the base portion or base plate 320 may have a height which may allow one or more extension legs 330 to be stored in base portion or base plate 320. In some embodiments, there may be two extension assemblies to provide symmetrical support to the base portion or base plate 320. There also may be other numbers of extension assemblies that may be part of replacement base assembly. In FIG. 3C, the one or more extension legs 330 may be extended to provide additional support for the base portion or the base plate 320. In some embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 3D, the extension leg 330 may be stored in an opening of base portion or base plate 320. In some embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 3E, the replacement base assembly 300 has additional stability because the two extension legs 330 are extended or in an open position. As is illustrated in FIG. 3E, the length and thus support area for the base plate or base portion 320 may be doubled due to the opening of the extension legs 330

[0042] FIG. 4A illustrates a replacement base assembly including different base extension assemblies according to some embodiments. FIG. 4B illustrates a replacement base assembly including installed different base assemblies according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the replacement base assembly 400 may comprise a table assembly 410, a center support assembly or stem assembly 415 and/or a base portion or plate 420. In some embodiments, a bottom surface of the table assembly 410 may be connected, coupled and/or attached to the center support assembly or stem assembly 415. In some embodiments, a bottom surface of the center support assembly or stem assembly 415 may be attached, connected or coupled to a top surface of the base portion or plate 420. In some embodiments, different shaped extension assemblies 435 may be inserted into openings into the side of the base portion or base plate 420. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4A, the one or more different shaped extension assemblies 435 may be a triangular shaped extension assembly. In some embodiments, the opening in a side of the base plate or base portion 420 may be triangular-shaped and may receive a portion but not all of the extension assembly 435 inserted therein. In some embodiments, this results, as shown in FIG. 4B, the insertion of the one or more extension assemblies 435 into the openings of the base plate or base portion 420 results in a trapezoidal portion of the extension assemblies being not inserted into the openings of the base plate or base portion. In some embodiments, when all of the one or more extension assemblies 435 are inserted into the openings of the base plate or base portion, a rectangular shape is formed by the four extension assemblies and the base plate or base portion 420. In some embodiments, this increases the area of the base plate or base portion 420 may double and provide additional stability for the replacement base assembly by adding in the one or more extension assemblies 435 (e.g., the four extension assemblies 435) to the original area of the base plate or base portion 420.

[0043] FIG. 5A illustrates a replacement base assembly with skin assemblies in an exploded view according to some embodiments. FIG. 5B illustrates a replacement base assembly with skin assemblies attached to each other according to some embodiments. FIG. 5C illustrates a replacement base assembly with circular skin attachments or assemblies according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the replacement base assembly 500 may comprise a table assembly 510, a center support assembly 515, one or more skin assemblies 512 and/or a base portion or base plate 520. In some embodiments, an existing parasol or umbrella pole may be inserted into an opening 511 in a table assembly 510 (it may be on a top surface of the table assembly 510). In some embodiments, the opening 511 may be part of tubular support assembly that extends through portions of the replacement base assembly 500. In some embodiments, a bottom surface of the table assembly 510 may be attached, coupled and/or connected to a stem assembly or support assembly 515. In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the stem assembly or support assembly 515 may be attached, coupled and/or connected to a base plate or base portion 520. In some embodiments, one or more skin attachments or assemblies 512 may be connected, attached and/or coupled to each other in order to cover the stem assembly or support assembly 515. In some embodiments, the connection of the one or more skin attachments or assemblies 512 to each other may form a rectangular or square skin assembly. In some embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 5B, the two or more skin assemblies 512 may be attached, connected or coupled to each other via connectors 513, e.g., such as magnets, velcro attachments, screws, or other fasteners. In some embodiments, other shaped skin assemblies may be utilized. In some embodiments, e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 5C, the one or more skin assemblies 514 may be semicircular in shape and when connected, attached and/or coupled, may form a circular shape around the stem assembly or support assembly 515.

[0044] FIG. 5D illustrates a replacement base assembly including a storage system or assembly according to some embodiments. FIG. 5E illustrates another replacement base assembly including a storage system or assembly according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, a replacement base assembly 500 includes a table assembly 510, a support assembly 515 and/or a base portion or base plate 520. In some embodiments, the table assembly 510 may be connected, coupled and/or attached to the support or stem assembly 515. In some embodiments, an existing parasol or umbrella pole may be inserted into an opening 511 of the table assembly 510 and the opening 511 may be part of a tubular support assembly that extends through portions of the replacement base assembly. In some embodiments, the parasol pole or umbrella pole may also be positioned inside a center support assembly 515. In other words, a portion or section of the parasol pole or umbrella pole may be inserted into an interior of the stem assembly or support assembly 515 (via the tubular support assembly). In some embodiments, the stem assembly or support assembly 515 may be connected, attached or coupled to the base section or base plate 520. In some embodiments, a storage housing 519 may be positioned around the stem assembly 515 and between the table assembly 510 and the base portion or base plate 520. In some embodiments, the storage housing 519 may be connected, attached, and/or coupled to a bottom surface of the table assembly 510 and/or may be connected, attached, and/or coupled to a top surface of the base portion or base plate 520. In other words, the storage housing 519 may not be connected to the stem assembly 515. In some embodiments, the storage housing 519 may allow users to store personal belongings and/or electronic devices. In some embodiments, the base portion or base plate 520 may also include one or more extension assemblies. FIG. 5E illustrates a replacement base assembly including another storage assembly according some embodiments. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5E, the storage assembly 519 may include a door 518. In some embodiments, the table assembly 510 may be connected, attached and/or coupled to the support assembly or stem assembly 515. In some embodiments, the support assembly or stem assembly 515 may be coupled, attached or connected to base portion or base assembly 520. In some embodiments, the replacement base assembly 500 may comprise a tightening mechanism or assembly 516 (e.g., a knob). In some embodiments, the tightening mechanism or assembly 516 may pass through an opening in the support assembly or stem assembly 515 to tighten against the parasol pole that is inserted into an interior portion of the support assembly or stem assembly 515. In some embodiments, the storage assembly 519 may be connected to the table assembly 510 (e.g., to a bottom surface of the table assembly 510). In some embodiments, the storage assembly 519 may also be connected to a top surface of the base assembly 520. In some embodiments, the storage assembly 519 or storage system may also include a door 518 to allow access to the storage assembly or storage system 519. In some embodiments, the door 518 may include a lock or locking assembly. In some embodiments, the storage assembly or storage system 519 may include storage space 517 for a user's personal belongings and/or electronic devices.

[0045] FIG. 6A illustrates a side view of an adjustable replacement base assembly according to some embodiments. FIG. 6B illustrates a side view of an adjustable replacement base assembly in an open position according to some embodiments. FIG. 6C illustrates a top perspective view of an adjustable replacement base assembly in an open position according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the replacement base assembly 600 may comprise a table assembly 610, a stem assembly or support assembly 615 and/or a base portion or base plate 620. In some embodiments, the table assembly 610 may be connected to a stem assembly or support assembly 615. In some embodiments, the table top assembly 610 may comprise an opening 611 where an existing umbrella or parasol pole may be inserted (which may be part of a tubular support assembly that extends through different portions of the replacement base assembly). In some embodiments, a portion of the existing umbrella or parasol pole may also be inserted into an opening and/or interior portion of the stem assembly or support assembly 615. In some embodiments, an outer center housing 617 may surround and/or cove the support assembly or stem assembly 615. In some embodiments, an adjustment assembly 616 (e.g., a knob or a handle) may pass through the outer center housing 617 and may tighten against the stem assembly or support assembly 615 in order to adjust the height of the replacement base assembly. For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 6A, 6B and 6C, the center support assembly or stem assembly 615 may be adjusted to a larger height in FIGS. 6B and 6C than is illustrated in FIG. 6A. This allows a flexibility as compared to other umbrella bases which do not allow adjustments in the height of the base assembly. In some embodiments, this allows the table assembly 610 to be adjusted to a new height.

[0046] FIG. 7A illustrates a replacement base assembly with different material combinations according to some embodiments. FIG. 7B illustrates a replacement base assembly with different shapes and adapters according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the replacement base assembly 700 may include a table assembly 710, a support assembly or stem assembly 715 and/or a base portion or base plate 720. In some embodiments, the table assembly 710 may be made of different materials such as plastic, composite materials, wood, metal, light metals, fiberglass, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, an edge of the table assembly 710 may be made of a different material than a center or the table assembly. In some embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 7B, the table assembly 710 may have a different shape such as a circular shape. In some embodiments, the table assembly 710 may have a ridge around its edges. In some embodiments, in order to accommodate different sized umbrella or parameter poles (in terms of diameters), a pole adapter 712 may be inserted in the opening 711 in the table assembly. In some embodiments, different pole adapters 712 may be utilized for different parasols have different diameter sizes. In some embodiments, the table assembly 710 is connected, coupled, and/or attached to the support assembly or stem assembly 715 and the support assembly or stem assembly 715 may be connected, coupled and/or attached to the base portion or base plate 720.

[0047] FIG. 8A illustrates a replacement base assembly including storage space in a table assembly according to some embodiments. FIG. 8B illustrates another replacement base assembly with storage space accessible from a top surface of a table assembly according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the replacement base assembly 800 may comprise a table assembly 810, a support assembly or stem assembly 815, and/or a base portion or base plate 820. In some embodiments, the table assembly 810 may be connected, attached or coupled to the support assembly or stem assembly 815. In some embodiments, the support assembly or stem assembly 815 may be connected to the base portion or base plate 820. The configurations illustrated in the FIGS. 8A and 8B also provide a user or operator with storage space in the table assembly 810 of the replacement base assembly 800. In some embodiments, the table assembly 810 may have a hollow interior 813 which may allow storage space for user's personal belongings and/or electronic devices. In some embodiments, the hollow interior 813 and/or storage space may be accessed by a door 812 that is opened from a side of the table assembly. In some embodiments, the door 812 may be opened via a hinging assembly (not shown). The hollow interior and/or storage space may allow the user's belongings or devices to be shielded from the sun or other outdoor conditions. In FIG. 8B, the table assembly 810 may have a storage system or storage area 814 that is accessible from a top surface of the table assembly 810. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8B, a top surface of the table assembly 810 may include a door that allows a user to access the storage system or storage area 814. In some embodiments, the door may include a locking assembly.

[0048] FIG. 8C illustrates a replacement shade assembly with a two tiered table assembly according to some embodiments. FIG. 8D illustrates a side view of a replacement shade assembly with a two-tiered table assembly according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the replacement base assembly 800 may comprise a two-tiered table assembly 810, a center support assembly 815 and/or a base portion or base plate 820. In some embodiments, the two-tiered table assembly 810 may be connected to a support assembly or stem assembly 815 and the support assembly or stem assembly 815 may be connected, coupled and/or attached to the base portion or base plate 820. In some embodiments, the two-tiered table assembly 810 may comprise a first or upper tier 819, a second or lower tier 816, and/or a middle tubular section 817. In some embodiments, the opening 811 extends through a middle portion of the first or upper tier 819, the second or lower tier 816 and/or the middle tubular section 817. In some embodiments, the first or upper tier 819 and the second or lower tier 816 may have the same sizes, or alternatively, may have different sizes. In some embodiments, the middle tubular section 817 may have a smaller diameter than the first or upper tier 819 and/or the second or lower tier 816. In some embodiments, by having a table assembly 810 with a second or lower tier 816, a user or operator may place personal belongings and/or electronic devices on the second tier or lower tier 816 and the belongings or devices may be protected from the sun and/or environmental conditions. This is an advantage over current umbrella devices that do not provide any such protection. In some embodiments, the two tiers may be utilized in any of the other table assemblies of the replacement base assemblies described herein.

[0049] FIG. 9A illustrates a replacement base assembly according to some embodiments. FIG. 9B illustrates a block diagram of a replacement base diagram according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the replacement base assembly 900 includes a table assembly 910 (having an opening or tubular insert 911 for a parasol or umbrella to be inserted), an upper support assembly 915, a center connection assembly 916, a lower support assembly 913, and/or a base portion or base plate 920. In some embodiments, the table assembly 910 may be connected, coupled or attached to an upper support assembly 915, which is connected, coupled or attached to a center connection assembly 916, which is connected, coupled or attached to a lower support assembly 913. In some embodiments, the lower support assembly 913 may be coupled, connected or attached to a base portion or base plate 920. In some embodiments, the existing parasol pole may be inserted into an opening, where the opening is part of a tubular insertion assembly 911. In some embodiments, the tubular insertion assembly 911 may run through an upper support assembly 915 and/or a center connection assembly 916. In a bottom portion of the upper support assembly 915, the walls may be a little wider in order to touch or make contact with the tubular insertion assembly 911. In some embodiments, the center connection assembly 916 may comprise an adaptor assembly 918 that tightens around the pole and/or tubular insertion assembly 911 in order to keep the existing parasol or umbrella pole from moving. In some embodiments, the center connection assembly 916 may comprise an outer assembly 919. In some embodiments, the adaptor assembly 918 may come in different sizes to adjust to different diameter umbrella or parasol poles. In some embodiments, a top part of the adaptor assembly 918 may be connected to a bottom portion of the upper support assembly 915 (where the walls are wider). In some embodiments, a bottom portion of the center connection assembly 915 may be connected, attached and/or coupled to a bottom portion of the bottom support assembly 913.

[0050] In some embodiments, an umbrella replacement base assembly including a table portion; a stem or support portion; a base portion; a tubular support assembly to receive an umbrella through an opening the table portion and the tubular support assembly to pass through the table portion and the stem or support portion, and the tubular support assembly to connect to a base assembly or to pass through the base assembly and connect an interior bottom side of the base assembly; and a plurality of extension assemblies, the extension assemblies extending from the base portion to provide support to the umbrella replacement base assembly. In some embodiments, the plurality of extension assemblies are stored in the base portion when not in use to support the umbrella replacement base assembly. In some embodiments, the plurality of extension assemblies have triangular shapes. In some embodiments, the table portion includes an interior portion and a side of the table portion includes a door to access the interior portion. In some embodiments, the table portion includes an interior portion and a portion of a top of the table portion includes a door to access the interior portion. In some embodiments, the table portion includes an upper tier, a lower tier and a tubular cover, the upper tier connected to the lower tier via the tubular cover and the tubular cover covering the tubular assembly. In some embodiments, n umbrella replacement base assembly includes a table portion; a support or stem portion; a base portion; and one or more skin assemblies, the one or more skin assemblies to connect with each other and to cover or wrap around the support or stem portion. In some embodiments, the one or more skin assemblies are rectangular in shape. In some embodiments, the one or more skin assemblies are semicircular in shape. In some embodiments, the one or more skin assemblies may for an interior storage area, and wherein one of the one or more skin assemblies includes a door to access the interior storage area. In some embodiments, the umbrella replacement base assembly includes a tubular assembly that receives an umbrella, wherein a tightening assembly tightens an umbrella that is inserted into the tubular assembly. In some embodiments, the tubular assembly is accessed through an opening in the table portion and the tubular assembly pass through the table portion, the step or support portion and/or the base portion.

[0051] The doors described herein may be opened via hinges or hinging assemblies which are well known in the art. Although the patent describes replacement umbrella base assemblies, the embodiments described herein may be used with new umbrellas. In some embodiments, the tubular support assembly may be connected to a bottom interior surface of the base portion or base assembly, or alternatively may be connected to a portion of the base assembly or base portion. A number of embodiments have been described. Nevertheless, it will be understood that various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, much of this document has been described with respect to a wristwatch form factor, but other forms of devices may be addressed.

[0052] In addition, the logic flows depicted in the figures do not require the particular order shown, or sequential order, to achieve desirable results. In addition, other steps may be provided, or steps may be eliminated, from the described flows, and other components may be added to, or removed from, the described systems. Accordingly, other embodiments are within the scope of the following claims.

[0053] The above disclosure is sufficient to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to practice the invention, and provides the best mode of practicing the invention presently contemplated by the inventor. While there is provided herein a full and complete disclosure of the preferred configurations of this invention, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction, dimensional relationships, and operation shown and described. Various modifications, alternative constructions, changes and equivalents will readily occur to those skilled in the art and may be employed, as suitable, without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention. Such changes might involve alternative materials, components, structural arrangements, sizes, shapes, forms, functions, operational features or the like. The invention has been described herein using specific embodiments for the purposes of illustration only. It will be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art, however, that the principles of the invention can be embodied in other ways. Therefore, the invention should not be regarded as being limited in scope to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but instead as being fully commensurate in scope with the following claims.

Claims

1. An umbrella replacement base assembly, comprising: a table portion; a stem or support portion; a base portion; a tubular support assembly to receive an umbrella through an opening the table portion and the tubular support assembly to pass through the table portion and the stem or support portion, and the tubular support assembly to connect to a base assembly or to pass through the base assembly and connect an interior bottom side of the base assembly; and a plurality of extension assemblies, the extension assemblies extending from the base portion to provide support to the umbrella replacement base assembly.

2. The umbrella replacement base assembly of claim 1, wherein the plurality of extension assemblies are stored in the base portion when not in use to support the umbrella replacement base assembly.

3. The umbrella replacement base assembly of claim 2, wherein the plurality of extension assemblies have triangular shapes.

4. The umbrella replacement base assembly of claim 1, wherein the table portion includes an interior portion and a side of the table portion includes a door to access the interior portion.

5. The umbrella replacement assembly of claim 1, wherein the table portion includes an interior portion and a portion of a top of the table portion includes a door to access the interior portion.

6. The umbrella replacement assembly of claim 1, wherein the table portion includes an upper tier, a lower tier and a tubular cover, the upper tier connected to the lower tier via the tubular cover and the tubular cover covering the tubular assembly.

7. An umbrella replacement base assembly, comprising: a table portion; a support or stem portion; a base portion; and one or more skin assemblies, the one or more skin assemblies to connect with each other and to cover or wrap around the support or stem portion.

8. The umbrella replacement base assembly of claim 7, wherein the one or more skin assemblies are rectangular in shape.

9. The umbrella replacement base assembly of claim 7, wherein the one or more skin assemblies are semicircular in shape.

10. The umbrella replacement base assembly of claim 7, wherein the one or more skin assemblies may for an interior storage area, and wherein one of the one or more skin assemblies includes a door to access the interior storage area.

11. The umbrella replacement base assembly of claim 10, further including a tubular assembly that receives an umbrella, wherein a tightening assembly tightens an umbrella that is inserted into the tubular assembly.

12. The umbrella replacement base assembly of claim 11, wherein the tubular assembly is accessed through an opening in the table portion and the tubular assembly pass through the table portion, the step or support portion and/or the base portion.