Umbrella table with oversized opening for umbrella pole

a technology of umbrella poles and umbrella tables, applied in the field of umbrella tables, to achieve the effect of convenient tilting

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-12-07
BROWN JORDAN INT
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[0011] The present invention solves significant problems in the art by providing an umbrella table with unique features for attaching an umbrella to the table and for attaching sitting furniture to the table. First, the table has an oversized opening in the center of the table. The umbrella is attached to the table by insertion of the umbrella pole into a shaft located under the surface of the table. The umbrella pivots at a joint below the surface of the table. The wider than normal opening in the center of the table allows the umbrella pole to pivot below the table while accommodating the angle of the tilt of the pole. This feature of the invention provides a more aesthetically pleasing umbrella table, in addition to an umbrella pole that is easier to tilt.
[0012] It is the object of the invention to provide an umbrella table where the table has one or more hooks or flanges underneath the surface of the table. The flanges emanate from the center support of the table. Each flange is composed of one or more prongs. The flanges are used to secure sitting furniture to the table. This prevents the sitting furniture and table from becoming separated due to wind or other forces that may cause movement of the sitting furniture or table. The table is also weighted with a heavy base, which prevents the umbrella table from toppling over.

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First, the table has an oversized opening in the center of the table.

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[0021] While the invention is susceptible of several embodiments, there is shown in the drawings, specific embodiments thereof, with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments shown.

[0022]FIG. 1 shows the umbrella table 1 with an umbrella 9. The oversized opening 2 in the umbrella table top 3 accommodates an umbrella pole 8 that pivots below the surface of the umbrella table top 3. The umbrella pole 8 fits within shaft 7 of the table 1. The shaft 7 of the umbrella table 1 receives the umbrella pole 8. Shaft 7 extends from the base 6 of the umbrella table 1 to a point below the umbrella table top 3. The length of the shaft 7 serves to provide a sturdy support for the umbrella pole 8. The umbrella table top 3 is supported by support members 4 located adjacent to the shaft 7. Both the shaft 7 and the support members 4 are connected to the base 6 of the u...

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Abstract

An umbrella table with an oversized opening in the center of the table that allows the umbrella pole to pivot below the table while accommodating the angle of the tilt of the pole. The umbrella table has a pair of flanges on either side of the table underneath the surface of the table. The flanges are used to secure sitting furniture to either side of the table. This prevents the sitting furniture and table from becoming separated due to wind or other forces that may cause movement of the sitting furniture or table. The table is also weighted with a heavy base, which prevents the umbrella table from toppling over.

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FIELD OF INVENTION [0001] This invention relates generally to the field of outdoor patio furniture and more specifically to an umbrella table. The umbrella table of the invention has unique features for accommodating an umbrella pole that pivots below the surface of the table and for attaching sitting furniture to the table. First, the table has an oversized opening in the center of the table. The umbrella is attached to the table by insertion of the umbrella pole into a shaft located under the surface of the table. The umbrella pivots at a joint below the surface of the table. The wider than normal opening in the center of the table allows the umbrella pole to pivot below the table while accommodating the angle of the tilt of the pole. The umbrella table has two hook-like elements or flanges on either side of the table underneath the surface of the table. The hooks are used to secure sitting furniture (defined for purposes of the present application as including chairs, beds, ottom...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B37/00
CPCA47B37/04
Inventor CARTER, RAYMOND M.
Owner BROWN JORDAN INT
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