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Reflective overlay for shade umbrellas

a shade umbrella and overlay technology, applied in tents/canopies, building types, constructions, etc., can solve the problem that the sun is not always sufficient for some unusually sensitive users, and achieve the effect of increasing the sun repellence of the shade umbrella, reducing the temperature, and being convenient to transpor

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-12-18
KEESLING JERRY M
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[0006]It is, therefore, one of the primary objects of the present invention to provide a separate overlay to increase the sun repellence of a shade umbrella.
[0007]Another object of the present invention is to provide a detachable beach umbrella appliance that will decrease the temperature underneath a shade umbrella.
[0008]Still another object of the present invention is to provide an attractive, readily transportable reflective overlay that is convenient for use by vacationers who desire better sun reflectance when renting beach umbrellas.
[0009]Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an inexpensive and convenient means of being able to vary the amount of sunlight coming through a shade umbrella.

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Shade umbrellas, such as beach and patio table umbrellas, stop a significant percentage of the sun's rays from penetrating, but that is not necessarily sufficient for some unusually sensitive users, or those who wish to spend a great deal of a day at a beach under an umbrella.

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, particularly, when such description is taken in conjunction with the attached drawing figures and with the appended claims.

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[0011]FIG. 1 is a perspective view.

[0012]FIG. 2 is a top partial enlarged view.

DESCRIPTION OF A PRESENTLY PREFERRED AND VARIOUS ALTERNATIVE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

[0013]Prior to proceeding to the more detailed description of the present invention it should be noted that, for the sake of clarity and understanding, identical components which have identical functions have been identified with identical reference numerals throughout the several views illustrated in the drawing figures.

[0014]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the shade umbrella overlay 10 in accordance with the invention. The overlay 10 is about to be placed on a host umbrella 16. The circular piece of reflective fabric 12 has a central aperture 14 to fit over the top of the central post of the host umbrella 16. The central aperture 14 preferably would be defined ...

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Abstract

A reflective overlay for shade umbrellas that is both functional and decorative. A substantially circular piece of fabric with a reflective outer surface has a central aperture for positioning on a host umbrella. Built into the periphery are a multiplicity of flaps with gaps between adjacent flaps and at least two attachment means connected to the outer periphery at said gaps for removably attaching the reflective overlay at the periphery of a host umbrella dome.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates, in general, to improved sun repelling shade umbrellas and, more particularly, this invention relates to reflective overlays for existing shade umbrellas.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Shade umbrellas, such as beach and patio table umbrellas, stop a significant percentage of the sun's rays from penetrating, but that is not necessarily sufficient for some unusually sensitive users, or those who wish to spend a great deal of a day at a beach under an umbrella. Prior to the conception and development of this invention, there has been little that such users could do about insufficient shade umbrella aside from adding lots of sunscreen lotion to their bodies.[0003]In U.S. Pat. No. 5,103,848, Parsons discloses a reflective mesh lattice work forming a shade umbrella for reflecting heat and sun, but Parsons' emphasis is on improved air circulation to keep it cooler under the umbrella.[0004]Chinese patent No. 1,765,255 discloses a r...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04H15/28A45B25/18
CPCA45B25/18A45B2025/183A45B2025/186
Inventor KEESLING, JERRY M.
Owner KEESLING JERRY M
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