Umbrella anchoring device
a technology for anchoring devices and umbrellas, applied in the field of umbrellas, can solve problems such as limiting factors such as the length of guidelines
Inactive Publication Date: 2014-07-31
LANDRY DAVID
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The patent is about an umbrella system that prevents the umbrella from inversion or damage in strong wind conditions. It includes guidelines that can be stored in the umbrella handle and may be secured to the canopy or ribs of the umbrella. When the umbrella is open, the guidelines extend from the handle to the canopy's perimeter. The guidelines apply a downward force on the canopy, which prevents it from inverting due to the guidelines. The guidelines may be retractable using a spring or springs stored in the handle, and may be extended or retracted by hand. The guidelines act as a limiting factor, and their length affects the stability of the umbrella. Overall, the patent describes a system that provides stability to the umbrella and prevents it from inversion or damage in strong wind conditions.
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Additionally, the guidelines may be manually extended or retracted by hand, where the length of the guidelines acts as a limiting factor.
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[0027]This invention relates to a device that employs guidelines and holding mechanisms to reduce and prevent an umbrella from turning inside out (inverting) or being toppled over due to weather conditions, such as strong winds. As well, the guidelines and holding mechanisms provide stability to the umbrella.
[0028]The system of the present application may be incorporated into an umbrella during the manufacturing process or may be an accessory applied to an existing manufactured umbrella. The system is intended to be used when the umbrella is in an open position; that is when the canopy of the umbrella is open and completely extended.
[0029]In a first embodiment, an umbrella is manufactured that incorporates the umbrella system of the present application. FIG. 1 illustrates an umbrella 100 according to one embodiment of the present application. The umbrella 100 includes a central rod 102 and a plurality of ribs 104 that are pivotally mounted to the central rod 102. The plurality of ri...
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An umbrella system that provides stability to an umbrella to prevent it from inversion or damage in strong wind conditions. The umbrella includes guidelines that may be stored in the umbrella handle, and may include a spring stored in the handle for retracting a dispensed length of the guidelines. The guidelines may be secured to the canopy of the umbrella or to the ribs of the umbrella. When the umbrella is in an open position, the guidelines may be extended from the handle to the perimeter of the canopy. The guidelines provide a downward force to the umbrella canopy such that when there are strong winds, the umbrella does not invert due to the guidelines pulling down on the canopy. The guidelines may also be stored within the ribs of the umbrella. Clips may also be used to secure one end of the guidelines to the canopy.
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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to an umbrella. More particularly, the invention relates to a device for securing and stabilizing an umbrella.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Conventional umbrella devices to prevent wind damage use a complicated series of mechanisms, including guidelines and additional ribs under the canopy of the umbrella, to provide further stability. Due to the increased number of components, the weight of the umbrella is increased. As well, with these additional guidelines and ribs under the canopy, there is an increased likelihood of the components being entangled and possible umbrella breakage.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]There is provided an umbrella and system that provides stability to the umbrella to prevent the umbrella from inversion or damage in strong wind conditions. The umbrella includes guidelines that may be stored in the umbrella handle. The guidelines may be secured to the canopy of the umbrella or to the ribs of the umbrella....
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CPCA45B25/22Y10T24/3916
InventorLANDRY, DAVID
OwnerLANDRY DAVID