Ground Anchoring Umbrella Stand

Abstract

The present disclosure provides for a novel ground anchoring umbrella stand comprising a sleeve and a plurality of opposing pairs of forked anchor legs having horizontal sections extending radially from the sleeve and transitioning downwardly to vertical sections such that the umbrella stand may be freestanding and may be thrust into the ground for anchoring of the umbrella stand and an umbrella by a user's foot, on dry land or in a submerged environment. In a preferred embodiment, the horizontal sections of the anchor legs are adapted to torsionally strain between the sleeve and the vertical sections of the anchor legs such that, in an anchored position, the umbrella stand can self-return to an upright position upon the exertion and release of external forces acting upon the stand. The sleeve is preferably configured to securely receive a pole such as for a beach umbrella, a tent, a volleyball net, and a fishing pole. The sleeve further includes an aperture and a threaded locking bolt perpendicular to the sleeve such that the locking bolt extends through the aperture of the sleeve to engage a pole. The sleeve also includes a cup holder handle for holding a drinking cup of user and for removal of the stand from the ground.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0001]The present invention generally relates to improvements in umbrella stands and more particularly relates to stabilizer-retention devices for beach, yard, or patio umbrellas which will substantially increase the ground retention forces and lateral stability of such umbrellas thereby alleviating or preventing overturning forces exerted by steady winds and / or gusts from causing an umbrella to overturn and become dislodged from the ground.Description of the Related Art[0002]People in many different recreations often enjoy being outdoors, and umbrellas are frequently employed to provide an area of shade or shelter to protect people and their equipment from direct sun rays and the associated heat.[0003]Various different types of umbrellas are well known. One well known type of umbrella is a hand-held rain umbrella. Hand-held rain umbrellas are typically lightweight, are not very strong, and are not easily securable to objects. Accordi...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a new and improved ground anchoring stand that is easy to use and can safely support various types of poles, such as an umbrella, tent, or fishing pole, in various environments. This stand is simple in design, economical, and can be easily thrust into the ground, allowing for secure support of poles. Overall, this stand is efficient, stable, and provides a better alternative to conventional stands.

Problems solved by technology

Hand-held rain umbrellas are typically lightweight, are not very strong, and are not easily securable to objects.

Accordingly, recreational users do not typically employ rain umbrellas to provide shade in their recreational environment.

Such embedding often proves difficult without additional tools and is not well suited for gusts of winds often experienced on beaches and in open fields.

Such umbrellas are often overturned and uplifted from the ground by wind or wind gusts and whisked down the beach, damaging the umbrellas and exposing other persons to risk of injury upon impact.

The conventional mounting of such conventional beach umbrellas cannot suitably withstand the shear forces exerted upon the singular linear pole by wind or gusts of wind.

The mobility of such heavy base stands is limited as they are difficult to maneuver.

Moreover, the solid and flat bottom bases are not suitable for a sandy beach environment as the flat bottoms are difficult to orient atop the sand, making it difficult to position the supported umbrella; and water from waves and tides can easily washout the sand from beneath the flat bottomed heavy base causing it to intermittently submerge and reorient the supported umbrella against the intentions of a user.

The weight of the base makes it difficult to relocate.

Accordingly, recreational beachgoers do not typically employ such heavy base stands to support umbrellas to provide shade.

Tipping or other failures of conventional umbrella stands can be damaging to umbrellas and pose a hazard or risk to people and damage to other structures, which can be costly.

It has been found that conventional umbrella stands such as those having flat base-plates or corkscrews can be difficult to carry, difficult to set up, and limited to application in certain limited environments.

Although significant advancement has been made in creating umbrella stands that demonstrate limited anchor uses, there is no indication that any such devices or methods have elongated anchor legs providing elastic deformation ground retention as disclosed herein and which may be efficiently and effectively used upon both dry or wet ground including in a submerged or partially submerged aqueous environment such as a beach where water from waves and tides do not easily washout the sand from beneath the stand.

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