Patents by Inventor Xiong Luo

Xiong Luo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11903464
    Abstract: An electrically-operated umbrella comprises a column (1), an upper tray (2), a lower tray (3), a plurality of long rods (4) and short rods (5); one end of each short rod (5) is hinged to the lower tray (3), while the other end of each short rod (5) is hinged to each long rod (4); a housing (30) is attached to a lower portion of the column (1); a rotatable rope shaft (8), a motor (10) and a transmission mechanism are placed inside the housing (30); a rope (80) is disposed on the rope shaft (8); a battery (40) and a circuit board are further disposed inside the housing (30); two control buttons (17,18) are disposed outside the housing (30). The present invention is rational and compact in structure, capable of electrically opening or folding the framework without manual operation, and low in cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Publication number: 20240008608
    Abstract: A foldable rod of an umbrella comprises a rod, a foldable extension rod connected to the tail end of the rod; wherein, the tail end of the rod has sliding grooves, the extension rod passes through the sliding grooves through a pin to be connected to the rod, and is capable of rotating and sliding along the sliding grooves, a bump is arranged in the sliding grooves, and, when the pin passes the bump and moves into limiting grooves, the extension rod is locked to the rod, which is convenient to use. The present invention is simple and reasonable in structure, easy to operate, and can effectively extend the length of rods and reduce the packaging cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Publication number: 20240008607
    Abstract: A rod of an umbrella is a rod having a tail end and an extension rod having two ends; one end of the extension rod is detachably connected to the tail end of the rod; the rod is a hollow tube in which the extension rod is inserted, a limiting mechanism is located inside the rod for limiting insertion of the extension rod; the extension rod is made of rigid material or elastic material. When in use, the assembly can be completed by inserting the extension rod into the tail end of the rod, so that the rod becomes longer and is very easy to use. In the present invention, the rod is simple and reasonable in structure and easy and quick for operation and assembly, which can greatly increase the shading area, meet the functional requirements of the product, and reduce the packaging and transportation costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Publication number: 20230371663
    Abstract: An angle-adjustable umbrella has a column; a transverse rod; a tilted rod; an umbrella frame; a clutch mechanism; wherein, the tilted rod comprises a first tilted rod and a second tilted rod, and the top end of the first tilted rod is hinged to the top of the column, the bottom end of the first tilted rod is rotatably connected to a connector on the second tilted rod through a tilted rod joint, the bottom end of the second tilted rod is hinged to the lower nest in the umbrella frame; the transverse rod comprises a first transverse rod and a second transverse rod which are connected each other by connecting pieces, and the connecting pieces are coupled to the tilted rod, the bottom end of the transverse rod is connected to a slider joint through the clutch mechanism, the slider joint is rotatably connected to the sliding block slidably sleeved on the column, and the top end of the transverse rod is rotatably connected to the upper nest in the umbrella frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Patent number: 11814858
    Abstract: A movable umbrella base comprises a housing (1), a wheel frame (2) disposed under the bottom of the housing (1), at least three wheels (3) connected at intervals to the wheel frame (2) and located partially under the wheel frame (2), a plurality of air bags (4) located inside a space defined by the wheel frame (2) and the housing (1), and a plurality of elastic members (6) limit displacement of the wheel frame (2) and the wheels (3) from the housing (1); when the air bags (4) are inflated, the housing (1) is lifted up relative to the wheel frame (2) and the wheels (3) from the ground; when the air bags (4) are deflated, the housing (1) is lowered relative to the wheel frame (2) and the wheels (3) and contacts the ground. The umbrella base can be moved by the air bags (4), the whole operation process is easier, and it saves more time and effort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Patent number: 11800913
    Abstract: A hand-push umbrella has a column, an upper nest at the top of the column, a lower nest on the column, a plurality of long rods having an upper end mounted on the upper nest and a plurality of first short rods having a lower end mounted on the lower nest and an upper end hinged to the middle portion of the long rod; a first retainer ring sleeved on the column above the lower nest and fixed with the column, a handle is connected to the bottom of the lower nest, and a handle control mechanism is disposed inside the lower nest. The umbrella is simple and can be easily unfolded and folded. A tray and a plurality of second short stretchers greatly strengthen the support to the canopy and improve the stability of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Publication number: 20230313553
    Abstract: An umbrella base filled with a counterweight comprises an upper cover having a through hole in the center, a base plate, a sleeve, a ring and a counterweight; wherein, the upper cover is placed on top the base plate forming a chamber; the ring stands vertically inside the chamber separating the upper cover and the base plate; the sleeve has a tubular and receives an umbrella column, and is placed vertically on the center of the top surface of the upper cover and aligns with the ring; and a connecting piece is inserted through the base plate, the ring and the upper cover and connects to the sleeve. Or, the bottom of the sleeve passes through the upper cover and screws onto the ring. The umbrella base in the present invention is simple and reasonable in structure, stable and reliable in use, and low in cost, which can meet both usage and environmental protection requirements. It has an appearance not significantly different from that of parasol bases integrally molded by iron plates, and is worth popularizing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Publication number: 20230292893
    Abstract: A snap-in crank mechanism comprising a crank housing mounted out of a column, and a crank having a crank rod with two ends; the crank housing comprises a crank inner housing sleeved outside the column, and a crank outer housing detachably sleeved outside the crank inner housing; the crank inner housing has a left inner housing, a right inner housing and a lower inner housing, the left inner housing and the right inner housing are connected with each other forming a sleeve which is sleeved outside the column and has a crank rod mounting hole at the periphery of the sleeve; the crank outer housing is slidable on the periphery of the sleeve formed by the left inner housing and the right inner housing; the lower inner housing is inserted from the bottom of the crank outer housing, and is located between the crank outer housing and the bottom of the left inner housing and the right inner housing clamping with the left inner housing and the right inner housing; one end of the crank rod is located inside the crank r
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Publication number: 20230292891
    Abstract: An umbrella with an adjustable canopy comprises a canopy adjustment device having a transverse rod connector, an upper clutch gear, a lower clutch gear and a handle; and a transverse rod rotation device disposed on the middle of a transverse rod; the front end of a tilted rod is rotatably connected to the transverse rod rotation device; the bottom end of the transverse rod is rotatably connected to a sliding block through the canopy adjustment device. The upper clutch gear is fixedly connected to the transverse rod; the bottom end of the transverse rod connector is rotatably connected to the sliding block; one end of the handle is rotatably connected to the periphery the upper clutch gear which is against the upper surface of the lower clutch gear. The invention has the advantages of simple and reasonable structure, convenient operation, stable and reliable positioning, and can realize the canopy adjustment only by operating the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Publication number: 20230189947
    Abstract: A Bluetooth audio system for an umbrella comprises a column (1); an upper nest (2); a lower nest (3); a plurality of rods (4); a plurality of LED light bars (8); a solar panel (5); and the Bluetooth audio system (6), wherein the Bluetooth audio system further comprises a housing (6a) having a conductive interface (67) electrically connected to the output end of the solar panel (5) and the input end of the battery (63); a battery (63); and a speaker (64); a lamp plate (6b) with a plurality of lamps inside is connected to the bottom surface of the housing (6a); a Bluetooth audio switch (30) and a lighting switch (40) for controlling the lamps and the plurality of LED light bars (8) are mounted on the housing (6a). The invention has simple, compact and reasonable structure, convenient operation, and strong practicability. It can be used alone or as an outdoor umbrella accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Publication number: 20230198302
    Abstract: A magnetic solar wireless charging accessory system comprises a solar wireless charging base and a wireless electrical equipment assembly, the solar wireless charging base comprises a base body, a battery module, a solar panel electrically connected to the input end of the battery module and a wireless transmitting coil electrically connected to the battery module; the wireless electrical equipment assembly comprises a housing, a wireless receiving coil, an electricity storage unit, an electrical equipment and a switch; the battery module provides electricity to the electricity storage unit through the wireless transmitting coil and the wireless receiving coil; the solar wireless charging base is positioned with the housing through a magnet. The invention has simple and reasonable structure, realizes wireless charging, it is flexible and convenient and can be applied to outdoor multiple scenes such as umbrella, sunshade fabric blind or awning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Patent number: 11612224
    Abstract: A sunshade umbrella capable of rotating left and right includes a base, a vertical column, a transverse rod, a drawing rod, an umbrella frame, a rotating mechanism for controlling the umbrella frame to rotate left and right, and an adjustment handle for driving the rotating mechanism to rotate. The umbrella frame has a lengthened rib, and a bottom end of the lengthened rib is connected to the rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism includes an upper clutch tooth mechanism and a lower clutch tooth mechanism. The adjustment handle is disposed on the lower clutch tooth mechanism. The upper clutch tooth mechanism and the lower clutch tooth mechanism are respectively disposed at the top end and the bottom end of the transverse rod, and are connected with each other through a connecting rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: PHAETON MANUFACTURING LLC.
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Publication number: 20230016660
    Abstract: A rotary replaceable umbrella nest assembly for an umbrella comprises a lower nest cover (1) with a plurality of recesses (11) for receiving the end of each rod (4); a circular hole (16) is at the center of the lower nest cover (1) for receiving a middle column (5); a connecting sleeve (15) extends down from the circular hole (16); the connecting sleeve (15) has a plurality of external threads (12); a nest support (2) has a ring-shape matching with a bottom of the lower nest cover (1) having a center hole (24) for a connecting sleeve (15) to pass through; a lower nest base ornament (3) is disposed below the nest support (2) and is threaded with and is detachably connected to the lower nest cover (1). The present invention is simple in structure and easy and quick to replace the lower nest base ornament and can meet the requirements of replacing various types of exterior parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Publication number: 20220389732
    Abstract: A rotary umbrella seat for an umbrella comprises a rotary base (1), a sleeve welding piece (2) and a pedal component (3); wherein the sleeve welding piece (2) comprises a sleeve (21) connected to a base plate (22); a lower end of a column (20) of the umbrella is slid over the sleeve (21) and rest on the rotary base (1); the pedal component (3) comprises a pedal (31) connected to a pedal shaft (32); the base plate (22) has a plurality of positioning holes (221), the pedal shaft (32) is disengaged from the base plate (22) when the pedal is pressed down, the pedal shaft is engaged to the rotary base when the pedal is released. The present invention is simple in structure, easy to operate, stable and reliable to use, and can easily realize the rotation of the seat and adjust the position of the umbrella, so it is worth popularizing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Publication number: 20220386749
    Abstract: A solar-powered umbrella comprises a column, an upper nest (3) having a battery assembly (2) and a plurality of external solar panel modules (1), and a lower nest (7) having an LED light assembly (10); a plurality of solar panels (1.3) are detachably connected to an input end of the battery assembly (2) through a quick-connect interface; the column has a DC interface (63), the lower nest (7) has a DC connector (73); when the umbrella is opened, the lower nest (7) moves upward and the DC connector (73) is inserted into the DC interface (63), and the power supply system is electrically connected to the LED light assembly (10) to form a lighting circuit. The umbrella is reasonable in structure, easy to use, and it is mounted stably and reliably and also provides a wider illumination range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Publication number: 20220369776
    Abstract: An electrically-operated umbrella comprises a column (1), an upper tray (2), a lower tray (3), a plurality of long rods (4) and short rods (5); one end of each short rod (5) is hinged to the lower tray (3), while the other end of each short rod (5) is hinged to each long rod (4); a housing (30) is attached to a lower portion of the column (1); a rotatable rope shaft (8), a motor (10) and a transmission mechanism are placed inside the housing (30); a rope (80) is disposed on the rope shaft (8); a battery (40) and a circuit board are further disposed inside the housing (30); two control buttons (17,18) are disposed outside the housing (30). The present invention is rational and compact in structure, capable of electrically opening or folding the framework without manual operation, and low in cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Publication number: 20220248819
    Abstract: A rotation mechanism for an umbrella comprises a vertical columnar (1), a rotating shaft (2), a ratchet (3) having a plurality of ratchet teeth (30), a magnet block (4) a pressing assembly (5), a limiting room (10); wherein the magnet block (4) is movably located inside the limiting room (10); when the ratchet (3) rotates in a first direction, the magnet block (4) departs from the ratchet teeth (30); when the ratchet (3) rotates in a second direction, the magnet block (4) is attached and magnetically attracted to the ratchet teeth (30); the pressing assembly (5) is connected to the rotating shaft (2) and presses against the two side surfaces of the ratchet (3). The present application also discloses an umbrella comprises the rotation mechanism. The structure is simple and it is easy to assemble.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Publication number: 20220192330
    Abstract: A hand-push umbrella comprises a column (1), an upper nest (2) movably disposed at the top of the column (1), a lower nest (3) movably sleeved on the column (1), a plurality of long rods (10) having an upper end mounted on the upper nest (2) and a plurality of first short rods (20) having a lower end mounted on the lower nest (3) and an upper end hinged to the middle portion of the long rod (10); a first retainer ring (4) is sleeved on the column (1) above the lower nest (3) and is fixed with the column (1), a handle (8) is connected to the bottom of the lower nest (3), a handle control mechanism is disposed inside the lower nest (3). The umbrella is simple and reasonable in structure, and can be easily and fast unfolded and folded. A tray (7) and a plurality of second short stretchers (30) greatly strengthen the support to the canopy (100) and improve the stability of the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Publication number: 20220195749
    Abstract: A movable umbrella base comprises a housing (1), a wheel frame (2) disposed under the bottom of the housing (1), at least three wheels (3) connected at intervals to the wheel frame (2) and located partially under the wheel frame (2), a plurality of air bags (4) located inside a space defined by the wheel frame (2) and the housing (1), and a plurality of elastic members (6) limit displacement of the wheel frame (2) and the wheels (3) from the housing (1); when the air bags (4) are inflated, the housing (1) is lifted up relative to the wheel frame (2) and the wheels (3) from the ground; when the air bags (4) are deflated, the housing (1) is lowered relative to the wheel frame (2) and the wheels (3) and contacts the ground. The umbrella base can be moved by the air bags (4), the whole operation process is easier, and it saves more time and effort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventor: Xiong Luo
  • Publication number: 20210386166
    Abstract: A sunshade umbrella capable of rotating left and right includes a base, a vertical column, a transverse rod, a drawing rod, an umbrella frame, a rotating mechanism for controlling the umbrella frame to rotate left and right, and an adjustment handle for driving the rotating mechanism to rotate. The umbrella frame has a lengthened rib, and a bottom end of the lengthened rib is connected to the rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism includes an upper clutch tooth mechanism and a lower clutch tooth mechanism. The adjustment handle is disposed on the lower clutch tooth mechanism. The upper clutch tooth mechanism and the lower clutch tooth mechanism are respectively disposed at the top end and the bottom end of the transverse rod, and are connected with each other through a connecting rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: PHAETON MANUFACTURING LLC.
    Inventor: Xiong LUO