Hollow Handle Case Patents (Class 135/25.41)
  • Patent number: 9591903
    Abstract: An electric umbrella having roller sets contains: a first stick section, a second stick section, a third stick section, and a transmission mechanism. The second stick section is fitted in the third stick section, and the third stick section is fitted in the first stick section, a lower portion of the second stick section is in connection with a handle. The first stick section includes an upper runner disposed on a top including a first roller set disposed therein, and two ends of the driving rope are fixed on two sides of the lower runner, the driving rope rolls across the first roller set and slides between a top of the third stick section and the first roller set, and the transmission mechanism in the second stick section and drives the third stick section through a driving source in the handle drives the umbrella skeleton to expand or retract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventor: Ai-Hui Huang
  • Patent number: 9522563
    Abstract: A combined umbrella and pen system includes an umbrella that has a shaft unit and a canopy unit. The canopy unit is selectively deployed from the shaft unit thereby facilitating the canopy unit to block precipitation. A writing unit is coupled to the canopy unit and the writing unit may be utilized to write.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Inventor: Samuel Montgomery, III
  • Patent number: 9364058
    Abstract: A telescopic stick mechanism for an automatic umbrella at least contains: a first stick section and a second stick section. The second stick section is fitted with and slides on the first stick section. The first stick section includes a first plug, and the second stick section includes a second plug. The first plug has a first through orifice defined therein, the second stick section also includes a first support member, and an upper end of the first support member is connected with the second plug, a lower end of the first support member is inserted into the first through orifice. The first stick section also includes a first pull rope fitted therein and coupling with the lower end of the first support member via a first fixing tab on the first plug, and a lower end of the first pull rope is rolled on the rolling mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Inventor: Ai-Hui Huang
  • Patent number: 9320331
    Abstract: The present invention is related to road accessories, in particular, to umbrellas and especially to the folding ones. The proposed umbrella has a sheath connected by a joint, with a fixing device, to a shaft connected to a system of ribs and a canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventors: Edouard Gorouvein, Maksim Gorouvein
  • Patent number: 8893736
    Abstract: A foldaway umbrella (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510) moveable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, said umbrella comprising: k) a central spine (12, 112, 212, 312, 312, 412, 512); l) an upper crown (24, 124, 224, 324, 424, 524) moveable with respect to the central spine; m) a lower crown (38, 138, 238, 338, 438, 538) fixed with respect to the central spine; n) a collapsible canopy framework (16, 116, 216, 316, 416, 516) connected to the upper crown and the lower crown; and o) a main canopy (18, 118, 218, 318, 418, 518) covering the collapsible canopy framework said main canopy (18, 118, 218, 318, 418, 518) covering the collapsible canopy framework said main canopy having an inside face closest to the collapsible canopy framework and an outside face crown from a position remote of the lower crown to a position close to the lower crown results in the collapsible canopy framework, and thus the main canopy, to move from the open configuration to the closed configuration wherein the main canopy i
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventor: Jenan Kazim
  • Patent number: 8733378
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for an umbrella mechanism with an outer and inner shaft, a plurality of ribs connected with the outer shaft and a canopy supported by the plurality of ribs are provided. The plurality of ribs are configured into a substantially “V” shape when the umbrella mechanism is in a closed position, such that upon opening the umbrella into an open position, the plurality of ribs opens vertically before expanding horizontally, thus avoiding inadvertent contact of the umbrella with a user during the opening operation. The umbrella mechanism may be handheld or mounted to a structure such as a backpack, chair, table, patio or house, and may be operated by an enclosed motor. The motor may be powered by a battery, solar panel embedded into the canopy or an outside power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Inventor: Sean K. Tayebi
  • Patent number: 8453660
    Abstract: A foldable pocket umbrella is proposed that includes a handle cover and a support element of a truncated cone-shaped tripod element having air ducts for ventilation of the interior of a handle cover. The support and a three point bearing achieves optimal conditions conferring minimal frictional losses between support element and inner wall of the handle cover and resilient stability to the umbrella.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Präsenta Promotion International GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Herriger, David Haythornthwaite
  • Patent number: 8297295
    Abstract: A thin plastic, fold-up umbrella with thin structural supports which fits within a writing implement case, a personal care product case or case for other products normally carried by a user. The case becomes the handle for the umbrella stored in the case with the personal use product to insure that the umbrella will always be carried by the person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventor: Ashoke Banerjee
  • Patent number: 8156951
    Abstract: Disclosed is a folding umbrella that has an additional functionality such as an umbrella cover, in particular a compact pocket umbrella comprising a handle cover and support for the telescopic tube. The aim of the invention is to design a folding pocket umbrella that has an additional functionality such as an umbrella cover, in particular a compact pocket umbrella comprising a handle cover and support for the telescopic tube. The preferably oval handle cover is designed in such a way as to be able to accommodate the entire umbrella when the umbrella that substantially comprises a stationary tube, a telescopic tube, a slide, canopy rods, and a canopy is folded and collapsed. In order for a user to be able to quickly manipulate the umbrella, an extractable handle is provided which is easy to access, preferably also has an oval shape, and is fixedly connected to the end of the telescopic tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Brain Promotion GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Odo Klose
  • Patent number: 8104493
    Abstract: A two-stage collapsing device includes a base having a passage with first and second slots defined in an inner periphery thereof. A first locking member and a second locking member are movably received in the two slots. The first and second locking members each include a latch to be engaged with a hole of the runner. A button is connected to the base and the second locking member is fixed to the button. A U-shaped member is pivotably connected to the inside of the button and two legs of the U-shaped member can push the first locking member inward to release the runner when opening the umbrella. During the first stage of collapsing the two legs of the U-shaped member are pivoted away from the two distal ends of the first locking member, so that even if the button is pressed, the umbrella does not open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventor: Ping-Tung Su
  • Publication number: 20120006367
    Abstract: A splash-proof umbrella structure comprises a rod passing through a slide sleeve sliding up and down along the rod. The slide sleeve is coupled to support sticks. A piece of umbrella cloth is arranged on the support sticks. The upper side of the rod has a first rod sleeve and a second rod sleeve. The first rod sleeve has first link rods coupled to the support sticks. The second rod sleeve has second link rods coupled to the first link rods. The bottom of the rod has a handle. When getting off a vehicle in rain, the user can open the umbrella in a confined space to prevent from being wetted by rainwater via sliding the slide sleeve upward to stretch the umbrella cloth bottom-up. When not in use, the umbrella cloth can be collapsed via sliding the slide sleeve toward the handle. Further, the handle can collect rainwater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Tzu-cheng Chang, Chin-Sen Hsieh, Chih-Chi Chou
  • Patent number: 8011379
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable and compact umbrella capable of being folded compactly without exposing umbrella ribs and umbrella cloth thereby being easily carried and stored. A portable and compact umbrella according to the present invention includes an extendable umbrella stick extended and retracted to change its length, wherein the extendable umbrella stick has a sheltering means provided at one side thereof and a fixing protrusion provided at the other side thereof; and a handle member having both ends communicating with each other and a receiving space defined therein, wherein the receiving space is partitioned by a cylindrical winding unit, the winding unit has an inner space formed inside thereof so that the extendable umbrella stick is retracted and received in the inner space, and the winding unit has an outer space formed outside thereof so that the sheltering means is wound around the winding unit and received in the outer space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Inventor: Yong Kyun Oh
  • Patent number: 7581554
    Abstract: A containerizable frame structure having a motion conversion means for telescopically projecting it out of and retracting it into a container. Some applications include umbrellas, banners, signs, portable wall structures, and tables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Jerome Glasser
  • Patent number: 7523759
    Abstract: A parasol provided with a sun-blocking screen which is centrally provided with a connecting piece from which the screen can assume a collapsed condition and a folded-out condition extending substantially radially outwards, wherein the parasol is provided with a housing in which the screen in a collapsed condition is received, while the sun-blocking screen in the folded-out condition is located outside the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventor: Patrick Franciscus Johannes van Loosbroek
  • Patent number: 7069939
    Abstract: An automated umbrella assembly includes an outer housing having a bottom wall, a top wall and a peripheral wall. A tube is rotatably mounted in the housing. The tube extends upwardly toward an aperture in the top wall and has an open upper end. An inwardly extending threaded lip is attached to an inner surface of the tube. An umbrella includes a shaft having a top end and a bottom end. A plurality of gores is attached to the top end. The gores are selectively positioned in a collapsed position or in an extended position. The shaft has a threaded outer surface and is threadably coupled to the lip. The shaft is extended outwardly through the aperture when the tube is rotated in a first direction and pulled into the outer housing when the tube is rotated in the second direction. A motor is mechanically coupled to the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Inventor: Juan C. Conde
  • Patent number: 6698440
    Abstract: An umbrella with a chamber for storage of material such as an enclosure canopeum of netting. Included are mechanisms for transport and interchange of various canopeums. By turning a crank handle, netting is transported from its storage chamber to the edge of the umbrella canopy, where it can be lowered to the ground. The canopeum will then shield those under the umbrella from incursions by agents such as insect pests. Turning the crank in the opposite direction transports the canopeum to its stowed and protected position within the chamber. Canopeum accouterments facilitate attachment, removal, and interchange of canopeums having varied compositions, textures, and surface details.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventors: Andrea Elgin Beyer, Steven Larsen Beyer
  • Patent number: 6481450
    Abstract: A handle mechanism of an automatic folding umbrella which comprises body edges two sides of which are installed with a first spring, respectively, and a guiding track, respectively; further, a penetrating hole being formed at the center of the body; a stop being inserted into the body from a lower side; a center thereof being installed with a stopping portion; a retaining piece being inserted into the body from a lower side thereof; and a center thereof being installed with a retainer; a lower cover covering the stop and the retaining piece to be in the body; a button being installed above and at two lateral walls of the body; an inner edge thereof being installed with a downward protruded press portion; a post being inserted into the penetrating hole of the body; a movable toggle being placed in the body; two sides of the movable toggle being protruded with bosses and being installed with a fourth spring; a folding block with an inverse L shape is formed between two extending pieces at the upper end of the m
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Ming Ho Umbrella Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tien-Cheng Chen
  • Patent number: 6334454
    Abstract: A collapsible umbrella shaft is attached to a cap having two sets of threads formed thereon. The cap is attachable to a housing by the threads in two alternate orientations to close the interior of the housing. In one cap orientation the folded umbrella is in the interior of the housing and in the other cap orientation the umbrella is deployed externally of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Inventor: Richard C. Williams
  • Patent number: 6286528
    Abstract: An umbrella having a molded handle, a translucent telescopic center shaft, a flexible hinge, a top shaft, a plastic dome, spokes connected to the dome and to the top shaft and ribs connected to the spokes and to the ring. When opened the umbrellas's dome is supported by a series of flexible plastic spokes with living hinges. The plastic dome is attached to the spokes by heat welding to supporting tabs. The section of the telescoping shaft nearest the handle has a cut out section for insertion of a “lightstick” so that the user can activate the chemically based glowstick and insert it into the cutout section and also remove and replace it as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Inventors: Barbara A. Corso, Gary G. Truchan
  • Patent number: 6273111
    Abstract: An improved retractable umbrella including a canopy, a plurality of extending arms for supporting the canopy, an outer housing having an interior cavity for housing the canopy and the plurality of extending arms, and a collapsing mechanism for pivoting the plurality of extending arms upwardly into a substantially vertical position from an open configuration to collapse the canopy upwardly into an inverted closed configuration thereby allowing retraction of the canopy and the plurality of extending arms into the interior cavity of the outer housing. In one embodiment, the retractable umbrella also includes a displaceable member positioned in the interior cavity of the outer housing and a center shaft extending into the interior cavity and being displaceable therewithin from outside of the outer housing. The displaceable member has a central opening through which the center shaft extends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Inventors: David Weiss, Steven Peace