Abstract: Umbrella, simply, is a foldable means used for protection from rain and/or sun intensive wind currents usually makes the umbrella rather difficult to be hold and can lead to a serious damage for its components. Creating gaps or holes through the umbrellas surface can reduce or minimize the bad effects of the wind against the umbrella while it still capable to protect things against rain and sun. The present invention relates to a “multi-layer surface umbrella”, which is an umbrella with a surface consists of several fabric layers with a gap in between each adjacent pair of layers to allow wind currents to pass through the surface easily leading to high degree of stability against blowing wind.

Abstract: A method of forming an umbrella canopy having a substantially continuously aligned decorative pattern displayed thereon, wherein the canopy is of the type used on large, outdoor and/or recreational umbrellas. The method includes forming an elongated sheet of canopy material with the decorative pattern displayed along a continuous portion of the length thereof. The decorative pattern is defined by a plurality of substantially equivalent, successively disposed pattern segments, wherein adjacent ones of such pattern segments are inverted relative to one another. The canopy sections used to construct the final product of the umbrella canopy are formed by extending each of a plurality of bias cuts along the entire width of the sheet of canopy material and at predetermined angular orientations to a central longitudinal axis of the sheet.

Abstract: The structure of the umbrella comprises improved ribs for engaging with the strip portions of the cover. Each rib includes a metal structural shape or component (32) and a plurality of saw-tooth components (34) engaged with said structural shape/component and capable of fixing strip portions (18) of the cover thereto.

Abstract: The umbrella having a shaft, a plurality of ribs movably engaged to the shaft, an umbrella cloth having a periphery and an internal surface attached on the ribs, and in addition, a strengthening member in form of a loop operatively associated to the internal surface of the umbrella cloth at a position adjacent to the periphery of the umbrella cloth. The size of the loop is smaller than the periphery of the umbrella cloth such that the strengthening member pulls the umbrella cloth against the ribs when the umbrella is open. The strengthening member reinforces the ribs against the upward force from the wind, and resists the ribs from flexing upward.

Abstract: An expandable multiuser umbrella includes a pair of elongated telescoping shafts each having a plurality of expandable support struts radially extending therefrom. The support struts support a canopy member having two opposing side sections with an expandable intermediate section therebetween. The upper ends of the support shafts are interconnected with a telescoping arm allowing the shafts to be separated to expand the canopy intermediate section for accommodating multiple users. Alternatively, the shafts may be moved to a contiguous juxtaposed position thereby collapsing the intermediate section of the canopy allowing the umbrella to be comfortably used by a single person.

Abstract: An umbrella cover if formed from a unitary piece of material, an octagonal piece of material having eight corners, which may be decorated, such as by printing, without image segmentation. The cover has eight generally triangular slits therein extending one from each corner of the octagon toward, but in spaced relation from, a center point, a point of each triangle at the inner end of the slit. The sides of each slit are sewn together to form a dart. The cover is tacked to an eight-rib frame, with each dart tacked adjacent a flexion point in a rib.

Abstract: An umbrella device which has a shank, an umbrella-like cap formed as a membrane and a driver. The membrane is connected to the shank and is caused by the driver to move from a position of rest where it droops limply around the shank to an open position where it is essentially horizontal due to the centrifugal forces of the membrane produced by the rotation of the membrane by the driver.

Abstract: A dielectric, fire-resistant shelter apparatus is disclosed which affords temporary protection to individuals exposed to the open environment. The shelter apparatus includes a protective canopy which is movable between an open position for providing temporary cover and protection to individuals exposed to the environment and a closed, collapsed position for storage. The canopy is substantially dielectric and resistant to fire. A plurality of ribs interconnect with each other to support the canopy in its open position. Moreover, a plurality of struts are secured for supporting the ribs and canopy in the open position and for enabling the ribs and canopy to move to the closed collapsed position. Finally, at least one support element is provided for maintaining the relative positions of the struts, ribs and canopy when in the open position above a ground surface, the support element also being dielectric.

Abstract: A party display assembly for supporting a plurality of ornamental objects includes an elongated rod having an upper end and a lower end. A canopy has an upper surface and a lower surface. A coupler is attached to the lower surface for selectively coupling the upper end of the rod to the canopy. A plurality of fastening members is attached to the upper surface of the canopy for selectively fastening objects to the canopy.

Abstract: An openable and closeable umbrella having the appearance of a thatched South Sea Island or Caribbean umbrella, and the ability to shield the users of the umbrella from the sun. The umbrella features a circular one piece woven thatch overlaid upon a fabric umbrella canopy, which canopy is conventionally attached to the frame of the umbrella. The frame includes a series of spaced ribs attached to struts and a means to open and close the frame. The woven thatch is screwed or otherwise secured to the ribs of the frame through the canopy layer. Means are provided for raising and lowering the umbrella.

Abstract: The “Umbrella Water Control” is a gutter with tubes, affixed to the circumference of the umbrella. It is snapped onto the circumference of the umbrella, which is supported by a retractable frame. The gutter channels the water flowing off the umbrella's surface through the tubes. The gutter is made of plastic and nylon (or material used to make the umbrella covering). All tubes are made of plastic and act like a straw to funnel the water. They are joined into one main tube that extends along the stick of the umbrella. At the end of the main tube is an added extension that is made to open like an antenna where the water continues. This allows the user to direct where the water flow is deposited. This prevents the excess dripping of water on by-standers as the umbrella user walk, sits or stands in an arena, stadium or crowded area.

Abstract: Umbrella apparatus for pivotally connecting an umbrella hub and strut, the combination comprising a holder, a keeper to receive and pivotally connect to said holder, one of the holder and keeper located on the hub, and the other of said holder and keeper located on the strut.

Abstract: A windproof umbrella comprising a lower canopy including a central opening, an intermediate canopy in a partial covering relation to the lower canopy and including a central opening, and an upper canopy in a partial covering relation to the intermediate canopy. Two sets of gaps are temporarily formed between lower and intermediate canopies and between intermediate and upper canopies during high winds because wind caught beneath the canopies will apply pressure upward to force both the intermediate canopy to lift away from the lower canopy for wind escape and the upper canopy to lift away from the intermediate canopy for wind escape respectively.

Abstract: A three-piece umbrella cover structure having main rectangular cloth and two side-cloths is provided for use with an umbrella having a plurality of umbrella ribs. The main rectangular cloth has two stitch sides and four vertexes. Each side-cloth has one stitch side and a plurality of raised points corresponding to the stitch side. The stitch side has two ends, each having an indent defined therein. The stitch sides of the side cloths are combined with the stitch sides of the main cloth, respectively, wherein the indents are combined with the stitch sides of the main cloth to form indent seaming portions to provide pulling force for stretching the main rectangular cloth.

Abstract: The “Umbrella Water Control” is a gutter and tube affixed to the base of the umbrella (awning) cover. The gutter is snapped onto the base of the umbrella which channels the water falling on the umbrella through the tube. The gutter is made of plastic and nylon. The tube, also made of plastic, is made long enough to extend pass the stick of the umbrella. This allows the holder to direct where the water flows is deposited.

Abstract: A windbreak and air-ventilating folding umbrella includes a frame coupling with a linkage bar. The linkage bar has one end attached to a sleeve which is movable on the frame and another suspended to allow the linkage bar having open or close movement at the suspended end. The sleeve is formed in C-shape. There is an upper panel fastened to an anchor cap of the umbrella and the suspended end of the linkage bar, and a lower panel fastened to the rib of the umbrella. The upper panel and the lower panel have respectively a portion overlapped with each other. The umbrella thus constructed can shelter rainfall and shield sunshine, and also facilitate air ventilation, thus can prevent the umbrella from overturning in the strong wind, and is adaptable for ordinary or folding umbrellas.

Abstract: An umbrella has a first resilient member provided between one inner rib and one outer support and a second resilient member received in the second linkage and secured to the secondary panel via a strip so that the operation of the secondary panel is limited.

Abstract: A windbreak and air-ventilating folding umbrella includes a frame coupling with a linkage bar. The linkage bar has one end attached to a sleeve which is movable on the frame and another suspended to allow the linkage bar having open or close movement at the suspended end. The sleeve is formed in C-shape. There is an upper panel fastened to an anchor cap of the umbrella and the suspended end of the linkage bar, and a lower panel fastened to the rib of the umbrella. The upper panel and the lower panel have respectively a portion overlapped with each other. The umbrella thus constructed can shelter rainfall and shield sunshine, and also facilitate air ventilation, thus can prevent the umbrella from overturning in the strong wind, and is adaptable for ordinary or folding umbrellas.

Abstract: An expansible and retractable protective cover is provided for umbrellas. The cover is mountable to align with the shaft of the umbrella and can be expanded parallel to the shaft of the umbrella to cover the umbrella after the umbrella has been folded into a closed condition. Thus, the cover contains moisture accumulated on the wet umbrella cloth from scattering.

Abstract: A five-piece umbrella cover includes a primary cover and four secondary covers each securely attached to a corresponding one of the sides of the primary cover. The primary cover is square and may be composed of multiple auxiliary covers. The four corners of the primary cover are not attached to any of the secondary covers. Angles defined by ribs are not all the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an umbrella structure for releasing wind and includes a supporting rib pivotally connected with a main rib of the umbrella at a middle position. The supporting rib is provided inside with a coil spring and an end ball for connecting with the outer circumscription of the upper umbrella cover while the lower cover being on the main rib from the connecting position of the main rib and a branch rib extending outward. The assembled umbrella includes two layers of cover wherein the upper cover is elastically connected by the supporting rib for a better connection and a perfect effect for releasing the heavy wind.

Abstract: A structure of a lightening umbrella having a plurality of lamp strings fixedly provided beneath the ribs and stretchers thereof, the conductors of the lamp strings are extended into the shaft of the umbrella through a top fixed collar of the umbrella to connect with an electric control circuit provided in the umbrella, the control circuit is further provided at the middle position of the shaft with a lamp-controlling switch and an indicating light, conductors from the control circuit are connected to a power supply on the bottom of the shaft to obtain the required power. Thereby, the lamp strings can have various lightening modes by selection and controlling with the switch, and effects of illumination and decoration can be obtained. By virtue that the electric lines are provided in the shaft, they do not affect the activity of the runner. Besides, the lamp-controlling switch can do remote control with a remote controller.

Abstract: This invention improves umbrellas for anti-collapsible use in gusty winds, where the umbrella main cover will have holes therein arranged outwardly around the umbrella shaft part way out to the main cover periphery, and a secondary cover will overlie the main cover and all holes therein. Elastic ties are connected between the periphery of the secondary cover and the umbrella arms at their outer ends, normally stretching the secondary cover radially tight and at least peripherally against the main cover. However, the elastic ties allow separation of the main and secondary covers. Thus, under high or gusty wind conditions, air accumulated under the main cover can be vented upwardly through the main cover holes to between the covers and radially then to beyond the secondary cover periphery, relieving the mechanical forces tending to invert and collapse the umbrella. Nonetheless, the secondary cover will yet overlies said holes to block rain from passing through the holes and wetting the user.

Abstract: An umbrella with vents on the umbrella cloth for venting wind comprises an umbrella frame and an umbrella cloth. The umbrella cloth comprises an upper cloth and a lower cloth. The upper cloth occupies most space of a surface of the umbrella; and the lower cloth is installed at a lower periphery. A lower periphery of the upper cloth covers upon the upper periphery of the lower cloth. An upper periphery of each unit of the lower cloth is a non-linear cambered portion. A suspending element is combined to the cambered portion so as to be formed as a continuous multiple-lobe element having a plurality of cambered recess portions at the upper periphery of the lower cloth. Therefore, an upper periphery of each unit of the lower cloth is loosely connected to each respective unit of upper cloth so that a plurality of vents are formed between the upper periphery of the lower cloth and the lower periphery of the upper cloth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an umbrella structure for releasing wind and includes a supporting rib pivotally connected with a main rib of the umbrella at a middle position. The supporting rib is provided inside with a coil spring and an end ball for connecting with the outer circumscription of the upper umbrella cover while the lower cover being on the main rib from the connecting position of the main rib and a branch rib extending outward. The assembled umbrella includes two layers of cover wherein the upper cover is elastically connected by the supporting rib for a better connection and a perfect effect for releasing the heavy wind.

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.

Abstract: A wind pressure releasable umbrella/parasol each of whose plurality of main ribs has a brace tied to its lower end at one end and the other end hung free in a cantilever manner. An upper cover cloth is shading from the top ends of the main ribs and down to points corresponding to the free ends of the braces, on the hand, a lower cover cloth is shading from the free ends of the braces down to the lower ends of the main ribs. A slit of clearance is formed between slightly overlapped edges of the two cover clothes so as to release wind pressure exerted on the umbrella/parasol by allowing the wind to leak therefrom.

Abstract: An umbrella is disclosed which includes a frame having a shaft, a plurality of ribs pivotally mounted to the frame, a plurality of stretchers adapted to extend the ribs to angular positions with respect to the frame, and a combined cover, which is structured to provide wind vents in the regions between the ribs. The combined cover includes a first cover panel having a generally circular configuration and being positioned over the ribs. A second cover panel having a generally annular configuration is also positioned over the ribs at a location radially outward of the first cover panel, the first cover panel having a radially outermost dimension greater than the radially innermost dimension of the second cover panel such that the first cover panel overlaps at least a portion of the second cover panel to prevent water from passing thereby.

Abstract: An umbrella is provided including a lower tube, an upper tube slidably coupled with the lower tube and a slider assembly including a slider slidably mounted along the upper tube. Also included is a retractable assembly mounted on the upper tube and connected to the slider of the slider assembly. The retractable assembly has a raised orientation for deploying the retractable assembly and a lowered orientation for retracting the retractable assembly. Also included is a pneumatic extender connected to the slider of the slider assembly for forcing the same to the raised orientation. When the retractable assembly is retracted, the same forms a protective shell about the tubes.

Abstract: A collapsible wind-resistant umbrella including an elongated main support pole and an umbrella top. The umbrella top includes a tubular secondary pole slidably translatable over the main support pole, a hub connected at an upper end thereof to the secondary pole and supportively engaged against a support member on the main support pole whereby the secondary pole and hub are supported on the upright main support pole. A plurality of vanes, each being wider at the outer end thereof, are pivotally connected in evenly spaced relation at a central or inner end thereof to and around substantially the entire hub periphery. A vane carrier is mounted for sliding translation over the secondary pole and a plurality of rigid or semi-rigid vane support rods are pivotally connected at one end thereof in evenly spaced relation to and around substantially the entire said vane carrier periphery. The end of each said vane support rod is pivotally connected to a mid point of one longitudinal edge of each corresponding vane.

Abstract: A windproof umbrella comprises a canopy including an upper canopy, a lower canopy not equal to upper canopy in size, and a vent hole provided in the center portion of the lower canopy; and a multiple frame including a shank, stationary hubs fixed on the shank, rings slidable along the shank, ribs for supporting canopy, and spreaders. Air beneath the lower canopy exits through a gap formed between upper and lower canopies when frame is stretched. Also, rings moves synchronously along the shank such that the stretching and folding of upper and lower canopies can be smooth and synchronous.

Abstract: A simplified flat top umbrella for simulating a bottle cap of drink or beverage includes: a rib assembly pivotally secured to a central shaft having at least a top rib and an outer rib operatively extended to form a horizontal rib frame having an outer rib portion generally perpendicular to the horizontal rib frame; and an one-piece umbrella cloth secured to the horizontal rib frame for forming a flat top surface for printing decorative or advertising features thereon such as a logo of a drink or beverage and having a skirt portion of the umbrella cloth secured to the outer rib portion by forming a plurality of radial ruffles and ridged rumples radially formed on a periphery of the skirt portion for vividly simulating the ruffles as circumferentially formed on a perimeter of a bottle cap such as cap of drink or beverage bottle.

Abstract: An open spaced apart patio sun umbrella which, when the top thereof is raised, undergoes a reshaping into an inverted v-shape closed condition and makes, to the extent it is raised, the location of an unlatching mechanism within convenient reach of a user making unobserved unlatching contact therewith through the bottom opening of the v-shape, even though the unlatching mechanism is masked from view.

Abstract: A retractable umbrella jacket structure which can be assembled and disassembled comprising a water-guiding plug, water-collection collar and umbrella jacket, screw ring, the water-guiding plug allowing the tip of the umbrella to pass through and being secured, and the water-guiding plug passed through the water-collection collar, and the umbrella jacket being a plurality of tapered mounting rings, characterized in that the top end of the water-collection collar is mounted with a hollow screw seat, after the first mounting ring is mounted onto the water-collection collar, screwed ring is secured to the screw seat such that the umbrella jacket is engaged at the water-collection jacket, and if the screwed ring is removed, the umbrella jacket is disengaged from the water-collection jacket, and the hollow screw seat of the water-collection jacket is mounted with a spring and a water-discharging valve, the water discharging valve is a hollow cap extended with a teeth-like valve rod having an inverted hook at the to

Abstract: A wind-resistant umbrella. The wind-resistant umbrella includes a holder cord (8) that is arranged offset with the stretcher (3) so that the cord (8) does not contact with the stretcher (3), thus avoiding any friction that may occur on an interface therebetween during the closing or opening of the umbrella. The wind-resistant umbrella includes an upper catch (10) that is selectable from designs that vary in resistance to wind. The wind-resistant umbrella includes a runner (4) having an enlarged pushing body (14) provided with guide grooves (18, 18′) that allow the runner (4) to pass therethrough downwardly along the shaft (1), thereby preventing the runner (4) from hitting against the upper catch (10).

Abstract: A golf bag umbrella adapted for use in a golf bag for providing optimal protection to items stored within the golf bag, having an extendable and retractable shaft and a collapsible and expandable canopy, underneath which is a flexible material, preferably mesh or netting, for preventing the golf clubs from becoming entangled in the support structure for the umbrella canopy. The golf bag umbrella further includes a handle, providing easy movement between an extended position and a lowered position while the canopy is expanded, such that the golf clubs within the golf bag may be easily accessible without having to remove the golf bag umbrella from the bag. The protective material beneath the canopy functions to prevent entanglement between the golf clubs and the support structure of the canopy, which prevents damage to both the support structure and the golf clubs themselves while also avoiding frustration on the part of the golfer as the golfer attempts to remove golf clubs from within the golf bag.

Abstract: A vented umbrella is resistant to inversion from the wind and effective in ventilation. The umbrella comprises a foldable frame, a lower canopy, and an upper canopy in a concentric covering relation with respect to lower canopy with a small overlapped peripheral area therebetween. A plurality of nonelastic ropes are provided each connected between the center portion of peripheral edge in each sector of lower canopy and the upper ring. As such, a plurality of openings are formed at the junction between sectors of upper canopy and lower canopy in a fully extended condition. This also can save cloth and effect a simplified manufacturing process.

Abstract: A collapsible umbrella is provided having ear-like projections as part of its main canopy, and includes an umbrella frame with a central shaft having a handle at one end and a crown member at the other end. The umbrella frame also includes a plurality of radially extending ribs being connected to the crown member and a plurality of strut members being connected to the plurality of ribs. The umbrella frame further includes a first ear-like frame assembly and a second ear-like frame assembly, with the main canopy including first and second ear-like covers that extend over the first and second ear-like frame assemblies, respectively. Each of the first and second ear-like frame assemblies include a first frame wire member attached to a strut and a second frame wire member attached to a rib.

Abstract: A novelty umbrella for a child that includes a rod, a frame, and a cover. The rod has a pair of handles that extend radially outwardly from its proximal end and are shoe-like and a pair of hands that extend radially outwardly from its midpoint and are arm-like. The frame includes a plurality of ribs pivotally mounted to the rod. The cover includes a plurality of panels, each of which extends as a web between a pair of adjacent ribs, is made from a glow-in-the dark material for allowing the child to be more safely visible to traffic, and is provided with a transparent portion for allowing the child to see through the cover without having to lift it up.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods and systems for mesh integration and tension control, mesh retention, and mesh management of mesh-type deployable reflectors. The mesh members are comprised of a plurality of wedge-shaped gore members, each of which are pre-tensioned initially utilizing double-sided tape in a temporary manner prior to final stitching. String-like chord catenary members are positioned in pockets formed on the outer end of the gore members. The mesh member is attached to a ribbed reflector frame structure through a plurality of nodal assembly mechanisms. The nodal assemblies have spring biasing members for tensioning radial and transverse chord members along the reflector surface. A plurality of string-like members positioned in washers on the mesh member are used to maintain a tension field in the mesh member when the reflector is in its collapsed and stowed condition.

Abstract: A ventilated umbrella includes a support frame forming a tetragonal surface, a first canopy secured on the tetragonal surface of the support frame and having an outer edge, a loop-shaped second canopy secured on the tetragonal surface of the support frame and having an inner edge located under the outer edge of the first canopy, a gap defined between the first canopy and the second canopy, and a plurality of elastic members each having a first end secured to the support frame, and a second end secured to the inner edge of the second canopy. In such a manner, the gap between the outer edge of the first canopy and the inner edge of the second canopy is increased by the drawing force of the elastic members, thereby enhancing the ventilation effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to umbrellas having various canopy shapes which shapes can be altered during use. A multiple position rib formed of a telescoping rib girder in combination with a hub slide assembly with multiple hubs allow the umbrella to be opened to two or more functional positions. An embodiment is an umbrella that can be used as a car shade having two open canopy configurations. In a first open position, all multiple position ribs are in an extended position so that the umbrella serves as a conventional rain umbrella. In a second open position, at least one of the multiple position ribs is folded to allow the umbrella to fit inside a vehicle windshield thereby serving as a sun shade. The multiple position rib can be formed of a rigid inner support assembly and a flexible outer cantilevered assembly.