Abstract: The flexible cord used to erect the umbrella from the top, passes through a cantilever tube, the inner end of which is removably supported in a bracket. A notch in the bracket tensions the canopy and locks the umbrella to the bracket by catching a bead fixed on the cord. Three ways of supporting the bracket are shown, as is a way of storing the device.

Abstract: A portable, multisectional ladder for scaling poles, trees and like objects and a method of use thereof. Individual ladder sections are formed of steps welded to individual angle metal sections. The angle metal sections are removably joined using male/female connectors at either end thereof. One or more brackets welded to each section slidably retains an auto-type safety belt which can be releasably buckled about the object to be scaled. The brackets on each section except for the base section include a special belt cincher arrangement which includes means for drawing the belt into the recessed portion of the angle metal to forcibly tighten the belt about the object to be climbed, thereby eliminating any slippage or wobble in the ladder.