Abstract: A table umbrella apparatus has a base, a table affixed to the base, a canopy support by the base a distance above the table, and an air treating means positioned in the base for delivering a flow of air outwardly of the base. The air treating system includes a fan, a motor drivingly connected to the fan, a reservoir positioned in the base, and a pump cooperative with the water in the reservoir for passing a flow of water across air urged by the fan. An aspen wood intake filter is positioned in the base so that the air is urged by the fan across this intake filter.

Abstract: An improved hunting umbrella is disclosed. The improved hunting umbrella of the present invention includes a main body. The main body includes a plurality of ribs, an upper retaining element, a lower retaining element, a piece of fabric and a central pole. A zipper is disposed on the piece of fabric. When the zipper is unzipped, a gap is formed on the piece of fabric. A bendable portion is provided on the central pole so that the central pole may be bent by a certain angle. The improved hunting umbrella of the present invention may be used as an ordinary umbrella as well as a hunting umbrella.

Abstract: A collapsible canopy frame is provided that includes a first truss bar having a surface that defines an opening; a second truss bar having a surface that defines an opening that is aligned with the first truss bar opening; and a connector assembly that pivotally connects the first truss bar to the second truss bar. The connector assembly includes a locking plate at a second end of the connector assembly having a base that defines first and second surfaces with an opening extending therebetween, wherein the first base surface abuts the second truss bar; and a fastener having a main body that extends through each of the first and second truss bar openings and the locking plate base opening. The fastener also includes spaced apart first and second arms each having a shoulder that laterally extends from the main body to abut the second base surface of the locking plate to pivotally connect the first truss bar to the second truss bar.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a reinforced structure for collapsible and wind resistible umbrella comprising a telescoping backbone, an upper and a lower nests, a plurality of multi-sectionalized main umbrella ribs and auxiliary ribs, a first and a second umbrella covers, and a plurality of resilient bands. An elaborately designed jointing technique is applied to joint these main and auxiliary ribs so as to substantially reinforce the mechanical strength of the umbrella to withstand the wind force. The last section of each main rib divided into parallelly laid, shorter first subsection and longer second subsection makes it possible to lay two umbrella covers in a manner leaving a fissure therebetween so as to release the wind flowing out. Furthermore a resilient band is provided between each first subsection of the main rib and the second umbrella cover that contributes to keeping a definite separation between the first and second subsections of the main rib so as to prevent the umbrella from overturning.

Abstract: An umbrella has a shaft having upper and lower ends, a slide piece, and a head piece. One of the pieces has an upper part and a lower part having faces that are engaged together and that form a plurality of seats of predetermined diameter spaced angularly about the shaft. The parts are also formed at each seat with a radially outwardly open and axially extending notch of an angular width substantially smaller than the diameter of the respective seat. They are fixed together at the faces. Respective rib or strut elements each have a shaft of a width at most equal to the notch width and a head of a diameter smaller than the seat diameter. The heads are received in the seats and the shafts project outward from the respective seats through the respective notches. A standard canopy is fitted over the ribs outside the head piece.

Abstract: An umbrella assembly providing a dihedral shelter atop a pole which can be deployed to different dihedral angles and retracted to a compact configuration. It further includes a vent port in a cavity which is overhung by a positively positioned vent port cover.

Abstract: A walking aid device for assisting a user to walk by presenting a true 3-D obstacle that is automatically activated during normal use of a cane or walking support, to which the device is attached proximal to the floor end, and during use when in an extended position is non-parallel to the floor surface, is perceived by the user to be an obstacle over which the foot on the same side of the user's body must step. A method of use providing for attaching the device to the cane or walking support and using it in a cycle that produces a walking-type motion for the user.

Abstract: A collapsible chair umbrella with swivel support shaft mount, the umbrella with a canopy on one end of the support shaft and a cross member on the other, the cross member with a clip on each end for selectively attaching to a chair, preferably a lawn or beach chair or the like, the chair having two upright back supports is disclosed. The cross member further comprises a ball swivel with covered, spring assisted action for pivoting the invention's umbrella about the cross member, thereby aiding in elevation, transport, and convenience of the invention.