Patents by Inventor Fred Eder

Fred Eder 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).

  • Umbrella with improved hub
    Patent number: 7178535
    Abstract: An improved umbrella includes a durable hub including a number of spherical rotating joint knuckles captured in a hub body. The joint knuckles provide rotational movement of rib and spreader elements which support a flexible umbrella cover. The joint knuckles provide increased bearing surface area that increases ease of use and durability. The hub design enables identical hub bodies to be used for a spreader hub and a rib hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Inventor: Fred Eder
  • Cabana canopy and hub
    Patent number: 7178540
    Abstract: An improved personal shelter canopy hub is formed using a number of spherical rotating joint elements captured in a hub body. The joint elements provide rotational movement of canopy frame elements to allow easy opening and collapsing of a canopy frame and cover. An improved canopy includes two hubs joined by a cross shaft. Each hub may be formed by molding in high-density plastic and combined with stub arms to facilitate subsequent assembly of a completed canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Inventor: Fred Eder
  • Umbrella with improved hub
    Publication number: 20060102215
    Abstract: An improved umbrella includes a durable hub including a number of spherical rotating joint knuckles captured in a hub body. The joint knuckles provide rotational movement of rib and spreader elements which support a flexible umbrella cover. The joint knuckles provide increased bearing surface area that increases ease of use and durability. The hub design enables identical hub bodies to be used for a spreader hub and a rib hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventor: Fred Eder
  • Cabana canopy and hub
    Publication number: 20060102221
    Abstract: An improved personal shelter canopy hub is formed using a number of spherical rotating joint elements captured in a hub body. The joint elements provide rotational movement of canopy frame elements to allow easy opening and collapsing of a canopy frame and cover. An improved canopy includes two hubs joined by a cross shaft. Each hub may be formed by molding in high-density plastic and combined with stub arms to facilitate subsequent assembly of a completed canopy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventor: Fred Eder