Patents by Inventor Jack Macfarlane

Jack Macfarlane 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).

  • Beach umbrella with telescoping pole and base plate
    Patent number: 9057475
    Abstract: A support stand for a beach umbrella or similar structure that requires support is described. The support stand includes a base plate having an upwardly extending attachment cylinder for receiving a pole of an item the needs support. The bottom of the support stand includes a plurality of pivotally attached projections for extending into the ground to provide support. The projections are biased open but can be selectively folded flat against the bottom of the support stand and then held in place for transportation or storage. The support stand includes a handle and pole attachment features the enable one handed transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Inventor: Jack Macfarlane