Patents by Inventor Joseph F. Tegze

Joseph F. Tegze 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 support construction
    Patent number: 4596262
    Abstract: An umbrella support construction stably supports a heavy umbrella such as a garden umbrella. The support construction includes a base having a through bore with a top and a bottom opening. An insert is provided which is sized to be received in the through bore. The insert includes a central opening for receiving the pole of an umbrella and small through holes which are capable of receiving screws. The screws can be tightened to bear against the umbrella pole to retain same in the insert. Complementary formed shoulders are provided on the insert and the base which prevent removal of the insert through the top opening of the through bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1986
    Assignee: Finkel Outdoor Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph F. Tegze
  • Umbrella base
    Patent number: D285883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1986
    Assignee: Finkel Outdoor Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph F. Tegze
  • Base for a garden umbrella
    Patent number: D286116
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1986
    Assignee: Finkel Outdoor Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph F. Tegze