Abstract: A powered patio pole umbrella is provided. The powered patio pole umbrella receives power from an external outlet and provides power to a plurality of power hubs including electrical outlets positioned vertically within the central pole of the umbrella. Consumers may plug electrical devices into the electrical outlets in the power hubs.

Abstract: A powered patio pole umbrella is provided. The powered patio pole umbrella receives power from an external outlet and provides power to a plurality of power hubs including electrical outlets positioned vertically within the central pole of the umbrella. Consumers may plug electrical devices into the electrical outlets in the power hubs. The power hubs are sealed for moisture and a ground fault circuit interrupter is provided for additional safety.

Abstract: A non-round charcoal grill system is provided. The system includes a pan including a perimeter, a generally vertical wall, a generally horizontal base including an aperture, and a slope from the wall to the aperture. A removable receptacle for catching ashes may be positioned under the aperture. The receptacle may be slidably positioned along a mounting attached to the pan or the receptacle may be removably positioned into the aperture by a removal fixture attached to the receptacle. The pan and receptacle may be installed in a cart. The cart may include a frame which has an interior perimeter and the interior perimeter of the cart is smaller than the perimeter of the pan.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for an umbrella undercanopy fastening system including a plurality of reclosable fasteners. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a fastening system comprising a first and second member. The first member has a first portion of a fastening device. The second member has a second portion of the fastening device adapted to engage the first portion of the fastening device in a reclosable manner. The reclosable fasteners may be used, fore example, for securing a lighting system to an undercanopy of an umbrella.

Abstract: A non-round charcoal grill system is provided. The system includes a pan including a perimeter, a generally vertical wall, a generally horizontal base including an aperture, and a slope from the wall to the aperture. A removable receptacle for catching ashes may be positioned under the aperture. The receptacle may be slidably positioned along a mounting attached to the pan or the receptacle may be removably positioned into the aperture by a removal fixture attached to the receptacle. The pan and receptacle may be installed in a cart. The cart may include a frame which has an interior perimeter and the interior perimeter of the cart is smaller than the perimeter of the pan.