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 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 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: 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.