Patents by Inventor Neal J. McLaughlin

Neal J. McLaughlin 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).

  • Asymmetrical umbrella
    Patent number: 10212996
    Abstract: An asymmetrical umbrella includes a structure formed by a single frame member that is attached at its first and second ends to a handle and also attached to the handle at a third position along the frame member between the ends of the frame member such that the frame member passes through the handle at the third position. A sleeve collects two portions of the frame member together at a position opposite a periphery of the umbrella from the handle. A canopy is attached to the frame member. The umbrella is collapsible into a generally planar shape that is easily transportable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Inventors: Theo Andreas Stewart-Stand, Neal J. McLaughlin
  • ASYMMETRICAL UMBRELLA
    Publication number: 20160227892
    Abstract: An asymmetrical umbrella includes a structure formed by a single frame member that is attached at its first and second ends to a handle and also attached to the handle at a third position along the frame member between the ends of the frame member such that the frame member passes through the handle at the third position. A sleeve collects two portions of the frame member together at a position opposite a periphery of the umbrella from the handle. A canopy is attached to the frame member. The umbrella is collapsible into a generally planar shape that is easily transportable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Theo Andreas Stewart-Stand, Neal J. McLaughlin