Patents by Inventor Richard S. Redl

Richard S. Redl 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 with improved wind-up handle
    Patent number: 4619281
    Abstract: An umbrella comprises a cover having open and closed positions. A hollow pole supports the cover. An operative wind-up assembly for selectively opening and closing the cover includes a mechanism mounted on the pole. A cable extends from the wind-up mechanism through the inside of the pole for activating the cover. Part of the wind-up mechanism includes a rotatable handle with an interiorly positioned spool. One end of the cable is attached around the spool for winding the cable when the handle is rotated to cause opening of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1986
    Inventors: Richard S. Redl, Robert F. Redl