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Apparatus and Method for Holding and Tilting an Umbrella

  • US 20090314319A1
  • Filed: 06/01/2009
  • Published: 12/24/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/30/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus that holds and tilts a shade umbrella having an umbrella pole and a canopy, wherein the umbrella pole defines a pole angle with a surface below the canopy, the apparatus comprising:

  • at least one spring connected to the umbrella pole so that operation of the spring(s) moves the umbrella pole from a first position to a second position and the umbrella pole is maintained in the second position;

    wherein the umbrella pole has different pole angle when in the second position compared to the first position;

    a pivot for the umbrella pole that allows angular motion of the umbrella pole; and

    a rotary bearing capable of rotating around an axis of the umbrella pole;

    wherein the spring(s) and the pivot are connected to the rotary bearing.

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