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US3554203A
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Umbrella support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1967-09-28
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1987-09-28
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable umbrella support having a framework member receiving an umbrella thereon and having horizontally disposed slots adjacent each end thereof, backstraps adjacent each end of the framework and having vertically disposed slots in intersecting registry with the horizontal slots, shoulder straps adjacent to and representing an extension of the backstraps and carrying fastening means which pass through the aforesaid registered slots for adjustably securing the framework, backstraps and shoulder straps together, and a flexible web belt carried by the backstraps for securement about the waist of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Lemuel R Hall Sr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:40
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45B; A45B11/00; A45B11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A support for an umbrella having a shaft and a spring clip at its terminate end comprising in combination first and second elongated straps formed with shoulder-engaging hooks at first ends thereof and back-engaging portions extending therefrom wherein, when said hooks are respectively supported on the shoulders of a wearer, said back-engaging portions extend downwardly along the back of the wearer in spaced approximately parallel position, spaced lower and upper bridge members, means adjustably securing said bridge members along the lengths of said back-engaging portions, said means comprising elongated slots in said back-engaging portions and elongated slots in said bridge members at the locations where said bridge members meet said back-engaging portions, and fastening means extending through said slots, said slots in said bridge members extending transversely of said slots in said back-engaging portions, a shaft receiver for receiving said terminal end, second means securing said receiver to said upper and lower members in general parallel relationship to said back-engaging portions, said receiver comprising an elongated tubular member having a closed end secured to said lower bridge member and an open end secured to said upper bridge member, and said tubular member having a slot intermediate its length for retentively receiving said spring clip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A support for an umbrella having a shaft and a spring clip at its terminate end comprising in combination first and second elongated straps formed with shoulder-engaging hooks at first ends thereof and back-engaging portions extending therefrom wherein, when said hooks are respectively supported on the shoulders of a wearer, said back-engaging portions extend downwardly along the back of the wearer in spaced approximately parallel position, spaced lower and upper bridge members, means adjustably securing said bridge members along the lengths of said back-engaging portions, said means comprising elongated slots in said back-engaging portions and elongated slots in said bridge members at the locations where said bridge members meet said back-engaging portions, and fastening means extending through said slots, said slots in said bridge members extending transversely of said slots in said back-engaging portions, a shaft receiver for receiving said terminal end, second means securing said receiver to said upper and lower members in general parallel relationship to said back-engaging portions, said receiver comprising an elongated tubular member having a closed end secured to said lower bridge member and an open end secured to said upper bridge member, and said tubular member having a slot intermediate its length for retentively receiving said spring clip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein loops are formed at the lower end of said back-engaging portions and belt means extend through said loops for securement about the waist of a wearer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said elongated straps are formed of deformable sheet aluminum whereby said members can be packaged flat and said shoulder-engaging hooks and said back-engaging portions can be individually bent to fit the wearer. 4. The invention of claim 3 wherein resilient foam padding is secured to that surface of said straps opposite to the surface to which said bridge members are secured.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |