US3730199A
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Umbrella and sheath
Assignee: KNIRPS INTERNATIONAL A GERMAN CORP GmbH
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Filing: 1972-02-11
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Granted: 1973-05-01
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Expires: 1992-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible umbrella in combination with a rigid wall sheath, a resilient clip within the sheath adapted to grip the cap of the umbrella when the umbrella is collapsed and in the sheath, the cap includes a split annular flexible head for engagement with the clip and the sheath and a movable core is provided within the cap for engagement in the head. The core is movable from a position within the head upon a full extension of the telescopic stick, thereby releasing the head from engagement with the resilient clip within the sheath.
Inventors
- 👤 Klaus Thuer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:25
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45B; A45B25/00; A45B25/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
An umbrella and sheath combination wherein the umbrella is of the collapsible type having a telescopic stick; the sheath has an end wall, rigid side walls and an open end; gripping means provided in the interior of the sheath; cap means provided on one end of the umbrella stick adapted to be engaged by the gripping means; the cap means includes split annular segments adapted for radial contraction and expansion; release means associated with the cap means, including a movable core, which is remotely actuated to lock the segments in engagement with the gripping means of the sheath and to release the cap from the gripping means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
An umbrella and sheath combination wherein the umbrella is of the collapsible type having a telescopic stick; the sheath has an end wall, rigid side walls and an open end; gripping means provided in the interior of the sheath; cap means provided on one end of the umbrella stick adapted to be engaged by the gripping means; the cap means includes split annular segments adapted for radial contraction and expansion; release means associated with the cap means, including a movable core, which is remotely actuated to lock the segments in engagement with the gripping means of the sheath and to release the cap from the gripping means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
An umbrella sheath as defined in claim 1 wherein a tie rod connects the core to a stick section, other than the stick section connected to the cap whereby when the umbrella stick is being extended, the core is retracted from a position locking the segments with the gripping means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
An umbrella and sheath as defined in claim 2 wherein the tie rod is connected with the other stick section in a lost-motion connection such that the core plug is only retracted in the last stage of movement of the umbrella stick when being extended.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
103 words
An umbrella and sheath as defined in claim 3 wherein the telescopic stick has two sections, an inner section slidable within an outer section, wherein the inner section is connected to a handle and the outer section is connected to the cap, the tie rod is connected to the core member, a carrier plug connected in the inner stick section adjacent the free end thereof, and including a bore for sliding on the tie rod, abutment means at the free end of the tie rod for engagement with the carrier plug in the final stage of movement of the umbrella stick extension movement.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-04-30 | 1976-10-30 | 1977-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-30 | 1980-10-30 | 1981-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-30 | 1984-10-30 | 1985-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |