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Umbrella handle
Assignee: NBD Bank
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Filing: 1983-07-11
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Granted: 1986-11-25
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Expires: 2003-07-11
Abstract
Abstract An umbrella handle with a unique structure that allows a carrying strap to be stored on the handle's exterior surface when not in use so as to be substantially flush with the exterior surface.
Inventors
- 👤 James H. Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:40
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/26; A45B; A45B25/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
An umbrella having a cover, a rib structure for erecting and collapsing said cover, and a centerpost, the improvement comprising an umbrella handle having an exterior surface and a strap receiving recess formed therein, a flexible carrying strap having a connected end and a free end, at least a part of said strap defining a closed loop sized to receive one or more of a user's fingers therethrough, said flexible strap being permanently connected at said connected end to said handle in said recess, said flexible strap being of a length and width sufficient to allow a user's hand to grasp said strap loop when said strap swings free for carrying said umbrella by said strap when desired by a user and to fit within said recess substantially flush with said exterior surface in a stowed position when desired by a user where the other end of said strap does not swing free, and holding means at least partially carried by at least one of said recess and said strap, said holding means cooperating with said strap to fasten said strap in said recess so as to be substantially flush with said exterior surface in said stowed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
An umbrella having a cover, a rib structure for erecting and collapsing said cover, and a centerpost, the improvement comprising an umbrella handle having an exterior surface and a strap receiving recess formed therein, a flexible carrying strap having a connected end and a free end, at least a part of said strap defining a closed loop sized to receive one or more of a user's fingers therethrough, said flexible strap being permanently connected at said connected end to said handle in said recess, said flexible strap being of a length and width sufficient to allow a user's hand to grasp said strap loop when said strap swings free for carrying said umbrella by said strap when desired by a user and to fit within said recess substantially flush with said exterior surface in a stowed position when desired by a user where the other end of said strap does not swing free, and holding means at least partially carried by at least one of said recess and said strap, said holding means cooperating with said strap to fasten said strap in said recess so as to be substantially flush with said exterior surface in said stowed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An umbrella as set forth in claim 1, said holding means comprising a two-part fastener with one part of said fastener being connected to the free end of said strap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An umbrella as set forth in claim 2, the other part of said fastener being connected to one of said recess and said strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
An umbrella as set forth in claim 2, said two-part fastener being a snap fastener.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
An umbrella as set forth in claim 1, said holding means comprising press fit structure of said recess with said strap, said press fit structure of said recess cooperating with said strap to establish a friction fit between said strap and said recess for retaining said strap in said stowed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
An umbrella as set forth in claim 1, the width of said recess being no greater than the width of said strap to define said holding means whereby said strap thereby being retained in said recess due to a friction fit relationship therewith.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
An umbrella handle as set forth in claim 1, the length of said recess being sufficient to receive substantially the entire length of said strap therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
An umbrella as set forth in claim 7, the width of said recess being no greater than the width of said strap to define said holding means whereby said strap thereby being retained in said recess due to a friction fit relationship therewith.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
An umbrella as set forth in claim 1, said recess being in a plane generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of said handle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
An umbrella as set forth in claim 1, said recess being in a plane that is one of generally co-extensive with and generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of said handle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
An umbrella as set forth in claim 1, said recess being of a generally line configuration so that said strap is stowed in a generally line configuration.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
An umbrella as set forth in claim 1, said recess being of a generally loop configuration so that said strap is stowed in a generally loop configuration.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
An umbrella as set forth in claim 1, said recess being in the form of an annular groove, said groove being positioned generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of said handle.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-11-24 | 1994-05-26 | 1994-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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