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US 10,244,835 B2Granted
Umbrellas with inflatable portions
AssigneeThe Handwerker Umbrella Company LLC
InventorsNeil Handwerker, Kevin Bailey, James Henderson, Tim Haats
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Abstract
Some umbrellas include a support assembly, canopy assembly, and a toroidal air bladder. The support assembly includes a pump and a handle. The canopy assembly includes a plurality of support ribs attached to the handle, and a sheet attached to each of the support ribs. The toroidal air bladder is coupled to the air pump, and the air bladder disposed about the handle and engages the support ribs.
Claims15
An umbrella comprising:
- a support assembly having a first end and a second end, the support assembly comprising an air pump;
- and
- a canopy assembly comprising:
- a hub fixed to the second end of the support assembly;
- a plurality of support ribs attached to the hub;
- a sheet coupled to the hub;
- a toroidal air bladder coupled to the air pump, the air bladder disposed about a handle between the hub and the first end of the support assembly;
- and
- a plurality of support straps, each support strap extending from an upper surface of the hub to a lower surface of the toroidal air bladder when the umbrella is positioned for use.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.