# US 10,306,959 B2 · Motorized solar-tracking umbrella base > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,306,959 B2 - Document ID: US10306959B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/697,317 - Filed: 2017-09-06 - Published: 2019-03-07 - Granted: 2019-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2017-09-06 - Applicants: August Rosedale - Inventors: August Rosedale - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10306959B2 ## CPC - A45B 23/00: Other umbrellas - A45B 25/00: Details of umbrellas (sticks for umbrellas A45B1/00 - A45B9/00; illuminating devices for umbrellas A45B3/02; {sockets or holders for poles or posts E04H12/22}) - G05D 1/0016: {characterised by the operator's input device (input arrangements for computing systems in general G06F3/00)} - G05D 1/0276: {using signals provided by a source external to the vehicle (involving a plurality of vehicles G05D1/0287; automatically controlling vehicle speed responsive to externally generated signals B60K31/0058)} - G05D 1/028: {using a RF signal} - A45B 2023/0006: {Portable, self supported sunshades or weather protections} - A45B 2025/003: {Accessories not covered by groups A45B25/24 - A45B25/30} - A45B 2200/1027: with means for generating solar energy - A45B: WALKING STICKS (walking aids, e.g. sticks, for blind persons A61H3/06); UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS (cane or umbrella stands or holders A47G25/12) - G05D: SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES ## Abstract A motorized, weighted base for outdoor patio umbrellas that can be controlled by a smartphone via Bluetooth, is solar powered to not need recharging, and moves the umbrella automatically to keep the user in the shade. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A process for positioning an automated umbrella base, comprising: automatically determining a position of a user; automatically determining a direction of the sun to the user; automatically determining a location for the umbrella base to be located for an umbrella mounted to the umbrella base to shade the user; and automatically moving the umbrella base to the location. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The process of claim 1, further comprising: moving the umbrella base automatically to keep the user in the shade of the umbrella while the sun moves over time. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The process of claim 1, further comprising: powering the umbrella base using solar power. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The process of claim 1, further comprising: manually adjusting the position of the umbrella base using an application on a smartphone. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The process of claim 1, wherein: the automatically determining a location for the umbrella base to be located for an umbrella mounted to the umbrella base to shade the user comprises determining whether the sun has moved more than 1 degree; and the automatically moving the umbrella base to the location is performed in response to determining whether that the sun has moved more than 1 degree. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The process of claim 1, wherein: the automatically determining a position of a user comprises determining a position of a smartphone. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The process of claim 6, further comprising: determining that the smartphone is no longer connected to the umbrella base; and ceasing moving the umbrella base in response to determining that the smartphone is no longer connected to the umbrella base. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The process of claim 1, further comprising: moving the umbrella base automatically to keep the user in the shade of the umbrella while the sun moves over time; and powering the umbrella base using solar power; wherein the automatically determining a location for the umbrella base to be located for an umbrella mounted to the umbrella base to shade the user comprises determining whether the sun has moved more than 1 degree, the automatically moving the umbrella base to the location is performed in response to determining whether that the sun has moved more than 1 degree, the automatically determining a position of a user comprises determining a position of a smartphone. ### Claim 9 An automated umbrella base, comprising: a mobile application; wheels; a motor connected to the wheel; a controller connected to the motor, the controller configured to wirelessly communicate with the mobile application; a battery connected to the controller; and a solar panel connected to and providing a power source to the battery. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The automated umbrella base of claim 9, wherein: the controller receives a command from the mobile application to move the umbrella base. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The automated umbrella base of claim 9, wherein: the mobile application is configured to automatically determine a position of a mobile device running the mobile application. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The automated umbrella base of claim 9, wherein: the mobile application is configured to automatically determine a position of the sun. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The automated umbrella base of claim 9, wherein: the mobile application is configured to automatically determine a direction of the sun to a user. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The automated umbrella base of claim 9, wherein: the mobile application is configured to automatically determine a location for the umbrella base to be located for an umbrella mounted to the umbrella base to shade a user and send commands to the controller to move the umbrella base to the location; and the controller controls the motor to move the wheels to automatically position the umbrella base at the location in response to the mobile application. ### Claim 15 (depends on 9) The automated umbrella base of claim 9, wherein: the mobile application is configured to automatically determine a position of a mobile device running the mobile application; the mobile application is configured to automatically determine a position of the sun; the mobile application is configured to automatically determine a direction of the sun to a user; the mobile application is configured to automatically determine a location for the umbrella base to be located for an umbrella mounted to the umbrella base to shade the user and send commands to the controller to move the umbrella base to the location; and the controller controls the motor to move the wheels to automatically position the umbrella base at the location in response to the mobile application. ### Claim 16 (depends on 9) The automated umbrella base of claim 9, wherein: the mobile application and controller are configured to automatically move the umbrella base to keep a user in the shade of the umbrella while the sun moves over time. ### Claim 17 (depends on 9) The automated umbrella base of claim 9, wherein: the mobile application communicates with the controller via Bluetooth. ### Claim 18 An automated umbrella base, comprising: means for moving the umbrella base; a motor connected to the means for moving the umbrella base; a controller connected to the motor, the controller configured to wirelessly communicate to a smartphone application; and a solar panel mounted on the umbrella base and configured to provide a source of power for the controller. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The automated umbrella base of claim 18, further comprising: a battery connected to the controller, the solar panel is configured to provide the source of power for the controller by recharging the battery. ### Claim 20 (depends on 18) The automated umbrella base of claim 18, wherein: the means for moving the umbrella base includes wheels.