# US 10,309,580 B1 · Umbrella holder > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,309,580 B1 - Document ID: US10309580B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 15/792,340 - Filed: 2017-10-24 - Granted: 2019-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2017-10-24 - Applicants: Kyle Baker - Inventors: Kyle Baker - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10309580B1 ## CPC - F16M 11/2035: {in more than one direction} - A45B 11/00: Umbrellas characterised by their shape or attachment - A45B 17/00: Tiltable umbrellas - E04H 12/2215: {driven into the ground (ground anchors E02D5/80)} - F16C 11/103: {frictionally clamped} - F16M 11/041: {Allowing quick release of the apparatus} - F16M 11/06: allowing pivoting - F16M 11/10: around a horizontal axis {(F16M11/12 takes precedence)} - F16M 11/2021: {around a horizontal axis (F16M11/2035 takes precedence)} - F16M 11/24: changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only, {e.g. by means of tubes screwed into each other}(F16M11/42 takes precedence) - F16M 13/022: {repositionable} - A45F 3/44: Article supports adapted to be stuck into the ground {(posts driven into the ground E04H12/2215)} - F16M 2200/022: by friction - F16M 2200/024: by positive interaction, e.g. male-female connections - F16M: FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS - 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) - E04H: BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D) - F16C: SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS - A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY ## Abstract An adjustable umbrella holder that most preferably includes three rotational joints, a quick connect, a base, an arm, and a connector that attaches to an umbrella. The joints are preferably configured to quickly and easily lock into a desired position. The quick connector permits the umbrella and a small portion of the umbrella holder to be detached from the rest of the umbrella holder so that a user can easily detach the umbrella and carry it around and then quickly and easily re-attach it. The umbrella holder can optionally feature different base types that can be attached for use in different environments. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An umbrella holder comprising: a base; a base connector; a first rotational joint, said first rotational joint connectable to said base via said base connector; a second rotational joint comprising interfacing halves and a fastener positioned to hold said interfacing halves together; a quick connect mechanism comprising a first end, said first end of said quick connect mechanism coupled to said second rotational joint; one or more splines disposed on said quick connect mechanism, and an umbrella connector, said umbrella connector comprising one of said interfacing halves of said second rotational joint such that said fastener holds said umbrella connector to another of said interfacing halves of said second rotational joint. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The umbrella holder of claim 1 further comprising a third rotational joint. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The umbrella holder of claim 2 further comprising an arm. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The umbrella holder of claim 3 wherein said first rotational joint is disposed between said base connector and said arm. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The umbrella holder of claim 3 wherein said base comprises a length which is greater than a combined length of said first, second, and third rotational joints and said arm. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The umbrella holder of claim 1 wherein at least one of said first rotational joint or said second rotational joint comprises interfacing teeth and is configured to lock the at least one of said first rotational joint or said second rotational joint into a plurality of different positions. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The umbrella holder of claim 1 further comprising an extension having ends configured to interface with respective halves of said quick connect mechanism. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The umbrella holder of claim 1 wherein said base comprises one or more ground spikes. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The umbrella holder of claim 1 further comprising an umbrella removably attachable to said umbrella connector. ### Claim 10 An umbrella holder comprising: a first base; a base connector; a first rotational joint, said first rotational joint connectable to said first base via said base connector; a second rotational joint comprising interfacing halves and a fastener positioned to hold said interfacing halves together; a quick connect mechanism comprising interfacing parts, said quick connect mechanism comprising splines configured to prevent rotation of said interfacing parts; and an umbrella connector, said umbrella connector comprising a trough configured to receive a handle of an umbrella, said umbrella connector connectable to the handle of the umbrella by disposing the handle of the umbrella in said trough and securing the umbrella handle to said umbrella holder with one or more cable-ties. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The umbrella holder of claim 10 wherein at least one of said first rotational joint or said second rotational joint comprises interfacing teeth and a fastener and is configured to be locked into a plurality of different positions. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The umbrella holder of claim 10 wherein at least one of said first joint or said second joint comprises a fastener having a cam lever. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The umbrella holder of claim 10 further comprising a guy-line having a stake coupled thereto. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The umbrella holder of claim 10 further comprising an arm. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The umbrella holder of claim 14 further comprising a third rotational joint, said third rotational joint disposed between a first end of said arm and said quick connect mechanism and wherein a second end of said arm is connected to said first rotational joint. ### Claim 16 A method for positioning an umbrella comprising: stepping on a base to force a pair of ground spikes into a ground surface; selecting at least one desired joint to manipulate from a selection of a first joint and a second joint; manipulating the at least one desired joint to achieve a desired orientation of the umbrella; adjusting at least one fastener to lock the selected joint into a desired orientation; and securing interfacing portions of a quick coupler together and preventing their rotation with respect to each other via one or more splines. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The method of claim 16 further comprising adjusting the position of the umbrella by installing a removably positionable extension.