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US 7,017,598 B2Granted
Powered patio pole umbrella
AssigneeVendor Development Group, Inc.
InventorMike Nipke
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Abstract
A powered patio pole umbrella is provided. The powered patio pole umbrella receives power from an external outlet and provides power to a plurality of power hubs including electrical outlets positioned vertically within the central pole of the umbrella. Consumers may plug electrical devices into the electrical outlets in the power hubs. The power hubs are sealed for moisture and a ground fault circuit interrupter is provided for additional safety.
Claims29
A patio pole umbrella including:
- an umbrella canopy;
- a pole for supporting said umbrella canopy;
- and
- a power hub affixed to said pole,
- wherein said power hub includes an electrical outlet supplying AC electricity to an electrical device
- wherein said hub includes an input power receptacle receiving AC electricity.
3 more elements
A movable outdoor furniture article including:
- a pole for supporting a canopy of an umbrella;
- and
- a power hub;
- wherein said power hub is incorporated into said pole;
- and
- wherein said power hub includes
- an electrical outlet providing AC electricity to an electrical device;
- and
- an input power receptacle receiving electrical power;
- wherein an electrical connector is introduced into said input power receptacle to provide electrical power to said electrical outlet.
7 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.