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US 7,406,975 B1Granted
Multi-purpose convertible device and application of use
OwnerAndre Carrier, Jr.inventor
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Abstract
A multi-purpose convertible device interchangeably convertible from a shovel mode to an anchor mode, wherein, when in the shovel mode, the convertible device removes earthen material to form an opening, and when in the anchor mode, the earthen material is positioned on a portion of the convertible device to weigh down the convertible device such that the convertible device resists displacement by typically encountered environmental conditions.
Claims13
An outdoor umbrella assembly comprising:
- an outdoor umbrella device attachable to a convertible device, wherein:
- the convertible device is interchangeably convertible from a shovel mode to an anchor mode, wherein, when in the shovel mode, the convertible device removes earthen material to form an opening, and when in the anchor mode, the earthen material is positioned on a portion of the convertible device to weigh down the convertible device, and wherein:
- the outdoor umbrella device comprises a canopy and a pole;
- and
- the convertible device comprises:
- a head;
- an extension element pivotally attached to the head, wherein the pole of the outdoor umbrella device attaches the canopy to the extension element;
- and
- a receiver mounted to the head, wherein the receiver receives and holds the extension element when the convertible device is in the shovel mode.
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An outdoor umbrella assembly comprising:
- an umbrella device comprising a canopy positioned over a pole;
- and
- a convertible device interchangeably converted from a shovel mode to an anchor mode, wherein the convertible device comprises:
- a head;
- an extension element pivotally attached to the head, and which receives and holds the pole of the umbrella device;
- a receiver disposed on the head, and fixed into position thereon, wherein the receiver receives and holds the extension element when the convertible device is in the shovel mode;
- and
- a mode transitioning element having a first portion disposed on the head, and a second portion mounted to the extension element, wherein the mode transitioning element connects the extension element to the head while allowing the extension element to pivotally move in relation to the head.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.