Windproof umbrella
US5065779A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 1990 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45B2025/186
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A windproof umbrella includes a post having a lower end to be grasped by a user and an opposite upper end; a plurality of ribs extending outwardly in a radial direction from the upper end of the post; a lower canopy secured in covering relation on the ribs, the lower canopy including a plurality of vent holes therethrough; a channel forming member secured to the lower canopy in surrounding relation to each lower vent hole for further preventing entry of water therethrough; an upper canopy positioned over the lower canopy in covering relation to all lower vent holes, the upper canopy including at least one upper vent hole therethrough positioned closer to the free ends of the ribs than the at least one lower vent hole, an outer peripheral edge and a plurality of slits extending inwardly in a radial direction from the outer peripheral edge thereof, each slit being arranged generally in line with one rib, the upper canopy having dimensions less than those of the lower canopy; and elastic fastening straps securing the upper canopy between the upper end of the post and the free ends of the ribs with an elastic tautness.
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