Light containing umbrella apparatus
US5611614A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S135/91
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A light containing umbrella apparatus includes a handle assembly and a canopy assembly connected to the handle assembly. An electrical power supply is supported by the handle assembly. An outside illumination source is supported by the handle assembly and is located outside the canopy assembly. The outside illumination source is powered by the electrical power supply. An underside illumination source is supported by the canopy assembly and is located on an underside portion of the canopy assembly. The underside illumination source is also powered by the electrical power supply. An illumination selector switch assembly is supported by the handle assembly and selectively connects the electrical power supply to the outside illumination source and the underside illumination source. The handle assembly includes a plurality of telescopic handle members. The canopy assembly includes a flexible canopy fabric supported by a collapsible frame assembly. The electrical power supply includes a plurality of batteries. The outside illumination source includes a bulb/lens assembly and electrical conductors connecting the bulb/lens assembly to the illumination selector switch assembly. The undersid…
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