Patent · US Expired

Disposable umbrella

US5964234A · kind A · utility

2Cited by
15References
8Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 8, 1997
Grant dateOct 12, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 8, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45B25/02
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A disposable umbrella having an elongated handle member for supporting a foldable canopy. A plurality of rib members are positionable along the underside of the canopy. A collar member is slidable along the handle and is registrable with a cam surface on the rib members for urging the rib members to open the canopy. The collar member is press-fit into friction-locking engagement with the rib members to releasably retain the canopy in the open position. The collar member, the plurality of rib members and the canopy are assembled on the handle member and secured by an end cap that is lockingly engageable with the handle member.

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