Patent · US Expired

Collapsible umbrella with sheathing handle

US6334454B1 · kind B1 · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 9, 1999
Grant dateJan 1, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 9, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45B25/00
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A collapsible umbrella shaft is attached to a cap having two sets of threads formed thereon. The cap is attachable to a housing by the threads in two alternate orientations to close the interior of the housing. In one cap orientation the folded umbrella is in the interior of the housing and in the other cap orientation the umbrella is deployed externally of the housing.

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