Runner lock device for umbrella

US6941960B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventor

• Lu Huang · Beijing, CN

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 15, 2003
• Grant date: Sep 13, 2005
• Expiry date: Nov 10, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A45B25/08
• WIPO field: Other consumer goods
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A runner lock device for umbrella includes a retainer attached onto an outer peripheral portion of a central post, a barrel slidably engaged onto the central post and having an opening to receive the retainer and to latch the barrel to the retainer and to the central post. A sleeve is slidably engaged onto the barrel and has an actuator arranged to engage with the retainer and to disengage the retainer from the barrel when the sleeve is moved relative to the barrel. The retaining device may be easily secured onto the central post, and no holes are required to be formed in the central post, and no spring members or latches are required to be engaged into the central post.