Patent · US Expired

Powered patio pole umbrella

US7017598B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29Claims
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Filing dateFeb 18, 2004
Grant dateMar 28, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S135/91
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A powered patio pole umbrella is provided. The powered patio pole umbrella receives power from an external outlet and provides power to a plurality of power hubs including electrical outlets positioned vertically within the central pole of the umbrella. Consumers may plug electrical devices into the electrical outlets in the power hubs. The power hubs are sealed for moisture and a ground fault circuit interrupter is provided for additional safety.

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