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Retractable umbrella

US9468273B1 · kind B1 · utility

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19References

20Claims

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Inventors

Henry J. Hasselbach · Decatur, US
John Hasselbach · Granville, US
Robert G. Snow · Decatur, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 2, 2014
Grant date	Oct 18, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 12, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA45B2019/008
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A retractable umbrella includes a canopy with supporting ribs and a shaft with a handle located on a proximal end thereof. Inside the shaft resides an electric motor and a gearing mechanism for power transmission. When activated, the electric motor actuates the gearing mechanism to extend and retrieve the canopy from and into the shaft.

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