Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Umbrella – Nonsymmetrical – axially offset – or inclined canopy
Reexamination Certificate
2009-02-04
2011-11-29
Dunn, David (Department: 3636)
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Umbrella
Nonsymmetrical, axially offset, or inclined canopy
C135S020300, C135S021000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08066021
ABSTRACT:
An umbrella assembly is provided that comprises a canopy assembly and support rods connected by a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly allows the canopy assembly to alternate between both deployed and folded positions, as well as opened and closed, by a single tension member that can be controlled by an actuation device such as a crank. The hinge assembly can also interlock, stabilizing the canopy assembly.
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Notice of Allowance.
Dunn David
Jackson Danielle
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
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