Supports – Staff type – Ground inserted
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-11
2005-10-11
Braun, Leslie A. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Staff type
Ground inserted
C248S508000, C248S057000, C135S118000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06953180
ABSTRACT:
An anchoring device for an umbrella for driving and securing the umbrella to a ground surface such as, for example, one comprised of sand or dirt. The anchoring device for an umbrella includes a base plate that has an upper side and a lower side. A stake member mounted to the lower side of the base plate is provided for removably penetrating the surface. A tubular member is coupled to the upper side of the base plate. The tubular member includes a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall extending between the first and second ends of the tubular member. The second end of the tubular member includes a bore extending therein toward the first end of the tubular member. In one embodiment, an end of the shaft of the umbrella is removably insertable in the bore.
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Ruvalcaba Jose Luis
Ruvalcaba Raul
Braun Leslie A.
Le Tan
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