Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Umbrella – Mechanically operated
Patent
1996-10-07
1998-01-27
Wood, Wynn E.
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Umbrella
Mechanically operated
135 98, 135 39, 135 21, 135 29, A45B 2516, E04H 1500
Patent
active
057113327
ABSTRACT:
A strutless umbrella includes a central post, either an inner plunger or tube, a canopy assembly including ribs pivotally mounted on the upper end of the central post. Links connect the ribs to the inner plunger or tube. Movement of one of the ribs moves the plunger or tube which moves the remaining ribs. A latch pin holds the umbrella in the open position.
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American Holtzkraft, Inc.
Hooker, P.C. Thomas
Wood Wynn E.
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