Umbrella

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1994-04-28

1995-07-18

Mai, Lanna

Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane

Umbrella

Nonsymmetrical, axially offset, or inclined canopy

135 29, 135 32, 248530, 403 11, 403 41, 403161, A45B 1100

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054332338

ABSTRACT:
An umbrella including a central shaft, a plurality of fabric support ribs extending outwardly from the central shaft, a fabric cover associated with the fabric support ribs, a plurality of rib support elements for supporting the fabric support ribs and a plurality of detachable attachment elements, each operative to detachably attach a rib support element onto a fabric support rib, whereby in response to strong winds or other forces, detachment occurs, thereby preventing breakage of the support ribs.

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