Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Umbrella – Mechanically operated
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-21
2011-06-21
Dunn, David (Department: 3636)
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Umbrella
Mechanically operated
C135S037000, C135S098000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07963293
ABSTRACT:
An umbrella is provided that includes a support pole assembly, a canopy support frame, and an actuating handle. The support pole assembly includes a lower pole and an upper pole. The lower pole has a lower end and an upper end. The upper pole is vertically translatable relative to the lower pole. The canopy support frame includes an upper hub, a lower hub, and a middle hub. The upper hub is coupled with the upper pole and with a plurality of ribs. The lower hub is coupled with the ribs. The middle hub is coupled with the lower pole and with the ribs. The actuating handle is coupled with the upper pole and is translatable relative to the lower pole so that, when the actuating handle is raised, the upper pole and the upper hub are raised causing the canopy support frame to close.
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Dunn David
Hawk Noah Chandler
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
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