Michael R Scherer

US Patent:

20100307548, Dec 9, 2010

Filed:

Dec 17, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/640859

Inventors:

John Thomas Cain - Riverside IL, US
Desmond P. Varady - Riverside IL, US
Scott Miller Padiak - Glencoe IL, US
David John VandenBranden - Chicago IL, US
Rick Emery Robinson - Boulder CO, US
Grant Kristofek - Cambridge MA, US
Michael Scherer - Louisville CO, US
Stephen Burks - LaGrange IL, US

Assignee:

BWBT, LLC - LaGrange IL

International Classification:

A45B 25/18
A45B 25/02
A45B 25/20

US Classification:

135 201, 135 151, 135 337, 135 332, 135 3341

Abstract:

Generally speaking, an umbrella having a frame formed by a plurality of rod members joined together by a plurality of hinges, is disclosed. The frame forms a periphery of a shape, such as a circle, square, hexagon, etc., and the frame is capable of movement between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration. A canopy is attached to the frame, and may be detachable there from, and is also capable of movement with the frame between the folded configuration and the unfolded configuration. A stem having a first end attached to the frame along the periphery and extending there from allows the user to position the umbrella to achieve ideal coverage during use. The stem may include a handle formed at a second end opposite the first end, for improved gripping and control of the umbrella.