Patent ID: 6244283
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: A45B

Abstract:
An umbrella comprising:a longitudinally extended shank;a first connector coupled to a first longitudinal end of said shank;a handle releasably coupled to said first connector;a second connector coupled to a second longitudinal end of said shank, said second connector having a threaded projection extending longitudinally therefrom;a plurality of ribs disposed in angularly spaced relationship around said shank, each of said ribs having a first end coupled to said second connector;a canopy overlaying said plurality of ribs;a ferrule having a threaded opening formed in one end thereof for releasable coupling with said threaded projection of said second connector;a plurality of third connectors disposed in angularly spaced relationship about a perimeter portion of said canopy, each of said third connectors having (a) an axially directed opening formed in a first end thereof into which a second end of a respective one of said plurality of ribs is received, (b) a hole extending therethrough in a direction transverse said axial direction for use in coupling said third connector to said canopy, and (c) a projection extending axially from a second end of said third connector;a plurality of tip beads respectively releasably engaged to said projections of said plurality of third connectors; and,a plurality of fourth connectors coupled to said canopy in correspondence with said plurality of ribs, each of said fourth connectors being adapted to releasably engage a respective rib, whereby said handle, said canopy, said ferrule and said plurality of tip beads are replaceable.