Patent ID: 6085768
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: A45B,E04H,Y10T

Abstract:
A shade device comprising:a support structure having a plurality of pole members joined together in a dome shape;an umbrella-like member having a fabric covering stretched over a plurality of flexible ribs; anda clamping device located centrally on said umbrella-like member, said clamping device having: a first portion with means for receiving and securing said ribs; a first slot and a threaded opening on one face of said first portion;a second portion locatable adjacent said first portion, said second portion having a second slot in a face next to and aligned with said first slot, said first and second slots cooperatively dimensioned to receive one of said pole members; and an opening through said second portion; andthreaded attachment means passing through said opening in said second portion for threaded engagement in said threaded opening whereby turning said attachment means in a tightening direction clamps said umbrella-like member on one of said pole members.