Patent ID: 7779849
Filing Date: 2010-08-24
Classification: A45B

Abstract:
1. An umbrella comprising: a canopy being supported by a plurality of ribs; a pole supporting the canopy; and at least one vertically-deployable sun shade including at least two sun shade portions attached to the canopy via a hinged deployment structure; wherein the deployment structure is pivotally attached between the ribs; wherein the at least two sun shade portions are rotatably mounted on the deployment structure to be operated between a vertically-deployed position and closed position; wherein the deployment structure attaches the least two sun shade portions generally parallel to a canopy periphery when the umbrella canopy is opened; wherein the deployment structure rotates each of the sun shade potions generally parallel with the rib of the umbrella canopy when the umbrella canopy is closed; and wherein the deployment structure includes a hinged member that moves the deployment structure into an inverted “V” position when the umbrella canopy is closed.