Patent ID: 6039062
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: A45B,A47L,A63B,E01H

Abstract:
A combined portable umbrella and air blower for enabling a clearing of debris from a surface by air propelled from the air blower while enabling a protection from adverse weather conditions by the umbrella, the combined portable umbrella and air blower comprising:an elongate shaft with a first end and a second end;an umbrella canopy coupled to the elongate shaft adjacent to the first end of the elongate shaft wherein the umbrella canopy projects radially from the elongate shaft when in an open position for providing protection from adverse weather conditions;an air conduit operatively associated with the elongate shaft wherein the air conduit has a first end comprising an air outlet that is coincident with the first end of the elongate shaft, a second end comprising an air inlet, and a body portion devoid of air-conveying openings therealong; andan air propulsion mechanism comprising a fan operably coupled to the second end of the elongate shaft for enabling a clearing of debris from a surface external to the combined umbrella and air blower by propelled air wherein the air propulsion mechanism is operably associated with the air conduit for drawing air into the air inlet and propelling air from the air outlet.