Patent ID: 7178535
Filing Date: 2007-02-20
Classification: A45B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An umbrella comprising: an elongated ridge pole having a top and bottom end; a rib hub fixed to the top end and a spreader hub slidably engaged to the ridge pole between the top and bottom end; the rib hub and spreader hub each comprising: a plurality of elongated ribs, each having an end, the rib end secured within a respective rib hub knuckle receptacle, each rib extending outward through the associated slot; a plurality of elongated spreaders, each having a first and second spreader end, the first spreader end secured within a respective spreader hub knuckle receptacle, each spreader extending outward through the associated slot, the second end of each spreader pivotably secured to a respective rib; and a flexible cover attached to the ribs.