Patent ID: 6386214
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: A45B

Abstract:
An umbrella, comprising:a central pole member having a longitudinal axis and top and bottom ends; a main hub member secured about said central pole member, said main hub member capable of sliding between said bottom and said top ends and including a top surface and a side surface; a secondary hub member secured to said pole member near said pole top end; means for supporting a canopy member; pulley means comprising at least one pulley member secured to said secondary hub member for raising and lowering said main hub member along said pole member; a bracket member secured to said top surface of said main hub member, and a line member having first and second ends, said first end being secured to said bracket member, said line member cooperatively engaging said pulley member and extending downwardly from said pulley member towards said pole member bottom end; means for securing said main hub member in a stationary position along said pole member; said securing means comprising a cam member secured to said side surface of said main hub member; and wherein said line member cooperatively engages said cam member as it extends downwardly from said pulley member.