Patent ID: 7246783
Filing Date: 2007-07-24
Classification: A45B,A45F,E04H

Abstract:
1. A beach umbrella stand having a foot operated drive assembly, comprising: a pole including a hollow interior portion; an auger mounted at least partially within the hollow interior portion, the auger adapted to rotate about a central axis, the auger having an auger gear at an upper portion thereof, at least a portion of the auger protruding from the bottom of the pole; a ratchet assembly mounted at least partially within the hollow interior portion of the pole, the ratchet assembly being positioned for operation by a user's foot, the ratchet assembly including a drive gear in engagement with the auger gear, the drive gear adapted to rotate the auger gear when the drive gear is rotated; a foot pedal adapted to engage the ratchet assembly, whereby actuation of the foot pedal by a user rotates the drive gear.