Patent ID: 7484518
Filing Date: 2009-02-03
Classification: A45B

Abstract:
1. A reversible umbrella, comprising: (a) a supportive pole having an upper portion and a lower portion; wherein the supportive pole further comprises: (b) a canopy assembly slidably mounted on the supportive pole, wherein the canopy assembly further includes: (c) wherein the canopy support rods extend downward in an open orientation and extend upward in an inverted orientation, the third sliding collar being retained in a location near the cap by the third locking member while the first sliding collar cooperates with the second locking member to retain the umbrella in an open orientation, and wherein the first, second, and third sliding collars are pulled together downward to a location near the handle, and the first and second connector rods and the supportive rods turned upward respectively in an inverted orientation, and the first sliding collar also cooperates with the first locking member to retain the umbrella in a closed, inverted position.