Patent ID: 6598753
Filing Date: 2003-07-29
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
A foldable umbrella stand comprising:a) two spaced apart upright posts; b) at least one grid frame, each including a longitudinal rod and a plurality of transverse rods forming a plurality of umbrella inserting holes, the at least one grid frame pivotally attached to upper portions of the upright posts so as to pivot about first pivot pins located above the at least one grid frame between extended and retracted positions; c) at least one water collecting tray located directly below the at least one grid frame and pivotally attached to lower portions of the upright posts so as to pivot about second pivot pins located above the at least one water collecting tray and below the at least one grid frame between extended and retracted positions; and, d) connecting rods, each having an upper end pivotally attached to one side of the at least one grid frame, and a lower end pivotally attached to one side of the at least one water collecting tray such that the at least one grid frame and the at least one water collecting tray move synchronously between the extended and retracted positions.