Patent ID: 6612713
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: A45B,F21S,F21V,F24F,Y02A,Y02B

Abstract:
An umbrella apparatus comprising:a base support portion; a pole portion coupled to the base support portion; a canopy portion hingedly coupled to the pole portion; a rechargeable electrical power system for providing electrical power to the umbrella apparatus; a solar energy system carried by the pole portion above the canopy portion, the solar energy system being adapted to collect solar energy and convert the solar energy into electrical energy, the solar energy system being conductively coupled to the rechargeable electrical power system, such that the solar energy collected and converted into electrical energy recharges the rechargeable electrical power system; and an electrical charging system for recharging the rechargeable electrical power system, the electrical charging system being adapted to receive power from an AC power outlet.