Patent ID: 8783274
Filing Date: 2014-07-22
Classification: A45B,A45F,A47G

Abstract:
1. An anchoring apparatus for an umbrella construction including an umbrella pole, ribs, and runner comprising: (a) a central ballast container structure having a generally cylindrical central structure; (b) a complementary bottom panel securely attached or integral to the cylindrical central structure, the bottom panel having a generally concentric opening to the interior of the cylindrical central structure adapted to permit an umbrella pole's lower portion to protrude therefrom for placement upon a sand base; (c) an upper opening panel securely attached or integral to the cylindrical central structure, the upper opening panel configured to receive an umbrella pole and an amount of ballast sufficient to provide support for the umbrella pole and umbrella pole runner, an upper opening panel having a closure configured to enclose ballast and the umbrella pole runner, and an umbrella pole deployed through the upper opening panel; and (d) at least one fixed or adjustable length strap securely attached at one end to the cylindrical central structure of sufficient length to be extended upward to wrap over and engage one or more ribs of the umbrella pole runner and wrap around the umbrella pole, thereby engaging and anchoring the umbrella construction in an upright position.