Patent ID: 7350556

Claim:
A roll-up pole assembly comprising: a pole having a cylindrical exterior suface and having a first open end ( 22 ) presenting a first circular rim and a second open end ( 28 ) presenting a second circular rim and characterized by a first clamp mechanism ( 38 ) for clamping an edge of a panel ( 32 ) of flexible material to said first rim at said first open end ( 22 ) in a first clamping position, a second clamp mechanism ( 38 ) for clamping an opposite edge of the panel ( 32 ) to said second rim at said second open end ( 28 ) in a second clamping position whereby the panel ( 32 ) may be clamped to the pole and coiled thereabout by rotating the pole, and a first retaining device ( 50 ) for storing said first clamp mechanism ( 38 ) in said first open end ( 22 ) such that said first clamping mechanism does not engage said exterior surface of said pole and for allowing said first clamp mechanism ( 38 ) to move to said first clamping position.