Patent ID: 7229059

Claim:
A mounting apparatus capable of noninvasive installation on a wet or dry, strong, flat, smooth and clean surface for grasping a vertical pole type member with a shade producing or sports or recreation oriented device at its top, said apparatus comprising: (a) at least one lever handle activated strong suction cup member; (b) a receptacle unit comprising a top end, wherein the top end includes a compression fitting adapted to receive and secure said vertical pole type member; and (c) a means for connecting the suction cup member to the receptacle unit, wherein the means for connecting the suction cup member to the receptacle unit of a includes a tooth member on the suction cup member and an internal ell shaped groove in the receptacle unit whereby the tooth member passes through the ell shaped groove, wherein the at least one lever handle on the suction cup member is at least partially hidden inside the suction cup member when suction force is activated.