Patent ID: 7007734

Claim:
A method of lowering a fold-down awning, said method comprising the steps of: providing a generally U-shaped member with a central space dimensioned to hold a telescoping support arm of an awning, a narrowed area adjacent to said central space that is configured to restrict downward movement of the telescoping support arm out of said central space, opposing flared ends configured to help to guide a telescoping support arm through said narrowed area and into said central space, a fold-down awning having a laterally extending support bar and a telescoping support bar, and at least one fastener hole centrally through said U-shaped member; also providing fastening means; using said fastening means to secure said U-shaped member to said laterally extending support bar with said opposing flared ends facing said telescoping support bar so that said member assists one person in being able to raise and lower the awning alone.