Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane inventions 05/09

20090133729 - Protective mechanism for automatic umbrella: The present invention pertains to a protective mechanism for automatic umbrella mainly including a drive unit, a pulley tackle, a spring motor, a clutch, and a clutch spring; wherein, a strand has one end fixed to the pulley tackle and the other end secured to an upper notch of the... Agent: Dr. Banger Shia Int''l Patent Office Of Bang Shia

20090133730 - System and method for sheltering individuals in a hazardous environment: Embodiments of the invention provide a mobile, modular emergency shelter which contains adequate breathable air cylinders connected to full face air masks, food, water, and first aid/medical supplies to enable a predetermined number of individuals (up to sixteen individuals in one embodiment) to survive and shelter in place in a... Agent: Thomas, Raring, & Teague, P.C.

20090126769 - Canopy device: means for tensioning the canopy, which canopy tensioning means comprise a set of first tensioning members and a set of second tensioning members, wherein the first tensioning members are each pivotally connected with one first outer end to the rod and extend therefrom along the canopy to a position close... Agent: Gordon & Rees LLP

20090126770 - Corner brace: The corner brace of a framework of a quickly erectable canopy shelter is connected between portions of a perimeter truss assembly connected to a leg of the framework of the canopy shelter. The corner brace includes a corner brace mounting pin on a first link member of an outer truss... Agent: Fulwider Patton LLP

20090120476 - Rechargeable battery arrangement for electrical system of shading device: A rechargeable power source, which is detachably coupled with a shading device to electrically connect with an electrical arrangement thereof, includes a rechargeable battery unit having a battery terminal arranged to contact with the electrical terminal of the electrical arrangement, and a locking arrangement which contains a releasable locker to... Agent: David And Raymond Patent Firm

20090120475 - Secure mechanism of portable accessory device for outdoor umbrella: A portable accessory device includes a housing having a mounting slot, an accessory unit supported in the housing, and two adjustable retainers for adjusting the size of the mounting slot for a shaft of the outdoor umbrella. Each of the adjustable retainer includes a retention arm, having a pusher surface... Agent: David And Raymond Patent Firm

20090120477 - Secure mechanism of portable accessory device for outdoor umbrella: A portable accessory device includes a housing having a mounting slot, an accessory unit supported in the housing, and two adjustable retainers for adjusting the size of the mounting slot for a shaft of the outdoor umbrella. Each of the adjustable retainer includes a retention arm, having a pusher surface... Agent: Raymond Y. Chan

20090120478 - Rain protection umbrella: A lightweight vertical attachment shield that forms a canopy like structure for protection from falling rain when the vertical attachment shield is attached underneath any conventional umbrella in an open arrangement. The vertical attachment shield is attached about the circumference of the conventional umbrella via spring-loaded plastic clips and elastic... Agent: Greenberg & Lieberman, LLC

20090120479 - tray for a walker: The present invention relates to a tray for use with a walker. The tray includes a generally rigid tray base having an essentially rectangular shape with a front long side, a back long side, a first short side and a second short side, and wherein the tray has a length... Agent: Antoinette G. Giugliano, P.C. Dba Agg Intellectual Property Law

20090120480 - Locking device for a tent: A locking device for a tent comprises a pole 2, a lock base 3 installed to allow hoisting/lowering of the pole, a lock hole 4 provided the pole, and a lock pin 5, provided movably within the lock base in the longitudinal direction, thus enabling the lock pin to be... Agent: Griffin & Szipl, PC

20090114257 - Handle and a walking aid incorporating the same: A walking aid comprises a leg with a handle located part way up the leg; the leg having a region below the handle which in use may engage the ground as a user leans onto the walking aid; and a region above said handle for supporting the arm of the... Agent: Kimberly A. Chasteen

20090114258 - Adjustable pole: A pole mechanism that can be adjusted with one hand that can be used in trekking poles, tool handles, and other applications requiring the use of an adjustable-length elongated member.... Agent: West & Associates, A PC

20090114259 - Covered play apparatus: A cover assembly for a play area, such as a sandbox, comprises a frame disposed over the play area and a covering material attached to the frame. The frame is constructed so as to be convertible between a first configuration in which children can enter and play in a fully... Agent: Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP

20090114260 - Apparatus for providing protection against the sun: The invention relates to an apparatus for providing protection against the sun, said apparatus including a rod assembly (2) and a fabric (3) or the like that is stretchable over said rod assembly, wherein the rod assembly (2) includes two rods (4), which intersect, are each resiliently bendable and can... Agent: Townsend And Townsend And Crew, LLP