WO2007016877A1

WO2007016877A1 - Umbrella and/or parasol

Info

Publication number: WO2007016877A1
Application number: PCT/CZ2006/000049
Authority: WO
Inventors: Radomir Kurecka
Original assignee: Radomir Kurecka
Priority date: 2005-08-05
Filing date: 2006-08-02
Publication date: 2007-02-15
Also published as: CZ2005500A3

Abstract

The invention relates to the umbrella and/or parasol containing the rod (2) where on one of its ends there is a handle (5) arranged, and on the opposite end there is a shelter (34), further at least one supporting member (6) for gripping between the upper part of arm and torso of the user is attached to the rod (2) in an adjustable manner, while the supporting member is adjustable towards the rod in the range from its protective position parallel to the rod up to the tilted out position, at the same time the supporting member overlaps in the position parallel to the rod (2) at least a part of the shelter (34) in the folded status and creates the supporting and protective member (6).

Description

Umbrella and/or parasol

Technical field

The invention relates to an umbrella and/or a parasol containing the rod where on one of its ends there is a handle arranged, and on the opposite end there is a shelter, further at least one supporting member for gripping between the upper part of arm and torso of the user is attached to the rod in an adjustable manner, while the supporting member is adjustable towards the rod in the range from its protective position parallel to the rod up to the tilted out position.

Background art

An umbrella or a parasol commonly available on the market is usually created by a rod on whose upper end there is arranged a shelter, which in an opened status protects the user against unfavourable weather such as rain or a sharp sunshine. In most cases the shelter is created by a metal structure which is covered by a textile lining, and from the point of view of storage and manipulation it is displaced from the opened status into the folded status when the structure and the lining of the shelter are positioned alongside the rod.

The handle arranged on the opposite end of the rod is approximately adjusted for gripping in a palm of one hand, at the same time the other functions of the handle are taken into account - e.g. stabilisation of elements of umbrella or parasol structure at storage. The advantage of this solution is that the handle is proportional to the dimensions of an umbrella and/or of a parasol and during storage it does not increase substantially the dimensions of the umbrella or parasol being stored, which after then represents quite a space-saving unit.

If it is necessary to use the umbrella or the parasol, the user may easily transfer the shelter of the umbrella or parasol from the folded status into an opened status in a relatively short instant of time.

The disadvantage of the described background art lies especially in that the umbrella or the parasol fully engages one hand, which is an important aspect. If, for example, it is necessary to open the car when carrying the hand luggage in one hand, and an umbrella or parasol in the second hand while the circumstances are such that it is not suitable to put off neither the umbrella or parasol nor the luggage. Then there is the question how to disengage one hand and relieve it from holding the umbrella or parasol. In case of current umbrellas also the issue how to cope the just used wet umbrella, if it is not suitable to put it aside to get dry, has not been solved.

An example of solution of the above mentioned disadvantages is e.g. the solution according to the DE 2734663, when the bent handle of an umbrella is equipped with a similarly shaped hook positioned on the rod opposite the handle, which after then together with the handle clasps the shoulder of the user at the same time disengaging the user's hand. The advantage is that this design of an umbrella enables to disengage the hand which is usually engaged by holding an umbrella, and that this solution is socially relatively acceptable. Nevertheless a substantial disadvantage is that the hook arranged against the handle to a certain degree increases the dimensions of the umbrella, and especially the fact that positioning of the umbrella on shoulder of the user is not ready and comfortable enough. Also it does not solve the problem how to handle the wet umbrella in case it is not suitable to put it immediately aside to get dry.

At the execution according to the US 4967943 on the umbrella's rod there is arranged a stabilizer which is completed with a bent adjustable hanger in similar way as at the previous solution. The hanger serves for hanging the umbrella on shoulder of user, while the stabilizer, gripped between the user's arm and torso, stabilises the umbrella in the required position. The disadvantages of this solution result especially from the size of stabilizer and the hanger when these parts increase substantially the space requirements during storage of the umbrella. Also in this case it does not solve the problem how to handle the wet umbrella in case it is not suitable to put it immediately aside to get dry.

The solution according to the US 2001035202 describes the system of fastening the umbrella to the body of the user by an additional fastening system - harness - by means of which the umbrella is positioned with respect to the user's body in a protective position, when the umbrella's shelter protects the user without necessity to clasp the handle in a palm of one hand. The advantage is that such solution enables to disengage the hand, which is usually engaged with holding the umbrella. Elements (possibly element) of the fastening system must be first fastened to the body, which means that it is not possible to react quickly to the necessity to disengage one hand, thus the solution is not prompt. Elements (element) of the fastening system show, during the application, a socially less acceptable impression than holding the umbrella in a palm - this person wears some harness like a dog or a horse. The fastening system represents additional elements at which the issue of their incorporation during storage of an umbrella is not solved. Also this execution it does not solve the problem how to handle the just used wet umbrella in case if it is not suitable to put it immediately aside to get dry.

From the GB 2207348, respectively the US 4856546 there is known a solution when a lever arm is attached in a rotation manner to the rod of umbrella, which in case of necessity may be displaced to the position perpendicular to the umbrella's rod when the user may clasp this lever arm between his arm and the torso, thus releasing the user's hand originally engaged with umbrella. Nevertheless, several disadvantages arise from the description and the enclosed pictures. One of them are relatively small dimensions of the lever arm which does not enable a powerful, stable and reliable clasping of this lever arm between arm and torso of the user. Moreover the way of fastening of the lever arm to the umbrella's rod which is based on the eccentric attachment of this lever arm to the sleeve will cause that, in a relatively short time, the deformation of the rod and a not reliable securing of the lever arm position surely occur. Also it does not solve the problem how to handle the just used wet umbrella in case if it is not suitable to put it immediately aside to get dry. From the solution according to the WO 9636251 there is known an umbrella which is equipped with a case into which the umbrella's rod and shelter may be stored in a folded status, which during holding the umbrella must be gripped in a palm of one hand as a handle. Nevertheless such solution of the handle does not bring any advantage from the point of view of disengaging the hand from positioning the umbrella in status when the umbrella's shelter provides protection to its user. The mentioned invention does not even solve another way of positioning the umbrella in a required position, which would lead to disengaging the user's hands, but it deals with an issue how to handle the just used umbrella which is wet and cannot be put aside to get dry.

The objective of this invention is to remedy or at least to minimise the disadvantages of the present state of the art.

The principle of invention

The objective of the invention has been reached by an umbrella and/or a parasol containing the rod where on one of its ends there is a handle arranged, and on the opposite end there is a shelter, further at least one supporting member for gripping between the upper part of arm and torso of the user is attached to the rod in an adjustable manner, while the supporting member is adjustable towards the rod in the range from its protective position parallel to the rod up to the opened position, at the same time the principle of the invention lies in that the supporting member overlaps in the position being parallel to the rod at least a part of the shelter in the folded status thus creating the supporting and protective member. In this way the supporting and protective member fulfils in its essence two relatively different functions. In the moment when the shelter of the umbrella and/or parasol is in the opened status and the supporting and protective member is displaced into tilted out position, the supporting and protective member serves as a support for clasping between the upper part of arm and torso of the user, which enables to position the umbrella and/or the parasol in a position in which the shelter of umbrella and/or parasol provides protection to its user against unfavourable weather without necessity to use one of the hands for holding the umbrella and/or parasol. By means of clasping the supporting and protective member between the upper part of arm and torso the user avoids engaging of one of his hands. The supporting and protective member fulfils another function when it protects the shelter of the umbrella and/or parasol or at least its parts against the mechanical damage, possibly against the unintended shifting the shelter from the closed status into the opened status, this especially in a situation when the shelter in the closed status is arranged alongside the rod and the supporting and protective member which is in the protective position parallel with the rod, overlaps from outside at least a part of the shelter. The possibility to position the umbrella and/or the parasol not in the palm of one hand is available, when applying the invention, in principle immediately after bringing the umbrella and/or parasol into the status, when the shelter of the umbrella and/or parasol provides to its user protection against an unfavourable weather. The solution according to the invention is in practice acceptable in the society, does not show any negative social impacts regarding the usage. Moreover the elements, through which the solution has been reached, do not increase substantially the dimensions of the umbrella and/or parasol during storage when compared with original dimensions of the umbrella and/or parasol without supporting and protective member. The question what to do with the new elements of the umbrella and/or parasol at storage has been solved herewith.

In the solution according to the claim 2 the supporting and protective member is attached to the rod in a place of the handle, which enables more simple structure of the supporting and protective member. According to the claim 3 the supporting and protective member is created by a shell with inner space of at least a part of the shelter in folded status and at least of a part of the rod and/or at least a part of the handle. The inner space of the shell after then may be opened at least from one side, or in the advantageous execution according to the claim 7 it may be closed with at least one cover. Especially with respect to the usage of the umbrella it is also advantageous if the supporting and protective member after being covered with the cover (covers) create a compact waterproof case which prevents the dampness absorbed during usage of the umbrella especially on the surface of the shelter to flow through or leak out the enclosed inner space of the supporting and protective member. The supporting and protective member is attached to the rod, eventually to the handle of the umbrella and/or parasol in a removable manner or in a fixed manner, at the same time the removable mounting to a certain level makes easier storage of the umbrella and/or parasol according to the invention, enables an additional installation of an auxiliary supporting and protective member to the existing umbrella and considerably facilitates the replacement of e.g. damaged supporting and protective member by a new one.

According to the claim 8, the cover for enclosing the inner space of the supporting and protective member is in a pivoted way attached to the rod and/or the handle and/or the supporting and protective member, which precludes its loss. The cover may be attached to the above mentioned parts of the umbrella and/or parasol in a removable manner or in a fixed manner, while at the advantageous execution the cover is in a fixed manner and pivoted way alongside the longitudinal axis attached to the rod of umbrella in the space above the shelter.

In the solution according to the claim 10 the umbrella and/or the parasol is provided with a stabilizing means which facilitates stabilizing the position of the umbrella and/or parasol which is achieved by clasping the supporting and protective member between the upper part of arm and torso of the user, thus improving usability of the umbrella and/or parasol according to the invention.

In execution according to the claim 11 such stabilizing means is represented by a sling for encircling the neck of the user which prevents that the umbrella and/or parasol changes substantially its position due to the gravity and prevents its slipping, at the same time the connection of the sling to the umbrella and/or parasol is in such a position that the weight of the umbrella and/or parasol implies, upon holding by means of the supporting and protective member, such a force which is, around the point of suspension, lifting the supporting and protective member in the direction upwards. The suspension point is thus positioned outside the plumb line running through the centre of gravity of the umbrella and/or parasol in the position when the umbrella and/or parasol provides protection to its user, and simultaneously in the semi-space whose axis is represented by the axis of the supporting and protective member.

Due to the fact that a situation cannot be precluded when the stabilizing means created by a sling will produce a dangerous noose, this means is equipped with a safety element which at a certain strength (force) disconnects or substantially extends, this mechanically in a material manner or otherwise.

According to the claim 12 the stabilizing means is attached to a suitable part of the umbrella and/or parasol in a removable manner. According to the claim 13 this means is attached to a suitable part of the umbrella and/or parasol in a fixed manner. The option of application of the solution according to the claim 12 or 13 depends on the discretion of a designer or manufacturer and it is especially subject to requirement as to the structure of the umbrella and/or parasol. As regards shifting and/or backward positioning of the supporting and protective member, this may be achieved either by a direct applying of human force or otherwise than by a direct applying of human force - e.g. according to the claim 14 by an energy accumulator which is e.g. represented by a spring or by another source of energy.

From the point of view of clasping the supporting and protective member between arm and torso of the user it appears to be suitable, if the supporting and protective member is on the respective surfaces provided with antiskid surface created by means of a shape, material or otherwise, possibly by a combination of various antiskid modifications.

According to the claim 17 the supporting and protective member of the umbrella and/or parasol is of a variable shape and/or size which enables its dimensional and shape adaptation to the size and/or shape of the shelter of the umbrella and/or parasol in its folded status. On the contrary, according to the claim 18 the supporting and protective member of the umbrella and/or parasol has a permanent shape and size.

From the point of view of clasping the supporting and protective member it is advantageous if at least a part of the supporting and protective member in the plane perpendicular to its longest axis has a non-circular outer cross section, through which it is attained, that when clasping the supporting and protective member between arm and torso of the user the umbrella and/or parasol is stable in the space with respect to the user, namely in the three rectangled axes both in a straight and rotation manner.

According to the claim 20 it is advantageous if the outer surface of the supporting and protective member is of an ergonomic shape in accordance with the body of the user, by the surface of which the supporting and protective member is directly or indirectly clasped, through which the lowest loading of user's body is achieved.

Next to the proper strength and rigidity at clasping between the shoulder and the torso of the user, the relatively important properties of the supporting and protective member include also health-friendliness on the level of the latest knowledge known to the public at the time of manufacturing, the durability on the level of service life of the umbrella and/or parasol, low weight, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, resistance to damage, chemical stability and etc.

The supporting and protective member is made of a commonly available materials, e.g. of plastic, metal, metal alloys, glass, ceramic, wood, etc. and their combinations.

The position of the supporting and protective member towards the rod of umbrella and/or parasol, at the pivoted joint of the supporting and protective member with the rod or the grip, e.g. by means of a pin (pins), is not secured in any way against the backward tilting. This position is given by the fact that the supporting and protective member is clasped between the upper part of arm and torso of the user and the rod of umbrella and/or parasol is leaning against the front surface of the user's arm.

Description of the drawing

In the enclosed drawing, the Fig. 1a shows schematically the umbrella as per the invention with a shelter in opened status ; the Fig. 1b shows the umbrella as per invention with shelter in folded status; the Fig. 2a schematically shows a portion of umbrella as per invention in an alternative execution; the Fig. 2b shows the umbrella as per the invention in alternative execution with shelter in folded status; the Fig. 3a schematically shows the umbrella as per the invention in another alternative execution with shelter in opened status; the Fig. 3b shows the umbrella as per the invention in another alternative execution with shelter in folded status, and the Fig. 4 schematically shows the way of usage of the umbrella as per the invention.

Examples of embodiment

An umbrella i, containing a rod 2 on whose one end there is arranged a handle 5 and on the opposite end there is arranged a shelter 34 , will be clarified on the example of embodiment which is schematically shown in the Fig. 1a, where on the upper end of the rod 2 there is arranged a known structure 3 and to it a firmly attached lining 4 creating shelter 34 of the umbrella 1.. On the Fig. 1a the shelter 34 is illustrated in opened status, when it provides protection with its structure to the user against unfavourable weather. From the point of view of storage and manipulation the shelter 34 can be further transformed into the folded status when the structure 3 and the lining 4 are positioned alongside the rod 2. On the opposite end of the rod 2_ than the shelter 34, there is arranged a handle 5 for clasping the umbrella 1_, into a palm. To the handle 5 of a circular cross-section, in the illustrated example of embodiment, there is connected in a tangential manner the supporting and protective member 6 represented by a rod of rectangular cross-section. Joining of the supporting and protective member 6 to the handle 5 is realised by means of a pin and it enables tilting of the supporting and protective member 6 towards the rod 2 from the position parallel with the rod 2, as illustrated in the Fig. 1b, into the tilted out position illustrated in the Fig. 1a, in which its clasping between the upper part of arm and torso of the user is enabled as illustrated in the Fig. 4, resulting in catching and stabilising of the umbrella i, while for securing of the supporting and protective member 6 in the tilted out position there is on the handle 5 and supporting and protective member 6 provided a stop or other securing means. In this illustrated example of embodiment the supporting and protective member is approximately perpendicular to the rod 2. The supporting and protective member 6 is in other not illustrated examples of embodiment created by a rod of other than rectangular cross-section.

The Fig. 1b schematically shows the umbrella 1_, according to the embodiment example illustrated in the Fig. 1a, when the shelter 34 is in the closed status and in a known manner folded alongside the rod 2, while the supporting and protective member 6 is collapsed into the protective position parallel to the rod 2 of the umbrella ±, when it overlaps a part of the shelter 34 of the umbrella i and protects it against a mechanical damage and in some cases also against an unintentional displacement into the opened status.

The Fig. 2a schematically shows the handle 5 of a circular cross section, a part of the rod 2 , and in the tilted out position about perpendicular to the rod 2 the arranged supporting and protective member 6 of the umbrella X according to the invention in alternative embodiment when the supporting and protective member 6 is created by a shell in the shape of cuboid, whose lower wall is rounded in the direction outwards from the inner space of the shell, while the inner space of the cuboid is, upon absence of the upper wall and one of the shorter side walls, opened. In the place where the inner space of the supporting and of the protective member 6 is opened from the shorter lateral side, the supporting and protective member 6 is in a collapsible way, e.g. by means of a pin/pins, attached to the handle 5 of the umbrella i, at the same time a part of circumference of the handle 5 is positioned within the inner space of the supporting and protective member 6. The wall of the shell against the handle 5 is further rounded in the direction outwards from the inner space, while the shape of rounding is not important for function of the umbrella ± and the shape of this wall, in the same way as the shape of other walls of the shell is different in other examples of execution.

The Fig. 2b shows schematically the umbrella ±, where the shelter 34 in folded status, the rod 2 and a part of the handle 5 are positioned within the inner space of the supporting and protective member 6, which is tilted into a protective position parallel with the rod 2.

In other not illustrated examples of embodiment the supporting and protective member 6 overlaps in the protective position the whole handle 5 or on the contrary the whole handle 5 is exposed.

The manner of adjustable connection of the rod 2 (handle 5) and of the supporting and protective member 6 is not limited only to the above described connection of the rod 2 (handle 5) and the supporting and protective member 6 with a cylindrical pin (pins), but in other not illustrated examples of execution this connection is realised e.g. by creating the shaped grooves in the rod 2 (handle 5) of the umbrella ± and to it corresponding shape of surface of the supporting and protective member 6 or vice versa. In another not illustrated embodiment the adjustable connection of the supporting and protective member 6 with the rod 2

(handle 5) is realised by means of a system of at least one stud and to it corresponding hole.

The umbrella 1 according to the invention is used so that the user displaces the supporting and protective member 6 into the tilted out position, whereby the shelter 34 of the umbrella 1 is released which after then the user brings in a known manner into an opened status. After these actions are performed the umbrella ± is prepared for its usage, while the shelter 34 protects the user in a known manner against an unfavourable weather, while the tilted out position of the supporting and protective member 6 enables catching and stabilising of the umbrella ± by clasping the supporting and protective member 6 between the upper part of arm of the user (Fig. 4), whereby the status is achieved that the user is protected in a common way by the shelter 34 of the umbrella 1., at the same time his both hands are free for further activities.

The Fig. 3a schematically shows another example of embodiment of the umbrella 1 according to the invention. On the lower part of the rod 2 there is arranged a handle 5 of circular cross section to which in a collapsible manner the supporting and protective member 6 is attached which in this case is created by a hollow cuboid whose inner space from the side adjoining to the handle 5 is opened by a circular hole provided with an inner thread. In the vicinity of the upper end of the rod 2 there is arranged a shelter 34 illustrated in an opened status, while above the shelter 34 to the rod 2 in a rotation manner the cylindrical cover 7 is attached whose longitudinal axis is identical with longitudinal axis of the rod 2.

The cover 7 on its perimeter is provided with a thread for closing the hole of the inner space of the supporting and protective member 6, which in this case serves as a case for storage of the handle 5, rod 2 and the shelter 34 of the umbrella ± in the folded status. In some cases it is advantageous, if the inner space of the supporting and protective member 6 after being closed with the cover 7 is waterproof.

The Fig. 3b schematically shows the manner of storage of the handle 5, of the rod 2 and the shelter 34 in the folded status into the inner space of the supporting and protective member 6.

If it is necessary to use the above mentioned umbrella ± the user unscrews the cover 7 closing the inner space of the supporting and protective member 6 and through a consequent pulling this cover 7 he pulls out the shelter 34 of an umbrella i in the folded status, the rod 2 and a handle 5 from the inner space of the supporting and protective member 6. After then in a common manner brings the shelter 34 into the opened status and displaces the supporting and protective member 6, which is in a parallel position to the rod 2, into the tilted out position which enables gripping and stabilisation of the umbrella X by clasping the supporting and protective member 6 between the upper part of arm and torso of the user (Fig. 4). In this moment the umbrella X according to the invention is prepared for its usage, while the part of the handle 5 is positioned in the inner space of the supporting and protective member 6.

The manner of joining the cover 7 and the supporting and protective member 6 is not limited only to the above mentioned execution of the threaded coupling but in other not illustrated examples of embodiment it is realised in other execution of the threaded coupling with different positioning of threads, possibly it is realised using other means or manners.

The cross section of the handle 5 of the umbrella i need not to be strictly of a circular shape but in some cases it is oval, generally of n-angle shape or of other shapes. In some examples of embodiment from the point of view of displacement and re-positioning of position of the supporting and protective member 6 towards the rod 2 it is advantageous if the connection of the supporting and protective member 6 with the rod 2 or handle 5 is equipped with a suitable accumulator of energy, e.g. with a spring, possibly a source of energy. As regards comfort at using the umbrella ± it is also advantageous if the outer surface of the supporting and protective member 6 is formed with respect to the morphology of the user's body, possibly if it is equipped with a layer of material which enables a temporarily forming of surface of the supporting and protective member 6 upon its positioning between the upper part of arm and torso of the user. Due to the same reason it is advantageous if at least a part of the outer surface of the supporting and protective member 6 is provided with an antiskid treatment.

In other not illustrated examples of embodiment the umbrella X as per the invention is equipped with a sling created by a loop, which is attached to the rod 2 and/or to the supporting and protective member 6, while at positioning the sling to a suitable part of the user's body, e.g. around the neck of the user, the umbrella X is stabilised in a required position. To secure the safeness, the sling is provided with a suitable safety means.

The above mentioned examples of embodiment of the umbrella describe the design where on one of ends of the rod 2 there is arranged a shelter 34 of the umbrella i created by the stiffened structure 3, on which the lining 4. is arranged in a fixed manner. Nevertheless the solution according to the invention may be applied at the design of the umbrella, when the stiffening of the lining 4 is ensured by other element of the umbrella 1 or directly by the material or the structure of the lining 4 , etc. The supporting and protective member 6 is made of currently available materials e.g. of plastic, metal, metal alloys, glass, ceramic material, wood and similarly or by its combination, while it is advantageous if this material is resistant especially to corrosion, or is provided by a corrosion resistant treatment.

The above described examples of embodiment on the umbrella i may be applied also at the parasol.

Claims

1. The umbrella and/or parasol containing the rod where on one of its ends there is a handle arranged, and on the opposite end there is a shelter, further at least one supporting member for gripping between the upper part of arm and torso of the user is attached to the rod in an adjustable manner, while the supporting member is adjustable towards the rod in the range from its protective position parallel to the rod up to the tilted out position, characterised by that the supporting member overlaps in the position parallel to the rod (2) at least a part of the shelter (34) in the folded status and creates the supporting and protective member (6).

2. The umbrella and/or parasol according to the claim 1, characterised by that the supporting and protective member (6) is to the rod (2) attached by means of a handle (5).

3. The umbrella and/or parasol according to any of the claims 1 or 2 characterised by that the supporting and protective member (6) is created by a shell with inner space for storage of at least a part of the shelter (3) and at least a part of the rod (2) and/or at least a part of the handle (5).

4. The umbrella and/or parasol according to any of the claims 1 to 3, characterised by that the supporting and protective member (6) is attached to the rod (2) in a removable manner.

5. The umbrella and/or parasol according to any of the claims 1 to 3, characterised by that the supporting and protective member (6) is attached to the rod (2) in a fixed manner.

6. The umbrella and/or parasol according to the claim 3, characterised by that the inner space of the supporting and protective member (6) is opened at least from one side.

7. The umbrella and/or parasol according to the claim 3, characterised by that the inner space of the supporting and or protective member (6) can be enclosed by at least of one cover (7).

8. The umbrella and/or parasol according to the claim 7, characterised by that at least one cover (7) for closing the inner space of the supporting and protective member (6) is in a pivoted way attached to the rod (2) and/or handle (5) and/or supporting and protective member (6).

9. The umbrella and/or parasol according to any of the claims 7 or 8, characterised by that the inner space of the supporting and protective member (6) is waterproof after being closed with the cover (7).

10. The umbrella and/or parasol according to any from the previous claims characterised by that at least one means for stabilisation of position of an umbrella (1) and/or parasol is attached to the rod (2) and/or to the handle (5) and/or to the supporting and protective member (6)

11. The umbrella and/or parasol according to the claim 10, characterised by that the means for stabilisation of position of the umbrella (1) and/or parasol is a sling for encircling the neck of a user.

12. The umbrella and/or parasol according to the claim 10 or 11 , characterised by that the means for stabilisation of position of the umbrella (1) and/or parasol is attached in a removable manner to the rod (2) and/or handle (5) and/or supporting and protective member (6).

13. The umbrella and/or parasol according to the claim 10 or 11 , characterised by that the means for stabilisation of position of the umbrella (1) and/or parasol is attached in a fixed manner to the rod (2) and/or handle (5) and/or supporting and protective member (6).

14. The umbrella and/or parasol according to any from the previous claims, characterised by that at least one of the supporting and protective members (6) is attached to the rod (2) and/or handle (5) by means of a joint containing an energy accumulator.

15. The umbrella and/or parasol according to any from the previous claims, characterised by that at least one of the supporting and protective members (6) is attached to the rod (2) and/or handle (5) by means of a joint containing a source of energy.

16. The umbrella and/or parasol according to any from the previous claims, characterised by that at least one of the supporting and protective members (6) is provided with an antiskid surface on at least of a part of its surface.

17. The umbrella and/or parasol according to any from the previous claims, characterised by that at least one of the supporting and protective members (6) is of a variable shape and/or size.

18. The umbrella and/or parasol according to any from the previous claims, characterised by that at least one of the supporting and protective members (6) is of a stable shape and size.

19. The umbrella and/or parasol according to any from the previous claims characterised by that at least a part of one of the supporting and protective member (6) is of a non-circular outer cross section.

20. The umbrella and/or parasol according to any from the previous claims, characterised by that at least a part of the outer surface of at least one of the supporting and protective member (6) is formed with respect to the morphology of the user.