WO2018060786A1 - An umbrella restraint - Google Patents

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WO2018060786A1
WO2018060786A1 PCT/IB2017/054981 IB2017054981W WO2018060786A1 WO 2018060786 A1 WO2018060786 A1 WO 2018060786A1 IB 2017054981 W IB2017054981 W IB 2017054981W WO 2018060786 A1 WO2018060786 A1 WO 2018060786A1
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umbrella
restraint
web
securing
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Johannes Benjamin VAN VOLLENHOVEN
Daniel Jacobus Muller
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Van Vollenhoven Johannes Benjamin
Daniel Jacobus Muller
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Priority to US16/338,480 priority Critical patent/US20190216187A1/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B25/00—Details of umbrellas
    • A45B25/18—Covers; Means for fastening same
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B25/00—Details of umbrellas
    • A45B25/22—Devices for increasing the resistance of umbrellas to wind
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B23/00—Other umbrellas
    • A45B2023/0012—Ground supported umbrellas or sunshades on a single post, e.g. resting in or on a surface there below

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  • the present invention relates to an umbrella restraint.
  • Umbrellas of the invention are typically portable and used in conjunction with outdoor recreational activities.
  • a user would carry his umbrella to a beach, and deploy the umbrella by securing the central support shaft into beach sand thereby providing shade.
  • the invention seeks to provide an umbrella restraint that at least partially ameliorates the abovementioned disadvantages associated with current use of umbrellas in windy conditions.
  • an umbrella restraint for securing over an umbrella comprising a web having a plurality of securing means extending beyond the web circumference.
  • the securing means comprises ropes which are length adjustable.
  • the ropes are thereby able to extend between a position proximal to the umbrella shade cloth and the ground - depending on user preferences.
  • the adjustability of the rope length allows for rope-tension adjustment and is achieved using rope tensioners.
  • the securing means has an attachment means at its free-end, which free-end is distal from the web.
  • the attachment means comprises at least one of a fastener, a hook assembly, or a contortable free-end for tying the securing means to a weight.
  • the attachment means is releasably securable to a weight, which weight comprises at least one of a fillable bag in which sand and the like can be filed, or a peg which can be secured into the ground.
  • the weights may be suspended from the umbrella alternately rest on the ground.
  • the web comprises a positioning means for securing over a protrusion of the umbrella shaft thereby preventing the restraint from moving and facilitating ease of positioning about the umbrella at time of installation.
  • the securing means may be resiliently deformable. Accordingly, when a deforming wind force is applied to the ropes, being an embodiment of the securing means - the ropes are biased against the wind towards their rest position thereby assisting with umbrella position maintenance.
  • the ropes comprise visual identifiers to prevent people from tripping over the ropes, in use.
  • These visual identifiers comprise at least one of flags situated along the length of the rope, bright colours, or reflective material.
  • Figure 1 shows a front view of an umbrella restraint of the invention
  • FIG. 1 shows an umbrella restraint 10 of the invention comprising a web 12 formed from interconnected ropes 14.
  • the web is placed over a shade cloth of the umbrella 16.
  • the web comprises a plurality of ropes which extend beyond the web circumference and are suspended from the perimeter of the umbrella shade cloth.
  • the ropes are length-adjustable and are thereby able to extend between a position proximal to the umbrella shade cloth and the ground - depending on user preferences.
  • the adjustability of the rope length allows for rope- tension adjustment which is achieved using rope tensioners 26.
  • the ropes have an attachment means at each of their respective free-ends, which free-ends are distal from the web.
  • the attachment means comprises a hook assembly for securing each rope to a weight.
  • the weights are comprised of fillable bags 18, in which sand and the like can be filed. In use, the bags are transported in an empty condition to minimise weight. Only at the time of installing the restraint are the bags filled, thereby providing a lightweight restraint which is easily transportable. As will be appreciated, the number of bags filled is user dependant, whereby an increased overall weight of the bags will provide increased umbrella stability.
  • the ropes comprise visual identifiers 20 to prevent people from tripping over the ropes, in use. These visual identifiers comprise a plurality of flags situated along the length of the rope.
  • the web comprises a positioning means 22 at its centre point for securing over a protrusion of the umbrella shaft 24.
  • the positioning means is a re-enforced aperture through which the shaft protrusion passes thereby preventing the restraint from moving and facilitating ease of positioning about the umbrella at time of installation.
  • the web which secures over the umbrella may be substantially solid or perforated.
  • the web may additionally comprise collapsible advertising panels upon which advertising content may be printed.
  • the pegs may be used to secure the ropes to the ground.
  • the securing means may be resiliently deformable. Accordingly, when a deforming wind force is applied to the ropes, being an embodiment of the securing means - the ropes are biased against the wind towards their rest position thereby assisting with umbrella position maintenance.

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Abstract

An umbrella restraint for securing over an umbrella (16), comprising a web (12) having a plurality of securing means (14) extending beyond the web circumference. The securing means comprises ropes which are length adjustable (16). The ropes are thereby able to extend between a position proximal to the umbrella shade cloth and the ground - depending on user preferences. The adjustability of the rope length allows for rope-tension adjustment and is achieved using rope tensioners. The securing means has an attachment means at its free-end, which free-end is distal from the web. The attachment means secures the umbrella restraint to a weight (18).

Description

AN UMBRELLA RESTRAINT
A47G
The present invention relates to an umbrella restraint. BACKGOUND
Umbrellas of the invention are typically portable and used in conjunction with outdoor recreational activities. By example, a user would carry his umbrella to a beach, and deploy the umbrella by securing the central support shaft into beach sand thereby providing shade.
Amongst the disadvantages associated with umbrellas, is their lack of stability in windy conditions. This is due to their light weight relative to the volume of trappable wind and subsequent dislodgement force which wind exerts against the umbrella. To overcome such disadvantages users may strap the shaft of the umbrella to a fixed structure. This prior art however only provides a unidirectional restraint and is feasible only where suitably fixed structures are available. Said prior art is therefore unsuitable for beach use. Additionally, a shaft strap provides little restraint against upward gusts of wind.
Additional limitations associated with the use of outdoor umbrellas, is the type of soil in which the umbrella shaft is secured. By exa mple, very hard soil results the umbrella shaft being shallowly inserted into the ground, thereby resulting in poor stability. Where the soil is very soft, such as beach sand, umbrella shaft movement results, again resulting in poor stability. Due to the requirement of umbrellas being portable, lightweight and thin material is used for the shade providing cloth. The shade cloth is easily tearable and such characteristics makes the shade cloth an unsuitable material through which to restrain the umbrella in windy conditions.
The invention seeks to provide an umbrella restraint that at least partially ameliorates the abovementioned disadvantages associated with current use of umbrellas in windy conditions.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
According to the invention there is provided an umbrella restraint for securing over an umbrella, comprising a web having a plurality of securing means extending beyond the web circumference.
Conveniently the securing means comprises ropes which are length adjustable. The ropes are thereby able to extend between a position proximal to the umbrella shade cloth and the ground - depending on user preferences. The adjustability of the rope length allows for rope-tension adjustment and is achieved using rope tensioners.
Conveniently the securing means has an attachment means at its free-end, which free-end is distal from the web.
Conveniently the attachment means comprises at least one of a fastener, a hook assembly, or a contortable free-end for tying the securing means to a weight.
Conveniently the attachment means is releasably securable to a weight, which weight comprises at least one of a fillable bag in which sand and the like can be filed, or a peg which can be secured into the ground. The weights may be suspended from the umbrella alternately rest on the ground. Conveniently the web comprises a positioning means for securing over a protrusion of the umbrella shaft thereby preventing the restraint from moving and facilitating ease of positioning about the umbrella at time of installation.
Conveniently the securing means may be resiliently deformable. Accordingly, when a deforming wind force is applied to the ropes, being an embodiment of the securing means - the ropes are biased against the wind towards their rest position thereby assisting with umbrella position maintenance.
Conveniently the ropes comprise visual identifiers to prevent people from tripping over the ropes, in use. These visual identifiers comprise at least one of flags situated along the length of the rope, bright colours, or reflective material.
Further features, variants and/or advantages of the invention will emerge from the following non-limiting description of an example of the invention made with reference to the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 shows a front view of an umbrella restraint of the invention
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Figures 1 shows an umbrella restraint 10 of the invention comprising a web 12 formed from interconnected ropes 14. In use, the web is placed over a shade cloth of the umbrella 16. The web comprises a plurality of ropes which extend beyond the web circumference and are suspended from the perimeter of the umbrella shade cloth. The ropes are length-adjustable and are thereby able to extend between a position proximal to the umbrella shade cloth and the ground - depending on user preferences. The adjustability of the rope length allows for rope- tension adjustment which is achieved using rope tensioners 26.
The ropes have an attachment means at each of their respective free-ends, which free-ends are distal from the web. The attachment means comprises a hook assembly for securing each rope to a weight. In one embodiment of the invention, the weights are comprised of fillable bags 18, in which sand and the like can be filed. In use, the bags are transported in an empty condition to minimise weight. Only at the time of installing the restraint are the bags filled, thereby providing a lightweight restraint which is easily transportable. As will be appreciated, the number of bags filled is user dependant, whereby an increased overall weight of the bags will provide increased umbrella stability.
The ropes comprise visual identifiers 20 to prevent people from tripping over the ropes, in use. These visual identifiers comprise a plurality of flags situated along the length of the rope.
The web comprises a positioning means 22 at its centre point for securing over a protrusion of the umbrella shaft 24. The positioning means is a re-enforced aperture through which the shaft protrusion passes thereby preventing the restraint from moving and facilitating ease of positioning about the umbrella at time of installation.
The invention is not limited to the precise details described above and shown in the drawings. Modifications may be made and other embodiments developed without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example the web which secures over the umbrella may be substantially solid or perforated. The web may additionally comprise collapsible advertising panels upon which advertising content may be printed. Further, the pegs may be used to secure the ropes to the ground. Still further the securing means may be resiliently deformable. Accordingly, when a deforming wind force is applied to the ropes, being an embodiment of the securing means - the ropes are biased against the wind towards their rest position thereby assisting with umbrella position maintenance.
The summary of invention and claims form an integral aspect of the description of the invention.

Claims

CLAIMS:
An umbrella restraint for securing over an umbrella, comprising a web having a plurality of securing means extending beyond the web circumference.
The umbrella restraint as claimed in claim 1, wherein the securing means comprises ropes which are length adjustable.
The umbrella restraint as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the securing means has an attachment means at its free-end, which attachment means is distal from the web.
The umbrella restraint as claimed in claim 3, wherein the attachment means comprises at least one of a fastener, a hook assembly, or a contortable free- end for tying the securing means to a weight, in use.
The umbrella restraint as claimed in claim 3 or 4, wherein the attachment means is releasably securable to a weight, which weight comprises at least one of a fillable bag or a peg.
The umbrella restraint as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the web comprises a positioning means for securing about the umbrella shaft.
The umbrella restraint as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the securing means is resiliently deformable.
The umbrella restraint as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the securing means comprises visual identifiers.
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GB2375480A (en) * 2001-05-19 2002-11-20 Justin Alec Bailey Guy-supported parasol
ES1069369U (en) * 2008-11-06 2009-03-16 Juan Carlos Jimenez Perez Sunshade holder supporting device
FR2945567A1 (en) * 2009-05-18 2010-11-19 Mourad Bejaoui Device for maintaining umbrella on ground against wind, has pouches associated at end of adjustable length straps, where pouches are provided with closure forming mass for maintenance of umbrella
JP5203530B1 (en) * 2012-07-31 2013-06-05 清雄 武内 Umbrella reinforcement to prevent reverse opening
GB2500376A (en) * 2012-03-14 2013-09-25 Vivien White Device for tethering an umbrella

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GB2375480A (en) * 2001-05-19 2002-11-20 Justin Alec Bailey Guy-supported parasol
ES1069369U (en) * 2008-11-06 2009-03-16 Juan Carlos Jimenez Perez Sunshade holder supporting device
FR2945567A1 (en) * 2009-05-18 2010-11-19 Mourad Bejaoui Device for maintaining umbrella on ground against wind, has pouches associated at end of adjustable length straps, where pouches are provided with closure forming mass for maintenance of umbrella
GB2500376A (en) * 2012-03-14 2013-09-25 Vivien White Device for tethering an umbrella
JP5203530B1 (en) * 2012-07-31 2013-06-05 清雄 武内 Umbrella reinforcement to prevent reverse opening

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