US20070256720A1 - Beach umbrella safety anchor device - Google Patents

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US20070256720A1
US20070256720A1 US11/415,469 US41546906A US2007256720A1 US 20070256720 A1 US20070256720 A1 US 20070256720A1 US 41546906 A US41546906 A US 41546906A US 2007256720 A1 US2007256720 A1 US 2007256720A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H12/00—Towers; Masts or poles; Chimney stacks; Water-towers; Methods of erecting such structures
    • E04H12/22—Sockets or holders for poles or posts
    • E04H12/2207—Sockets or holders for poles or posts not used
    • E04H12/2215—Sockets or holders for poles or posts not used driven into the ground

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  • the beach umbrella safety anchor is a device attached to the shaft of any beach umbrella as a prevention against said umbrella being uprooted by sub optimal weather conditions, e.g. windy or gusty conditions.
  • the device is a hollow cylinder constructed of plastic with a flat top and tapered bottom (pointy edge).
  • the flat top is essentially a lid which allows the user to open the cylinder, which will be filled with sand to provide weight and stability.
  • the cylinder is attached to the lower portion of the beach umbrella shaft and submerged below surface level together with the shaft.
  • the invention will provide weight and stability to the umbrella preventing it from being dislodged in such a way as to pose a threat to anyone in the immediate vicinity.
  • the invention is a simple to use device to prevent beach umbrellas from being uprooted from their respective positions in the sand.
  • beach umbrellas possess an inherent aerodynamic ability when windy conditions are present.
  • the invention by virtue of its design will provide weight and stability to counteract the preceding tendency.
  • the device is light by virtue of the fact that it remains empty until it is ready to be used. It is easy to use since it is attached to the umbrellas shaft. The only requirement for its use is to fill it with sand. which is a readily available medium on virtually every beach. When the user is ready to leave the beach, the cylinder is emptied.
  • A Plastic cylinder with threaded top to accommodate screw off lid, and a conical bottom to facilitate submersion into sandy medium.
  • the cylinder itself holds sand which acts as a stabilizer by virtue of its weight.
  • Screw off lid also constructed of plastic (non corrosive)
  • the device is comprised of a plastic cylinder 12 inches in length, inches in diameter.
  • the fillable portion of the cylinder is 12 inches in length.
  • the device's top is a lid which is secured to the cylinder by a threaded end.
  • the cylinder itself is secured to the umbrella's shaft by two inline conduits also constructed of plastic which can be screwed to the shaft.
  • the bottom of the cylinder is conical in shape which lends itself to allowing the device to be submerged into a sandy surface along with the umbrella shaft.
  • the device is secured to the umbrella shaft, the lid is removed to allow the user fill the cylinder with sand.
  • the filled container with a weight of approximately pounds is then closed.
  • the user after filling the container would submerge the umbrellas shaft under the sand along with the container to a depth of approximately 18-20 inches.

Abstract

A new method/device to secure beach umbrellas from movement using materials readily available on the beach.

Description

  • The beach umbrella safety anchor, is a device attached to the shaft of any beach umbrella as a prevention against said umbrella being uprooted by sub optimal weather conditions, e.g. windy or gusty conditions.
  • Basically, the device is a hollow cylinder constructed of plastic with a flat top and tapered bottom (pointy edge). The flat top is essentially a lid which allows the user to open the cylinder, which will be filled with sand to provide weight and stability. The cylinder is attached to the lower portion of the beach umbrella shaft and submerged below surface level together with the shaft.
    • TITLE OF THE INVENTION
  • Beach Umbrella Safety Anchor Device
    • CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
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    • STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
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    • REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX
  • Not Applicable
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • A reference to a specific problem related to this device:
  • I on many occasions have witnessed beach umbrellas becoming dangerous flying projectiles on windy or gusty days resulting in injuries to individuals on the beach. The invention will provide weight and stability to the umbrella preventing it from being dislodged in such a way as to pose a threat to anyone in the immediate vicinity.
    • BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The invention is a simple to use device to prevent beach umbrellas from being uprooted from their respective positions in the sand. By virtue of their design beach umbrellas possess an inherent aerodynamic ability when windy conditions are present. The invention by virtue of its design will provide weight and stability to counteract the preceding tendency.
  • The device is light by virtue of the fact that it remains empty until it is ready to be used. It is easy to use since it is attached to the umbrellas shaft. The only requirement for its use is to fill it with sand. which is a readily available medium on virtually every beach. When the user is ready to leave the beach, the cylinder is emptied.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
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  • A: Plastic cylinder with threaded top to accommodate screw off lid, and a conical bottom to facilitate submersion into sandy medium. The cylinder itself holds sand which acts as a stabilizer by virtue of its weight.
  • B: Screw off lid also constructed of plastic (non corrosive)
  • C: Plastic tube affixed to cylinder, which serves as the holder for the beach umbrella
  • C1, C2—Two Philips type screws fastened directly to the umbrella shaft
  • D: Represents the umbrella shaft which would be inserted into the plastic tube (C)
  • E. Represents sandy media in which both umbrella and anchor are submerged
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • The device is comprised of a plastic cylinder 12 inches in length, inches in diameter. The fillable portion of the cylinder is 12 inches in length. The device's top is a lid which is secured to the cylinder by a threaded end. The cylinder itself is secured to the umbrella's shaft by two inline conduits also constructed of plastic which can be screwed to the shaft. The bottom of the cylinder is conical in shape which lends itself to allowing the device to be submerged into a sandy surface along with the umbrella shaft.
  • The device is secured to the umbrella shaft, the lid is removed to allow the user fill the cylinder with sand. The filled container with a weight of approximately pounds is then closed. The user after filling the container would submerge the umbrellas shaft under the sand along with the container to a depth of approximately 18-20 inches.

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1. The invention is a new and unique method to stabilize beach umbrellas which heretofore could be considered potentially dangerous to beach goers on windy days.
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Cited By (2)

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US20050155284A1 (en) * 2004-01-16 2005-07-21 Kulas Maria M. Plant and flower wind screen including attached stakes
US10329787B2 (en) 2017-02-07 2019-06-25 Kurt Franklyn Laffy Anchor device

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US4436214A (en) * 1982-12-20 1984-03-13 David Henderson Anti-theft picnic device
US4927118A (en) * 1988-08-08 1990-05-22 Pierorazio Donato A Beach accessory device
US5737883A (en) * 1997-02-07 1998-04-14 Rose; Barbara Anchor for a canopy framework and method of use
US6446649B1 (en) * 2000-09-13 2002-09-10 Barbara Bigford Apparatus for anchoring an umbrella
US6536733B1 (en) * 2000-08-03 2003-03-25 John R. Sharp Cooler with integrated umbrella stand
US6619610B1 (en) * 2002-07-18 2003-09-16 Nicholas Genovese Portable anchoring boot

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4436214A (en) * 1982-12-20 1984-03-13 David Henderson Anti-theft picnic device
US4927118A (en) * 1988-08-08 1990-05-22 Pierorazio Donato A Beach accessory device
US5737883A (en) * 1997-02-07 1998-04-14 Rose; Barbara Anchor for a canopy framework and method of use
US6536733B1 (en) * 2000-08-03 2003-03-25 John R. Sharp Cooler with integrated umbrella stand
US6446649B1 (en) * 2000-09-13 2002-09-10 Barbara Bigford Apparatus for anchoring an umbrella
US6619610B1 (en) * 2002-07-18 2003-09-16 Nicholas Genovese Portable anchoring boot

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20050155284A1 (en) * 2004-01-16 2005-07-21 Kulas Maria M. Plant and flower wind screen including attached stakes
US10329787B2 (en) 2017-02-07 2019-06-25 Kurt Franklyn Laffy Anchor device

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