Michael Allen Sampson

US Patent:

8191562, Jun 5, 2012

Filed:

Aug 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/860492

Inventors:

Michael M. Sampson - Altadena CA, US

International Classification:

A45B 3/00

US Classification:

135 16, 135118, 248530

Abstract:

A telescopic umbrella with integral anchor which has parallel dual spikes integrated into the support shaft and a parallelepiped foot pad member disposed in a position perpendicular to the dual spikes upon which a user steps to insert and anchor the spikes into the ground thereby securing the umbrella canopy in place. An alignment tab on an upper attachment end of the support shaft and an alignment groove on an opposite securement end of the support shaft assist in the insertion of the upper attachment end into the securement end while aligning and engaging a locking protrusion on the upper attachment end with one of the holes on the securement end to adjust the height of the support shaft. A protective cover is also provided to removably contain and secure the spikes and the foot pad member during period of non-use to prevent personal injury due to accidental contact therewith.