A protective device configured to provide a user with body protection includes an umbrella having a canopy and a centrally positioned shaft extending from a center of the canopy. The shaft includes a telescopic stem configured to support the protective device when configured in its extended position. A plurality of umbrella spines extends from the centrally positioned shaft in a radial direction from the center of the canopy. Each umbrella spine has a proximate end originating adjacent the centrally positioned shaft and a distal end spaced apart from and opposite the proximate end. The distal end houses a telescoping rigid segment that is configured for radial extension from the distal end. The protective device further includes a protective member extending from a peripheral edge of the canopy. According to an aspect, the rigid segment is configured to support the protective member in the radially extended position.

A swingset frame shade has a canopy top. The canopy top is bounded by and has a canopy front support, a canopy rear support, a canopy right upper support, and a canopy left upper support. A right panel is connected to the canopy top at a canopy right upper support. A extends canopy right front support extending downwardly from the canopy right upper support and a canopy right rear support extends downwardly from the canopy right upper support. The canopy right front support and the canopy right rear support join together at a right lower tip. A left panel connects to the canopy top at a canopy left upper support. A canopy left front support extends downwardly from the canopy left upper support and a canopy left rear support extends downwardly from the canopy left upper support.

A swingset frame shade has a canopy top. The canopy top is bounded by and has a canopy front support, a canopy rear support, a canopy right upper support, and a canopy left upper support. A right panel is connected to the canopy top at a canopy right upper support. A extends canopy right front support extending downwardly from the canopy right upper support and a canopy right rear support extends downwardly from the canopy right upper support. The canopy right front support and the canopy right rear support join together at a right lower tip. A left panel connects to the canopy top at a canopy left upper support. A canopy left front support extends downwardly from the canopy left upper support and a canopy left rear support extends downwardly from the canopy left upper support.

A combined umbrella and canopy (10) that provides the advantages of both of these devices for providing maximum shade. The umbrella portion (12) is substantially similar to a standard beach umbrella having a vertical pole (16) with spokes or ribs (22, 24, 26, 28) extending radially outwardly adjacent the top (20) for supporting a fabric cover (30). The fabric cover (30) defines a front (32) and back (34) and at least two sides of the umbrella. The back (34) of the umbrella includes an additional length of fabric (36) that extends horizontally rearwardly and then curves downwardly and terminates in two spaced apart ends (38, 40). Each end includes a pocket (42, 44) that can be filled with sand to weigh the same down to maintain the ends on the beach. The additional fabric (36) is essentially a canopy (14). The umbrella structure (12) provides better support for the forward end of the canopy and prevents the same from collapsing when the wind conditions change.

A combined umbrella and canopy (10) that provides the advantages of both of these devices for providing maximum shade. The umbrella portion (12) is substantially similar to a standard beach umbrella having a vertical pole (16) with spokes or ribs (22, 24, 26, 28) extending radially outwardly adjacent the top (20) for supporting a fabric cover (30). The fabric cover (30) defines a front (32) and back (34) and at least two sides of the umbrella. The back (34) of the umbrella includes an additional length of fabric (36) that extends horizontally rearwardly and then curves downwardly and terminates in two spaced apart ends (38, 40). Each end includes a pocket (42, 44) that can be filled with sand to weigh the same down to maintain the ends on the beach. The additional fabric (36) is essentially a canopy (14). The umbrella structure (12) provides better support for the forward end of the canopy and prevents the same from collapsing when the wind conditions change.

An apparatus and method can be configured to adjustably block natural light and/or overhead lighting to provide a use desired amount of light within a particular work space. Embodiments can help permit a user to adjust the light affecting that user's work space so a common lighting arrangement affecting many different work spaces' within a common area (e.g. an office floor or large office room within a building, etc.) so that the illumination provided by one or more light sources to illuminate the common area can be adjusted to meet a particular user's preferences within a particular work space within that common work area.

The invention features a dual shade apparatus adapted to provide shade to an individual or individuals while the individual(s) is/are outside and in need of shade from sunlight. Aspects of embodiments of the present invention contemplate a dual shade apparatus that is easily portable and easily adapted to the sun's changing positions, thereby providing the individual(s)/user(s) with shade from sunlight.

A vehicle-carrying leisure-purpose parasol rack includes a screw rod including a hollow tubular grip and a holding seat attached thereto; a connection ring having a thread in mating engagement with the screw rod; a plurality of clamp arms, each of which includes a clamping terminal in a hook form, an extension section, and a mounting terminal, the clamping terminal and the mounting terminal being arranged on two opposite ends of the extension section, the mounting terminals respectively corresponding to retaining notches formed in the connection ring so that the clamp arms are detachably connected to the connection ring; and an assisting member having a fixed terminal and a hollow tubular terminal. The fixed terminal is detachably connected to the extension section of one of the clamp arms, such that the hollow tubular terminal is in alignment with the hollow tubular grip.

A vehicle-carrying leisure-purpose parasol rack includes a screw rod including a hollow tubular grip and a holding seat attached thereto; a connection ring having a thread in mating engagement with the screw rod; a plurality of clamp arms, each of which includes a clamping terminal in a hook form, an extension section, and a mounting terminal, the clamping terminal and the mounting terminal being arranged on two opposite ends of the extension section, the mounting terminals respectively corresponding to retaining notches formed in the connection ring so that the clamp arms are detachably connected to the connection ring; and an assisting member having a fixed terminal and a hollow tubular terminal. The fixed terminal is detachably connected to the extension section of one of the clamp arms, such that the hollow tubular terminal is in alignment with the hollow tubular grip.

An umbrella pole adapter to convert boat dining table leg mounts into temporary umbrella stands is presented. The umbrella adapter is a tubular oval design shape member consisting of an upper end and a bottom end with a center opening running thru the length. The unique tubular oval design shape and the rubber material for the center opening, enables the umbrella anchor pole to be inserted and secured inside the adaptor without the need for any other parts. The same unique tubular oval design shape and rubber material for the exterior wall, enables the adapter to be inserted and secured inside the boat hollow dining table leg mount, without the need for any other parts.