An improved umbrella apparatus is a portable umbrella with a support column having a container for holding a removable water tank with a pump for pumping misting water to misters that are attached to the perimeter edges of the umbrella. Solar panels are attached to the topside of the umbrella for charging rechargeable batteries to power the pump mechanism. The apparatus is useful for shade and cooling at the beach or at a sports game.

A solar power conversion kit allows converting of a standard umbrella into a solar charging umbrella, which can then use solar power to charge electronic devices. The solar charging umbrella is self-sustained, capable of charging electronic devices in locations away from electrical outlets. The umbrella has a rechargeable battery that is recharged by sunlight. When charged, the umbrella's battery can charge devices when sunlight is not available. The umbrella supports simultaneous charging of higher power devices such as tablet computers.

The invention relates to a piece of outside furniture (40) comprising a hollow space (405) closed by a door (410); a means (415) for locking the door in position when said door is closed; a transmitter-receiver (430) of an electromagnetic wave, the locking means being configured to unlock the position of the door when a received electromagnetic wave, from a radio frequency identification tag having received an emitted electromagnetic wave, comprises predefined information; and a through-opening (420), this opening being configured to allow the passage of a post planted in the ground.

Disclosed is an integrated beach umbrella and table system that includes a support post, wherein an umbrella support frame couples to the support post and is expandable and collapsible about the support post, and an umbrella canopy couples to the umbrella support frame. The system further includes a table surface support frame assembled from a plurality of armature elements that couple to an anchor hub and a central hub, wherein at least one of the anchor hub and the central hub slidably engages to the support post. The anchor hub and the central hub slide to produce a first expanded position and a second collapsed position of a table surface coupled to the table surface support frame.

An umbrella storage spike having an upper assembly and a lower assembly, each having a storage space inside. The lower assembly includes external threads to aid in ground penetration for anchoring the device. The top of the upper assembly terminates in a cap that attaches to a pole that supports a canopy. The cap includes a speaker and a charging port used with a portable electronic device.

Disclosed is an integrated beach umbrella and table system that includes a support post, wherein an umbrella support frame couples to the support post and is expandable and collapsible about the support post, and an umbrella canopy couples to the umbrella support frame. The system further includes a table surface support frame assembled from a plurality of armature elements that couple to an anchor hub and a central hub, wherein at least one of the anchor hub and the central hub slidably engages to the support post. The anchor hub and the central hub slide to produce a first expanded position and a second collapsed position of a table surface coupled to the table surface support frame.

A rain protection system is provided herein which includes, (a) an umbrella having a canopy mounted to a post, and a handle at a lower end of the post, the handle having an open bottom end and having a hollow axial cavity; and (b) rain gear which is adapted to be removably insertable into said hollow axial cavity.

Detachable umbrella mounts for coolers are provided that include a base, having two or more coupling elements spaced from one another for engaging a tow handle of a cooler when the detachable umbrella mount is in the mounted configuration, that is configured to be selectively engaged with the tow handle when the detachable umbrella mount is in a mounted configuration and, alternatively disengaged from the tow handle when the detachable umbrella mount is in an unmounted configuration, and an elongated tubular member attached to the base and extending from a base end to a top end having a top opening configured to receive at least a portion of a shaft of an umbrella. Coolers are also provided that include a container portion and a detachable umbrella mount selectively affixed thereto. Methods for selectively mounting a detachable umbrella mount to a cooler are also provided.

An umbrella has a lower pole and an upper pole and a fabric. The lower pole includes screw threads. A spring clip in an inverted V-shaped configuration has outwardly extending projections removably coupling together the upper pole and the lower pole. A handle is removably coupled to the lower pole to twist the lower pole. Each rib of a plurality of ribs has an interior end and an exterior end. The interior ends of the ribs are coupled to the upper pole. The fabric overlies the ribs. Each tip of a plurality of tips has an upper part and a lower part. Each upper part has a tubular recess receiving the exterior end of an associated rib. The periphery of the fabric is secured between the upper part and the lower part.

A modular inflatable shield with a rotational locking cap, customizable air chambers, and integrated storage, designed for sports and outdoor use. It features an inflatable structure with independently adjustable air chambers, allowing for customizable protection. A rotational locking cap enables full 360-degree movement, while inflatable extensions offer adaptable radial coverage. Constructed from durable, puncture-resistant materials, the shield integrates storage compartments and a rainwater collection system. This system offers a versatile solution for outdoor enthusiasts, combining portability, protection, and adaptability in one design.