A parasol includes a pole of a tension rod-type between a ceiling surface and a floor surface of a building, a lower hub penetrated by the pole and moves in the vertical direction along the pole, an upper hub fixed to a predetermined position of the pole, ribs joined to the upper hub, struts provided with respect to each rib and connecting the ribs and the lower hub, a handle operation unit for moving the lower hub along the pole, and a sheet between the ribs. The pole is divided into an outer pipe, a ceiling pipe attached to an upper side of the outer pipe, and a lower side pipe attached to a lower side of the outer pipe. The length of the pole in the vertical direction is adjustable while the position of the sheet is maintained at a height within a certain range from the floor surface.

A solar charging umbrella uses solar power to charge electronic devices wirelessly, such as by a wireless or inductive charging port. The 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 consumer product holder device of the present invention provides a user with a centrally located, free standing device which can hold multiple beverages and other consumers products simultaneously. More specifically, the consumer product holder device provides a place for the user to hold multiple products in color-coded or personalized beverage holders to keep a beverage and other items or products within arms-length. The device also provides users with a convenient place to store trash, supplies, or sporting items, and to connect an accessory, such as a dry-erase board, light, flag, speaker or other item.

The invention generally relates to a sunshade apparatus such as an umbrella or sunshade that includes a canopy with extendable portions that may be positioned in a manner so as to maximize shade. In exemplary embodiments, the sunshade device includes a canopy, and a rib assembly connected to a shaft, the rib assembly including a first joint coupled to a first assembly arm, the first joint connecting a first arm extension to the rib assembly at a first angle with respect to a surface, and a second joint coupled to a second assembly arm, the second joint connecting a second arm extension to the rib assembly at a second angle with respect to the surface.

A portable shelter includes a frame structure with a plurality of pole structures. In some embodiments, a pole structure includes telescopically movable pole portions and a spring-biasing mechanism configured to bias one pole portion away from the other. In some embodiments, a center hub structure of the portable shelter includes a locking mechanism for engaging one of the pole portions to interfere with telescopic movement of the pole structure. In some embodiments, a pole structure includes a flexible portion attached to a first rigid portion, and a second rigid portion that is movable relative to the first rigid portion. The second rigid portion is pivotable or telescopically movable between a first position in which the second rigid portion overlaps the first rigid portion such that the flexible portion is free to flex, and a second position in which the second rigid portion overlaps and restrains the flexible portion.

An air blowing device includes: an air blower provided in connection with a support stand, the air blower being configured to generate rising air; a support frame attached to the support stand; and a wind-direction changing device configured to change a wind direction to a direction crossing a direction of the rising air upon receipt of the rising air, wherein descending air blown to periphery around the air blower is generated by the wind-direction changing device, and the wind-direction changing device is supported by the support frame.

A weight system for containing fill material for supporting a free-standing object, comprising a container defining an interior chamber adapted to contain the fill material and a closure system. The closure system is arranged to allow the container to be configured in a closed configuration and an open configuration. Fill material is arranged within the interior chamber when the container is in the open configuration.

An intelligent shading umbrella comprises a base assembly, an umbrella support assembly coupled to a base assembly, a first memory, a first processor coupled to the first memory, and a computing device, wherein the computing device has a non-volatile memory having computer-readable instructions stored thereon, a second memory, and a second processor. A first processor communicates commands and/or signals to the umbrella support assembly to cause movement of the umbrella support assembly. A second processor, of the computing device, is enclosed within the intelligent shading object fetches computer-readable instructions from the non-volatile memory, loads the computer-readable instructions from the non-volatile memory into the second memory, and executes the computer-readable instructions to communicate with external computing devices and/or to generate commands and/or signals to the first processor to request movements of the umbrella shading assembly.

An intelligent shading umbrella includes a processor, a base assembly, a stem assembly coupled to a base assembly and a central support assembly coupled to a stem assembly, the central support assembly including one or more arm support assemblies. The intelligent shading umbrella further comprises one or more blades, coupled to the arm support assemblies. The intelligent shading umbrella further comprises an infrared receiver, the infrared receiver receiving signals from a remote device and communicating signals to control movement of the intelligent shading umbrella.

A method of automatically operating an intelligent umbrella includes automatically capturing sensor measurements from detection sensors without user intervention and communicating captured sensor measurements, automatically analyzing captured sensor measurements, and automatically generating, at a controller, commands and/or signals, based at least in part on the analyzed sensor measurements. The method of automatically operating an intelligent umbrella further includes communicating the generated commands and/or signals to one or more of a first motor assembly, a second motor assembly or a third motor assembly; and automatically generating signals and/or commands to cause movement of an umbrella by rotating about an azimuth axis, rotating about an elevation axis, or deploying or retracting one or more arm support assemblies.