DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR LEISURELY ENJOYING AN OUTDOOR SPACE

Abstract

A device for enjoying an outdoor space, wherein the device provides a parasol connected to a distal end of a pole, wherein a parasol fan is disposed along an inner surface of the parasol so as to direct airflow downward in the direction of the pole, and wherein a net disposed downward of the parasol fan, wherein the net defines a compartment between the net and a portion of the inner surface of the parasol that the parasol fan occupies.

Claims

1. A device for enjoying an outdoor space, the device comprising: a parasol connected to a distal end of a pole. a parasol fan disposed along an inner surface of the parasol so as to direct airflow downward; and a net disposed downward of the parasol fan, wherein the net defines a compartment between the net and a portion of the inner surface of the parasol that the parasol fan occupies.

2. The device of claim 1, further comprising a solar fabric along an outer surface of the parasol for powering one or more electronic device chargers operatively associated with the pole.

3. The device of claim 1, further comprising a solar panel electrically connected to the pole for powering one or more electronic device chargers operatively associated with the pole.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] FIG. 1 is a schematic elevation view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a schematic elevation view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0016] Referring to FIGS. 1 through 3, the present invention may include a parasol 10, 30 sized to accommodate a plurality of people. Parasol 10, 30 has a pole 14, 24 that extends to a base 16, 36 that supports the parasol 10, 30 on a supporting surface. A motor may be mounted to pole 14, 24 to be operably connected to a parasol fan 26. The parasol fan 26 may be attached to the main parasol fabric cover and depends downwardly therefrom. This causes the fan blades to present direct flow of air downwardly when the motor is operating. A remote 22, 42 may be operatively associated with the parasol fan 26 so that users can control the parasol fan 26 from a distance.

[0017] A net 24 may be disposed downward of the parasol fan 26, extending in a generally straight line whose endpoints both lie on the circular arc of the open parasol 10, 30, thereby forming a compartment for the parasol fan 26 between the fabric cover and the net 24. The net 24 may be an insect preventable net.

[0018] Along the exterior surface of the parasol fabric may be a solar fabric 12 that is configured to collect solar energy which can power the motor and charging ports 38, 18. In one embodiment, the solar fabric may be integrated along the cover of the parasol fabric. In another embodiment, a stand-alone solar panel 32 may be electrically connected to the motor as well as the charging ports 38, 18 for charging electronic devices 20.

[0019] Parasol 10, 30 by itself can prevent direct exposure to sunshine. The fan 24 works in contact with solar fabric 12 or the solar panel 32. The pole(s) 16, 36 make it possible for the parasol 10, 30 to stand and function as per the present invention. The charging stations 18, 38 built into the pole(s) 16, 36 make it possible to charge available mobile devices 20. The chairs provide a satisfactory way to sit down and enjoy.

[0020] A method of making the present invention may include the following, wherein a first step in manufacturing parasol 10 is attaching the solar fabric 22. This will be followed by the cooling fan 26 being attached or made part of the parasol 10, 30. After that is the pole(s) 14, 34 designed to hold the parasol from falling along with the charging stations to be connected to the solar fabric or a stand-alone solar panel 32. The insect-preventing net 24 comes next, and the last part is the chairs to make it possible for its occupants to sit and enjoy.

[0021] As used in this application, the term about or approximately refers to a range of values within plus or minus 10% of the specified number. And the term substantially refers to up to 80% or more of an entirety. Recitation of ranges of values herein are not intended to be limiting, referring instead individually to any and all values falling within the range, unless otherwise indicated, and each separate value within such a range is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein.

[0022] For purposes of this disclosure, the term aligned means parallel, substantially parallel, or forming an angle of less than 35.0 degrees. For purposes of this disclosure, the term transverse means perpendicular, substantially perpendicular, or forming an angle between 55.0 and 125.0 degrees. Also, for purposes of this disclosure, the term length means the longest dimension of an object. Also, for purposes of this disclosure, the term width means the dimension of an object from side to side. For the purposes of this disclosure, the term above generally means superjacent, substantially superjacent, or higher than another object although not directly overlying the object. Further, for purposes of this disclosure, the term mechanical communication generally refers to components being in direct physical contact with each other or being in indirect physical contact with each other where movement of one component affect the position of the other.

[0023] The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., such as, or the like) provided herein, is intended merely to better illuminate the embodiments, and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the embodiments or the claims. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any unclaimed element as essential to the practice of the disclosed embodiments.

[0024] In the following description, it is understood that terms such as first, second, top, bottom, up, down, and the like, are words of convenience and are not to be construed as limiting terms unless specifically stated to the contrary.

[0025] It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.