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Is a patio umbrella patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a patio umbrella have been patented many times, but "a patio umbrella" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 82 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “patio umbrella” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 79 best keyword matches we examined, 32 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: MA OLIVER JOEN-AN (5), ZHEJIANG YOTRIO GROUP CO LTD (2), WISE ROBERT F (2), TREASURE GARDEN INC (2).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A45B (66), E04H (22), Y10S (6), F16M (6).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a patio umbrella
- Integrated patio umbrella fan and system US-2026069005-A1 2026 · SAND DOLLAR INT LLC
An umbrella apparatus may comprise a pole. A canopy may be supported by the pole. A fan assembly may be integrated within the pole. The fan assembly may comprise at least one tangential fan configured to generate airflow perpendic…
View on Google Patents - Patio Umbrella Device US-2025176680-A1 2025 · NIEMEYER DAVID
A patio umbrella device for facilitating access to an interior of a closed umbrella includes a base that is positionable on a surface. A pole is coupled to and extends upwardly from the base. A plurality of ribs is pivotably coupl…
View on Google Patents - Novel positioning mechanism for patio umbrella WO-2024217262-A1 2024 · TAIZHOU COSY LEISURE CO LTD
Disclosed in the present invention is a novel positioning mechanism for a patio umbrella, comprising an umbrella pole and a base located on the umbrella pole. A side arm is arranged on the base for cooperation, and the side arm ca…
View on Google Patents - Quick connection structure for center pole and base of patio umbrella WO-2023201506-A1 2023 · AFTERCLOUD TECH CO LTD
A quick connection structure for a center pole and a base of a patio umbrella, comprising a center pole (1), a base (2) and a stop pin shaft (3); the base (2) is provided with a center hole (21); the center pole (1) is inserted an…
View on Google Patents - Double-pole mechanism for patio umbrella, and patio umbrella, bent-tube patio umbrella and electric patio umbrella using same WO-2023246256-A1 2023 · ZHEJIANG YOTRIO GROUP CO LTD
Disclosed in the present invention are a double-pole mechanism for a patio umbrella, and a patio umbrella, a bent-tube patio umbrella and an electric patio umbrella using same. The double-pole mechanism comprises two poles with a …
View on Google Patents - Pole for an overhanging patio umbrella WO-2022023098-A1 2022 · KNIRPS INT GMBH
The invention relates to a pole for a patio umbrella with a pole arranged to the side of the umbrella, wherein the umbrella is opened and closed by way of a side arm or jib. The invention provides a practical way of securing the h…
View on Google Patents - Rollable curtain patio umbrella US-10370866-B1 2019 · SANDERS EUNICE
A rollable curtain patio umbrella for creating a shaded, netted, and private area includes an umbrella assembly comprising a pole, a support structure and a canopy. The canopy is coupled to the support structure, which is coupled …
View on Google Patents - Slim-lined, solar-powered led lighting system and outdoor patio umbrella having the same US-2018073719-A1 2018 · BLISS JASON
An outdoor patio umbrella has a lower pole, an umbrella pole, a plurality of long ribs supported by the umbrella pole, and a canopy supported by the plurality of long ribs. At least one of the plurality of long ribs has, in cross …
View on Google Patents - Patio umbrella with air pump US-9016295-B2 2015 · WISE ROBERT F
An integrated pole unit is connected to a patio umbrella canopy and allows the canopy to be raised by a foot, hand or low pressure compressor pump and lowered by releasing air via an air pressure valve. The external umbrella pole …
View on Google Patents - Self-ventilating, decorative patio umbrella US-2009308418-A1 2009 · HOUTAN MINA
The invention as disclosed herein provides a ventilating umbrella that protects against sun. In particular, the umbrella contains a trunk with a multi-layered canopy. The canopy contains a plurality of leaf garlands made of synthe…
View on Google Patents - Light for patio umbrella US-7063433-B2 2006 · HUNTER FAN CO
A light ( 10 ) is disclosed for use with a patio umbrella ( 11 ) having a central pole ( 14 ). The light has an external housing ( 25 ) and an internal light source ( 26 ). The external housing includes an annular base plate ( 27 …
View on Google Patents - Lighting structure for patio umbrella US-6851823-B2 2005 · DAYVA INTERNAT
A lighting structure is removably attached to the pole of a patio umbrella. The lighting structure has a battery housing, a hollow support having a first end attached to the battery housing, a light bulb removably attached to the …
View on Google Patents - Motor drive for a patio umbrella US-2005072451-A1 2005
The motor drive for a patio umbrella is a motorized accessory for raising and lowering a patio umbrella. The motor drive for a patio umbrella has an electric motor contained within a housing mounted to the sliding hub, or to the p…
View on Google Patents - Pulley system for patio umbrella US-6173721-B1 2001 · SEVILLE CLASSICS INC
A patio umbrella has a pole that has an opening extending therethrough. The patio umbrella has a plurality of ribs for supporting and umbrella covering, and a runner adapted to slide along the pole and coupled to the ribs. The pat…
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a patio umbrella been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Outdoor products differ mostly in weatherproofing, power source, folding mechanisms and how they mount or anchor.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.