Shape retaining foldable umbrella base

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9540840
APP PUB NO 20130146740A1
SERIAL NO

13657162

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A foldable umbrella base may include a cross-piece having a ground engaging portion and an upright receptacle configured to receive an umbrella pole. The foldable umbrella base may also include a foldable container comprising a ballast retaining space configured to receive and retain a ballast material. The foldable umbrella base may also include a foldable cover configured to be disposed over the foldable container to enclose the foldable container and cross-piece while permitting the umbrella pole to extend therethrough. A first plurality of retainers may be coupled to a side surface of the foldable container may be configured to receive and hold a corresponding first plurality of rigid members such that the first plurality of retainers can provide structural support to the foldable container, whereby the foldable container can retain a shape upon receiving the ballast.

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Patent Owner(s)

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MA OLIVER JOEN-ANARCADIA CA 91007

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ma, Oliver Joen-an Arcadia, US 90 2821

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