Illuminated umbrella or parasol
CA 2004552 C · Owner: Andreasen, Raegaard · Inventors: Andreasen, Raegaard
Overview
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An illuminated umbrella or parasol (1) is described in which there are two coaxial light conductors (not shown) within the umbrella stick (2). The inner light conductor supplies light to the central region of the cover (3), to a number of further light conductors in the ribs (4) terminated by light-spreading rib caps (11), and to a light-spreading top spike (12) while, the outer light conductor supplies light to the peripheral region of the cover (3). Emphasis on the illumination may be switched between the two coaxial light conductors by means of optical means (not shown) in the handle (7), controlled by a manually slideable button (36), said handle (7) also containing the requisite …
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- Filed December 4, 1989 and granted February 15, 2000. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 4, 2009.
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