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Shade device

a technology of shade device and shade plate, which is applied in the direction of umbrellas, traveling accessories, apparel, etc., can solve the problems of container not being cooled continuously, people only spending a limited amount of time outdoors, sunburn or heat exhaustion

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-07-28
HOLLINS PHILLIP
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[0008] The shade device may further have a liquid source and a sprayer. The sprayer is preferably configured to obtain liquid from the liquid source and spray the liquid to cool the temperature surrounding the user. The shade device may further include sprayer switch and a switch actuator that allow the user to control the amount of liquid sprayed by the sprayer. In certain embodiments, the shade device may include a container for the user to store food or beverage. The container may be cooled by the liquid from the liquid source.

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However, people can only spend a limited amount of time outdoors because of the power of the sun, which can cause sunburn or heat exhaustion.
One problem with the container in Patarra is that the container cannot continuously be cooled.

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[0022] In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this application. The drawings show, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0023]FIG. 1 illustrates a shade device 10 according to the present invention. In the preferred embodiment, the shade device 10 has a covering 14, a base 12, a shaft 16, a table 11, and a remote control 18. The covering 14, base 12, and shaft 16 are preferably made of molded high-quality plastic. In other embodiments, they may be made of other polymers or other materials known in the art.

[0024] The covering 14 preferably includes a plurality of panels 30. Each panel 30 preferably has a top 30T. A plurality of solar cells 32 may be positioned on the top 30T of the pan...

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Abstract

A shade device configured to provide comfort, entertainment, or convenience to the people positioned adjacent to them is disclosed. In one embodiment, the shade device has an audiovisual media and a power source that powers an audiovisual media is disclosed. The audiovisual media may be positioned under a covering of the shade device to provide entertainment to the user. In other embodiments, the shade device includes a liquid source and a sprayer. The sprayer is configured to obtain liquid from the liquid source and spray the liquid to cool the temperature surrounding the user. The shade device may further include sprayer switch and a switch actuator that allow the user to control the amount of liquid sprayed by the sprayer. In certain embodiments, the shade device may include a container for the user to store food or beverage. The container may be cooled by the liquid from the same liquid source where the sprayer obtains the liquid to spray.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] None FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to furnitures and devices that provide shade to people. More particularly, the invention relates to furnitures that offer shade and that have accessories, which provide comfort, entertainment, or convenience to the users and the people positioned substantially adjacent to them. BACKGROUND [0003] Beautiful, sunny days lure people to spend time outdoors. However, people can only spend a limited amount of time outdoors because of the power of the sun, which can cause sunburn or heat exhaustion. A common way to seek shelter from the sun is with an umbrella. Umbrellas can either be handheld or stationary, such as those used along with patio furnitures. [0004] Many accessories to umbrellas that are designed for use with patio furnitures have been conceived. However, the applicant believes that more can be done with these umbrellas. To illustrate, U.S. Pat. No. 5,273,062 issued t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A45B3/00A45B23/00
CPCA45B3/00A45B23/00A45B2023/0006A45B2023/0012A45B2200/1054A45B2200/1027A45B2200/1036A45B2200/1045A45B2025/003
Inventor HOLLINS, PHILLIP
Owner HOLLINS PHILLIP
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