183 results about "Patio" patented technology

An electric opening and closing device that retrofits to new and existing patio and market umbrellas. Such umbrellas are commonly used to provide shade outdoors, and are usually installed through a hole in the center of a table or mounted freestanding in a support base. The invention consists of a low voltage reversible electric motor that attaches to the upper end of the umbrella mast, a cable reel driven by the motor, a length of cable with one end affixed to the cable reel and the opposite end affixed to the umbrella yoke, electric control switch, remote control means, and electric supply means.

The present invention relates to heating systems for umbrella-shaped structures. The heating system may include a shroud or umbrella-shaped structure defining an inner volume, and a plurality of electrical infrared heating elements positioned generally downward facing in the inner volume of the shroud. The shroud may include radially extending support structures to which the heating elements are mounted.

An improved decorative brick having a display face with a network of deep interconnected grooves to produce a mosaic-like appearance, and patios made with such brick. A manufacturing method for such decorative brick.

An umbrella planter having a snap-on lower water reservoir base member and a center sleeve tube for use with an umbrella-type patio table having a table top with a centrally located opening for receiving an umbrella pole of an umbrella assembly. The umbrella planter includes an upper planter member and a lower water reservoir base member. The lower water reservoir base member includes a side wall having an upper perimeter lip and a bottom base wall; and includes a hollow center sleeve connected to the bottom base wall and having a central sleeve opening for receiving the umbrella pole therethrough; and the bottom base wall also includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface of the bottom base wall of the lower base member includes first connecting means for connecting and mating the lower base member to the upper planter member. The upper planter member includes a side wall having an upper perim eter edge, and a bottom planter wall having a plurality of water ventilation slots; the bottom planter wall has a centralized pedestal section connected thereto; and also the bottom planter wall has an upper surface and a lower surface. The pedestal section includes an inner cylindrical wall forming a sleeve receiving passageway for receiving the hollow center sleeve therein; the inner cylindrical wall having a plurality of downwardly protruding hollow legs being integrally attached thereto.

This present invention relates generally to drain assemblies, draining thresholds and threshold drainage systems for use with sliding patio doors and moving walls that permit a level, uninterrupted transition from inside flooring surfaces to outside patio surfaces.

A beam control structure for semiconductor lasers that allows modification of the shape of a beam allowing, for example, higher coupling into an optical fiber. The structure may comprise one or more of a tilted patio, a staircase, a reflective roof, and a reflective sidewall.

A water collection and dispersion system includes one or a series of units including structures that can be assembled for holding a leak proof liner. The liner collects water, such as, rainwater from a downspout or grey water from a building. The units can be constructed to resemble outdoor furniture such as patio walls, seating, tables, and the like. The units can also be constructed to function as framework for structures such as garden sheds, garages, pergolas, and the like.

A railing mounting system for use on decks, balconies, fences or patios to provide additional surface space. In addition, the frame can be used to contain plantings, herb gardens, coolers, grills or other outdoor items. The mounting system is quickly and easily installed for use and just as easily removed and stored for subsequent use.

The present invention relates to improvements in swimming pools or other impoundments (hereinafter, "swimming pools"), for use in patios, gardens, open spaces, and around homes, which have an upper frame that supports a membrane which contains the contents of the pool, which upper frame is connected to support legs. The bottom of the pool has extensions or strips which are bent into a loop to engage a crossbar or other engaging member at the foot of each said leg and one of the lateral walls of the pool contains an annular laminar insert which extends radially from a tubular projecting member which has a double wall which defines a space in which a lateral wall of a plug is compressively engaged, which plug is connected via a laminar strip to the annular laminar insert, wherewith said plug also has a double wall which defines an annular recess, and wherewith the internal surface of the said cylindrical space or said cylindrical recess bears a ridge which extends around the entire circumferential extent of said surface. The strips may have a variety of configurations.

A decorative residential or commercial flag for attachment to a supporting upright pole having flag attachment means comprising a linear sleeve adapted to loosely slip over the upright pole to enable unobstructed rotation of the flag in response to wind direction along with a flexible tab secured to the top of the linear sleeve adapted to rotatably engage an upwardly extending narrow pin located at the top of the upright pole. The flexible tab contains an opening larger than the narrowed upright extension to enable free rotation of the tab around the narrowed extension, while the opening is smaller than the upright pole to enable the larger diameter pole to vertically support the flexible tab. The flexible tab supports the decorative flag vertically on the upright pole while the sleeve enables circumferential rotation of the decorative flag about the axis of the upright pole. The decorative flag can be attached directly to an upright pole or inclined pole. Preferred flags are outdoors flags supported vertically by inserting the bottom end of the pole into a ground socket sunk into the ground flush with the ground, which permits expedient installation of the flag pole and easy removal of the pole for storage or rearrangement if desired. Alternatively the flagpole can be supported by a weighted holder resting on interior furniture or floors, or outside on a patio or other flat surface.