The present invention relates to protective sleeves. More specifically, the present invention is a protective sleeve for the lower pole section of umbrellas or of the likes.
Relaxing at a pool can be a great activity on a hot sunny day. When it comes to relaxing at a pool, a pool umbrella is recommended as a method of staying away under the sun. One unnoticed problem that gradually occur over time is potential water damage of equipment. Water damage of any sort can be unexpected and gradually occurring before our eyes. For example, the lower pole section of a pool umbrella will most likely come to contact with water that will progressively damage the umbrella's lower pole section. Depending on the material of the pole and how the pole of the umbrella is designed, there are potential chances for water damage onto the pole over an extended period of time.
An objective of the present invention is to provide a protective sleeve for the lower pole section of a pool-side umbrella. In other words, the present invention is a protective sleeve that covers the lower pole section of an umbrella to prevent potential contact of water. Further, the present invention comprises a gasket that provides a water-proof seal between the sleeve and the pole section of the umbrella. Additionally, a water-resistant coating on the protective sleeve prevents the sleeve from being subjected to water damage. Thus, the present invention is a simple yet effective solution for preventing damage of lower pole section of a pool umbrella.
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
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In order to provide a watertight seal between an umbrella pole and the sleeve 1 regardless of the slight variations in dimensions between the umbrella pole and the sleeve 1, the gasket 3 is provided. According to the preferred embodiment, the gasket 3 is perimetrically mounted around the sleeve 1. Preferably, the gasket 3 is made of a waterproof and a flexible material. Further, in order to allow easy insertion of an umbrella pole within the sleeve 1 and to prevent any hinderance from the gasket 3 during insertion of the pole, the gasket 3 is made slidable across a length 1c of the sleeve 1. Thus, the gasket 3 is operably integrated between the cavity 2 and the sleeve 1, such that operating the gasket 3 provides a seal between the cavity 2 and a pole 4 of an umbrella 5 placed within the sleeve 3.
In order to further enhance protection from water, the present invention comprises a protective coating 6, wherein the protective coating 6 encompasses an external surface of the sleeve 1. To provide the necessary protection, the protective coating 6 is water resistant. Preferably the protective coating 6 is a water resistant and rust proof paint that may be coated over the sleeve 1. However, the protective coating 6 may comprise any other material that is known to one of ordinary skill in the art, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered.
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In an alternate embodiment, the present invention may comprise a locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism is integrated between the sleeve 1 and the pole 4 of the umbrella 5. This is so that, the pole is 4 securely fastened within the sleeve and does not move or rotate within the sleeve due to wind or any other unpredicted weather conditions.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
The current application claims a priority to the U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 63/231,207 filed on Aug. 9, 2021.
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