ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 15 -- United States Patent no. 12,660,898, issued on June 23.
"Movable umbrella holder" was invented by Stefan J. Feuerstein (Chicago).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A that provides enhanced flexibility and positioning capabilities for outdoor umbrellas. The structure comprises a rail assembly with a support rail mounted on vertical poles that can be secured to ground or bases or to furniture by the use of clamps, and a holder assembly featuring a slidable pole holder. The allows users to adjust the umbrella's position along the support rail without needing to relocate the entire base, enabling precise shade positioning. The holder assembly includes a locking mechanism th...