Self-ventilating, decorative patio umbrella

Abstract

The invention as disclosed herein provides a ventilating umbrella that protects against sun. In particular, the umbrella contains a trunk with a multi-layered canopy. The canopy contains a plurality of leaf garlands made of synthetic leaves; and a plurality of splines, each of the splines having a distal end, a middle end, and a hinged end. The hinged end is attached to the trunk, and the distal end, middle end or both are attached to the leaf garland.

1 . This umbrella is designed with a multi-layered canopy system. 
   
   
       2 . The umbrella of  claim 1  comprises of individually wrapped splines to provide natural ventilation, while providing protection from the sun. 
   
   
       3 . The umbrella of  claims 1  and  2  have leaf garland that is wrapped around each individual spline to resemble a live tree appearance. 
   
   
       4 . The umbrella of  claims 1 ,  2 , and  3  have separate, attachable accessories that resemble plastic fruits and flowers for added flare.