Telescoping connector and telescoping umbrella

Abstract

A telescoping connector and telescoping umbrella having the connector which employs an axial securing mechanism.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A telescoping connector for two telescoping members which are axially movable and fixable with respect to one another for use in an umbrella having a plurality of stretchers, a plurality of ribs operably connected to the stretchers, and a canopy material connected to the ribs, which includes:
 a first upper telescoping member of a first diameter;   a first connector part fixed to a first end of said first upper telescoping member;   a runner slidably connected about said first upper telescoping member removably fixably connected to said first connector part and for connection to the stretchers;   a second lower telescoping member of a second diameter for slidable receipt within at least part of said first upper telescoping member;   a second connector part connected to said first connector part and extending out from said first end of said first upper telescoping member and over an area to receive about said second lower telescoping member in a manner to permit said second lower telescoping member to move in an axially connective manner with respect to said first upper telescoping member and includes a securing member which actuates to releasably engage and fix axial position of said second lower telescoping member relative to the second connector part.   
     
     
         2 . The telescoping connector of  claim 1 , wherein said second connector part includes a clamping member. 
     
     
         3 . The telescoping connector of  claim 2 , wherein said clamping member includes a generally C-shape with a pair of outwardly extending lateral flanges having co-axially aligned holes to receive a threaded bolt, and a nut connected to the bolt. 
     
     
         4 . A hand held telescoping umbrella, which includes:
 a first upper telescoping member of a first diameter;   a second lower telescoping member of a second diameter smaller than said first diameter which is axially movable and fixable with respect to said first telescoping member;   a runner slidably connected about said first upper telescoping member;   a first connector part fixed to a first lower end of said first upper telescoping member and releasably fixably connects to said runner;   a second connector part connected to said first connector part and extending out from said first lower end of said first upper telescoping member and over an area to receive said second lower telescoping member thereby in a manner to permit said second lower telescoping member to move in an axially connective manner with respect to said first upper telescoping member and includes a securing member which actuates to releasably engage and fix axial position of said second lower telescoping member relative to the second connector part;   a plurality of stretchers operably connected to said runner;   a plurality of ribs operably connected to said stretchers and a second upper end of said first upper telescoping member; and   a canopy material connected to said ribs.   
     
     
         5 . The hand held telescoping umbrella of  claim 4 , wherein said second connector part includes a clamping member. 
     
     
         6 . The hand held telescoping umbrella of  claim 4 , wherein said second telescoping member has a distal end having a handle separate from said second connector. 
     
     
         7 . The hand held telescoping umbrella of  claim 5 , wherein said clamping member includes a generally C-shape with a pair of outwardly extending lateral flanges having co-axially aligned holes to receive a threaded bolt, and a nut connected to the bolt. 
     
     
         8 . The hand held telescoping umbrella of  claim 6 , which further includes a backpack, having a belt with a holder for said handle and shoulder strap with holder for said first telescoping member.