Automated intelligent shading objects and computer-readable instructions for interfacing with, communicating with and controlling a shading object

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9949540
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15160856

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An intelligent shading object comprises a base assembly and an umbrella support assembly. The umbrella support assembly is coupled to the base assembly and comprises a first processor and a first motor assembly. The first motor assembly rotates an umbrella support assembly about a vertical axis in response to commands and/or signals generated by the first processor. The umbrella assembly further comprises a stem assembly and a center support assembly, where the center support assembly further comprises a second processor, a second motor assembly, a lower assembly, an upper assembly, and a hinging assembly. The second processor communicates signals and/or commands to the second motor assembly and the second motor assembly drives the upper assembly to rotate with respect to the lower assembly via the hinging assembly.

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  • SHADECRAFT, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gharabegian, Armen Sevada Glendale, US 73 668

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