Despite stealing Pat's word, this message is good for the First Annual Sexcellency in Inventionalism Awards. Nothing I have ever seen is more desperately needed, more indicative of man's potential, more important to the cultural and intellectual furtherance of the human race than this wonderful product. I recommend we gather every coin beneath every one of our driver's seats to establish investment capital.
Posted by Chris at June 8, 2005 02:53 AMMore Roy's word than mine, i just like it. Regardless, I have my standard $2 towards procurement of such a wonderful piece. However, would the beers even need shade, as fast as we drink them?
Posted by: Pat at June 8, 2005 07:54 AMIt should have a joint in it so that it bends away so you can drink the beer without have to take the umbrella off. That, or the shaft of the umbrella should be hollow so you could use it like a straw and the umbrella could always cover my tall, cool Budweiser.
Posted by: John at June 8, 2005 12:22 PMActually, John, I read a little bit of the actual patent, and in the abstract he mentions, " In one embodiment, a pivot joint and counterweight may be provided to allow the umbrella to pivot out of the way when the user drinks from the container." So, he's already thought of that. The patent sites "Images" section isn't working right now, though, so you can't see the full patent with drawings.
Posted by: Fatboy at June 9, 2005 09:50 AM