Patent attributes
A base assembly for a sunshade includes a base having a recessed portion defined in an upper side thereof, allowing additional weight to be removably inserted into the recessed portion. The base further includes a tubular portion for receiving a lower end of a post of a sunshade. A spacer is preferably attached to an underside of the base for keeping the base at a level above ground. The tubular portion of the base may include a threaded section. A sleeve has a threaded section for threadedly engaging the threaded section of the tubular portion of the base, with the lower end of the post being received in the lower end of the sleeve.