US Patent 7562930 Combination umbrella and folding chair and associated method

The combination umbrella and folding chair includes an umbrella section with first and second rectilinear poles with axially opposed top and bottom ends respectively. The umbrella section further includes a rotatable knob that allows the user to maintain the second pole in a fixed position and a circular and flexible covering. The assembly further includes a chair section with a flexible and planar seat member, a flexible and planar backrest, and a ring-shaped cup holder. The assembly further includes a mechanism for storing and transporting the umbrella section and the chair section simultaneously.