A vehicle anchored support includes a base plate having an anchor portion configured for removable placement beneath a vehicle tire for securely anchoring the device, and an article support portion extending laterally outwardly from the anchor portion. The article support portion is preferably formed as a box-like structure for strength and durability, and provides for an article support column or the like extending therefrom. Preferably, the article support column is removably attached to the base portion by a socket or receptacle formed within the article support portion, for compact storage of the device. The column may be adjustably secured to the base portion of the device, as desired. The article support column may be relatively tall, for the support of an umbrella or other overhead article thereby, or may be configured to support a work station or the like. The anchor portion of the base plate may include non-skid traction enhancements on the upper and/or lower surfaces thereof, as desired. The present vehicle anchored support provides an extremely sturdy and stable support for any number of articles due to the weight of the vehicle and vehicle tire capturing the anchor portion between the tire and the underlying surface, and is useful in providing a work station for persons performing work or repairs in the field, and/or in providing support for various articles used by campers and the like, such as umbrellas, hammocks, tables and seats, etc., as desired.
An animal umbrella is disclosed. The animal umbrella comprises a saddle, straps connected to the saddle for detachably attaching the saddle to the animal, a collapsible canopy, a shaft with first and second ends, connected at the first end to the canopy, and connected at the second end to the saddle in a pivotable manner, and a position lock to releasably secure the shaft in a vertical position. The shaft can be pivoted between a substantially vertical position and a substantially horizontal position, so that in a vertical position the canopy is open and held vertically, and in a horizontal position the canopy is closed and lies horizontally along the animal's back.
