Abstract:
A stand for removably interconnecting an intermediate portion of a horizontally disposed elongated member, such as a board of a patio deck, with the lower end of a vertically disposed elongated member, such as the umbrella post of an umbrella table. The stand includes a main body having first and second spaced apart flanges for removably interconnecting the main body with the intermediate portion of the horizontally disposed elongated member. The stand also includes a socket formed in the main body, the socket opening in a direction opposite the direction in which the first and second flanges extend. The socket accepts the lower end of the vertically disposed elongated member. In the preferred embodiment, the main body consists of a U-shaped stamping having a base and two flanges extending therefrom as well as a right circular cylindrical tube welded to the base portion of the U-shaped stamping.