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An exemplary retractable awning and method are provided for mounting to virtually any structure, such as a house trailer, recreational vehicle, house, patio, deck, and the like, to provide shade and protection from the elements. The retractable awing includes a roller tube assembly, a covering, and

An exemplary retractable awning and method are provided for mounting to virtually any structure, such as a house trailer, recreational vehicle, house, patio, deck, and the like, to provide shade and protection from the elements. The retractable awing includes a roller tube assembly, a covering, and support arms. The roller tube assembly includes a roller tube and at least one retractable rib. The roller tube has a first end, a second end, and a rib storage groove operable to receive and store the retractable rib so that the retractable rib may couple with the roller tube and extend from a retracted position, at least partially within the rib storage groove, to an extended position. The retractable rib may have an upward arch or bend when in its extended position. The covering couples between the structure and the roller tube assembly and may be supported by the retractable rib when open. The covering provides shade and protection from the elements when open. The support arms couple between the first and second end of the roller tube, respectively, and the support. A method for manufacturing or assembling a retractable awning is also provided.

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1. A retractable awning operable to mount to a structure, the retractable awning comprising:a flexible string light; a roller tube assembly that includes a roller tube having a first end, a second end, an outer surface between the first and second ends, and a light mounting groove operable to receiv

1. A retractable awning operable to mount to a structure, the retractable awning comprising:a flexible string light; a roller tube assembly that includes a roller tube having a first end, a second end, an outer surface between the first and second ends, and a light mounting groove operable to receive the flexible string light, a portion of the outer surface defining an opening communicating with the light mounting groove, the opening configured to receive at least a portion of the flexible string light through the opening for placement in the light mounting groove; a covering operable to couple to the structure and the roller tube assembly; an electrical conductor permanently coupled to provide an electrical path to the flexible string light, the electrical conductor at least partially retained by the covering and communicating with the light mounting groove within the roller tube via an inner area within roller tube; a first support arm coupled to the first end of the roller tube and the support; and a second support arm coupled to the second end of the roller tube and the support.