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The present invention provides a small umbrella ("Beerbrella") which may be removably attached to a beverage container in order to shade the beverage container from the direct rays of the sun. The apparatus comprises a small umbrella approximately five to seven inches in diameter, although other app

The present invention provides a small umbrella ("Beerbrella") which may be removably attached to a beverage container in order to shade the beverage container from the direct rays of the sun. The apparatus comprises a small umbrella approximately five to seven inches in diameter, although other appropriate sizes may be used within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Suitable advertising and/or logos may be applied to the umbrella surface for promotional purposes. The umbrella may be attached to the beverage container by any one of a number of means, including clip, strap, cup, foam insulator, or as a coaster or the like. The umbrella shaft may be provided with a pivot to allow the umbrella to be suitably angled to shield the sun or for aesthetic purposes. In one embodiment, a pivot joint and counterweight may be provided to allow the umbrella to pivot out of the way when the user drinks from the container.

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1. A combined beverage container and shading apparatus, comprising: a beverage container, for containing a beverage; a means for removably attaching the apparatus to the beverage container; a shaft, coupled to the means for removably attaching the apparatus, and extending vertically with respec

1. A combined beverage container and shading apparatus, comprising: a beverage container, for containing a beverage; a means for removably attaching the apparatus to the beverage container; a shaft, coupled to the means for removably attaching the apparatus, and extending vertically with respect to the beverage container; an umbrella, coupled to the shaft at a point above the means for removably attaching, so as to shade the beverage container, wherein the means for removably attaching comprises a clip provided to attach to the beverage container by means of spring action and friction. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the umbrella comprises a small umbrella approximately five to seven inches in diameter. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the umbrella comprises a small paper-like umbrella with balsa framing. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the umbrella comprises a solid plastic umbrella. 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the umbrella comprises a cloth umbrella. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a pivot joint, coupled between the shaft and the means for removably attaching; and a counterweight, coupled to the shaft, wherein the shaft extends downward from the pivot joint and the counterweight is coupled to the shaft at a location below the pivot joint such that when the beverage container is tilted, the shaft remains substantially vertical. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a pivot coupling the shaft to the umbrella to allow the umbrella to be suitably angled to shield the sun or for aesthetic purposes. 8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the clip is made of spring steel. 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the clip is made of passtic. 10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the clip is made of formed cardboard.