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A mounting device (1) for supporting umbrellas (31) and other items having elongated tubular handles, such as fishing poles, tiki torches (34), flag poles, signs and so forth. The mounting device is capable of being attached to different objects having various sizes and shapes, such as chairs, coole

A mounting device (1) for supporting umbrellas (31) and other items having elongated tubular handles, such as fishing poles, tiki torches (34), flag poles, signs and so forth. The mounting device is capable of being attached to different objects having various sizes and shapes, such as chairs, coolers (32), tables (33), railings (30), ladders, tailgates, boat rails, fence posts and so forth. The mounting device has a support portion (2) that attaches to a tubular handle of an umbrella and a mounting portion that attaches to an anchoring object.

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1. A mounting device comprising: a support portion that attaches to a tubular handle of an object;a mounting portion for attachment to an anchoring object, said mounting portion attached to the support portion;said support portion having a perimeter wall creating an enclosed tubular body with two op

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A mounting device comprising: a support portion that attaches to a tubular handle of an object;a mounting portion for attachment to an anchoring object, said mounting portion attached to the support portion;said support portion having a perimeter wall creating an enclosed tubular body with two open ends to allow an elongated object to pass completely through the support portion;said support portion having a bolt clamp with a threaded bolt having a proximal end and a distal end;said distal end of the threaded bolt engaging a threaded aperture located in a perimeter wall of the tubular body of the bolt clamp;said mounting portion comprising a mounting surface having a V-shaped channel with planar surfaces extending outward a predetermined distance from upper edges of the V-shaped channel;said planar surfaces of the mounting portion being parallel to a slot located on the mounting portion;said slot being located behind said V-shaped channel between said V-shaped channel and said support portion in a position that does not intersect said V-shaped channel;said mounting portion having a strap that passes through the slot located thereon; andan attachment means for securing ends of said strap together around the anchoring object. 2. The mounting device of claim 1 wherein: said mounting surface comprises at least one substantially V-shaped channel. 3. The mounting device of claim 1 wherein: said attachment means on said strap is a hook and loop fastener. 4. The mounting device of claim 1 wherein: said attachment means on said strap is a buckle. 5. The mounting device of claim 1 wherein: said supporting portion and mounting portion are rotatably attached to each other. 6. The mounting device of claim 5 further comprising: a male tubular portion that engages a female tubular portion; anda locking means that locks the male tubular portion and female tubular portion to prevent rotation when the device is mounted to an anchoring object. 7. The mounting device of claim 6 wherein: said locking means comprises a series of alternating raised ridges and recesses located on the male tubular portion and the female portion. 8. The mounting device of claim 5 further comprising: at least one spring compressibly mounted between the supporting portion and mounting portion together. 9. A mounting device comprising: a support portion that attaches to a tubular handle of an object;a mounting portion for attachment to an anchoring object, said mounting portion attached to the support portion;said support portion having a bolt clamp with a threaded bolt having a proximal end and a distal end;said support portion having a perimeter wall creating an enclosed tubular body with two open ends to allow an elongated object to pass completely through the support portion;said distal end of the threaded bolt engaging a threaded aperture located in a perimeter wall of the tubular body of the bolt clamp;said mounting portion comprising a mounting surface having a V-shaped channel with planar surfaces extending outward a predetermined distance from upper edges of the V-shaped channel;said planar surfaces of the mounting portion being parallel to a slot located on the mounting portion;said slot being located behind said V-shaped channel between said V-shaped channel and said support portion in a position that does not intersect said V-shaped channel;said mounting portion having a strap that passes through the slot located thereon;an attachment means for securing ends of said strap together around the anchoring object;said supporting and mounting portions being rotatably attached to each other;a male tubular portion that engages a female tubular portion; anda locking means that locks the male tubular portion and female tubular portion to prevent rotation when the device is mounted to an anchoring object. 10. The mounting device of claim 9 further comprising: a substantially V-shaped channel located on the perimeter wall of the tubular body of the bolt clamp. 11. The mounting device of claim 9 wherein: said attachment means on said strap is a hook and loop fastener. 12. The mounting device of claim 9 wherein: said attachment means on said strap is a buckle. 13. The mounting device of claim 9 wherein: said locking means comprises a series of alternating raised ridges and recesses located on the male tubular portion and the female portion. 14. A mounting device comprising: a support portion that attaches to a tubular handle of an object;a mounting portion for attachment to an anchoring object, said mounting portion attached to the support portion;said support portion having a perimeter wall creating an enclosed tubular body with two open ends to allow an elongated object to pass completely through the support portion;said support portion having a bolt clamp with a threaded bolt having a proximal end and a distal end;said distal end of the threaded bolt engaging a threaded aperture located in a perimeter wall of the tubular body of the bolt clamp;said mounting portion comprising a mounting surface having a V-shaped channel with planar surfaces extending outward a predetermined distance from upper edges of the V-shaped channel;said planar surfaces of the mounting portion being parallel to a slot located on the mounting portion;said slot being located behind said V-shaped channel between said V-shaped channel and said support portion in a position that does not intersect said V-shaped channel;said mounting portion having a strap that passes through the slot located thereon;an attachment means for securing ends of said strap together around the anchoring object; andsaid tubular body of the support portion and a mounting surface of the mounting portion each being rotatable around parallel planes.