Spring-Loaded Flag Pole Rolls Up Flags
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Ever since the 9/11 tragedy, there's been a nationwide wave of patriotism and renewed pride in the U.S. flag. A South Carolina inventor has come up with an instant flag roll-up system that makes it quick and easy to put the flag away.
Johnny Sheppard, of Easley, says the problem is that if you want to display the flag - usually sized 3 ft. wide by 5 ft. long - on your building's exterior wall, it can be mounted at only one angle. And you have to wrap or unwrap the flag manually.
His flag pole consists of a spring-loaded pole mechanism that rolls up the flag like a window shade. You simply pull down on the end of the pole to activate the roll-up spring. To roll the flag up completely, you just give the flag a slight pull and let it go. To stop the flag at any other length, you let the flag catch, and it will stay at that length.
Another unique feature is a mounting block that attaches to the wall. The block has a series of openings in it that can be used to hold the flag at four different angles. According to Sheppard, the 45-degree angle is best for flying the flag in fair weather. The 25-degree angle is best for flying the flag on a windy day. This angle helps prevent the flag from wrapping itself around the pole. The straight-up angle is best for flying the flag in gusty winds, and prevents it from wrapping around the pole under harsher conditions. The 90-degree angle - which extends horizontally - is the best angle to roll the flag up or out and put on the cover.
A cover protects the flag when not in use.
Sells for $70 plus $8.95 S&H. The pole is made of attractive natural wood, which can be finished with urethane or white paint for an additional $5.
If you want to use a different flag with the flag roll-up system, let Sheppard know and he'll send instructions on how to mount it.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Johnny Sheppard, 2960 Dacusville Highway, Easley, S.C. 29640 (ph 864 859-0066; E-mail: Jshepp1021@aol.com; Website: www.inventionconnection.com/BOOTHS/booth325.html).
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Spring-Loaded Flag Pole Rolls Up Flags FARM HOME Farm Home 26-4-30 Ever since the 9/11 tragedy, there's been a nationwide wave of patriotism and renewed pride in the U.S. flag. A South Carolina inventor has come up with an instant flag roll-up system that makes it quick and easy to put the flag away.
Johnny Sheppard, of Easley, says the problem is that if you want to display the flag - usually sized 3 ft. wide by 5 ft. long - on your building's exterior wall, it can be mounted at only one angle. And you have to wrap or unwrap the flag manually.
His flag pole consists of a spring-loaded pole mechanism that rolls up the flag like a window shade. You simply pull down on the end of the pole to activate the roll-up spring. To roll the flag up completely, you just give the flag a slight pull and let it go. To stop the flag at any other length, you let the flag catch, and it will stay at that length.
Another unique feature is a mounting block that attaches to the wall. The block has a series of openings in it that can be used to hold the flag at four different angles. According to Sheppard, the 45-degree angle is best for flying the flag in fair weather. The 25-degree angle is best for flying the flag on a windy day. This angle helps prevent the flag from wrapping itself around the pole. The straight-up angle is best for flying the flag in gusty winds, and prevents it from wrapping around the pole under harsher conditions. The 90-degree angle - which extends horizontally - is the best angle to roll the flag up or out and put on the cover.
A cover protects the flag when not in use.
Sells for $70 plus $8.95 S&H. The pole is made of attractive natural wood, which can be finished with urethane or white paint for an additional $5.
If you want to use a different flag with the flag roll-up system, let Sheppard know and he'll send instructions on how to mount it.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Johnny Sheppard, 2960 Dacusville Highway, Easley, S.C. 29640 (ph 864 859-0066; E-mail: Jshepp1021@aol.com; Website: www.inventionconnection.com/BOOTHS/booth325.html).
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