Fanbrella: The Perfect Breeze

A project in Atlanta, GA by Loren O'Connor
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Fanbrella was invented to cool you down around the outside patio table and designed to fit around the pole of an umbrella.
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Backers: 37
Average Pledge Per Backer: $60

Funded: $2,221 of $65,000
Dates: Jun 21st -> Aug 5th (45 days)
Project By: Loren O'Connor
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Latest News

Campaign coming to an end.

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
First I would like to thank each and every one for supporting my campaign to bring FanBrella to life.  Also I need to apologize for not being able to get you your much needed breeze for the dog days of summer.  Advertising is Everything and is also... (Read More)

STILL FINDING NEW USES FOR FANBRELLA

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
While dining out over the weekend I found another way to use FanBrella.  FanBrella doesn't need an umbrella, just a pole. Some outdoor seating/dining areas are in a porch. Chairs, tables, but no umbrella. That's ok just put a pole in the hole in the... (Read More)

Is their a FanBrella for a patio umbrella with a crank?

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
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INCREASING REVENUE FOR OUTDOOR SEATING VENUES

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
FanBrella will increase summer time profits for any restaurant or bar with outdoor seating. Using the rule of thumb of each chair representing $10,000 per year (a table making $40,000/year) we can make this example.  We all have seen outdoor seating... (Read More)

Things we Can't show in the video.

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Again, Thanks to ALL that have made a pledge. As I have mentioned previously this campaign is being run on a shoestring budget. The model shown in the video is "Proof of Concept" Model. The finished product is much better.  Commercials are... (Read More)

BATTERIES

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
FanBrella is designed to run off (3) 18650 Rechargeable Lithium batteries.  Due to USPO regulations FanBrella can't mail them. It's best this way. There's no special battery to buy.  These batteries should last a "minimum" of one hour.  (Read More)

SLOW START BUT NOT DONE YET

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
First, Thank you to ALL that have supported this product.  Advertising is a bit difficult. I have been and continue to learn how and who can help me get this product in front of eyes.  Please bare with me and do what you can to help me in this... (Read More)

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