Umbrella carrier

Abstract

An umbrella carrier comprising a sheath shaped for receiving an umbrella. The sheath is formed of flexible material. The sheath extends from an open proximal end to a distal end. A receiver is fixed at the distal end of the sheath. The receiver is formed of plastic material and is shaped to receive a distal tip of the umbrella. A seal is seated in the receiver and adapted to engage the distal tip of the umbrella to seal against the distal tip and prevent water from draining out of the carrier when the umbrella is in position in the carrier.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 390,666, filed on Oct. 7, 2010, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to an umbrella carrier for an umbrella. The carrier is used to stow and transport an umbrella when not in use.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Umbrellas have been used for decades to protect people from water during rainfall. Umbrellas typically include a handle and a tube or shaft extending from the handle to a distal end. A frame of struts and / or ribs is attached to the tube at the distal end, spaced from the handle. A cover is supported by the frame. The cover expands or collapses with the frame when the umbrella is opened or closed by a user, either manually or by an actuation mechanism. When opened and raised over the user's head, the cover protects the user from getting wet.[0004]One of the inconveniences pos...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is an umbrella carrier that prevents water from leaking out of it while managing any water that is contained inside. It has a flexible sheath with a carrying strap and a receiver for attaching the sheath to a user's shoulder. The receiver has an opening and a throughbore that tapers inwardly to facilitate sliding the distal tip of the umbrella through and into. The carrier also has aeration ports to allow for drying of the carrier when the umbrella is removed. Overall, the carrier solves the problem of water leakage and manages water effectively.

Problems solved by technology

One of the inconveniences posed by using an umbrella is finding a simple manner in which to carry the umbrella when not in use.

When a wet umbrella is placed in the carrier, water can leak out of the carrier through the drain hole.

However, the umbrellas are sometimes difficult to place in the bags because of the lack of any structure to prevent the bag from folding over on itself.

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