Bag for umbrella

Abstract

A bag for carrying and storing an umbrella includes an elongated, tubular sleeve portion with an open end and a closed end defining an interior sized to accommodate the umbrella. The opened end can receive the umbrella lengthwise into the interior. Attached to the closed end can be an end cap having a central drainage aperture disposed therethrough. The drainage aperture can sealingly engage with an elongated tip on the umbrella to retain moisture from the umbrella within the interior of the bag. The umbrella tip can be selectively removed from and inserted into the drainage aperture to selectively seal and unseal the drainage aperture. In some embodiments, a sealing gasket can be disposed in the end cap to facilitate sealing of the drainage aperture.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application claims the priority benefit of FIELD et al., U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 488,534, filed on May 20, 2011, entitled “BAG FOR UMBRELLA,” the contents of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference in their entirety, including any references therein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Umbrellas are widely used to keep people protected from rain, snow and other inclement weather. Umbrellas include a collapsible fabric cover that, when opened, can be held overhead to shelter the user from precipitation, and that, when collapsed, forms a narrow staff-like shape that can be taken indoors and / or easily stored away. If the umbrella is wet, however, it will often drip when brought indoors making a mess and otherwise being inconvenient. To store the wet umbrella when collapsed, a flexible sleeve may be provided into which the umbrella can be inserted. However, these sleeves are often made of a thin, inexpe...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent is about a carrying bag designed to accommodate a wet umbrella. The bag has a tubular sleeve with a drainage aperture at the bottom that allows water to exit the bag. The drainage aperture is sealed when the bag is closed to prevent water from leaking when the bag is indoors or in other dry locations. The bag can be stylishly designed and made from durable materials. It also has grommets to vent the interior and dry the umbrella, and an adjustable belt for easy carrying. The bag can be bent or collapsed when not in use. Another advantage is that the bag can accommodate a wet umbrella without lealing.

Problems solved by technology

If the umbrella is wet, however, it will often drip when brought indoors making a mess and otherwise being inconvenient.

However, these sleeves are often made of a thin, inexpensive material that may still leak, are prone to being lost and are otherwise inconvenient when not in use, and maybe relatively unattractive.

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