Abstract: A foldable rod assembly includes first and second rods of predetermined dimensions and having connecting ends with pivot holes, and a coupler unit for coupling pivotally the connecting ends. The coupler unit includes two elongate plates respectively having right and left longitudinal sides, upper and lower transverse sides, and upper and lower pivot holes disposed in symmetry to a middle line between the transverse sides. A blocking member extends transversely from the right longitudinal side proximate to the upper transverse side. Two protrusions extend from the left longitudinal side parallel to the blocking members respectively and proximate to the transverse sides.

Abstract: A canopy for providing shade and protection from the elements to persons is disclosed. The canopy includes a silent pivoting mechanism and a quick-release feature.

Abstract: A canopy structure includes a support frame with a plurality of extensible and retractable canopy support sections. Each of the canopy support sections includes a pair of upper transverse support members and two pairs of side support members. Each pair of side support members have lower portions which are pivotally secured to each other and upper portions which are rigidly secured to ends of the upper transverse support members whereby in a retracted position the side support members extend substantially vertical and in an extended position the side support members extend at an acute angle to each other with the upper portions of the side support members spaced apart.

Abstract: The collapsible shelter includes a truss framework that provides an elevated, raised canopy that can be gabled or have a high peak in a raised, extended configuration. The canopy is supported by at least three legs, and outer perimeter and central truss pairs of link members pivotally connected in scissors configurations. The link members of the perimeter truss pairs are pivotally connected together in a scissors configuration so as to be extendable from a first collapsed position extending horizontally between adjacent legs to a second extended position extending above the legs, to elevate the canopy in a gabled or high peaked configuration. In a preferred embodiment, tensioning cables may also be secured between the legs and a central support connected to the central truss pairs, to provide additional strength and stability to the framework of the shelter in a raised, extended configuration.

Abstract: A collapsible shelter comprising frame and canopy, particularly suitable for sheltering a motor vehicle. The frame has a folding or collapsible quadrilateral, perimetric member for supporting a fabric canopy, and four removable, collapsible legs. Separate weighted feet are provided for the legs. The quadrilateral frame has hinged joints enabling folding of the frame. Rigid sleeves are slidably disposed upon the frame members for preventing folding or collapse when covering the hinged joints and enabling folding or collapse when slid away from the hinged joints. Optionally, tethers are provided to anchor the canopy to the motor vehicle. Each tether has a hook at one end, for engaging a hole formed in the canopy, and a suction cup at the other end for attaching to the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A method of eliminating corrugation in central umbrella cover, being made of a plain weave cloth, in which the weft has no stretchability, while the warp has a slight stretchability; before the umbrella cloth being cut into an umbrella cover, the umbrella cover and the main rib are set a different angle of ten degrees; the tail end of the main ribs and the sewing points of the umbrella cloth are not fallen on the parallel line of the warp or the weft; from the sewing points to the central part of the ribs, there are different length so as to balance the tension of various stretch points; the edge of the umbrella cover is cut out and sewed properly so as to provide suitable corrugation-proof. When the umbrella is opened, the central portion of the umbrella cover would not have corrugation and looseness because of the main ribs having a slight curvature, and the oblique weave mesh able to balance the stretched tension.

Abstract: A spacer for alternately spacing apart and collapsing a first member and a second member which are pivotable about a pivot point. The spacer includes a planar sleeve for accommodating a portion of the first member and a ramped protrusion connected to, or integrally formed with, the sleeve portion for retaining the second member in a spaced apart position relative to the first member. The spacer is formed with an opening for accommodating a fastener for pivotably fastening ends of the first member and second member together.

Abstract: The collapsible shelter includes a truss and canopy framework that permits a flexible, collapsible canopy to be moved between a raised position and a lowered position. The collapsible shelter includes at least three legs supporting flexible poles removably mounted to the tops of the legs and forming the framework of the canopy. X-shaped truss pairs of link members are connected to each of the legs on each side of the shelter between adjacent legs.

Abstract: A quick assembly tent framework is disclosed. In the framework, each of mounts has a channel type socket. The socket is eccentrically formed on each mount with thick and thin sidewalls being formed on opposite sides of the socket. Each of the thick and thin sidewalls has a hinge bore and a hinge guide depression. Two connection members are attached to both ends of each scissor bar. Each of the connection members is axially slitted to a depth thus forming a channel type slit with resilient sidewalls being formed on opposite sides of the slit. Each of the resilient sidewalls has a boss on its outside surface. The boss is guided by the guide depression and elastically snapped into the hinge bore when each scissor bar is jointed to an associated mount. The framework is easily and quickly assembled or disassembled without using any tools thus being convenient to users.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible, freestanding shelter for protection from sun, wind and precipitation. Shelter is comprised of four struts (8a, 8b, 9a, 9b) comprising two x elements juxtaposed and separated by releasably attached cross beams (14a, 14b, 14c). Rear adjustable stays (20a, 20b) strengthen and brace structure and, in combination with adjustable means (24a, 24b) used to lock position of x elements, provide a means of adjusting height of resulting frame. Shelter may be configured with visor arms (15a, 15b) attached to x element struts (8a, 9a). A cover (34) containing rigid rods or dowels (36a, 36b) on its front and rear edge is releasably attached to visor arms (15a, 15b) at front and pulled back over upper beams (14a, 14b) and held by adjustable cords (43a, 43b). Cover can be configured in a variety of ways to provide increasing or decreasing exposure to elements. (FIG. 4) Apparatus may be configured without beam 14a when front cover rod is in place thereby increasing head room. Referring to FIG.

Abstract: In an umbrella, particularly a standing umbrella, sunshade, garden umbrella or similar, with a frame, a roof structure and a canopy, where the roof rods (5) are linked to a pole element (2) bearing a cap (3) and moveable in a telescopic manner relative to the vertical pipe (1), and a slide (4), on which stretchers (6) linked to the roof rods (5) act flexibly, is moveable along the vertical pipe (1), the cap (3) and the slide (4) moving in opposite directions during opening and closing of the umbrella, and with at least one additional stretcher (8) arranged flexibly above the slide (4) between the umbrella pipe (1) and a roof rod (5), the slide (4) being fitted with a locking device (12) with which it can be locked in its upper position and the canopy can be tensioned, it is envisaged that the locking device (12) works in conjunction with a retaining device (13) located on the cap (3) or the moveable pole element (2) to enable simple manual opening of the umbrella and stretching of the canopy, particularly for

Abstract: A cantilevered umbrella is supported from the apron of a pool by means of a base tube mounted in the apron, either horizontally just below the level of the deck formed by the apron, or vertically in the deck surface.

Abstract: A base used to support an overhead pole and canopy or umbrella. The base has a strong lower magnet and two spaced vertical members each of which has a plurality of pin positioning and retaining holes. A pivotally connected support arm is positioned between the vertical members and pivotally attached to the base at its lower end. A pole with a canopy may be mounted on the support arm's other upper end and oriented at a desired angle by inserting a pin into a positioning hole. A flexible gooseneck is provided in the pole's segments to join them together and permit added angular adjustments to the mounted attached canopy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a canopy operator for a supported canopy structure of the type having a support structure and an openable canopy attached to the support structure. The canopy operator comprises a conduit and a plurality of support ribs extending from the conduit to support the canopy. The support ribs comprise stiffenable tubes in communication with the conduit, the conduit and stiffenable tubes comprising a conduit system. A supply of non-gaseous material is in the conduit system, and the canopy operator also includes a pump for changing the pressure in the conduit system. The pump may be used to open the canopy by creating a vacuum in one embodiment or by pumping hydraulic fluid into the system in another embodiment. Support rods may extend alongside the stiffenable tubes. The support structure may be a central pole, as in a typical umbrella, or may be a structure such as a solid wall, edge or frame.

Abstract: A shelter frame having at least two poles connected by a linking assembly having first and second scissors-type linkages and a linking device. The scissors-type linkages include first structural members pivotally coupled to respective second structural members and to one another. The linking device is adapted to pivotally secure a predetermined portion of the second structural member in the first scissors-type linkage to the second scissors-type linkage at a point on the second scissors-type linkage vertically spaced from the predetermined portion of the second structural member in the first scissors-type linkage and to also pivotally secure a predetermined portion of the second structural member in the second scissors-type linkage to the first scissors-type linkage at a point on the first scissors-type linkage vertically spaced from the predetermined portion of the second structural member in the second scissors-type linkage.

Abstract: A lightning shield reduces the chance for a direct hit on a person by placing an inverted hemispherical dome over the person's head and shoulders. The dome has a conductive covering, preferably a wire mesh. The dome thwarts ground leaders from completing a circuit to a descending lightning streamer from a cloud. Embodiments include umbrellas, backpack models, balloons, and mini-shelters.

Abstract: A sunshade device for use with a baby backpack formed for supporting a baby occupant therein includes a first mounting bracket coupled to a first flame portion of the baby backpack, and a second mounting bracket coupled to the second frame portion of the baby backpack. A U-shaped rear shade support includes a rear bight portion extending upwardly from the backpack having one end coupled to the first mounting bracket and an opposite end is coupled to the second mounting bracket. The baby backpack shade device further includes a U-shaped front shade support having a front bight portion extending upwardly from the backpack, and having a first end and an opposite second end pivotally coupled to the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket, respectively. The front shade support is movable between a closed position, nested with the rear shade support, and a opened position, extending forwardly of the rear shade support.

Abstract: An anchoring device for supporting two umbrellas, which each include a shaft, above the ground. The anchoring device includes a vertical tubular member that has an upper end and a lower end in the form of a pointed tip. The shaft of one of the umbrellas is slidably receivable in the vertical tubular member through the upper end thereof. A horizontal tubular member extends perpendicularly from the vertical tubular member and has a distal end. The shaft of another umbrella is slidably receivable in the horizontal tubular member through distal end thereof.

Abstract: A portable, adjustable tent assembly including a frame having first and a second opposite side sections, each having a plurality of individual support members hingedly secured with one another and structured to independently move between an extended and a collapsed orientation. Further, the tent assembly includes a primary and secondary roof panel, constructed of at least one flexible material sheet, and disposed in spanning relation between the primary and secondary horizontal supports of each side section, a front and rear wall panel extend respectively between spaced apart forward support members and spaced apart rear support members, and first and second side wall panels disposed correspondingly between the horizontal support members and the forward, central and rear support members. Each of the various panels being structured to define a corresponding portion of the tent assembly without restricting full collapsibility thereof wherein the fully collapsed opposite side sections generally abut one another.

Abstract: A stiff supportive covering with an attached net-like material that forms a tent-like enclosure for protection from flying insects when the stiff supportive covering is positioned atop a conventional umbrella in an open position and the net-like material is extended to the ground. The stiff supportive covering is preferably a circular-shaped plastic material and defines a relatively small circular opening permitting passage therethrough of the uppermost end of the conventional portable umbrella's supporting pole. The net-like material is attached about the circumference of the covering and has a length sufficient to extend to the ground. The net-like material has a plurality of weights attached at a lower edge thereby to retain the net-like material in contact with the ground.

Abstract: An easily assembled greenhouse apparatus includes a polymer tube frame formed with plastic tube frame members, some of which have a plurality of openings therein, which tubes are connected together with conventional plastic tube couplings. Each of a plurality of cover attaching members has a screen gripping portion and a tube attaching member for attaching to the polymer tube frame. A plastic covering extends over the polymer tube frame and is attached thereto with the plurality of cover attaching members attaching through the plastic covering and into one of the polymer tubing frame member openings. A door is formed with polymer tube frame members and has a polymer covering and a pair of hinge pins.

Abstract: An umbrella frame comprises a plurality of main ribs attached to a slidable moving plate assembly by a plurality of support ribs. A plurality of stabilizing ribs are secured to the support ribs. The stabilizing ribs are further secured to a stationary plate assembly in a manner which permits the main ribs to open by gravity thus resulting in an umbrella frame whose relaxed state is open. An upper plate assembly is secured to the umbrella frame pole by an energy absorbing and dissipating means to stabilize the umbrella in windy conditions.

Abstract: A sun shade for the type of bicycle seat used to carry small children on an adult bicycle in which overhead material protects the child from solar radiation and a strong support frame protects the child during bicycle accidents. The top of the sun shade invention is hinged to allow easy access to the child. Also, the sun shade may include transparent side curtains which further protect the child during bicycle accidents, protect the child during inclement weather, and allow the child to look sideways to view its surroundings.

Abstract: A garden umbrella employing an upper canopy extending from the top of the umbrella pole to the middle of long canopy ribs, and a lower outer canopy extending in a ring around the outer part of the umbrella and having long sleeves sewn across the canopy in a radial pattern for receiving a canopy rib in each sleeve. The canopy ribs are pivotally connected to a runner notch, while the other ends of the canopy ribs are received in the canopy sleeves. Stretcher ribs are pivotally connected between each canopy rib and a top ribholder secured at the top of the umbrella pole. The rib and runner notch configuration, together with the outer canopy, permit very easy opening and closing of the umbrella by movement of the runner notch between its upper, open umbrella position and its lower, closed umbrella position. The lower canopy comprises panels sewn together along the bottom of each rib such that a wind vent space is formed with the upper canopy which extends to the top of each rib.

Abstract: A tent structure includes four poles interconnected by four scissors-type linkages forming a square structure and four intermediate pivot connecting members. Each pole comprises a fixed connector and a sliding connector. Each of the fixed connector and the sliding connector has three connecting seats with two connecting seats at respective outer sides adapted to receive and end of the scissors-type linkage and with one connecting seat positioned inbetween the two outer seats adapted to receive an end of a rod member. Each intermediate pivot connecting member has a board and a pair of pivoting member integrally formed on top portion of the board and are adapted as an interconnecting member between the poles and a head connector.

Abstract: A cantilevered canopy has four elements including an umbrella, a pole, a mounting bar and an anchoring means and can be mounted on the side of a swimming pool, or adjacent an area of utilization so as to afford shading protection to the user at a location remote from the point of support.

Abstract: The collapsible shelter includes a truss and canopy framework that permits a flexible, collapsible canopy to be moved between a raised position and a lowered position. The collapsible shelter includes at least three legs supporting flexible poles removably mounted to the tops of the legs and forming the framework of the canopy. X-shaped truss pairs of link members are connected to each of the legs on each side of the shelter between adjacent legs.

Abstract: The collapsible shelter includes a truss framework that provides an elevated, raised canopy that can be gabled or have a high peak in a raised, extended configuration. The canopy is supported by at least three legs, and outer perimeter and central truss pairs of link members pivotally connected in scissors configurations. The link members of the perimeter truss pairs are pivotally connected together in a scissors configuration so as to be extendable from a first collapsed position extending horizontally between adjacent legs to a second extended position extending above the legs, to elevate the canopy in a gabled or high peaked configuration. In a preferred embodiment, tensioning cables may also be secured between the legs and a central support connected to the central truss pairs, to provide additional strength and stability to the framework of the shelter in a raised, extended configuration.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved handle comprising an elongated body having an upper end and a lower end and a central channel extending longitudinally through the body which is adapted to receive an elongated shaft of a hand carried article and rigid finger engaging means extending from the body perpendicular to the longitudinal axis thereof and in linear alignment therealong. The finger engaging means has an aperture adapted to receive at least one finger of the hand therethrough when the handle is grasped, whereby the handle and the umbrella on which it is mounted are steadily supported on the fingers while permitting the user to manipulate other articles with the ends of the fingers. Alternative embodiments include an accessory handle adapted to be mounted on an existing handle whereby the advantages of this invention may be applied to existing articles.

Abstract: A plurality of independent U-shaped frame sections are articulately connected in an end series to form a flexible corridor. Each frame section is U-shaped being open at the bottom and supported on a wheel assembly and covered by a weatherproof fabric roof. Each is formed with collapsible side walls allowing collapsing in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A garden umbrella with a partial top canopy covering the central area of the umbrella and located on the upper side of the canopy ribs, and an underside outer canopy secured to the underside of the canopy ribs and covering at least the outer ring portion of the canopy ribs not covered by such partial top canopy. The underside outer canopy has canopy rib sleeves formed on its top side and adapted for receiving therein the middle and end tip portions of the canopy ribs. The partial top canopy is secured at its outer ends to the upper side of the canopy ribs and the canopy sleeves such that a deep vent is formed between the partial top canopy and the underside outer canopy for venting wind through the space between the two canopies. In one embodiment, the underside outer canopy has a general ring shape with an opening in the center for further venting of wind and updrafts through the center of the umbrella.

Abstract: A telescoping support pole suitable for supporting tarpaulins or camouflage netting is described. The pole is made up of a plurality of tubes that nest within one another for storage. To deploy the pole, the tubes are extended in a telescoping fashion. Ball locks are provided for maintaining the extended poles in desired longitudinal relationships. The ball locks are activated by spring loaded collars that force balls into circumferential grooves formed in the outside surfaces of the inner telescoping tubes. The collars may be manually operated to release the ball lock mechanism to permit the pole length to be adjusted or to permit the tubes to be nested within one another for storage. Pivoting fixtures suitable for use at the upper end of the support pole are also described.

Abstract: A toddler car seat shade, comprising, an inverted U-shaped frame member which has downwardly extending vertical legs and an arcuate upper extent. The vertical legs each have a plurality of positioning apertures therethrough and a coupling aperture at the upper extent of each leg. An elongated inverted C-shaped frame member is provided with apertures at its free internal ends. Pivot pins are positionable through the apertures of the elongated inverted C-shaped frame member and the coupling apertures of the inverted U-shaped frame member to effect the pivotal coupling therebetween. A plurality of intermediate C-shaped frame members of varying sizes with apertures at their free ends are secured to the pivot pins. A cloth is positionable over the inverted U-shaped frame member and the elongated C-shaped frame members with a hem in the cloth secured to the U-shaped frame member and the elongated C-shaped frame member.

Abstract: The collapsible shelter includes a truss and canopy framework that permits a flexible, collapsible canopy to be moved between a raised position and a lowered position. The collapsible shelter includes at least three legs supporting flexible poles removably mounted to the tops of the legs and forming the framework of the canopy. X-shaped truss pairs of link members are connected to each of the legs on each side of the shelter between adjacent legs.

Abstract: A foldable tent is provided which achieves the desired stretch of a cloth tent body when fully pitched. The foldable tent includes a cylindrical center member comprising a top cylinder and a bottom cylinder detachably coupled to each other. A cylindrical slider having a notch on its inner surface is movably fitted over the center member. An elastic locking member is mounted in the to cylinder of the center member for locking the slider. The locking member has a locking projection snapping into the notch of the slider. A release mechanism for releasing the locking projection from the notch of the slider is received in the bottom cylinder. The tent framework further includes a plurality of ribs. Each the rib is hinged to a corresponding pipe frame and the slider at its opposed ends such that an angle formed between it and the top cylinder when pitching the tent is less than 90.degree.. This foldable tent is easily pitched and struck regardless of tent size.

Abstract: An umbrella drip water collector including a receptacle, a sponge mounted within the receptacle, a hollow barrel inserted through a longitudinal center through hole on the sponge and extended out of the bottom center hole on the receptacle and having an outward top flange stopped above the sponge, a top rubber cap cap fastened to the barrel and stopped above the outward flange and defining a stepped center through hole for the insertion of the ferrule of any of a variety of umbrellas into the inside of the barrel, a bottom rubber cap fastened to the bottom end of the barrel to seal the bottom center hole of the receptacle, wherein when the receptacle is moved axially relative to the barrel, water is squeezed out of the sponge by the outward flange of the barrel.

Abstract: The improved collapsible shelter includes a truss framework that provides an elevated, gabled canopy in a raised, extended configuration. The canopy is supported by at least three legs, and outer perimeter and central truss pairs of link members pivotally connected in scissors configurations. The link members of the perimeter truss pairs are pivotally connected together in a modified scissors configuration so as to be extendable from a first collapsed position extending horizontally between adjacent legs to a second extended position extending above the legs, to elevate the canopy in a gabled configuration. In a preferred embodiment, tensioning cables are also secured between the legs and a central support connected to the central truss pairs, to provide additional strength and stability to the framework of the shelter in a raised, extended configuration.

Abstract: An umbrella canopy includes a single sheet of web material formed in a closed configuration and having a periphery, said single sheet of web material having a bowed configuration, said single sheet of web material having at least one radially oriented tuck therein which applies a circumferential force on said single sheet of web material to form said single sheet of web material into said bowed configuration, each said tuck extending radially outwardly to said periphery.

Abstract: A support for a covering over one open top of a trailer box or other container which can be displaced from the opening when the covering is removed. The support has a series of parallel bows pivotally attached at one end to one side of the opening and configured at the other end to reversibly engage the other side of the opening. A perpendicular ridgepole is pivotally connected to the bows and assures that all the bows move in unison or are uniformly prohibited from movement. A lock on one bow is simultaneously released when a rope is pulled to pivot the bows from the support position to the retracted position. A method is disclosed of pivoting the bows at least partially out of the top opening of the box or container.

Abstract: The collapsible shelter includes a truss framework that provides an elevated, raised canopy that can be gabled or have a high peak in a raised, extended configuration. The canopy is supported by at least three legs, and outer perimeter and central truss pairs of link members pivotally connected in scissors configurations. The link members of the perimeter truss pairs are pivotally connected together in a scissors configuration so as to be extendable from a first collapsed position extending horizontally between adjacent legs to a second extended position extending above the legs, to elevate the canopy in a gabled or high peaked configuration. In a preferred embodiment, tensioning cables may also be secured between the legs and a central support connected to the central truss pairs, to provide additional strength and stability to the framework of the shelter in a raised, extended configuration.

Abstract: A header frame for a display system which is easily and quickly erected without tools and which is collapsible to a compact shape for packing, storage, and transport. The header frame is disassembled to only four portions for packing, storage, and transport, i.e., two frame portion assemblies and two elongate connector assemblies. Each of the frame portion assemblies comprises a plurality of members joined to be U-shaped when the header frame is erected and hingedly connected to be collapsible compactly so that the members are parallel to and lie alongside each other. Thumbscrews are provided for detachably attaching the connector assemblies to the frame portion assemblies so that tools are not required for erection or disassembly of the header frame.

Abstract: An expandable framework structure can be folded for storage and expanded for use, especially as a canopy when a covering is placed on top of the framework. The framework includes a plurality of upright supports and a plurality of edge scissor assemblies that interconnect adjacent ones of the upright supports. Mounts are disposed on the upright supports to fasten outer, rectangular end portions of the edge scissor assemblies. The mounts have sockets which have facing, parallel sidewall portions to receive the rectangular end portions in close-fitted engagement along planar contact surfaces to resist lateral and torsional deflections of the edge scissor assemblies. A non-compressive fastening pin pivotally secures the outer end of each edge scissor assemblies in its respective socket. The mounts on each upright support are relatively movable to allow expansion and contraction of the framework; one mount is preferably a stationary mount and the other a slide mount.

Abstract: A Stressed Panel Structure forming checkerboard spheroids and non-checkerboarded conical sections are formed using semi-rigid panels of wood or other materials with generally elongated slots or holes in their corners. Panels are placed corner to corner and a pin or rod is inserted therebetween, becoming stressed when panels are positioned at proper dihedral angles along their axis of intersection. Stressing results generally in bending or other distress of the panel or pin or both.

Abstract: An umbrella handle adapted to be temporarily attached to the side window or to the roof of a vehicle to overlie a door opening and provide protection for the user and to enable the user to have both hands free to load or unload articles into or out of the vehicle. The handle includes a mounting portion that carries one or more suction cups, either alone or together with a magnet. The mounting portion can be at the base of the handle, for temporarily securing the umbrella to a vehicle roof. Alternatively, the mounting portion can be an attachment panel that is laterally spaced from that umbrella handle, either in a fixed inclined position relative to the umbrella handle, or it can be pivotally connected with the handle to swing inwardly and outwardly. The attachment panel carries one or more suction cups, a magnet or magnetic strip, or a combination of suction cups and magnets. The suction cups permit mounting of the handle to a non-metallic surface, such as a vehicle window.

Abstract: An inexpensive rain water collecting device which is easy to manufacture. The rain water collecting device provides an effective device which is adaptable to various umbrella tip sizes and avoids any bacterial growth problems. The rain water collecting device includes at least a reservoir having a first open end and a second open end, the first open end has an opening with an inner perimeter which is substantially equal to an outer perimeter of the umbrella tip, and the second open end has an opening with a perimeter which is greater than the inner perimeter of the opening of the first open end; a ferrule formed about the opening of the first open end; and at least one flow barrier about the second open end of the reservoir. After using an umbrella in the rain, it is collapsed. The rain water on the cloth of the umbrella then drains into the reservoir of the rain water collecting device.

Abstract: A device for carrying an umbrella includes a tape support of a ring form which is fixed on the upper part of a user's torso so as to embrace the shoulder of one arm and the armpit of the other arm. An elastic pocket receives the umbrella handle and is able to rotate with respect to the tape support when the umbrella is lowered along the user's body. An auxiliary tape support, also of a ring form, is fixed on the occipitofrontal part of the user's head and has a loose loop fastener with a button for fixing the upper part of the umbrella stick when the umbrella is in an unfolded position. Both of the tape supports are made of elastic material.

Abstract: A water collector for umbrella includes: a catcher member having a plurality of resilient jaws radially secured to a central collar or a retainer fixed on a tip portion of the umbrella, an absorbent lining secured to an inner surface of the catcher member for absorbing rainwater or raindrops drained from a wet umbrella when retracted or closed, and a web member circumferentially disposed around an outer surface of the catcher member, whereby upon opening of an umbrella cloth as urged by the umbrella ribs and tensioning springs, the rainwater absorbed and held in the absorbent lining in the catcher member will be outwardly squeezed and stripped as the lining is pressed in between the opened umbrella cloth and the resilient jaws of the catcher member, thereby automatically squeezing and removing water from the umbrella as previously absorbed in the water collector of the umbrella.

Abstract: An umbrella is provided devoid of an axis connecting line. The umbrella includes a primary blank member on which a pattern can be printed without consideration of the arrangement of the meshes and several triangular supplementary blank members attached about the periphery of the primary blank member. The meshes of the supplementary blank members are arranged to be perpendicular to or parallel to the outer periphery of the completed umbrella cover for providing structural integrity to the umbrella construction.

Abstract: An umbrella comprises a drain cup for collecting rainwater draining down the umbrella after use thereof, and a cover in the form of an accordion or bellows structure one end of which is connected to the drain cup and which may be contracted during use of the umbrella and extended after use thereof so as to contain rainwater and so as to guide the rainwater to the drain cup.

Abstract: A rain water collecting device for an umbrella includes a reservoir (6) with a closed end and an open end. A diaphragm (10) is mounted in the reservoir (6) adjacent to the open end to separate the reservoir (6) into a first compartment (62) and a second compartment (64). A receiving member (5) is mounted in the center of the diaphragm (10) and extends into the first compartment (62) for removably receiving a tip of the umbrella. A first coil tube (8) mounted in the first compartment (62) has a inlet (3) located at the diaphragm (5) and an outlet (4) in the first compartment (62). A second coil tube (9) mounted in the second compartment (64) has an inlet (1) located at the diaphragm (5) and an outlet (2) in the second compartment (64). When the umbrella is folded after use, the rain water is guided into the first compartment (62) via the first coil tube (8).