Abstract: An aerodynamic umbrella includes a dual durometer skeleton forming an aerodynamic rectangular dome of an apex and a plurality of triangles extending from the apex thereof over a motorcyclist. A front triangle portion thereof is attached to a motorcycle at multiple points on a motorcycle handlebar and front end. A waterproof translucent skin is attached to the skeleton and a portion of the skin attached to the front isosceles triangle and a dome portion over a motorcyclist head is transparent. A remainder of the waterproof translucent skin is highly colored for safety purposes. A rear skirt is attached to the rear triangle on a side opposite the apex. The rear skirt portion is wedged between the motorcyclist and a seat of the motorcycle when sat upon by the motorcyclist to provide an adjustable point of attachment of the umbrella to the motorcycle and to the motorcyclist versus a rear spoiler.

Abstract: Some umbrellas include a support assembly, canopy assembly, and a toroidal air bladder. The support assembly includes a pump and a handle. The canopy assembly includes a plurality of support ribs attached to the handle, and a sheet attached to each of the support ribs. The toroidal air bladder is coupled to the air pump, and the air bladder disposed about the handle and engages the support ribs.

Abstract: Some umbrellas include a support assembly, canopy assembly, and a toroidal air bladder. The support assembly includes a pump and a handle. The canopy assembly includes a plurality of support ribs attached to the handle, and a sheet attached to each of the support ribs. The toroidal air bladder is coupled to the air pump, and the air bladder disposed about the handle and engages the support ribs.

Abstract: A system and method that reduces the descent velocity of an aerial vehicle, the system including a control system, an inflation device, and a deployable, inflatable cage. The control system detects a descent condition, such as an uncontrolled descent and activates the inflation device to inflate the cage to at least partially encase the aerial vehicle and protect the vehicle during descent and landing. The inflatable cage includes a main fill tube, a perimeter tube, and support tubes. The support tubes are connected between the main fill tube and the perimeter tube, and enable gas to flow from the inflation device through the support and perimeter tubes and into the perimeter tube. A drag inducing material enclosure is connected to the inflatable cage and structured to induce drag to reduce a descent speed of the aerial vehicle.

Abstract: An inflatable exercise chamber (100) for performing exercise therein, the inflatable exercise chamber comprising (100); one or more walls (102) defining an enclosed space, wherein the wall (102) comprises an inner membrane (110, 210) and an outer membrane (112) defining an inflatable cavity (114) therebetween, wherein the inner membrane (110) of the wall is a gas-permeable membrane (210).

Abstract: A system and method for resisting an uncontrolled descent or uncontrolled flight condition of an aerial vehicle. The system includes a control system, sensors, an inflation device, and a deployable, inflatable assembly. The control system detects an uncontrolled condition using the sensors, and subsequently initiates the inflation device to inflate the inflatable assembly. The assembly includes an inflatable cage stored on and deployed from the aerial vehicle upon detection of an uncontrolled condition. The inflatable cage includes a hub, a perimeter tube, and support tubes connected between the hub and perimeter tube. Fill tubes enable inflation of the support and perimeter tubes. The assembly includes a parachute-material enclosure connected to the inflatable cage and structured to create drag to reduce a velocity of the aerial vehicle when the inflatable assembly is deployed. The assembly includes weight distribution straps physically coupled between the vehicle and the enclosure or inflatable cage.

Abstract: An inflatable umbrella has an inflatable covering made from a flexible material. In an inflated state, said covering forms at least the following elements: a central holding element, at least three umbrella strut elements extending away from the central holding element, and at least one umbrella surface element stretched out by the umbrella strut elements. In this case, the central holding element and each umbrella strut element are supported against each other at the respective contact point thereof. In the inflated state, the umbrella has greater stability and resistance to external forces in comparison to previously known inflatable umbrellas.

Abstract: An apparatus with a first flexible layer and at least one adjustment member attached to the first flexible layer. The adjustment member is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the adjustment member is configured to allow flexibility of the apparatus, and in the second configuration, the adjustment member is configured to restrict flexibility of the apparatus.

Abstract: An integrated pole unit is connected to a patio umbrella canopy and allows the canopy to be raised by a foot, hand or low pressure compressor pump and lowered by releasing air via an air pressure valve. The external umbrella pole is hollow with a slit at the top and contains an “internal pole mechanism” with a metal insert that is attached to the base of the canopy and moves up the slit with increased air pressure in the pole, which raises the umbrella canopy. There is an air pressure valve that, when closed, keeps the umbrella canopy in the full open position, and when open, releases the air, resulting in the umbrella canopy closing automatically in a slow and controlled manner.

Abstract: An integrated pole unit is connected to a patio umbrella canopy and allows the canopy to be raised by a foot, hand or low pressure compressor pump and lowered by releasing air via an air pressure valve. The external umbrella pole is hollow with a slit at the top and contains an “internal pole mechanism” with a metal insert that is attached to the base of the canopy and moves up the slit with increased air pressure in the pole, which raises the umbrella canopy. There is an air pressure valve that, when closed, keeps the umbrella canopy in the full open position, and when open, releases the air, resulting in the umbrella canopy closing automatically in a slow and controlled manner.

Abstract: A sun shade designed for portability and selective angular orientation in a body of water. The device comprises an umbrella portion, together with at least two distally joined buoyant members to keep the umbrella from sinking. The umbrella portion's cover comprises generally opaque material to keep the sun's rays from penetrating. The user orients the expanded umbrella towards the sun and allows the umbrella to float on the buoyant members while the user is below the umbrella. The shape and selective angular orientation of the sun shade enable the user to block rays of the sun from 0° to 90° relative to the surface of the water.

Abstract: An inflatable umbrella has an inflatable covering made from a flexible material. In an inflated state, said covering forms at least the following elements: a central holding element, at least three umbrella strut elements extending away from the central holding element, and at least one umbrella surface element stretched out by the umbrella strut elements. In this case, the central holding element and each umbrella strut element are supported against each other at the respective contact point thereof. In the inflated state, the umbrella has greater stability and resistance to external forces in comparison to previously known inflatable umbrellas.

Abstract: A shelter including a support assembly having a plurality of inflatable supports each having an elongated tube body and defining at least two separate longitudinal passages pneumatically separated by a bladder, wherein the tube bodies of each support is connected to the tube body of one or more of the other supports and wherein each of the passages of the each support is pneumatically connected to each of the passages of the other supports, and wherein the supports are spaced circumferentially apart as legs of the support assembly for forming a perimeter of the shelter, and a single port pneumatically coupled to only one of the supports, the port configured for passing air between an external pneumatic vessel and the support to which the port is coupled and a canopy including a plurality of wall panels, the wall panels being configured for being suspended from the support assembly.

Abstract: It is an integrated pole unit that is connected to a patio umbrella canopy that allows it to be raised by a pump (foot, hand or low psi) and lowered by releasing air via an air pressure valve. The external umbrella pole is hollow with a slit at the top and contains an “internal pole mechanism” with a metal insert attached to the base of the canopy and moves up the slit with increased air pressure in the pole raising the umbrella canopy. There is an air pressure valve that, when closed, keeps the umbrella canopy in the full open position, when open, releases the air, resulting in the umbrella canopy closing automatically in a slow and controlled manner.

Abstract: An umbrella with pneumatic activation, specifically a portable, foldable umbrella, for the protection of persons from the rain and sun, and to be employed in fixed installations of one or more umbrellas as well, to protect crops, objects, or surfaces that require controlled protection, outdoor tables, beaches, and patios as principal examples of operation and use with individual or centralized control. When connected together, a group of umbrellas are controlled with a unified command, or through an automated system with temperature and water sensors. An automatic compressor could be provided to activate and deactivate the system, and it also could be activated within a closed circuit with a pressurized air storage chamber.

Abstract: A reusable, self-inflating umbrella comprising an inflatable envelope (11) made of a flexible material and an inflation mechanism (12). The interior of the envelope (11) can be connected to the inflation mechanism (12), in which a gaseous substance with which the interior of the envelope (11) is inflated can be generated by a chemical reaction. The chemical reaction may consist in dissolving a sodium (bi)carbonate granulate in citric acid. The citric acid may be accommodated in a container which is made to rupture by pressure being applied externally to the inflation mechanism (12) by a user, thus triggering the chemical reaction.

Abstract: A self-inflating screening shield, in particular umbrella, has an inflatable envelope (11) made of a flexible material. The interior of the envelope (11) is evacuated prior to use, and by means of a chemical reaction a gaseous substance can be produced therein with which the interior of the envelope (11) is inflated. The chemical reaction may consist in dissolving a sodium (bi)carbonate granulate in citric acid. The citric acid may be accommodated in a container which is made to rupture by pressure being applied externally to the envelope (11) by a user, for example at a predetermined breaking point, or by being torn at a predetermined tearing point, thus triggering the chemical reaction. A self-inflating balloon can also be produced in this way.

Abstract: An umbrella with pneumatic activation, specifically a portable, foldable umbrella, for the protection of persons from the rain and sun, and to be employed in fixed installations of one or more umbrellas as well, to protect crops, objects, or surfaces that require controlled protection, outdoor tables, beaches, and patios as principal examples of operation and use with individual or centralized control. When connected together, a group of umbrellas are controlled with a unified command, or through an automated system with temperature and water sensors. An automatic compressor could be provided to activate and deactivate the system, and it also could be activated within a closed circuit with a pressurized air storage chamber.

Abstract: A hydraulic umbrella includes a housing assembly that has a perimeter wall for defining an interior space. A main shaft member has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is positionable within the interior space of the housing. The second portion is positioned external to the housing. A plurality of spoke members is pivotally coupled to a distal end of the second portion. A canopy portion is operationally coupled to the plurality of spokes. The plurality of spoke members provides support for the canopy portion. The plurality of spoke provides a mechanical interface between the main shaft member and the canopy portion. The canopy portion is moveable from the stored position to the deployed position when a distal end of the first portion of the main shaft member extends through the upper aperture.

Abstract: An inflatable umbrella includes a panel and a plurality of inflatable ribs made of soft material connected to an underside of the panel. An inflatable handle made of soft material is connected to the underside of the panel. The inflatable handle is connected with the inflatable ribs. One of the inflatable ribs has an inlet. The umbrella can be folded into a thin layer when not in use. In addition, a circular rib formed under the panel is flexible and its diameter is changeable, so the umbrella can be mounted to different user's heads with similar sizes.

Abstract: An inflatable umbrella includes a panel and a plurality of inflatable ribs made of soft material connected to an underside of the panel. Each inflatable ribs has an inlet. A U-shaped inflatable handle made of soft material is connected to the underside of the panel and has an inlet. The panel is expanded by introducing air into the inflatable ribs and the handle, and the umbrella can be folded to a thin layer when the air is expelled out from the inflatable ribs and the handle.

Abstract: An umbrella is provided including a lower tube, an upper tube slidably coupled with the lower tube and a slider assembly including a slider slidably mounted along the upper tube. Also included is a retractable assembly mounted on the upper tube and connected to the slider of the slider assembly. The retractable assembly has a raised orientation for deploying the retractable assembly and a lowered orientation for retracting the retractable assembly. Also included is a pneumatic extender connected to the slider of the slider assembly for forcing the same to the raised orientation. When the retractable assembly is retracted, the same forms a protective shell about the tubes.

Abstract: An inflatable umbrella comprises an inflatable hollow umbrella handle, an inflatable hollow umbrella cover, and an inflatable valve; wherein the inner spaces of the umbrella handle and the umbrella cover are interconnected, while inflatable valve is positioned at a proper position of the umbrella. The handle and cover are inflated directly or by means of an air pump through the inflation valve, so that a safe and convenient umbrella is formed.

Abstract: An inflatable umbrella for providing an umbrella that can be carried in one's pocket or purse.

Abstract: An umbrella having a molded handle, a translucent telescopic center shaft, and a plastic dome. When opened the umbrellas's dome is supported by a series of flexible plastic spokes with living hinges. The plastic dome is attached to the spokes by heat welding to supporting tabs. The section of the telescoping shaft nearest the handle has a cut out section for insertion of a “lightstick” so that the user can activate the chemically based glowstick and insert it into the cutout section and also remove and replace it as needed.