US20180140060A1 - Personal Protective Covering Device - Google Patents

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US20180140060A1
US20180140060A1 US15/568,382 US201615568382A US2018140060A1 US 20180140060 A1 US20180140060 A1 US 20180140060A1 US 201615568382 A US201615568382 A US 201615568382A US 2018140060 A1 US2018140060 A1 US 2018140060A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B15/00—Umbrellas with detachable covers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B11/00—Umbrellas characterised by their shape or attachment
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B19/00—Special folding or telescoping of umbrellas
    • A45B19/04—Special folding or telescoping of umbrellas with telescopic sticks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B23/00—Other umbrellas
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B25/00—Details of umbrellas
    • A45B25/18—Covers; Means for fastening same
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B25/00—Details of umbrellas
    • A45B25/18—Covers; Means for fastening same
    • A45B25/20—Windows in covers
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/28—Umbrella type tents
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B23/00—Other umbrellas
    • A45B2023/0012—Ground supported umbrellas or sunshades on a single post, e.g. resting in or on a surface there below
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45B
    • A45B2200/10—Umbrellas; Sunshades
    • A45B2200/1081—Umbrella handles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45B
    • A45B2200/10—Umbrellas; Sunshades
    • A45B2200/1081—Umbrella handles
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  • a device and a method for providing protection against weather elements is generally described. More specifically, a portable protective device for providing a user with full body protection against weather elements is described.
  • Known techniques and devices for providing protection against weather elements include conventional umbrellas and wearable rain protection garments, such as, raincoats.
  • Conventional umbrellas generally include a pole, ribs/spines radially connected to the top portion of the pole, and a canopy attached to the ribs. The pole is often configured to be strong enough to withstand the weight of the ribs and the canopy.
  • conventional umbrellas may provide some protection from weather elements, they may only provide protection from straight-falling rain and/or snow and the protection may only be for the top third of a user's body.
  • raincoats are often used.
  • Conventional raincoats are usually provided in generic sizes, such as small, medium, large and extra-large, and are wearable over the user's clothing.
  • One downfall of conventional raincoats is that they may be usable only for a limited time, at least in part because the user's size may change from, for example, a small to a medium.
  • the protection that a raincoat may provide may only last for so long as the user is the same size. Raincoats may need to be replaced if they no longer fit the user.
  • raincoats may fail to provide adequate protection for the user, particularly if the user is transporting items that they cannot fit on their person, such as, for example, shopping bags, purses, paper materials, food, and/or drinks.
  • raincoats may serve to provide protection from a user getting wet, they may often be made of heavy and waterproof materials that limit the exchange of air between the outside and inside of the raincoat. This may result in the user becoming hot and/or causing the user to perspire.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a prior art umbrella 1 for use against weather elements.
  • the umbrella 1 includes a vertical attachment shield 2 extending from the umbrella 1 .
  • the umbrella 1 includes a canopy 3 and spines 4 radially extended from a central portion of the canopy 3 .
  • the vertical attachment shield 2 appears to be a continuous sheet of clear material extending from the canopy 3 of the umbrella 1 towards the ground, such that vertical attachment shield 2 surrounds a user's body.
  • This umbrella is that it may only provide protection to personal items the user may carry on their person, i.e., items that may be attachable to the user's body.
  • the umbrella 1 does not appear to provide any sort of access for ease of entry and/or exit therefrom.
  • the umbrella 1 does not appear to provide any sort of ventilation, meaning that normal breathing and/or humidity will likely condensate on the inside of the vertical attachment shield 2 and impair the user's ability to see through the vertical attachment shield 2 .
  • the vertical attachment shield 2 is attached to the canopy 3 , there does not appear to be any sort of detachability for ease of use of the umbrella 1 without the vertical attachment shield 2 .
  • the aforementioned techniques and devices for providing protection may not provide full body protection against weather elements, may fail to provide adequate ventilation while in use, and may not provide a customized fit for an individual user.
  • the present embodiments may be associated with a protective covering configured to slip over and at least partially cover an umbrella to provide a user with full body protection against weather elements.
  • the protective covering may include a covering member for positioning over and/or connecting to the umbrella and a protective member extending from the covering member.
  • the protective member is substantially see-through and is composed of an impervious waterproof material.
  • the present embodiments may be associated with a protection device configured for providing a user with full body protection against weather elements.
  • the protective device may include an umbrella having a canopy and a shaft, as well as a protective member extending from a peripheral edge of the canopy.
  • the shaft may include a telescopic stem configured for extension to a support structure and to support the protective device when configured in its extended position.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a full body protection umbrella according to the prior art
  • FIG. 2 is a side, perspective view of a retro-fit protective covering according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 3 is a side, perspective view of a retro-fit protective covering according to an embodiment, illustrating the retro-fit protective covering in use;
  • FIG. 4 is a side, perspective view of a protective device according to an embodiment, illustrating a hand-access mechanism and a weighted bottom portion;
  • FIG. 5 is a side, perspective view of a protective device according to an embodiment, illustrating airflow conduits
  • FIG. 6 is a side, perspective view of a protective device according to an embodiment, illustrating an adjustable length of a retractable protective member
  • FIG. 7 is a side view of a protective device according to an embodiment, illustrating an adjustable length
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a protective device according to an embodiment, illustrating the protective device in use
  • FIG. 9 is a side, perspective view of a protective device having a telescopic stem according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 10 is a side, perspective view of a protecting device having a telescopic stem and a support mechanism, according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 11A is a side view of a handle of an umbrella having a telescopic stem, according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 11B is bottom view (cross-sectional bottom view) of the handle and telescopic stem taken along lines 1 - 1 of FIG. 11A ;
  • FIG. 12 is a side, perspective view of a portable protective device according to an embodiment.
  • Embodiments of the disclosure relate generally to devices and methods for providing full-body protection against weather elements. Such devices provide particular utility in providing a full-body protection against weather elements, such as, rain, snow, sleet, hail, wind, sun, etc.
  • the devices contemplated can be a protective covering that can be retro-fitted to a standard umbrella and provide a user with full-body protection from weather elements.
  • the protective covering may include a covering member configured for positioning over an umbrella and a protective member extending from the covering member, and typically extending a sufficient length to cover at least a portion of the body of the user.
  • the canopy opens like a conventional umbrella and the protective member may be lowered to provide protection to the user. At least a portion of the protective member is substantially see-through and is composed of an impervious waterproof material.
  • the protective covering may be configured to slip over and at least partially cover the umbrella.
  • a protective device configured for providing a user with full body protection against weather elements.
  • the protective device includes an umbrella, such as a collapsible, foldable umbrella, having a canopy and a shaft extending substantially from a center of the canopy.
  • the shaft may include a telescopic stem configured for extension to a support structure and to support the protective device when configured in its extended position.
  • the protective device is capable of providing full body protection against weather elements and stand freely, such that the user does not have to manually hold the protective device.
  • the protective device may include a protective member extending from a peripheral edge of the canopy. According to an aspect, at least a portion of the protective member is substantially see-through and is composed of an impervious waterproof material.
  • Embodiments contemplated further include a portable protective device that is configured for providing a seated user with full body protection against weather elements.
  • the portable protective device may include a collapsible chair, an umbrella attachable to a collapsible chair and a protective member attached to the umbrella.
  • a protective covering 10 configured to slip over and at least partially cover an umbrella 50 to provide a user with full body protection against weather elements is illustrated.
  • the protective covering 10 is adapted for retrofitting to the umbrella 50 .
  • the protective covering 10 may include a covering member 20 configured for positioning over a canopy 51 of the umbrella 50 and a protective member 30 extending from the covering member 20 .
  • the covering member 20 includes one or more attachment members 22 configured to at least temporarily couple the covering member 20 to the umbrella 50 .
  • the attachment members 22 may extend from an interior surface of the covering member 20 and may be positioned at one or more positions to attach to the umbrella 50 .
  • one attachment member 22 may be positioned adjacent to a center post and/or shaft 52 of the umbrella 50 .
  • additional attachment members 22 may be positioned adjacent to an end opposite of the shaft 52 of one or more spines 57 of the umbrella 50 . It is to be understood that the attachment members 22 may be positioned at any position on the umbrella 50 that is able to tether the covering member 20 thereon.
  • the attachment members 22 may be positioned on the covering member 20 for attachment to one or more ends of the spines 57 of the umbrella 50 .
  • the attachment members 22 include an elastic portion configured to cinch or otherwise elastically engage the umbrella 50 . In an embodiment, such elasticity will prevent water from seeping under the covering member 20 , between the covering member 20 and the waterproof canopy 51 .
  • the attachment members 22 may be bungee loops, tie downs or any other means configured to at least temporarily secure the covering member 20 to the canopy 51 .
  • the attachment members 22 may be attached or otherwise coupled to the umbrella 50 , when the umbrella 50 is in a collapsed and folded position. According to an aspect, the attachment members 22 are accessible while the canopy 51 is in a substantially upright and open position, such that the user can secure the covering member 20 to the canopy 51 without the user being exposed to weather elements.
  • the covering member 20 is capable of being positioned over the canopy 51 of the umbrella 50 .
  • the covering member 20 may be of any shape, including, but not limited to circular, rectangular, octagonal and square.
  • the covering member 20 is adjustable to a shape of the canopy 51 by virtue of being coupled to, for example, the spines 57 of the umbrella.
  • the covering member 20 is sized to fit canopies 51 of standard umbrella 50 sizes, such as, for example, small, medium, large and extra-large.
  • the covering member 20 may include at least one of canvas or plastic sheeting or film, including but not limited to nylon, polyester, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene (high or low density), polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), vinyl, acrylic and the like, including transparent, semi-transparent and/or non-transparent materials made thereof.
  • the covering member 20 may include a waterproof material that is substantially the same as the material of the canopy 51 of the umbrella 50 .
  • the device 10 may include a protective member 30 configured to cover the user's lower body, thereby providing further protection against the weather elements.
  • the protective member 30 may provide additional protection against unwanted materials, living and non-living, entering the protective member 30 .
  • the protective covering 30 may include a first end 31 and a second end 32 .
  • an access port 33 may extend substantially between the first end 31 and the second end 32 .
  • the protective member 30 may include an air-permeable material.
  • the protective member 30 includes a mesh material that generally prevents unwanted dirt, debris, insects and the like, from entering the interior of the protective member 30 while still allowing air to circulate therethrough.
  • the protective member 30 is substantially see-through, or otherwise clear to aid user visibility, and is composed of an impervious waterproof material.
  • the protective member 30 may include a plastic sheeting or film, including but not limited to nylon, polyester, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene (high or low density), polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), vinyl, acrylic and the like, including portions that are transparent, semi-transparent and/or non-transparent materials.
  • at least a portion of the protective member 30 includes a light waterproof linen fabric, such as, for example, a linen shower curtain liner.
  • the protective member 30 may include multiple colors, patterns and/or messages, such as company logos, school mascots, and the like, provided on the fabric from the chest or waist of the user to the second end 32 .
  • the umbrella 50 may, similar to the protective member 30 , include multiple colors, patterns and/or messages provided on the canopy 51 .
  • an upper portion of the protective member 30 may be substantially see through, so that it does not interfere with the user's visibility when walking.
  • the first end 31 may be substantially see through while the second end 32 is generally opaque, such that the user is provided with some level of privacy while the device 10 is in use.
  • the first end 31 and the second end 32 may include a substantially see through material.
  • the protective member 30 is composed of a waterproof fabric, a plastic material and/or combinations thereof. According to an aspect, the protective member 30 may be composed of a material that is substantially the same as the material of the protective covering 20 . The protective member 30 may be formed contiguously with the protective covering 20 .
  • the protective member 30 includes a one-way visibility material configured for providing the user with a line of sight extending outwardly therethrough but not extending internally therethrough.
  • the one-way visibility material may present one of an opaque surface or graphic image to persons positioned outside the protective member 30 , thereby providing enhanced privacy for the user without compromising the user's line or sight through the protective member 30 .
  • the protective material includes a tinted material that provides protection against UV rays and/or provides enhanced privacy for the user.
  • at least a portion of the protective member 30 includes an anti-fog coating configured to prevent condensation on the protective member 30 .
  • Such anti-fog coating may minimize the surface tension of the protective member 30 in a manner that does not allow beads of liquids, such as water, to form on the protective member 30 .
  • the anti-fog coating may be a surfactant film or a solution that is wiped on and subsequently wiped off the protective member 30 .
  • at least a portion of the protective member 30 is anti-reflective.
  • the protective member 30 may further include a reflective material and/or reflective portion and/or have a reflective coating thereon. This may help facilitate safe wearability at night, such that the user using the device 10 and/or protective device 100 would be easily spotted and/or identified in the dark.
  • the protective member 30 includes a body 34 .
  • the protective member 30 may include one or more airflow conduits 60 a , 60 b , 60 c , which may be positioned in and/or adjacent to the body 34 of the protective member 30 .
  • the airflow conduits 60 a , 60 b , 60 c provide a passageway for air to flow into and/or out of the enclosure formed by the protective member 30 , thereby helping to provide ventilation for the user and to prevent the interior of the protective member 30 from becoming foggy.
  • the airflow conduits 60 a may be a strip of mesh-like material 60 a that is positioned at or near the first end 31 of the protective member 30 .
  • the airflow conduits 60 a are provided by virtue of having a plurality of perforations and/or openings positioned substantially at the first end 31 , such as, for example, the mesh-like material.
  • the airflow conduits 60 b are formed by cutting a plurality of spaced-apart openings 60 b in the body 34 of the protective member 30 , near the first end 31 . According to an aspect and as illustrated in FIG.
  • fasteners 70 may be positioned in a spaced apart relationship along an upper edge 71 of the first end 31 of the protective member 30 and used to fasten the first end 31 of the protective member 30 to the end of each spine 57 of the umbrella 50 , or conversely, the fasteners 70 are attached to the ends of the spines 57 of the umbrella 50 , for connecting the upper edge 71 of the first end 31 of the protective member 30 .
  • a natural gap or airflow conduit 60 c may be formed between the peripheral edge 54 of the umbrella and the first end 31 of the protective member 30 .
  • the canopy 51 may serve a dual function of extending over and covering the airflow conduits 60 a , 60 b , 60 c to keep the weather elements, such as, for example, rain water, from seeping into the protective member 30 .
  • the body 34 may include one or more scored portions 35 arranged substantially toward the second end 32 .
  • the one or more scored portions 35 may be adapted for adjusting the protective member 30 from a first length L 1 to an adjustable length L 2 , thereby allowing the user to adjust the desired length as needed.
  • the one or more scored portions 35 may include at least one of height markings, weakened portions, segmentations and perforations.
  • the scored portions 35 may be configured to facilitate customization of the desired length of the protective member 30 .
  • the user may choose a length that is based on the user's height so that, when in use, the protective member 30 is capable of providing full-body protection against the weather elements.
  • the protective member 30 may include one or more length adjusters 39 , typically configured as a strap, band, tie, belt, tong, and the like.
  • the length adjuster 39 may be adapted for adjusting the protective member 30 from the first length L 1 (see also, for instance, FIG. 3 ) to the second length L 2 , without permanently modifying the protective member 30 .
  • the length adjuster 39 is arranged near the second end 32 and substantially adjacent to the one or more scored portions 35 having, for example, the height markings.
  • multiple length adjusters 39 are positioned in a spaced-apart arrangement at intermittent locations around the periphery of the protective member 30 .
  • the second end 32 may be folded, gathered, collected, bunched, and/or rolled towards the first end 31 until the protective member 30 has been adjusted/shortened to the desired second length L 2 .
  • the length adjuster 39 may be respectively detachably attached to an inner surface 34 ′ and an opposing outer surface 34 ′′ of the body 34 of the protective member 30 , thereby forming a shortened second end 32 ′ and at least temporarily maintaining the second length L 2 .
  • the length adjusters 39 may be configured with a first adjuster end 39 ′ and a second adjuster end 39 ′′, wherein either the first adjuster end 39 ′ and/or the second adjuster end 39 ′′ are detachably or fixedly attachable to the inner surface 34 ′ and/or outer surface 34 ′′ of the body 34 .
  • the length adjuster 39 is adapted for adjusting the protective member 30 from the first length L 1 to a position under the canopy 51 of the umbrella 50 , (not shown), such that the second end 32 is positioned substantially adjacent to or concurrent with the first end 31 of the protective member 30 .
  • first adjuster end 39 ′ and the second adjuster end 39 ′′ may be attachable to an inner surface of the canopy 51 , to position the protective member 30 substantially under the canopy 51 of the umbrella 50 , thus protecting the protective member 30 from the weather elements, retracting, storing and securing the protective member 30 under the canopy 51 when not in use, and/or helping to maintain the shortened length L 2 . It is contemplated that either one or both of the first adjuster end 39 ′ and second adjuster end 39 ′′ are detachably attached to the inner surface 34 ′ and the outer surface 34 ′′ of the body 34 , respectively.
  • the second adjuster end 39 ′′ is a free end that is detachably engageable with an opposing fastener 70 ′′ positioned on the opposing outer surface 34 ′′ of the body 34 .
  • the opposing fastener 70 ′′ is configured as a buckle (not shown) and the free or second adjuster end 39 ′′ of the length adjuster 39 is configured to be retained in the buckle.
  • one or both adjuster ends 39 ′, 39 ′′ of the length adjuster 39 are completely detachable from at least one of the body 34 of the protective member 30 and the canopy 51 .
  • the first and second adjuster ends 39 ′, 39 ′′ of the length adjusters 39 may each include fasteners 70 ′ that are engageable with opposing fasteners 70 ′′ positioned on at least one of the interior and outer surfaces 34 ′, 34 ′′ of the body 34 , and the inner surface of the canopy 51 .
  • fasteners 70 ′, 70 ′′ may include one or more buckles, snaps/clips, stitches (in the case of a fixed attachment arrangement), rivets, Velcro® and the like.
  • the fastener 70 is not detachable, such as a rivet, no opposing fastener is required.
  • the length adjusters 39 may wrap around the shortened second end 32 ′, such that the fasteners 70 ′ on at least one of the first adjuster end 39 ′ and the second adjuster end 39 ′′ at least temporarily engage with and/or affix to the opposing fasteners 70 ′′ on the inner and outer surfaces 34 ′, 34 ′′ of the body 34 , thereby maintaining the second length L 2 .
  • the fasteners 70 ′ and opposing fasteners 70 ′′ may be detachably engaged and/or detachably affixed to each other, such that the protective member 30 may be customized for use by multiple users and/or be customized to various user heights.
  • the protective member 30 includes a continuous sheet having a first sheet edge 36 a and a second sheet edge 36 b , the first and second sheet edges 36 a , 36 b extend between the first end 31 and the second end 32 and form the access port 33 for the user's entry into and exit from the protective member 30 .
  • the first sheet edge 36 a is provided with a closure member 37 a and the second sheet edge 36 b is provided with an opposing closure member 37 b . While FIGS.
  • closure members 37 a , 37 b extending along the first sheet edge 36 a and the second sheet edge 36 b
  • the closure members 37 a , 37 b may be positioned at any position along the sheet edges 36 a , 36 b
  • the closure members 37 a , 37 b are centrally located along the first and second sheet edges 36 a , 36 b .
  • the first closure member 37 a and the opposing closure member 37 b may be alignable and engageable to close the access port 33 and releasable to open the access port 33 .
  • Such closure members 37 a , 37 b include, but are not limited to magnets, clips, snaps, Velcro® and the like.
  • the closure members 37 a , 37 b include a single-handed closure mechanism that allows the access port 33 to easily open and/or close.
  • the closure member 37 a may be a hook mechanism and the opposing closure member 37 b may be a loop mechanism.
  • Such hook-loop fastening mechanisms may be strong, easy to use and substantially maintenance-free.
  • closure members 37 a , 37 b may be any closure mechanism that easily opens and/or closes, engages and/or disengages without unduly compromising the protective member 30 .
  • a zipper would not be a suitable closure member 37 a , 37 b , at least because it may easily jam, particularly if it extends along an entire length of the access port 33 .
  • the first sheet edge 36 a and/or the second sheet edge 36 b are provided with markers (not shown), such as, but not limited to a nylon or polyester binding configured to facilitate the user's ease in easily identifying the access port 33 .
  • the markers may include a material that is easily identifiable by, for example, color, texture and/or any other means that distinguishes it from the protective member 30 and highlights the access port 33 .
  • the protective member 30 is strong and/or sturdy and is capable of withstanding the weather elements by virtue of the material used to make the protective member 30 and/or the second end 32 of the protective member 30 .
  • one or more anchoring members 75 may be provided on the protective member 30 .
  • anchoring members 75 are arranged on the body 34 of the protective member 30 .
  • anchoring members 75 are removably coupled to the second end 32 .
  • the anchoring member 75 may be configured as pockets configured to receive a plurality of weights therein, thereby forming a weighted and/or stabilized second end 32 that helps to facilitate the protective member 30 hanging downwardly from the umbrella 50 in any weather condition, such as, for example, during occurrence of windy weather conditions, during which wind may blow from the side and the user may get wet and/or dirty.
  • the anchoring members 75 may help maximize the performance of the protective device 100 , by providing protection in any weather condition.
  • a reinforcement material (not shown) may be positioned along the second end 32 at the hemline of the protective member 30 and between each adjacent anchoring member 75 to help to prevent the protective member 30 from being blown around and prevent the user from tripping.
  • the anchoring member 75 includes magnets that are removably attached to the second end 32 . As illustrated in FIG. 4 , the anchoring member 75 may be arranged at intermittent positions around a periphery of the second end 32 of the protective member 30 . According to an aspect, the anchoring member 75 includes at least one of a hemmed edge having weights, beads and/or magnets removably positioned or secured therein. In an embodiment, the second end 32 includes perforations configured to receive one or more anchoring members 75 .
  • the protective member 30 may include a window 40 having a first edge 41 and a second edge 42 .
  • the first edge 41 is affixed to the protective member 30 .
  • the first edge 41 may be affixed to or may extend from the protective member 30 .
  • the second edge 42 is configured to be vertically moveable and/or sealable from a closed position P 1 to an open position P 2 .
  • the second edge 42 may include a sealing and/or closing mechanism (not shown) that is substantially the same as the closure members 37 a , 37 b of the protective member 30 .
  • the sealing and/or closing mechanism of the second edge 42 may be dissimilar from the closure members 37 a , 37 b .
  • the sealing and/or closing mechanism of the second edge 42 is made of a material other than the material used to make the closure members 37 a , 37 b .
  • the sealing and/or closing mechanism of the second edge may be magnets, clips, Velcro®, zippers or the like.
  • the position “P 1 ” is intended to show the closed position wherein second edge 42 closes the gap and/or window 40 formed when the second edge 42 is moved to position “P 2 ”, in the open position.
  • the window 40 may be arranged at any position on the body 34 of the protective member 30 . According to an aspect and as illustrated in FIGS. 9-10 , the window 40 is positioned away from the second end 32 and substantially toward the first end 31 of the protective member 30 , such that when the device 10 is in use, the window 40 may be substantially located at or near the user's eye level. In an embodiment, the window 40 provides a substantially waterproof seal when positioned in the closed position P 1 . Thus, the window 40 may be adapted for at least one of observation and admittance of light and air therethrough.
  • the protective member 30 may include a hand-access port 140 , such as an inserted slip, window, slit, window shield or flap 142 , positioned somewhat centrally in the body 34 .
  • the hand-access port 140 is affixed to or extends downwardly from the protective member 30 and flap 142 is configured to be moveable along a direction defined by P 3 to P 4 .
  • the hand-access port 140 may be adapted for communication with at least one of an interior position of the protective member 30 and an exterior position of the protective member 30 , such as to facilitate the opening of a car door or for retrieving packages from the outside of the protective member 30 .
  • the hand-access port 140 may be arranged at any desired position in the body 34 .
  • the hand-access port 140 is centrally arranged on the body 34 of the protective member 30 , between the first end 31 and the second end 32 and at a height convenient for passing a hand of the user therethrough, such that the hand-access port 140 functions as an entryway and/or portal that facilitates the user's ease of access to and/or to retrieval of items external to the protective member 30 .
  • the hand-access port 140 is positioned in the body 34 such that it is adjacent the user's elbow to allow freedom to open a car door or retrieve packages. According to an aspect and illustrated in FIG.
  • the flap 142 may include a closure mechanism 144 configured to close, open and/or seal the hand-access port 140 .
  • the closure mechanism 144 includes a magnetic strip on the lower surface of the flap that will interact with a magnetic strip on the body 34 and help to secure the flap 142 when not in use.
  • the closure mechanism 144 may be substantially the same as the closure members 37 a , 37 b of the protective member 30 .
  • the protective device 100 may include an umbrella 50 and a protective member 30 extending therefrom, to provide a user with full body protection against weather elements.
  • the umbrella 50 includes a canopy 51 and a shaft 52 extending from a center of the canopy 51 .
  • the canopy 51 includes an upper canopy portion 51 A and a lower canopy portion 51 B.
  • the lower canopy portion 51 B may be configured to extend at least to a shoulder of the user when the protective device 100 is in a substantially upright and open position.
  • the canopy includes a substantially see through material.
  • some portions of the canopy 51 may be substantially see through while others are not substantially see through.
  • the canopy 51 may include a canopy window 45 having a first border 46 and a second border 47 .
  • the second border 47 being configured to be moveable from a closed border position P 5 to an open border position P 6 , and the canopy window 45 being adapted for at least one of observation and admittance of light and air therethrough.
  • the canopy window 45 may include a mesh-like material, such as, for example, the airflow conduits 60 a , 60 b , 60 c described hereinabove and illustrated in FIGS. 4-6 that helps facilitate the admittance of light and air therethrough.
  • the canopy 51 of the umbrella 50 may be supported by a plurality of spines 57 extending from the center of the canopy 51 and configured for supporting the canopy 51 .
  • the spines 57 are fixed to the canopy 51 and facilitate opening and closing of the canopy 51 .
  • the spines 57 may be configured to facilitate collapsing and/or folding the umbrella 50 into a closed position.
  • the canopy 51 of the umbrella 50 includes a storage member 58 coupled to a lower surface 59 of the umbrella 50 .
  • the storage member 58 may be secured to the lower surface 59 of the umbrella by any securing means configured to hold the storage member 58 in place and withstand the weight of items placed in the storage member 58 , such as being sewn to the underside of the canopy 51 .
  • the storage member 58 is attached along three of its sides to the canopy 51 , thereby creating a pocket with an open end.
  • the protective member 30 extends from and/or is attached to a peripheral edge 54 of the canopy 51 , such that precipitation, for example, rain/water, falling off or over the edge of the canopy 51 will fall outside the protective member 30 .
  • the protective member 30 extends from and/or is attached at a position underneath the canopy 51 .
  • the protective member 30 may include fasteners 70 configured to couple the protective member 30 to at least one of the canopy 51 and/or the spines 57 of the umbrella 50 to the protective member 30 .
  • the fasteners 70 are configured for detachable fastening to the spines 57 of the umbrella 50 such that at least one airflow conduit 60 c is formed between a naturally occurring gap that forms between the peripheral edge 54 of the umbrella 50 and an upper edge of the first end 31 of the protective member 30 by virtue of attaching the protective member 30 to the canopy 51 .
  • the fasteners 70 include one or more snaps/clips, stitches, rivets, Velcro® and the like. The attachment of the protective member 30 to the umbrella 50 in this way may provide a substantially constant airflow between an enclosed area 38 a of the protective member 30 and an external area 38 b of the protective member 30 .
  • the protective device 100 may include an extension/retraction member 61 .
  • the extension/retraction member 61 may include a rope or drawstring with some sort of pulley mechanism (not shown) configured to enable the user to extend and/or retract the protective member 30 to a desired length.
  • the extension/retraction member 61 includes a drawstring that is vertically threaded through a plurality of positions on the body 34 of the protective member 30 (also not shown) and that facilitates the extendibility and retractability of the protective member 30 .
  • the extension/retraction member 61 may otherwise be coupled to the body 34 of the protective member 30 , such that the protective member 30 can be lowered from a shorter length L 2 to a longer length L 1 , (see, for instance, FIG. 5 ), to protect clothing and packages being carried from getting wet when the wind blows the rain or snow from the side. Lowering of the protective member 30 , may provide the user and/or items being transported by the user with protection against the weather elements, and protection of the user's valuables from thieves and/or pickpockets. Similarly, the protective member 30 is retractable from the longer length L 1 to the shorter length L 2 . In other words, the extension/retraction member 61 may provide a mechanism to vary the length of the protective member 30 , to protect the user.
  • the protective device 100 may include a hands free version that does not require the user to physically/manually hold the umbrella 50 upright in order to be protected by the protective covering 30 , thereby allowing the user free use of both of the user's hands.
  • Hands free versions can be designed to provide protection for users driving golf carts, those confined to wheelchairs and those driving open vehicles, such as those used in theme parks and stadium parking lots.
  • the shaft 52 of the umbrella 50 may include a telescopic stem 53 .
  • the telescopic stem 53 may be configured for extension to a support structure 80 .
  • the telescopic stem 53 is configured to support the protective device 100 when extended into its supporting position.
  • the telescopic stem 53 may be further connectable to a support mechanism 55 , which is adapted to support the protective device 100 , such that the user does not have to hold the shaft 52 and/or the telescopic stem 53 to maintain the protective device 100 in a substantially upright and open position.
  • the support mechanism 55 may include any device that is configured to provide stability to horizontal and downward forces, such as, for example, weather elements including the wind. As shown in FIG. 10 , the support mechanism 55 may be extended to and balanced on top of the ground 80 .
  • the support mechanism 55 may includes multiple legs 56 and is adapted to be removably connected to the telescopic stem 53 .
  • the support mechanism 55 is configured as a tripod stand, having three legs 56 extending therefrom.
  • the legs 56 may be pivotably connected to the support mechanism 55 .
  • the legs 56 may be equiangularly spaced around the support mechanism 55 . To be sure, the legs 56 may be positioned at any angular position—relative to the support mechanism 55 and each other—that is capable of providing additional support to the protective device 100 .
  • the telescopic stem 53 is illustrated according to an embodiment in which the telescopic stem 53 extends from a non-linear handle.
  • the telescopic stem 53 may have a first tubular element that is slidably positioned in a second tubular element, such that the telescopic stem 53 is extendable from a first length to a second length.
  • the telescopic stem 53 may have one or more stem sections that operate to extend the length of the telescopic stem 53 .
  • the portable protective device 200 may include an umbrella 50 and a protective member 30 affixed to and/or extending therefrom.
  • the umbrella 50 includes a canopy 51 and a shaft 52 extending substantially from a center of the canopy 51 .
  • the shaft 52 extends substantially from the center of the canopy 51 , but is offset to facilitate adequate coverage of a chair 90 .
  • the protective member 30 may extend from a peripheral edge 54 of the canopy 51 .
  • the protective member 30 may include a first end 31 , a second end 32 and an access port 33 extending substantially between the first end 31 and the second end 32 .
  • the protective member 30 is substantially see-through and is composed of an impervious waterproof material as described hereinabove.
  • any of the features described hereinabove to other embodiments, including but not limited to venting, visibility, adjustability, and the like, can be incorporated into the portable protective device 200 .
  • the portable protective device 200 further includes a collapsible chair 90 .
  • the shaft 52 may be coupled to a chair attachment member 93 and may be configured to support the portable protective device 200 when configured in its extended position.
  • the chair 90 includes a frame 91 and a supporting member 92 , shown as a supporting fabric for accommodating the seated user.
  • the frame 91 may be configured to receive the supporting fabric 92 and the chair attachment member 93 thereon.
  • the shaft 52 is configured for extension to the frame 91 of the collapsible chair 90 and is capable of supporting the portable protective device 200 when the umbrella 50 is configured in its extended position.
  • a carrying member (not shown) is provided for ease of transport of the protective covering 10 , the protective device 100 , the portable protective device 200 and/or any components thereof.
  • the carrying member may be configured for receiving and/or storing at least one of the umbrella 50 , the protective member 30 and/or the collapsible chair 90 .
  • the carrying member is configured for receiving and/or storing the umbrella 50 , the protective member 30 and the collapsible chair 90 , such that the user does not have to carry each separately.
  • the carrying member may include cloth, canvas, plastic and/or any other sturdy material.
  • the carrying member includes a waterproof and foldable material.
  • the approximating language may correspond to the precision of an instrument for measuring the value.
  • Terms such as “first,” “second,” “upper,” “lower” etc. are used to identify one element from another, and unless otherwise specified are not meant to refer to a particular order or number of elements.
  • the terms “may” and “may be” indicate a possibility of an occurrence within a set of circumstances; a possession of a specified property, characteristic or function; and/or qualify another verb by expressing one or more of an ability, capability, or possibility associated with the qualified verb. Accordingly, usage of “may” and “may be” indicates that a modified term is apparently appropriate, capable, or suitable for an indicated capacity, function, or usage, while taking into account that in some circumstances the modified term may sometimes not be appropriate, capable, or suitable. For example, in some circumstances an event or capacity can be expected, while in other circumstances the event or capacity cannot occur—this distinction is captured by the terms “may” and “may be.”
  • the word “comprises” and its grammatical variants logically also subtend and include phrases of varying and differing extent such as for example, but not limited thereto, “consisting essentially of” and “consisting of.” Where necessary, ranges have been supplied, and those ranges are inclusive of all sub-ranges therebetween. It is to be expected that variations in these ranges will suggest themselves to a practitioner having ordinary skill in the art and, where not already dedicated to the public, the appended claims should cover those variations.

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