WO2006017288A2 - Umbrella having an elastomeric strap - Google Patents
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- WO2006017288A2 WO2006017288A2 PCT/US2005/024690 US2005024690W WO2006017288A2 WO 2006017288 A2 WO2006017288 A2 WO 2006017288A2 US 2005024690 W US2005024690 W US 2005024690W WO 2006017288 A2 WO2006017288 A2 WO 2006017288A2
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- Prior art keywords
- umbrella
- strap
- tie strap
- tie
- stretched
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
- A45B9/00—Details
- A45B9/02—Handles or heads
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
- A45B25/00—Details of umbrellas
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
- A45B25/00—Details of umbrellas
- A45B25/12—Devices for holding umbrellas closed, e.g. magnetic devices
Definitions
- the present invention relates to an umbrella. More particularly, the present invention relates to an umbrella with a novel, efficient means of securing the cover folds of an umbrella for storage.
- the present invention also provides an umbrella having a novel means for carrying the umbrella.
- a tie strap is used to secure the cover folds and the rib linkages around the centerpost of the umbrella.
- the tie strap is useful in furling the cover folds around the centerpost as they are collapsed with the rib linkages against the centerpost.
- a traditional umbrella has a single section rib linkage that, when collapsed, may be about a meter in length.
- Collapsible umbrellas on the other hand, have multiple section rib linkages to provide for storage as a relatively small package.
- the multiple section rib linkages can create a problem during closing of the umbrella, because there is a tendency for the rib linkages to fold upon the umbrella itself. It becomes difficult to secure the cover folds and rib linkages neatly and efficiently, creating inconvenience for the user.
- the attempt to collapse an umbrella is further complicated by wet cover folds, which often do not furl easily in place.
- the tie strap is generally of the same material as the cover fold material and oriented perpendicular to the cover folds of the umbrella. It is generally uniform and thin in width, ranging from 0.2 to 3 cm.
- the length of the tie strap corresponds to a length sufficient to surround the cover folds and rib linkages around the centerpost.
- the tie strap also generally comprises a fastener, which is received on the cover fold at a specific position to secure the cover folds and the rib linkages in place for storage.
- it is difficult to locate the tie strap since it is small relative to the cover folds, made of the same material as the cover folds, and embedded within the wet cover folds.
- the distal end of the tie strap does not provide a substantial grip for the user's fingers.
- the length is generally just sufficient to surround the cover folds and rib linkages to the center post, but not long enough during the act of securing the snap button.
- the tie strap often slips out of the user's fingers just before the fastener can be secured, requiring that the user relocate the tie strap again embedded within the cover folds. Therefore, the prior art tie straps are insufficient at providing an effective means of securing the cover folds of an umbrella for storage. Therefore, there is a need for an effective means of securing the cover folds of an umbrella for storage to save the user time and inconvenience.
- the present invention provides for an umbrella with an elastomeric tie strap.
- the tie strap is capable of stretching in length upon pressure by the user applied to the strap to lengthen it while securing the umbrella cover folds and rib linkages around the centerpost of the umbrella.
- the present invention also provides for an umbrella with an elastomeric carrying strap.
- Figure 1 shows a view of the umbrella in the open position.
- Figure 2 shows a view of the umbrella in the closed position with one cover fold unfurled.
- Figure 3 shows a close-up view of the tie strap.
- Figure 4 shows a close-up view of the carrying strap.
- An elastomeric tie strap 10 is attached to the umbrella cover fold 12, which is capable of being stretched in a longitudinal direction in a manner that facilitates the furling of the cover folds.
- the tie strap 10 is capable of being stretched to an additional length of between 10 to 70 percent of the original length, upon pressure applied to the tie strap in a longitudinal direction.
- the tie strap 10 maybe additionally stretched between 10 to 50 percent of the original length.
- the tie strap may be additionally stretched between 10 to 30 percent of the original length.
- the tie strap 10 is made of a uniform material that is different from the material of the umbrella cover fold 12, which is generally a coated fabric or a woven synthetic fiber material.
- the tie strap 10 may be made of an elastomeric material, such as neoprene or synthetic rubber.
- the tie strap 10 may be uniform in length and width.
- the width of the tie strap 10 is between 0.2 to 10 cm for a typical rain umbrella.
- the length of the tie strap 10 is of a length sufficient to surround the cover folds and rib linkages around the centerpost.
- the length of the tie strap 10 is between 15 and 30 cm for a typical rain umbrella.
- the tie strap is 22 cm. When longitudinal pressure is applied to the tie strap 10, the length of the tie strap 10 may be extended up to 45 cm, as indicated above.
- the tie strap 10 may have a thickness of between 0.5 and 5 cm. Preferably, the tie strap 10 is 1 cm in thickness.
- the use of a tie strap 10 of such thickness and made of an elastomeric material also facilitates the act of locating the tie strap, since the strap has a substantial weight and is easily distinguishable by the user's fingers from the material of the cover folds 12.
- the distal unattached end 22 of the tie strap 10 has a tab 24 made of the same elastomeric material as the tie strap.
- the width of the tab 24 is preferably wider than the width of the tie strap 10.
- the tab 24 has an ovoid shape. The tab 24 is useful for better grip of the user's thumb to the tie strap 10. The better grip contributes to the ease of securing the fastener 18 and closing the cover folds 12 of the umbrella 14.
- the distal unattached end 22 of the tie strap 10 further comprises a means 26 for securing the tie strap 10 to the umbrella cover folds 12, wherein the umbrella cover folds 12 and rib linkages 20 are secured around the centerpost 16 of the umbrella 14.
- Such means may include fasteners, such as a snap button, a hook, or Velcro®, that may be secured to the umbrella cover fold 12.
- the fastener may be made of plastic or metal.
- the tie strap 10 may be attached by any means sufficient to secure the tie strap 10 to the umbrella cover folds 12. It is attached at a midway point generally between the length of the umbrella cover folds 12 in the closed position.
- the present invention also provides for an umbrella 14 with a carrying strap 28 capable of being stretched in the longitudinal direction. It may be made of a elastomeric material.
- An elastomeric carrying strap 28 attached to the handle 30 of the umbrella 14 facilitates carrying of the umbrella on the wrist, and in particular on the arm. Having an elastomeric carrying strap 28 also facilitates carrying of additional items, since the carrying strap 28 can be stretched when the umbrella is moved from hand to the arm.
- Providing an elastomeric carrying strap 28 also facilitates storage of the umbrella 14, where it is necessary to stretch the carrying strap.
- the carrying strap 28 is capable of being stretched to an additional length of between 10 to 70 percent of the original length, upon pressure applied to the carrying strap 28 in a longitudinal direction.
- the carrying strap 28 may be additionally stretched between 10 to 50 percent of the original length.
- the carrying strap 28 may be additionally stretched between 10 to 30 percent of the original length.
- This invention is directed to the umbrella 14 having the handle 30 with the carrying strap 30, where the handle 30 is connected to the centerpost 16 having a plurality of telescoping sections 32 ( Figure 1).
- the umbrella 14 has a plurality of the rib linkages 20, each being attached to the centerpost 16.
- the umbrella 14 also has a cover 34 comprising a plurality of 36, attached to the rib linkages 20 at various points along the rib linkages 20. In the closed position, the cover 34 forms the cover folds 12 that may be furled around the centerpost 16, along with the rib linkages 20.
- the tie strap 10 is affixed to a gore 36 at a midway point of the umbrella cover folds 12 when the umbrella 14 is in the closed position.
- the tie strap 10 has the tab 24 at its distal end.
- the tab 24 is provided on its internal-facing side with a snap button 38, which is received in a snap button receiver 40 located on one of the cover folds 12 to secure to the tie strap 10 when wrapped around the closed umbrella 14.
- the tie strap 10 has a length sufficient to wrap around the closed umbrella 14.
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- Walking Sticks, Umbrellas, And Fans (AREA)
- Purses, Travelling Bags, Baskets, Or Suitcases (AREA)
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Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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EP05771560A EP1773152A4 (en) | 2004-07-12 | 2005-07-12 | Umbrella having an elastomeric strap |
JP2007521569A JP2008505733A (en) | 2004-07-12 | 2005-07-12 | Umbrella with elastic strap |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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US10/889,435 US20060005868A1 (en) | 2004-07-12 | 2004-07-12 | Umbrella having an elastomeric strap |
US10/889,435 | 2004-07-12 |
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WO2006017288A2 true WO2006017288A2 (en) | 2006-02-16 |
WO2006017288A3 WO2006017288A3 (en) | 2007-04-12 |
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PCT/US2005/024690 WO2006017288A2 (en) | 2004-07-12 | 2005-07-12 | Umbrella having an elastomeric strap |
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US (1) | US20060005868A1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP1773152A4 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2008505733A (en) |
WO (1) | WO2006017288A2 (en) |
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- 2004-07-12 US US10/889,435 patent/US20060005868A1/en not_active Abandoned
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- 2005-07-12 EP EP05771560A patent/EP1773152A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2005-07-12 JP JP2007521569A patent/JP2008505733A/en active Pending
- 2005-07-12 WO PCT/US2005/024690 patent/WO2006017288A2/en active Application Filing
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JP2008505733A (en) | 2008-02-28 |
EP1773152A4 (en) | 2009-09-16 |
US20060005868A1 (en) | 2006-01-12 |
WO2006017288A3 (en) | 2007-04-12 |
EP1773152A2 (en) | 2007-04-18 |
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