Patent ID: 8944300
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: A45B

Abstract:
1. A wearable umbrella, comprising: a support assembly having a substantially horizontal support member adapted to be worn by a wearer such that the horizontal support member extends across an upper back area of the wearer or rest on a shoulder area of the wearer; wherein said support assembly further comprises a first downwardly and inwardly extending member having a first end associated with a first side of the support member and second downwardly and inwardly extending member having a first end associated with a second side of the support member; said first downwardly and inwardly extending member having a second end and said second downwardly and inwardly extending member having a second end which meets with the second end of the first downwardly and inwardly extending member such that the first and second downwardly and inwardly extending members and the support member form a substantially inverted triangular shaped support assembly at the upper back area of the wearer when said support assembly is worn by the wearer; a rigid back panel secured to or monolithically formed with the support member; a first pivot assembly supported at a first side of the wearer by the support assembly; a second pivot assembly supported at a second side of the wearer by the support assembly; a plurality of curved ribs each having a first end and a second end, said plurality of curved ribs including a front rid and a back rib; wherein the first end of each curved rib is secured to said first pivot assembly and the second end of each curved rib is secured to said second pivot assembly; and one or more pieces of waterproof or water resistant material secured to said plurality of curved ribs to form a canopy when in an extended position; wherein in a closed “non-use” position said plurality of curved ribs are positioned downward behind the wearer and in an open “in-use” position said plurality of curved ribs are pivoted forward to their extended position such that said front rib is positioned in front of the wearer and the back rib is positioned behind the wearer in a closer to horizontal position than vertical position with respect to the wearer.