Patent Publication Number: US-6701947-B1

Title: Wet umbrella carrying bag

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     The invention relates to a wet umbrella carrying bag that allows a wet umbrella to be stored so that water will be collected for later disposal and not dampen floor areas. 
     The problem with umbrellas is the resulting dripping of water off of the umbrella once a person is inside a house or building and out of the rain. Typically, the person will collapse the umbrella and place it on the floor or carry it with them. The problem with this is the eventual accumulation of water on the floor area. This can often lead to other people slipping on these “watery areas” and becoming injured or wet. What is needed is a device that will prevent water from dripping off of wet umbrellas. becoming injured or wet. What is needed is a device that will prevent water from dripping off of wet umbrellas. 
     The present invention attempts to solve the abovementioned problem by providing a wet umbrella carrying bag that allows a wet umbrella to be stored so that water will be collected for later disposal and not dampen floor areas. 
     Several references show various protective cover devices. U.S. Pat. No. 5,323,802 to Kiedrowski discloses an umbrella bag comprised of an inner later of water-absorbing material and an outer layer of air-permeable material to allow for evaporation. U.S. Pat. No. 2,522,604 to Courtner discloses a flexible container for holding one or more umbrellas. U.S. Pat. No. 2,373,471 to Hannan discloses an umbrella holding device. 
     While these units may be suitable for the particular purpose employed, or for general use, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present invention as disclosed hereafter. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     It is an object of the invention to produce a wet umbrella carrying bag that allows a wet umbrella to be stored so that water will be collected for later disposal and not dampen floor areas including a collapsible bag portion dimensioned for receiving an umbrella therein. The collapsible bag portion has an open upper end and an open lower end. The open upper end has an incorporated drawstring to facilitate closure of the open upper end. The collapsible bag portion includes an internal spring disposed interiorly thereof. The spring extends between the open upper and lower ends. The collapsible bag portion has a carrying strap extending between the open upper and lower ends thereof. A conical collection tray is secured to the open lower end of the collapsible bag portion. The collection tray has an open wide upper end and an open narrow lower end. The open wide upper end is secured to the open lower end of the collapsible bag portion. The open narrow lower end has an adjustable drain disposed therein for selectively draining water from within the collection tray. 
    
    
     To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being part of the invention, limited only by the scope of the claims. 
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     In the drawings, like elements are depicted by like reference numerals. The drawings are briefly described as follows. 
     FIG. 1 is a plan perspective view of the present invention. 
     FIG. 2 is a plan perspective view of the present invention illustrated in use. 
     FIG. 3 is a partial side view of the present invention illustrating an interior spring thereof in a collapsed orientation. 
     FIG. 4 is a partial side view of the present invention illustrating an interior spring thereof in an extended orientation. 
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     It will be noted in the various figures that the device relates to a wet umbrella carrying bag that allows a wet umbrella to be stored so that water will be collected for later disposal and not dampen floor areas. In its broadest context, the device consists of a collapsible bag portion and a conical collection tray. Such components are individually configured and correlated with respect to each other so as to attain the desired objective. 
     The collapsible bag portion  12  is dimensioned for receiving an umbrella  14  therein. Note FIGS. 1 and 2. The collapsible bag portion  12  has an open upper end  16  and an open lower end  18 . The open upper end  16  has an incorporated drawstring  20  to facilitate closure of the open upper end  16 . The collapsible bag portion  12  includes an internal spring  22  disposed interiorly thereof. The spring  22  extends between the open upper and lower ends  16 , 18 . The spring  22  can be easily expanded and compressed to facilitate longitudinal extension and collapsing of the bag portion  12  between the upper and lower ends  16 ,  18 . Note FIGS. 3 and 4. The collapsible bag portion  12  has a carrying strap  24  extending between the open upper and lower ends  16 , 18  thereof. The carrying strap can be removable with respect to the bag portion  12 . It is important to note that the bag portion  12  is constructed of a non-porous material to prevent the leakage of water therefrom. that the bag portion  12  is constructed of a non-porous material to prevent the leakage of water therefrom. 
     The conical collection tray  26  is secured to the open lower end  18  of the collapsible bag portion  12 . The collection tray  26  has an open wide upper end  28  and an open narrow lower end  30 . The open wide upper end  28  is secured to the open lower end  18  of the collapsible bag portion  12 . The open narrow lower end  30  has an adjustable drain  32  disposed therein for selectively draining water from within the collection tray  26 . Once water has accumulated within the collection tray  26  and the user reaches an area where they can safely drain the water, the adjustable drain  32  is opened to allow the water to exit through the open narrow lower end  30 .