Mister-equipped umbrella system

Abstract

A mister-equipped umbrella to shield a user from precipitation, to provide protection from harmful UV rays, and to allow the user to activate a mister having a variable mist head to cool the user on a hot, sunny day. The mister-equipped umbrella generally combines an umbrella assembly and a mister assembly. The umbrella assembly includes a tube, a runner, a plurality of stretchers, a plurality of ribs each terminating in a top, a cover comprising at least one UV coating, and a handle that has an inner volume for storing batteries and an outer surface that may be insulated for gripping. The mister assembly comprises a fluid reservoir, a pump, and a variable mister head. In use, the user may manually adjust the variable mister head to configure a misting pattern and frequency of the mister.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a Continuation-in-Part (OP) related to and claims priority from prior provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 523,523, filed Aug. 15, 2011 and pending non-provisional application Ser. No. 13 / 468,950 filed May 10, 2012 which applications are incorporated herein by reference.COPYRIGHT NOTICE[0002]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. 37 CFR 1.71(d).[0003]The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention(s). It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art, or material, to the presently described or claimed inventions, or t...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a mister-equipped umbrella system that offers optimal protection from precipitation and harmful UV rays. The system includes a durable umbrella with a mister assembly, an ergonomic handle, and other unique features. The mister in the system can be powered by batteries or solar energy. The system also has a collapsible design for easy storage and a mechanism to prevent inversion during windy conditions. The flaps on the umbrella can expand to allow air to escape and may be stitched for strength. The sun-sensitive color change material can be added for added elegance.

Problems solved by technology

There are virtually limitless uses for conventional umbrellas.

Many prior art umbrellas suffer from lack of durability.

For example, problems with umbrella inversion, rusting of the frame, ripping of the material with strong gusts of wind, traction and retraction of the metal parts have reduced the longevity of the average umbrella.

Exposure to the environment may lead to skin cancers, diseases associated with skin discoloration, blistering, pain which may be unpleasant for many suffers.

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