Inflatable umbrella

Abstract

An inflatable umbrella includes a panel and a plurality of inflatable ribs made of soft material connected to an underside of the panel. Each inflatable ribs has an inlet. A U-shaped inflatable handle made of soft material is connected to the underside of the panel and has an inlet. The panel is expanded by introducing air into the inflatable ribs and the handle, and the umbrella can be folded to a thin layer when the air is expelled out from the inflatable ribs and the handle.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An inflatable umbrella comprising: 
 a panel;    a plurality of inflatable ribs made of soft material and connected to an underside of the panel, each inflatable rib having an inlet; and    an inflatable handle made of soft material and connected to the underside of the panel, the inflatable handle having an inlet.    
     
     
         2 . The inflatable umbrella as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising a flap which seals a hole defined in the panel by a zipper.  
     
     
         3 . The inflatable umbrella as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the inflatable handle is a U-shaped handle and has two ends fixed to the under side of the panel.