No-drip umbrella sheath

Abstract

A device for encasing an umbrella to prevent water damage to the surrounding area. The device holds a wet umbrella such that water does not leak out, even when tipped over. In further embodiments of the device, the device can hold an open umbrella for hands-free use.

1 . A device for containing an umbrella, comprising: 
 a substantially cylindrical shell having an inner and outer surface and a proximal and distal end, the shell at said proximal end having a cavity and bending towards the central axis of the cylindrical shell to form an inward lip;    an interior concentric member having a distal and proximal end and integrated with or attached to the inner surface of the proximal end of said substantially cylindrical shell, said concentric member tapering slightly towards and then flaring outward at its distal end and forming a water reservoir able to hold water drained from a wet umbrella;    a small portal within said cylindrical shell which can receive and secure a closed umbrella to form a seal with said closed umbrella and prevent water leakage; and    an end cap removably connected to the distal end of said cylindrical shell.    
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a strap connected to the outer surface of said cylindrical shell.  
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said substantially cylindrical shell is comprised of separate distal and proximal concentric members, wherein the distal member is of a slightly smaller outer diameter such that it slides within the proximal member to collapse the shell along its longitudinal axis to make the device more compact.  
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 3 , further comprising a strap connected to the outer surface of said cylindrical shell.  
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising an ornamental design on the outer surface of said substantially cylindrical shell.  
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said substantially cylindrical shell is constructed of a light weight material selected from the group consisting of plastic, hard rubber, and cardboard.  
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising drainage channels located circumferentially around said small portal to permit water drainage into the distal end of the device.  
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a recessed interior region to secure an umbrella tip.  
   
   
       9 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising water-absorbent material housed in said end cap.  
   
   
       10 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising backpack straps for wearing on a user's back.  
   
   
       11 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising means for receiving and securing an open umbrella by securing the umbrella's handle.  
   
   
       12 . The device of  claim 11 , further comprising at least two collapsible legs that can prop the device up as an umbrella stand.