Flexible water-absorbing umbrella case

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a flexible water-absorbing umbrella case comprising (a) an inner sleeve comprised of a first water-absorbing material; (b) an outer sleeve coextensive with the inner sleeve, the outer sleeve comprising an outer layer which comprises a water-resistant material and an inner layer which comprises a second water-absorbing material; and (c) closure means along a longitudinal length of the inner and outer sleeves for alternately enclosing an umbrella within the case and opening the case to allow easy withdrawal of the umbrella therefrom.

1 . A flexible water-absorbing umbrella case comprising
 (a) an inner sleeve comprised of a first water-absorbing material, said inner sleeve having an open top end and a substantially closed bottom end and adapted to receive a closed umbrella so as to allow the handle of said umbrella to protrude beyond said top end of said inner sleeve;   (b) an outer sleeve coextensive with said inner sleeve, said outer sleeve comprising an outer layer which comprises a water-resistant material and an inner layer which comprises a second water-absorbing material, said outer sleeve having an open top end adjacent to said open top end of said inner sleeve and a substantially closed bottom end adjacent to said substantially closed bottom end of said inner sleeve; and   (c) closure means along a length of said inner and outer sleeves for alternately enclosing said umbrella within said case and opening said case to allow easy withdrawal of said umbrella therefrom.   
     
     
         2 . The water-absorbing umbrella case according to  claim 1 , wherein said first water-absorbing material is a woven cotton fabric or a blend of viscose and polyester. 
     
     
         3 . The water-absorbing umbrella case according to  claim 2 , wherein said first water-absorbing material is a blend of viscose and polyester comprising from 60% to 90% viscose and from 40% to 10% polyester. 
     
     
         4 . The water-absorbing umbrella case according to  claim 2 , wherein said first water-absorbing material is a blend of viscose and polyester comprising from 70% to 80% viscose and from 30% to 20% polyester. 
     
     
         5 . The water-absorbing umbrella case according to  claim 2 , wherein said first water-absorbing material is a blend of viscose and polyester comprising about 80% viscose and about 20% polyester. 
     
     
         6 . The water-absorbing umbrella case according to  claim 1 , wherein said second water-absorbing material is a woven cotton fabric or a blend of viscose and polyester. 
     
     
         7 . The water-absorbing umbrella case according to  claim 6 , wherein said second water-absorbing material is a blend of viscose and polyester comprising from 60% to 90% viscose and from 40% to 10% polyester. 
     
     
         8 . The water-absorbing umbrella case according to  claim 6 , wherein said second water-absorbing material is a blend of viscose and polyester comprising from 70% to 80% viscose and from 30% to 20% polyester. 
     
     
         9 . The water-absorbing umbrella case according to  claim 6 , wherein said second water-absorbing material is a blend of viscose and polyester comprising about 80% viscose and about 20% polyester. 
     
     
         10 . The water-absorbing umbrella case according to  claim 1 , wherein said water-resistant material is nylon. 
     
     
         11 . The water-absorbing umbrella case according to  claim 1 , wherein said closure means is a zipper, a hook-and-loop fastener, a snap, a clip, a button or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         12 . The water-absorbing umbrella case according to  claim 8 , wherein said closure means is a zipper. 
     
     
         13 . The water-absorbing umbrella case according to  claim 1 , further comprising an opening at said bottom ends of said of said inner and outer sleeves, wherein said opening is adapted to allow the tip of a end-tipped umbrella to protrude therethrough during storage. 
     
     
         14 . The water-absorbing umbrella case according to  claim 1 , further comprising means for hanging said umbrella case from a spoke of said umbrella when said umbrella is in an open position. 
     
     
         15 . The water-absorbing umbrella case according to  claim 1 , further comprising a means for hanging said umbrella case from a spoke of said umbrella comprising a hook and loop fastener, a snap, a clip, a button or combination thereof. 
     
     
         16 . The water-absorbing umbrella case according to  claim 1 , further comprising a means for folding attachment of said umbrella case from a spoke of said umbrella comprising a hook and loop fastener, a snap, a clip, a button or combination thereof near the top end; and a hook and loop fastener, a snap, a clip, a button or combination thereof near the bottom end.