Umbrella with protective sheath assembly

Abstract

An umbrella with a protective sheath assembly is provided. The umbrella can comprise a foldable canopy, a pole, a series of spokes extending from a hub slidable on the pole, the spokes supporting the canopy, a handle extended from the pole, and a foldable sheath selectively extendable from the canopy. A series of drawstrings can be provided for maintaining the sheath in a deployed state, the drawstrings connected to a cord for actuation of the drawstrings and consequently the deployment of the sheath. The protective sheath assembly provides partial to full body protection from inclement weather or natural elements including sun, wind, water, sand, mud, dirt, gravel, or other unwanted debris or dirt.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An umbrella having a protective sheath assembly, comprising:
 a foldable canopy,   a pole,   a series of spokes extending from a hub slidable on the pole, the spokes supporting the canopy,   a handle extended from the pole,   a foldable sheath selectively extendable from the canopy; and   a series of drawstrings for maintaining the sheath in a deployed state, the drawstrings connected to a cord for actuation.   
     
     
         2 . The umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the drawstrings reside within the spokes. 
     
     
         3 . The umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the drawstrings are connected to the spokes with connector rings. 
     
     
         4 . The umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the drawstrings and spokes are arranged in a collinear fashion. 
     
     
         5 . The umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the drawstrings are independently movable with respect to the spokes. 
     
     
         6 . The umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein release of the cord effects deployment of the sheath. 
     
     
         7 . The umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein release of the cord allows lengthwise adjustment of the sheath. 
     
     
         8 . The umbrella of  claim 1 , further including a locking mechanism to lock the cord from further movement. 
     
     
         9 . The umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the foldable sheath is held in place within the canopy with a fastening tab. 
     
     
         10 . The umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the foldable sheath is held in place within the canopy in a slotted pocket. 
     
     
         11 . The umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the foldable sheath comprises a transparent or translucent material. 
     
     
         12 . The umbrella of  claim 10 , wherein the foldable sheath comprises a polyurethane or polyethylene material. 
     
     
         13 . The umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the foldable sheath includes a UV coating. 
     
     
         14 . The umbrella of  claim 1 , further including air vents to improve wind resistance.