Caped umbrella

Abstract

An umbrella comprising of a central support shaft that includes a proximal end and an oppositely disposed distal end. The proximal end is comprised of a handle portion, and the distal end is comprised of a concave canopy. The screen shield is operationally connected to the peripheral edge of the canopy and extends therefrom toward the proximal end. The screen shield is weighted and extends at least partially along the peripheral edge. A similar screen shield can be attached to a beach umbrella. One end of the screen shield is operationally connected to the umbrella while the other end contains tie down lines that are placed into the ground for support.

1 . An umbrella comprising:
 a central support shaft including a proximal end and an oppositely disposed distal end;   a proximal end-directed concave canopy operationally connected to the distal end and having a peripheral edge;   a screen shield operationally connected to the canopy and extending therefrom toward the proximal end;   wherein the screen shield automatically extends from the canopy when the canopy is deployed to hang freely therefrom;   wherein the screen shield is weighted;   wherein the screen shield extends through an arc partially along the peripheral edge; and   wherein the screen shield defines an array of annular frustoconical openings oriented to provide one-way viewing through the screen shield from within the screen shield.   
     
     
         2 . The umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the screen shield extends along the peripheral edge through a 60-degree arc. 
     
     
         3 . The umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the screen shield extends along the peripheral edge through a 70-degree arc. 
     
     
         4 . The umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the screen shield extends along the peripheral edge through an 80-degree arc. 
     
     
         5 . The umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the screen shield extends along the peripheral edge through a 90-degree arc. 
     
     
         6 . canceled 
     
     
         7 . The umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the screen shield is wind resistant. 
     
     
         8 . The umbrella of  claim 4 , wherein the screen shield includes tie-down lines extending from and spaced equidistantly around the peripheral edges of the screen shield. 
     
     
         9 . The umbrella of  claim 8 , wherein tie-down lines are connected to spiral extensions for securing the shield into the ground. 
     
     
         10 . An umbrella comprising:
 a central support shaft including a proximal end and an oppositely disposed distal end;   a proximal end-directed concave canopy operationally connected to the distal end and having a peripheral edge;   a free-hanging screen shield operationally connected to the canopy and automatically extending therefrom when the canopy is deployed;   wherein the canopy is generally circular;   wherein the screen shield is generally arcuate;   wherein the screen shield defines an array of annular frustoconical openings oriented to provide unidirectional viewing therethrough from under the canopy;   wherein the distal end comprises of a grip portion that is curved in a J-shape.   
     
     
         11 . An umbrella comprising:
 a central support shaft including a proximal end and an oppositely disposed distal end;   a proximal end-directed concave canopy operationally connected to the distal end and having a generally circular peripheral edge;   a screen shield operationally connected to the canopy and extending therefrom toward the proximal end; and   a plurality of weights operationally connected to the screen shield;   wherein the screen shield defines an array of annular frustoconical openings oriented to provide unidirectional viewing therethrough from under the canopy;   wherein upon opening the canopy, the screen shield is automatically deployed to freely hang therefrom.   
     
     
         12 . canceled 
     
     
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         15 . canceled