Decorative Umbrella and Backpack Device

Abstract

A decorative umbrella and backpack device is provided. The device is comprised of a decorative umbrella and backpack device that integrates a sword-themed umbrella with a shield-themed backpack for both functional and aesthetic purposes. The umbrella comprises a handle designed to resemble the hilt of various historical, mythical, or fictional swords, along with a telescoping plastic sheath that enhances the illusion of a sword while protecting the retracted canopy. The sheath features a locking mechanism and a removable tip for draining moisture. The umbrella also includes a canopy adorned with decorative indicia mimicking different materials and patterns. The backpack is designed to resemble a shield, featuring a rigid exterior shell with decorative elements and a receiving area to securely store the umbrella when not in use. This area incorporates a drainage plug for convenience.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A decorative umbrella and backpack device comprising:
 an umbrella comprised of:
 a handle resembling a hilt of a sword; 
 a shaft extending from the handle; 
 a runner disposed along the shaft; 
 a canopy connected to the runner; 
 a rib supporting the canopy; 
 an opening/closing button configured to actuate movement of the canopy between an open position and a closed position; 
 a telescoping sheath configured to cover the canopy and the shaft when the canopy is in the closed position, the sheath comprising a plurality of telescoping segments that nest within each other when retracted; and 
 a removable tip attached to a top-most segment of the sheath. 
   
     
     
         2 . The decorative umbrella and backpack device of  claim 1 , wherein the canopy comprises an indicia. 
     
     
         3 . The decorative umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of telescoping segments have a diamond cross-sectional shape, a hexagonal cross-sectional shape, an octagonal cross-sectional shape, or a triangular cross-sectional shape. 
     
     
         4 . The decorative umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the telescoping sheath comprises a locking mechanism. 
     
     
         5 . The decorative umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the top-most segment of the sheath attaches to the shaft via a first fastener. 
     
     
         6 . The decorative umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises a grip area made of a non-slip material. 
     
     
         7 . The decorative umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the removable tip attaches to the top-most segment via a pair of reciprocating fasteners. 
     
     
         8 . A decorative umbrella and backpack device comprising:
 a backpack comprised of:
 an exterior shell resembling a shield; 
 a receiving area on a rear surface of the shell configured to receive and secure an umbrella; and 
 a strap. 
   
     
     
         9 . The decorative umbrella of  claim 1 , wherein the receiving area comprises a fastener that retains an umbrella. 
     
     
         10 . The decorative backpack of  claim 8 , wherein the backpack comprises a handle. 
     
     
         11 . The decorative backpack of  claim 8 , wherein the receiving area is configured to accommodate an umbrella with a telescoping sheath. 
     
     
         12 . The decorative backpack of  claim 8  further comprising a storage pocket. 
     
     
         13 . The decorative backpack of  claim 8 , wherein the strap is adjustable. 
     
     
         14 . The decorative backpack of  claim 8 , wherein the strap is comprised of a padded strap. 
     
     
         15 . A decorative umbrella and backpack device comprising:
 an umbrella comprising:
 a handle resembling a hilt of a sword; 
 a shaft extending from the handle; 
 a runner disposed along the shaft; 
 a canopy connected to the runner; 
 a rib supporting the canopy; 
 an opening/closing button configured to actuate movement of the canopy between an open position and a closed position; 
 a telescoping sheath configured to cover the canopy and the shaft when the canopy is in the closed position, the sheath comprising a plurality of telescoping segments that nest within each other when retracted; and 
 a removable tip attached to a top-most segment of the sheath; and 
   a backpack comprising:
 an exterior shell resembling a shield; 
 a receiving area on a rear surface of the shell configured to receive and secure the umbrella; 
 a storage pocket; and 
 a strap for carrying the backpack. 
   
     
     
         16 . The decorative umbrella and backpack device of  claim 15 , wherein the receiving area comprises a fastener that retains the umbrella. 
     
     
         17 . The decorative umbrella and backpack device of  claim 15 , wherein the backpack comprises a handle. 
     
     
         18 . The decorative umbrella and backpack device of  claim 15 , wherein the telescoping sheath comprises a locking mechanism. 
     
     
         19 . The decorative umbrella and backpack device of  claim 15 , wherein the removable tip attaches to the top-most segment via a pair of reciprocating fasteners. 
     
     
         20 . The decorative backpack of  claim 15 , wherein the strap is comprised of a padded strap.