Decorative Umbrella and Backpack Device

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/649,630, which was filed on May 20, 2024, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

The present invention relates generally to the field of umbrellas and backpacks. More specifically, the present invention relates to a decorative umbrella and backpack device that combines a sword-themed umbrella with a shield-themed backpack. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

Many people prefer to express their interests and personal style through unique accessories, such as items inspired by medieval or fantasy themes. Further, carrying an umbrella when it is not in use can be inconvenient, particularly when space is limited. Placing a wet umbrella inside a backpack can cause moisture buildup, which may lead to unpleasant odors or even mold formation over time. Existing umbrellas and backpacks do not effectively integrate both aesthetics and practicality, leaving users to choose between function and visual appeal. Furthermore, most umbrella storage solutions do not adequately address the issue of draining excess water in a controlled manner.

There exists a long-felt need in the art for a decorative umbrella and backpack device that allows users to carry an umbrella in a way that enhances convenience and minimizes moisture-related issues. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a decorative umbrella and backpack device that integrates a fantasy-inspired sword and shield design while maintaining practical usability. Moreover, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a decorative umbrella and backpack device that provides a controlled method for draining accumulated water to prevent dripping and odor buildup.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a decorative umbrella and backpack device. 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. Additionally, the backpack includes storage compartments, adjustable straps, and a reinforced carrying handle, making it a practical and visually distinctive accessory.

In this manner, the decorative umbrella and backpack device of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides an umbrella that resembles a sword with a backpack that resembles a shield. The umbrella includes a retractable plastic sheath that encloses the canopy when not in use, preventing accidental water leakage. Additionally, the sheath features a removable tip that allows users to drain excess water in a controlled manner. The accompanying backpack is designed with a rigid exterior shell that resembles a historical or fantasy-style shield, providing a designated area to secure the umbrella. The receiving area on the backpack includes a drainage plug, allowing users to remove any collected water efficiently. By integrating these design elements, the device successfully combines practicality with an appealing aesthetic, making it an ideal solution for individuals who appreciate medieval and fantasy themes while requiring a functional umbrella and backpack combination.

The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a decorative umbrella and backpack device. The decorative umbrella and backpack device includes an umbrella designed to resemble a sword and a backpack designed to resemble a shield, which serves as a storage unit for the umbrella when not in use. The umbrella features a handle that mimics the hilt of various historical, mythical, or fictional swords, with optional anti-slip textured grip material. It also comprises a shaft, runner, canopy, ribs, and an opening/closing button. The canopy may include decorative indicia such as motifs, symbols, or textures resembling wood, metal, or stone.

A telescoping plastic sheath encloses the umbrella when closed, covering the shaft and canopy but leaving the handle exposed. The sheath's segments retract when the umbrella is opened and may include a locking mechanism to prevent unintended movement. The sheath's design may incorporate different cross-sectional shapes and surface textures to enhance the sword-like appearance. A removable tip at the sheath's top allows for water drainage through reciprocating fasteners.

The backpack features a rigid exterior shell designed to resemble various historical, mythical, or fictional shields and may include decorative indicia such as engraved symbols, relief designs, or textures simulating wood, metal, or stone. A rear surface of the backpack includes a receiving area for the umbrella secured by a fastener and with a removable drainage plug for moisture control.

Accordingly, the decorative umbrella and backpack device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an umbrella that resembles a sword with a backpack that resembles a shield. The umbrella includes a retractable plastic sheath that encloses the canopy when not in use, preventing accidental water leakage. Additionally, the sheath features a removable tip that allows users to drain excess water in a controlled manner. The accompanying backpack is designed with a rigid exterior shell that resembles a historical or fantasy-style shield, providing a designated area to secure the umbrella. The receiving area on the backpack includes a drainage plug, allowing users to remove any collected water efficiently. By integrating these design elements, the device successfully combines practicality with an appealing aesthetic, making it an ideal solution for individuals who appreciate medieval and fantasy themes while requiring a functional umbrella and backpack combination.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a decorative umbrella and backpack device that allows users to carry an umbrella in a way that enhances convenience and minimizes moisture-related issues. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a decorative umbrella and backpack device that integrates a fantasy-inspired sword and shield design while maintaining practical usability. Moreover, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a decorative umbrella and backpack device that provides a controlled method for draining accumulated water to prevent dripping and odor buildup.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a decorative umbrella and backpack device. The decorative umbrella and backpack device includes an umbrella styled to resemble a sword and a backpack designed to resemble a shield, which serves as a storage compartment for the umbrella when not in use. The umbrella features a handle that replicates the hilt of various historical, mythical, or fictional swords, with an optional anti-slip textured grip. It further comprises a shaft, runner, canopy, ribs, and an opening/closing button. The canopy may incorporate decorative indicia such as motifs, symbols, or textures resembling wood, metal, or stone.

A telescoping plastic sheath encloses the umbrella when closed, covering the shaft and canopy while leaving the handle exposed. The sheath's segments retract when the umbrella is opened and may include a locking mechanism to prevent unintended movement. Its design may feature various cross-sectional shapes and surface textures to enhance the sword-like appearance. A removable tip at the sheath's top enables water drainage through reciprocating fasteners.

The backpack has a rigid exterior shell styled after historical, mythical, or fictional shields and may feature decorative indicia such as engraved symbols, relief designs, or textures mimicking wood, metal, or stone. A rear surface of the backpack includes a receiving area for the umbrella, secured by a fastener and incorporating a removable drainage plug for moisture control.

As a result, the decorative umbrella and backpack device provides an umbrella resembling a sword and a backpack styled as a shield. The umbrella includes a retractable plastic sheath that encloses the canopy when not in use, preventing accidental water leakage. Additionally, the sheath features a removable tip for controlled water drainage. The backpack, with its rigid exterior shell, offers a designated area for securing the umbrella. The receiving area includes a drainage plug to remove any collected water efficiently. By integrating these design elements, the device effectively combines functionality with an appealing aesthetic, making it ideal for individuals who appreciate medieval and fantasy themes while requiring a practical umbrella and backpack combination.

Referring initially to the drawings,illustrates a front perspective view of one potential embodiment of a decorative umbrella and backpack deviceof the present invention while the umbrellais stored within the receiving areaof the backpackin accordance with the disclosed architecture. The decorative umbrella and backpack deviceis comprised of an umbrellathat resembles a sword and a backpackthat resembles a shield that receives the umbrellawhen not in use. The umbrellais comprised of a handlethat resembles the hilt of a sword. The handlemay resemble the hilt of any type of historical, mythical, or fictional sword such as, but not limited to, a medieval longsword, a katana, a rapier, a saber, a broadsword, a claymore, a falchion, a scimitar, a cutlass, a flamberge, etc. The handlemay be any type of historical, mythical, or fictional handle style such as, but not limited to, a straight cross guard, a curved tsuba, a knuckle guard, a ring guard, etc. In one embodiment, the handleis comprised of a grip areathat may be made from an anti-slip textured rubber or other similar non-slip material.

The umbrellais further comprised of a shaft, a runner, a canopy, a rib, and an opening/closing button, as seen in. The canopymay be comprised of indiciasuch as, but not limited to, any type of historical, mythical, fictional, or decorative patterns or designs such as, but not limited to, motifs, symbols, emblems, insignias, etc. The indiciamay also resemble various materials such as wood, metal, stone, etc.

The umbrellais further comprised of a telescoping plastic sheath. When the canopyis retracted and the umbrellais closed, the sheathcovers the canopyand the shaftbut does not cover the handle, as seen in. In order to use the umbrella, the telescoping segmentsof the sheathcan be pushed upward, causing the segmentsto nest within each other at the top of the shaftabove the canopy(as seen in), allowing the canopyto open and be fully exposed (as seen in). In one embodiment, the sheathis comprised of a locking mechanism, such as, but not limited to, a twist-lock mechanism, a push-button latch, a sliding lock, or a ratchet-style mechanism that prevents accidental movement of the sheath. Each segmentmay have a diamond or hexagonal cross-section shape, or any other shape, such as octagonal, triangular, or other designs, to enhance the illusion of a real sword. The sheathmay be comprised of smooth, ridged, or textured to mimic the appearance of various metals.

The sheathis further comprised of a removable tip, as seen in. The tipattaches to the top-most segmentvia a pair of reciprocating fasteners,, such as, but not limited to, threaded connectors, snap-fit fasteners, magnetic fasteners, or bayonet-style locks. As a result, the tipcan be unscrewed or detached to allow accumulated water to drain from within the sheath, preventing excess moisture from being trapped inside. The top-most segmentis further comprised of a fastenerthat receives the shaft. In one embodiment, the shaftis comprised of a fastenerthat is a reciprocating fastener with the segment fastener, such as, but not limited to, a threaded connection, a spring-loaded latch, a twist-lock engagement, or a bayonet-style locking mechanism.

The backpackis designed to resemble a shield and features a rigid exterior shell. The shellmay be any shape that resembles any style of historical, mythical, or fictional shield, such as, but not limited to, a knight's heater shield, a Viking round shield, a Roman scutum, a buckler, a kite shield, a pavise, etc. The shellmay be comprised of decorative indicia, such as, but not limited to, raised patterns, engraved symbols, molded relief designs, painted crests, ornamental rivets, etc. The indiciamay also be comprised of a simulative texture that gives the appearance of wood, metal, stone, etc.

A rear surfaceof the shellis comprised of a receiving areafor the umbrellawhen the umbrellais not in use, as seen in. In one embodiment, the umbrellamay be secured within the areavia a fastener, such as, but not limited to, a buckle, a magnetic latch, a hook-and-loop strap, an elastic band, a quick-release clip, etc. In one embodiment, the areais a closed structure with an open top. In this embodiment, the areamay further be comprised of a removable drainage plugto allow a user to drain water collected within the areafrom a wet umbrella. In another embodiment, the umbrellais placed into the areawherein the tipextends outwards from the bottom of the area, as seen in.

The backpackis comprised of at least one storage pocketsealed by at least one fastener(as seen in), such as, but not limited to, a zipper, a snap-button closure, a hook-and-loop flap, a twist-lock clasp, or a sliding latch. The backpackis further comprised of at least one strap. The strapmay be a fixed-length strap or an adjustable-length strap. The strapmay be a padded strap in one embodiment. The backpackmay also be comprised of at least one handle, which may be positioned on the top or side of the backpackto provide an alternative carrying option. The handlemay be comprised of molded plastic, reinforced fabric, wrapped leather, or integrated metal components for additional strength. The shellmay also be comprised of at least one handleof any type that allows the shell to be gripped/held.

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “decorative umbrella and backpack device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the decorative umbrella and backpack deviceof the present invention.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the decorative umbrella and backpack deviceof the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the decorative umbrella and backpack deviceas shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the decorative umbrella and backpack deviceare well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the decorative umbrella and backpack deviceare important design parameters for user convenience, the decorative umbrella and backpack devicemay be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.