JPH06500033A - umbrella - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] umbrella This invention relates to an umbrella.

With conventional rain umbrellas, when the user arrives at his or her destination, there is no suitable place to dry the wet umbrella. As a result, there is the inconvenience that the umbrella will wet everything around it. Ta.

Especially in public places such as restaurants and offices, if there is no umbrella stand, raindrops can may wet the floor, or raindrops may fall on the floor or other passengers when entering the vehicle. There was an inconvenience that my clothes got stained.

Conventionally, it has been proposed to install a raindrop receptacle at the end of an umbrella to catch raindrops. There is. Such a raindrop receptacle is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 976.032 (J, T .

Bluff), 1,068,566 (F, H.

Chavarria), 1,110,215 (C, J.

Madonna), 1,373,642 (W, E.

Airey and J, Pomfret), 2,427°188 (A, Boss art), 3,809,107 (L i u), and 4,703,768 ( L, ee), Italian Patent No. 309412 (Romagnoli), etc. and is described in Australian Patent No. 218,729 (Magini). Ru.

However, these raindrop containers have some problems. First, fold your umbrella It is not always possible to hold this umbrella straight and vertically, and therefore the container cannot catch all the raindrops on the fabric of the umbrella. For example, to enter a building When folding an umbrella, it cannot be held vertically. And the user is the final The user will have to walk a considerable distance to reach the target. By waving an umbrella, raindrops wet the floor of this building. Also, take a ride I can't hold the umbrella vertically even when I'm in the room. In other words, the space inside the vehicle is limited. Furthermore, the movement of this vehicle keeps the folded umbrella vertical. It is not possible. Another problem with raindrop containers is that once this container Raindrops received by the user may spill out of the container before they are discarded. It is a certain thing. Furthermore, in crowded places such as buses and trains, do not use the cloth of your umbrella. There is also the inconvenience that raindrops on the ground may wet the user's clothes.

Conventionally, the raindrop tray for an umbrella uses a container, the umbrella and its fabric. A cover that can be moved in a nested manner relative to the container when the umbrella is unfolded may also be provided. Proposed. The cover is attached to the umbrella when folding it after use. It moves in a nested manner along the umbrella, guiding the raindrops that adhere to the fabric of the umbrella into the container. It is configured to A configuration with such a nested cover can be used, for example. U.S. Patent No. 337,145 (R,E.

Ghezzi). The umbrellas disclosed in this are nested in each other. A telescoping case consisting of a series of movable tube members is provided. this The nested case presented in the Ghezzi patent certainly has a raindrop tray that can be attached to several containers. However, this case is not practical for many reasons. There isn't.

The main problem is that when the case is extended, the connections between the multiple nested parts The problem is that raindrops leak.

Second, when moving the telescoping case to its extended position, the fabric portion of the umbrella There will be considerable friction. This friction makes it difficult for the user to spread the cover. It takes some time. Then, when trying to get into the vehicle, I tried to open the cover. The user ends up getting wet in the rain while waiting. The same applies when getting off the vehicle. The problem arises. Additionally, friction wears down the fabric of the umbrella. And I will carry this umbrella again and again With use, the fabric of the umbrella wears out quickly.

Third, when unfolding the telescoping cover, after grasping the movable end of this cover, the user 's hand will move along the fabric of the umbrella, and at this time, the hand will get wet. child This is particularly inconvenient when the user has documents, etc. in hand.

Fourth, when unfolding the nesting case along the umbrella, the tip of this cover The raindrops attached to the tip of the umbrella are pushed out along the fabric of the umbrella, and as a result, these raindrops are placed in a container. Instead of being put into the room, they are scattered all over the place.

Fifth, due to the considerable friction, the user must hold the umbrella with both hands when unfolding the telescoping case. It must be held fairly firmly, so the user must hold the umbrella horizontally. This also causes raindrops to scatter.

The last problem exists inside this cover because the umbrella is held tightly inside the cover. Almost no raindrops can evaporate. If raindrops remain inside the open umbrella for a long time, the umbrella There is also the problem that not only is it damaged, but also a bad odor is generated.

An object of the present invention is to solve the various problems mentioned above.

According to one aspect of the invention, the umbrella is integrally and fixedly attached to the outer end of the umbrella. and a holder to catch the raindrops that fall along the umbrella when it gets wet and is closed. means and receives raindrops inside it by stretching along a closed wet umbrella a waterproof/leak-proof collapsible stylus which then directs these raindrops into said retaining means. A sleeve or cover means is provided.

According to this configuration, it can retain raindrops and avoid the inconvenience of a wet umbrella getting the surroundings wet. Can be done. Especially when there is no umbrella stand or suitable means for drying the umbrella, The problem of drying can be reduced or solved.

Preferably said sleeve/cover means are attached to said retaining means.

Preferably, the outer end of the umbrella has a flat outer surface that acts as a support for the umbrella. have.

Preferably, said sleeve/cover means, in its expanded position, It is configured to accommodate a significant portion of the umbrella fabric.

Preferably, said retaining means is rotatably attached to an outer end of said sleeve/cover means. It works together with the attached collar to form a housing for storing water. It is configured.

Preferably, the collar is formed by an inner member attached to an outer member; The outer end of the sleeve/cover means is rotatable between the inner and outer members. is maintained effectively.

Preferably said sleeve/cover means directs collected raindrops to said retaining means. The sleeve/cup means is a single unit made of collapsible material. It is constructed from seamless parts.

Preferably, the sleeve/cover means has a play in the fabric of the umbrella. This creates a space around it that allows the collected raindrops to evaporate. Further, the sleeve/cover means is configured in an accordion or bellows shape. It is.

Preferably, the side portion of the sleeve/cover means has a zigzag cross section. and this side is formed from a plurality of two types of parts, one of which parts are oriented in one direction and more than other parts oriented in another direction. has also been formed for a long time. According to this configuration, folding of the sleeve/cover means Easy to read.

Preferably, the sleeve/cover means is heat treated prior to assembly of the umbrella body; After that, it has a "habit" of returning to its retained shape by being cooled immediately. There is.

Preferably, said collar extends and extends said sleeve/cover means. provided for folding, and the outer dimensions of said collar are such that when the collar is moved; The dimensions are such that the user's hands do not touch the fabric of the folded umbrella.

Preferably, the collar is adapted to extend and fold the sleeve/cover means. and the dimensions of said collar are such that said sleeve/cover means is in its extended position. This collar is held in position by the outward pressure of the folded umbrella fabric when in position. and at the same time prevent air from or to said sleeve/cover means. It is sized to allow for distribution.

According to a second aspect of the invention, an attachment for an umbrella for securing the outer end of the umbrella is provided. , retaining means for receiving raindrops moving downwardly along the closed wet umbrella; Stretch along a closed wet umbrella to catch raindrops inside it. a waterproof/leakproof collapsible sleeve which then directs raindrops into said retaining means or a sleeve/cover means, and raindrops only flow along the open end of said sleeve/cover means. Configured to be removed from the umbrella.

According to yet another aspect of the invention, an umbrella attachment device for securing the outer end of the umbrella. a retaining means for catching raindrops moving downward along the closed wet umbrella; Receive raindrops inside it by stretching along a closed wet umbrella A waterproof/leakproof collapsible sleeve or sleeve which then directs this raindrop into said retaining means. and a collar at said outer end of said sleeve/cover means. - is rotatably mounted.

According to yet another aspect of the invention, the fabric of the umbrella can receive and subsequently remove raindrops. The way to do it is (a) covering a closed and wet umbrella by means of an extensible sleeve/cover; (b) drying the sleeve/cover when the umbrella fabric is being dried; a step of folding the (C) removing water from the end of the umbrella by turning the umbrella upside down; It has a certain degree.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

Figure 1 shows the sleeve in its closed position before use, with the sleeve fully folded. A diagram showing a first embodiment of the umbrella according to the present invention in a state, Figure 2 is a diagram showing the umbrella in Figure 1 opened for use; Figure 3 shows the umbrella shown in Figure 1 after use, with the sleeve partially extended. A diagram showing Figure 4 shows the umbrella of Figure 1 in a fully extended state after use. diagram showing, Fig. 5 is a diagram showing the state of the umbrella of Fig. 1 immediately after it is opened for next use; Figure 6 is an enlarged perspective view of the rotatable collar of the umbrella in Figure 1, and Figure 7 is an enlarged perspective view of the umbrella in Figure 1. , after its use, when folded, showing the sleeve in its fully extended state. Plan view, FIG. 8 is a sectional view of an accessory device for an umbrella according to the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a sectional view of a second embodiment of the present invention. Such an umbrella is folded before its use, and its sleeve is completely folded. A diagram showing the state Figure 1O is a diagram showing the umbrella of Figure 9 in an open state in use; Figure 11 shows the umbrella of Figure 9 closed after use, with the sleeve partially removed. Fig. 12 shows the umbrella in Fig. 9 when it is closed after use. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the state in which the sleeve is completely opened. a diagram showing the condition of the umbrella immediately after it has been opened for further use, and FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the umbrella of FIG. 9 in an upright position.

In Figures 1 to 7, the umbrella is shown as a container l integrally provided at its outer end. a raindrop retaining means constructed of an extensible sleeve 2 and a and a hand grip configured as a collar 3.

Before using this umbrella (see Figure 1) and during use (see Figure 2), The tube 2 is completely contained within a waterproof housing 10. The housing 10 is formed by joining the collar 3 and the container l.

After the umbrella is used, the fabric of the umbrella is folded and then the ribs of the umbrella are manually The umbrella is closed by bringing them together under the pressure of and if the fabric is wet When the umbrella is standing upright, the collar 3 rotates in a spiral manner along the upright umbrella. Gather the fabric smoothly. i.e. this when the color moves along the fabric. Minimize friction on the fabric. The collar 3 is provided with a circular hole 9. (see Figure 6), this collar 3 moves along the wet umbrella (see Figure 3), This fully extends the sleeve 2 (see Figure 4). The fabric To make the collection process easier, rotate the collar and at the same time turn the umbrella hand. Twist the handle slightly.

Another way to gather the fabric is to apply hand pressure to the collar. prevent rotation. The user then twists the handle of the umbrella and twists the collar into the fabric. move along.

By moving the collar 3 along the length of the umbrella, the sleeve 2 extends like an accordion or bellows. Rotate the collar 3 or In other words, by twisting the handle of the umbrella, the fabric of the umbrella can be folded around the shaft of the umbrella. becomes easier. The folding of the fabric reduces the friction between the collar 3 and the fabric. so that the sleeve can be quickly and easily expanded while the umbrella is held vertically. Moreover, the raindrops on the fabric scatter in the longitudinal direction of the umbrella in front of the collar. without being guided into the sleeve. The diameter of the collar 3 is such that the user's hand It is so large that it cannot be touched. Furthermore, the dimensions of this collar 3 are as follows: When the leaf 2 is in the closed position, the slight outward pressure of the folded fabric The dimensions are such that the collar can be held in position sufficiently without special support. . Said sleeve 2 can be moved into a number of different stretched positions along the folded fabric. and the collar is configured to be stretchable in the outward direction of the folded fabric. It is held in position in any of these multiple extended positions only by the pressure of It looks like this. Preferably, said sleeve 2 is normally fully extended and folded. configured to cover most of the folded fabric.

When the umbrella is held vertically, raindrops fall off the fabric and are collected in the container 1. Ru. Even if the umbrella is not placed vertically, for example, it is placed horizontally. The sleeve 2 retains raindrops even when the rain is wet. This sleeve 2 is integrally formed preferably a single seam of collapsible plastic material As a result, there is no water leakage from the joints. especially, The sleeve has waterproof and leak-proof properties.

When the umbrella is used next time, the collar 3 is moved downward along the length of the umbrella body. the sleeve 2 formed from the container 1 and the collar 3. (See FIG. 1). Next, open your umbrella and After or at the same time, turn the umbrella upside down for use. Then, the housing Water flows down from the opening along the surface of the unfolded umbrella fabric.

In other words, the next time you want to use an umbrella, hold it vertically, with the tip facing downward. the sleeve 2 by moving the collar 3 along the length of the umbrella. evacuate into the housing 10 (see Fig. 1), and keep the umbrella ribs and fabric in their upright state. Then or simultaneously, move this upright umbrella to the with the tip facing up (see Figure 5). Then, the collected raindrops are It flows down from the housing 10 along the surface of the umbrella fabric.

If the umbrella is not used for a while (e.g. at night), raindrops and water on the fabric may be removed. Some of the steps described above are unnecessary as some of the raindrops inside the vessel evaporate.

This evaporation is shaped by the accordion structure of the sleeve 2, which improves air circulation. This is facilitated by the space created. Furthermore, the collar 3 has ample space above the fabric. Evaporation occurs when air flows upward from the space in the folded fabric. is further promoted (see Figures 6 and 7).

Finally, in the fully stretched state said sleeve 2 covers only part of the fabric. By doing so (see Figure 4), a small portion of this fabric is exposed to the outside air. Evaporation is also promoted by This allows moisture to flow through the cloth through capillary action. Movement upwards on the ground is facilitated.

These features ensure that the sleeve/cover means can be This allows air circulation. As the moisture evaporates, the umbrella will last for a long time. There is no exposure to moisture, which greatly extends the life of the umbrella.

As shown in FIG. 6, the sleeve 2 has a zigzag cross section. The outward facing side 2a of the zigzag structure is longer than the inward facing side 2b (e.g. (for example, 1 mm longer), the sleeve 2 is longer due to the difference in length between these side parts 2a and 2b. It is constructed so that it can be easily folded by the suction force generated by the machine.

Preferably, the outwardly facing side of said zigzag structure is longer than the inwardly facing side; This occurs when the sides of the sleeve are folded (i.e. when the sleeve is folded). When the umbrella is turned upside down, the inner edge of the folded side is lower than its outer edge. Thus, the water present in the sleeve and at the bottom of the umbrella flows out from the open end of the sleeve. As it flows out, it avoids getting caught on the folded sides of the sleeve and , in any case water present between the folded sides of this sleeve This is to ensure drainage.

The sleeve 2 is heated at 80 to 120°C for 5 to 15 minutes before assembling the umbrella. It has a "rubber band" effect by being heated for a while and then soaked in cold water. Ru. In other words, this sleeve has a "habit" of returning to its folded position. It is. Preferably the sleeve is formed from EVA.

In FIG. 6, the pivotable collar 3 is also shown, which consists of two parts. Consisting of an inner dome 3a and an outer dome 3b fixed to the inner dome. has been done. The outer end of the sleeve 2 is held between these two domes. has been done.

FIG. 8 shows an umbrella accessory 20 that can be attached to the tip of an ordinary umbrella. this rain The umbrella attachment has basically the same features as the umbrella shown in Figures 1 to 7. , the difference is that in the attached device shown in Figure 8, the tip of an ordinary umbrella (not shown) fits perfectly. The umbrella connecting member 22 is provided with a receiving hole 24 that fits into the umbrella.

Furthermore, in this umbrella attachment device 20, the container is not provided, and the container is not provided. Instead, the space between the inner wall of the sleeve 2 and the outer wall of the umbrella attachment device 22 is used for raindrops. It is configured to act as a holding means for.

Another feature of this accessory device 20 is that it promotes evaporation from inside the sleeve 2. For this purpose, an air passage 19 is provided at the top of the collar 3 outside the circular hole 9 of the collar 3. It's about being angry. That is, this configuration allows water to evaporate from the air passage 19. The folded wet fabric that engages the circular hole 9 passes into the interior of the device 20. It is possible to prevent the movement of water from being blocked.

Figures 9 to 14 are basically the same as the umbrella retractable sleeves shown in Figures 1 to 7. 1 shows a foldable rain umbrella with the same features.

Features that are substantially the same as those of the sleeves disclosed in Figures 1 to 7 are shown in Figures 9 to 14. It can also be applied to foldable umbrellas.

One difference here is that in this umbrella, before unrolling the collar, the fabric of the umbrella is By manually moving the ground and bones together, the collar can be The object is to be able to move upwardly over the collected fabric and bones.

Another difference of this foldable umbrella is that a flat surface 11 is provided at the outer end of this umbrella. This allows the umbrella to stand vertically (see Figure 14), which prevents water from flowing out. The container is configured to be easily collected.

FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 FIGURE 14 International investigation report...T//! O0I/l’Hc+! 1Continuation of front page (31) Priority claim number 9103547.7 (32) Priority port February 1991 20th (33) Priority claim country: United Kingdom (GB) (81) Designated country: EP (AT, BE, CH, DE.

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Claims (71)

[Claims] 1. integrally and fixedly attached to the outer end of the umbrella when the umbrella is wet and closed; holding means to catch raindrops falling along the umbrella and along the closed wet umbrella. receives raindrops into its interior by stretching the raindrops, which are then held by said holding means. Umbrella having a waterproof/leakproof collapsible sleeve or cover means leading inward. . 2. An umbrella according to claim 1, wherein the holding means is constructed to be waterproof/leakproof. 3. Claim 1, wherein said sleeve/cover means is attached to said retaining means. Or the umbrella described in 2. 4. 4. The umbrella according to claim 1, wherein the outer end of the umbrella has a flat outer surface. Umbrella included. 5. The sleeve/cover means, in its unfolded position, covers the fabric of the umbrella. According to any one of claims 1 to 4, the container is configured to accommodate a substantial portion of the ground. Umbrella included. 6. A collar is attached to the outer end of the sleeve/cover means. Item 6. The umbrella according to any one of Items 1 to 5. 7. The retaining means cooperates with the collar to form a housing for containing water. The umbrella according to claim 6, which is configured to. 8. the collar being pivotally attached to the sleeve/cover means; The umbrella according to claim 6 or 7. 9. said collar is formed by an inner member attached to an outer member, and said collar is formed by an inner member attached to an outer member; The outer end of the sleeve/cover means is pivotable between the inner and outer members. The umbrella according to any one of claims 6 to 8, which is held in a. 10. Said collar extends and folds said sleeve/cover means into said sleeve/cover means. and the outer dimensions of the collar are used when moving the collar. Claim 6: The size of the umbrella is such that a person's hand does not touch the fabric of the folded umbrella. 9. The umbrella according to any one of 9 to 9. 11. The collar is provided for extending and collapsing the sleeve/cover means. and the dimensions of said collar are such that said sleeve/cover means is in its extended position. When folding the umbrella, the outward pressure of the folded umbrella fabric will keep this collar in place. The umbrella according to any one of claims 6 to 10, which is configured to be able to be held. 12. said dimensions of said collar from or from said sleeve/cover means; 12. The step according to claim 11, wherein the step is dimensioned to allow air flow to the stage. umbrella. 13. The sleeve/covering means may be arranged in a number of ways along the folded fabric. The collar is configured to be stretchable into various stretched positions, and the collar is in any of these multiple extended positions solely by said outward pressure of The umbrella according to claim 11 or 12, which is adapted to be held in position. 14. the collar has at least one opening that does not contact the fabric; The umbrella according to any one of claims 6 to 13. 15. said sleeve/covering means guiding raindrops to said retaining means; The umbrella according to any one of claims 1 to 14. 16. Any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the sleeve/cover means is integrally formed. Umbrella with crab description. 17. The sleeve/covering means is a single unit made of collapsible material. The umbrella according to claim 16, comprising a seamless member. 18. The sleeve/cover means accommodates the fabric of the umbrella with play. and this creates a space around it to allow the evaporation of collected raindrops. The umbrella according to any one of claims 1 to 17. 19. The sleeve/cover means is configured in an accordion or bellows shape. The umbrella according to any one of claims 1 to 18. 20. The side portion of the sleeve/cover means has a zigzag cross section. The umbrella according to any one of claims 1 to 19. 21. The zig-zag side of the sleeve/cover means has two types of parts. It is formed from a plurality of parts, one type of which is oriented in one direction and another. The rain according to claim 20, which is formed longer than the plurality of parts oriented in the direction of umbrella. 22. Claim wherein said sleeve/cover means is heat treated and then immediately cooled. Item 22. The umbrella according to any one of Items 1 to 21. 23. Raindrops are configured such that raindrops can be removed only through the open end of said sleeve/covering means. The umbrella according to any one of claims 1 to 22. 24. Retaining means for catching raindrops moving downwards along the closed wet umbrella and receives raindrops inside it by stretching along a closed wet umbrella a waterproof/leakproof collapsible sleeve which then directs the raindrops into said retaining means; or covering means, wherein raindrops are directed along the open end of said sleeve/covering means. Rain only for fixing the outer edge of the umbrella, configured to be removed from the umbrella Attachment for umbrella. 25. 3. wherein said sleeve/cover means is attached to said retaining means 25. The accessory device for an umbrella according to item 24. 26. 25. or claim 24, wherein the outer end of the umbrella attachment has a flat outer surface. 26. The accessory device for an umbrella according to item 25. 27. The sleeve/cover means, in its extended position, covers the umbrella. 27. A fabric according to any of claims 24 to 26, configured to accommodate a substantial portion of the fabric. An accessory device for an umbrella as described in Crab. 28. A collar is attached to the outer end of the sleeve/covering means. Umbrella attachment device according to any one of claims 24 to 27. 29. The retaining means cooperates with the collar to form a housing for containing water. 29. An umbrella accessory according to claim 28, wherein the umbrella accessory is configured to: 30. said collar is pivotally attached to said sleeve/cover means; The accessory device for an umbrella according to claim 28 or 29. 31. the collar is formed by an inner member attached to an outer member and the collar is formed by an inner member attached to an outer member; said outer end of the sleeve/cover means being rotatably held between said inner and outer members; An accessory device for an umbrella according to any one of claims 28 to 30. 32. Said collar extends and folds said sleeve/cover means into said sleeve/cover means. and the outer dimensions of the collar are used when moving the collar. Claim 2: The size of the umbrella is such that a person's hand does not touch the fabric of the folded umbrella. The accessory device for an umbrella according to any one of items 8 to 31. 33. The collar is provided for extending and collapsing the sleeve/cover means. and the dimensions of said collar are such that said sleeve/cover means is in its extended position. When folding the umbrella, the outward pressure of the folded umbrella fabric will keep this collar in place. The umbrella accessory according to any one of claims 28 to 32, which is configured to be able to hold the umbrella. Device. 34. said dimensions of said collar from or from said sleeve/cover means; 34. The step of claim 33, wherein the step is sized to allow air flow to the stage. Umbrella accessory. 35. The sleeve/covering means may be arranged in a number of ways along the folded fabric. The collar is configured to be stretchable into various stretched positions, and the collar is in any of these multiple extended positions solely by said outward pressure of 35. An umbrella accessory according to claim 33 or 34, adapted to be held in position. 36. the collar has at least one opening that does not contact the fabric; Umbrella attachment device according to any one of claims 28 to 33. 37. said sleeve/covering means guiding raindrops to said retaining means; An accessory device for an umbrella according to any one of claims 24 to 36. 38. 38. A method according to any of claims 24 to 37, wherein the sleeve/cover means are integrally formed. An accessory device for an umbrella as described in any of the above. 39. The sleeve/covering means is a single unit made of collapsible material. 39. The umbrella attachment of claim 38, wherein the umbrella attachment is constructed from a seamless member. 40. The sleeve/cover means accommodates the fabric of the umbrella with play. and this creates a space around it to allow the evaporation of collected raindrops. Umbrella attachment device according to any one of claims 24 to 39. 41. The sleeve/cover means is configured in an accordion or bellows shape. An accessory device for an umbrella according to any one of claims 24 to 40. 42. The side portion of the sleeve/cover means has a zigzag cross section. An accessory device for an umbrella according to any one of claims 24 to 41. 43. The zig-zag side of the sleeve/cover means has two types of parts. It is formed from a plurality of parts, one type of which is oriented in one direction and another. 43. The rain according to claim 42, which is formed longer than the plurality of parts oriented in the direction of Attachment for umbrella. 44. The sleeve/cover means may be heat treated and then immediately cooled. The accessory device for an umbrella according to any one of claims 24 to 43. 45. Retaining means for catching raindrops moving downwards along the closed wet umbrella and receives raindrops inside it by stretching along the closed leaky umbrella a waterproof/leakproof collapsible sleeve which then directs the raindrops into said retaining means; or cover means, further comprising a cover at the outer end of the sleeve/cover means. Umbrella attachment for fixing the outer edge of the umbrella, on which the roller is rotatably attached. affiliated device. 46. 2. The sleeve/cover means being attached to the retaining means. 45. The accessory device for an umbrella according to item 45. 47. 46. or claim 45, wherein the outer end of the umbrella attachment has a flat outer surface. 46. The accessory device for an umbrella according to item 46. 48. The sleeve/cover means, in its extended position, covers the umbrella. 48. Any of claims 45 to 47 configured to accommodate a substantial portion of fabric. An accessory device for an umbrella as described in Crab. 49. configured such that raindrops can be removed only through the open end of said sleeve/covering means; The accessory device for an umbrella according to any one of claims 45 to 48. 50. The retaining means cooperates with the collar to form a housing for containing water. The umbrella attachment according to any one of claims 45 to 49, which is configured to Place. 51. the collar is formed by an inner member attached to an outer member and the collar is formed by an inner member attached to an outer member; said outer end of the sleeve/cover means being rotatably held between said inner and outer members; 51. An accessory device for an umbrella according to any one of claims 45 to 50. 52. Said collar extends and folds said sleeve/cover means into said sleeve/cover means. and the outer dimensions of the collar are used when moving the collar. Claim 4: The size of the umbrella is such that a person's hand does not touch the fabric of the folded umbrella. 52. The accessory device for an umbrella according to any one of 5 to 51. 53. The collar is provided for extending and collapsing the sleeve/cover means. and the dimensions of said collar are such that said sleeve/cover means is in its extended position. The outward pressure of the folded umbrella fabric will keep this collar well in place when folded. The umbrella accessory according to any one of claims 45 to 52, which is configured to be able to hold the umbrella. Device. 54. said dimensions of said collar from or from said sleeve/cover means; 54. The structure of claim 53, sized to allow air flow to the stage. Umbrella accessory. 55. The sleeve/covering means may be arranged in a number of ways along the folded fabric. The collar is configured to be stretchable into various stretched positions, and the collar is in any of these multiple extended positions solely by said outward pressure of 55. An umbrella accessory according to claim 53 or 54, adapted to be held in position. 56. the collar has at least one opening that does not contact the fabric; An accessory device for an umbrella according to any one of claims 45 to 55. 57. said sleeve/covering means guiding raindrops to said retaining means; 57. An accessory device for an umbrella according to any one of claims 45 to 56. 58. 58. A method according to any of claims 45 to 57, wherein the sleeve/cover means are integrally formed. An accessory device for an umbrella as described in any of the above. 59. The sleeve/covering means is a single unit made of collapsible material. 59. The umbrella attachment of claim 58, wherein the umbrella attachment is constructed from a seamless member. 60. The sleeve/cover means accommodates the fabric of the umbrella with play. and this creates a space around it to allow the evaporation of collected raindrops. An accessory device for an umbrella according to any one of claims 45 to 59. 61. The sleeve/cover means is configured in an accordion or bellows shape. An accessory device for an umbrella according to any one of claims 45 to 60. 62. The side portion of the sleeve/cover means has a zigzag cross section. An accessory device for an umbrella according to any one of claims 45 to 61. 63. The zig-zag side of the sleeve/cover means has two types of parts. It is formed from a plurality of parts, one type of which is oriented in one direction and another. 63. The rain according to claim 62, which is formed longer than the plurality of portions oriented in the direction of Attachment for umbrella. 64. The sleeve/covering means may be heat treated and then immediately cooled. The accessory device for an umbrella according to any one of claims 45 to 63. 65. A method for catching raindrops on the fabric of an umbrella and then removing the raindrops, the method comprising: (a) covering a closed and wet umbrella by means of an extensible sleeve/cover; (b) removing the sleeve/cover means when the umbrella fabric is being dried; a step of folding the (c) removing water from the end of the umbrella by turning the umbrella upside down; How to have a degree. 66. The fabric of the umbrella is opened at the same time as the umbrella is turned upside down to remove water. 66. The method of claim 65. 67. A collar is rotatably attached to the sleeve/cover means, and a collar is rotatably attached to the sleeve/cover means; The step of covering the fabric by means of a sleeve/covering means covers the collar of the umbrella. The process of rotating the umbrella relative to other parts, or the process of rotating other parts of the umbrella to the collar. The method according to claim 65 or 66, further comprising the step of rotating the . 68. The sleeve/covering means is closed to cover the wet fabric of the umbrella. The collar can be stretched to a number of different locations along the fabric to , one of these multiple stretching positions only by outward pressure of the folded fabric 68. The method of claim 67, wherein the method is held in place. 69. The sleeve/cover means is superheated and renewed prior to assembly of the umbrella. The method according to any one of claims 65 to 67, wherein the method is subjected to a cooling treatment immediately thereafter. . 70. Rain substantially described in any of Figures 1 to 7 or Figures 9 to 14 umbrella. 71. An umbrella substantially as described in FIG.