Backpack with deployable umbrella

Abstract

A backpack is adapted to store an umbrella in a compact configuration within the backpack, and to enable to the user to selectively deploy and adjust the umbrella so as to shield the backpack wearer. The umbrella is compactly stored in a generally tubular storage compartment connected to the backpack and may be auto-deployed to a telescopically extended configuration in overhead shielding relation with the user. In an alternate embodiment, the umbrella is rotationally or positionally adjustable to provide cover from the elements, such as morning or afternoon sun, or wind driven rain.

1 . A backpack adapted with a deployable umbrella comprising: 
 a backpack including a main body and shoulder straps;    said main body adapted with an umbrella support;    an umbrella connected to said umbrella support; and    said umbrella configurable from a stowed configuration wherein said umbrella is compactly stored to a deployed configuration wherein said umbrella is open above said backpack main body in covering relation therewith.    
   
   
       2 . A backpack adapted with a deployable umbrella according to  claim 1 , further including means for automatically deploying said umbrella.  
   
   
       3 . A backpack adapted with a deployable umbrella according to  claim 2 , wherein said means for automatically deploying said umbrella comprises a spring biasing mechanism.  
   
   
       4 . A backpack adapted with a deployable umbrella according to  claim 2 , wherein said means for automatically deploying said umbrella comprises a pneumatic biasing mechanism.  
   
   
       5 . A backpack adapted with a deployable umbrella according to  claim 2 , wherein said means for automatically deploying said umbrella comprises a hydraulic biasing mechanism.  
   
   
       6 . A backpack adapted with a deployable umbrella comprising: 
 a backpack;    said backpack adapted with an umbrella support and storage compartment;    an umbrella connected to said umbrella support;    said umbrella configurable from a stowed configuration wherein said umbrella is retracted in and stored in said storage compartment, to a deployed configuration wherein said umbrella is extended from said storage compartment and opened in covering relation with said backpack; and    means for automatically deploying said umbrella.    
   
   
       7 . A backpack adapted with a deployable umbrella according to  claim 6 , wherein said means for automatically deploying said umbrella comprises a spring biasing mechanism.  
   
   
       8 . A backpack adapted with a deployable umbrella according to  claim 6 , wherein said means for automatically deploying said umbrella comprises a pneumatic biasing mechanism.  
   
   
       9 . A backpack adapted with a deployable umbrella according to  claim 6 , wherein said means for automatically deploying said umbrella comprises a hydraulic biasing mechanism.  
   
   
       10 . A backpack adapted with a deployable umbrella according to  claim 6 , wherein said umbrella storage compartment includes a floor defining a plurality of drainage apertures.