Water Retaining Case for Umbrella

Abstract

The present invention is an apparatus for transporting a wet umbrella that limits the movement of water collected from an umbrella. A case is provided that contains an outer shell to form a barrier to water migration. Disposed within the shell is an absorbent material to control or limit migration of water from the surface of the canopy.

1 . An umbrella case comprising,
 an outer shell   and at least one absorbent material   Whereby said at least one absorbent material is disposed relative to said shell to prevent liquid from escaping the shell.   
   
   
       2 . The case of  claim 1  wherein the at least one absorbent material is attached to the one or more side walls of the shell. 
   
   
       3 . The case of  claim 1  wherein the shaft of an umbrella is affixed to the shell 
   
   
       4 . The case of  claim 1  wherein the at least one absorbent material is designed to be removed and reinstalled. 
   
   
       5 . The case of  claim 1  wherein the at least one absorbent material comprises a dehydrate material. 
   
   
       6 . The case of  claim 1  further comprising an end cap wherein removal of said end cap facilitates replacement or maintenance of said at least one absorbent material. 
   
   
       7 . An umbrella case comprising,
 a lower section and an upper section   A first absorbent material   
     Whereby said at least one absorbent material is disposed relative to said case to prevent liquid from escaping when the case is closed. 
   
   
       8 . The case of  claim 7  wherein the at least one absorbent material is attached to the one or more side walls of the lower section. 
   
   
       9 . The case of  claim 7  wherein the at least one absorbent material is attached to the one or more side walls of said upper section. 
   
   
       10 . The case of  claim 7  wherein the shaft of an umbrella is affixed to the lower section. 
   
   
       11 . The case of  claim 7  wherein the at least one absorbent material is designed to be removed and reinstalled. 
   
   
       12 . The case of  claim 7  further comprising and end cap wherein removal of said end cap facilitates maintenance or removal of said at least one absorbent material. 
   
   
       13 . The case of  claim 7  wherein the dehydrate material is disposed against the top plate of the upper section. 
   
   
       14 . An umbrella assembly comprising,
 A shaft, further comprising a top end and a bottom end   A plurality of ribs radiating from said shaft   A canopy attached to the top of said shaft and to said ribs whereby extension of the ribs away from said shaft unfolds the canopy   A case comprising a shell, and   At least one absorbent material   
     Whereby the ribs and canopy may be contracted around the stem and said ribs, canopy, and stem contained inside the case and said at least one absorbent material is disposed relative to said canopy and said case to prevent liquid from escaping the case.