Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Umbrella – Having storing case
Reexamination Certificate
2002-04-01
2004-02-24
Yip, Winnie (Department: 3637)
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Umbrella
Having storing case
C224S915000, C383S004000, C383S117000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06694992
ABSTRACT:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
(1) Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to article holders. More specifically, the present invention relates to a holder for wet articles such as umbrellas.
(2) Description of the Related Art
Umbrellas, or other similar articles, protect individuals from rain or other weather elements. However, when individuals carrying umbrellas enter premises from the outside, these umbrellas must be properly stored. A wet umbrella in a store, or bus, can spill water on a carpet, or on a bus seat. Such water spillage can cause damage to a floor or a clothing of the individual. In addition, such water spillage can lead to embarrassment for the individual carrying the umbrella.
Numerous facilities require individuals to leave their umbrellas at the entrance prior to entering the facility. However, such a policy can lead to umbrellas being misplaced, or stolen.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a, wet umbrella holder that prevents water spillage. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a wet umbrella holder that is portable, simple and convenient to use.
These objects are achieved by providing a wet umbrella holder with a water resistant exterior portion connected to a water absorbent interior portion in such a manner as to define a central cavity for receiving a wet umbrella.
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Culpepper Kerry S.
Posz & Bethards, PLC
Yip Winnie
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