A drone operated umbrella is shown and described. The drone operated umbrella includes a waterproof canopy secured to a framing. The framing is secured to a drone housing. The drone housing has a plurality of arms which extend through the waterproof canopy. Each of the plurality of arms has a propeller rotatably attached to an end of the arm. The drone is comprised of at least one power source. The at least one power source is coupled to at least one motor. The power source is further coupled to a wireless transceiver.

A drone operated umbrella is shown and described. The drone operated umbrella includes a waterproof canopy secured to a framing. The framing is secured to a drone housing. The drone housing has a plurality of arms which extend through the waterproof canopy. Each of the plurality of arms has a propeller rotatably attached to an end of the arm. The drone is comprised of at least one power source. The at least one power source is coupled to at least one motor. The power source is further coupled to a wireless transceiver.

A canopy tension system for an umbrella. The umbrella comprises a frame having a pole with a rib assembly at one end, the rib assembly comprising a plurality of ribs an end cap assembly attached to a distal end of each rib, the end cap assembly including a channel with an adjustable depth for receiving the rib; and a canopy attached to the end cap assembly of each rib of the frame. The end cap assemblies are adapted to modify the tension of the canopy to prevent excessive or insufficient tension when the canopy is mounted by adjusting the depth of one or more channels before the distal end of the rib is inserted.

A protective device configured to provide a user with body protection includes an umbrella having a canopy and a centrally positioned shaft extending from a center of the canopy. The shaft includes a telescopic stem configured to support the protective device when configured in its extended position. A plurality of umbrella spines extends from the centrally positioned shaft in a radial direction from the center of the canopy. Each umbrella spine has a proximate end originating adjacent the centrally positioned shaft and a distal end spaced apart from and opposite the proximate end. The distal end houses a telescoping rigid segment that is configured for radial extension from the distal end. The protective device further includes a protective member extending from a peripheral edge of the canopy. According to an aspect, the rigid segment is configured to support the protective member in the radially extended position.

A protective device configured to provide a user with body protection includes an umbrella having a canopy and a centrally positioned shaft extending from a center of the canopy. The shaft includes a telescopic stem configured to support the protective device when configured in its extended position. A plurality of umbrella spines extends from the centrally positioned shaft in a radial direction from the center of the canopy. Each umbrella spine has a proximate end originating adjacent the centrally positioned shaft and a distal end spaced apart from and opposite the proximate end. The distal end houses a telescoping rigid segment that is configured for radial extension from the distal end. The protective device further includes a protective member extending from a peripheral edge of the canopy. According to an aspect, the rigid segment is configured to support the protective member in the radially extended position.

A combined umbrella and canopy (10) that provides the advantages of both of these devices for providing maximum shade. The umbrella portion (12) is substantially similar to a standard beach umbrella having a vertical pole (16) with spokes or ribs (22, 24, 26, 28) extending radially outwardly adjacent the top (20) for supporting a fabric cover (30). The fabric cover (30) defines a front (32) and back (34) and at least two sides of the umbrella. The back (34) of the umbrella includes an additional length of fabric (36) that extends horizontally rearwardly and then curves downwardly and terminates in two spaced apart ends (38, 40). Each end includes a pocket (42, 44) that can be filled with sand to weigh the same down to maintain the ends on the beach. The additional fabric (36) is essentially a canopy (14). The umbrella structure (12) provides better support for the forward end of the canopy and prevents the same from collapsing when the wind conditions change.

A combined umbrella and canopy (10) that provides the advantages of both of these devices for providing maximum shade. The umbrella portion (12) is substantially similar to a standard beach umbrella having a vertical pole (16) with spokes or ribs (22, 24, 26, 28) extending radially outwardly adjacent the top (20) for supporting a fabric cover (30). The fabric cover (30) defines a front (32) and back (34) and at least two sides of the umbrella. The back (34) of the umbrella includes an additional length of fabric (36) that extends horizontally rearwardly and then curves downwardly and terminates in two spaced apart ends (38, 40). Each end includes a pocket (42, 44) that can be filled with sand to weigh the same down to maintain the ends on the beach. The additional fabric (36) is essentially a canopy (14). The umbrella structure (12) provides better support for the forward end of the canopy and prevents the same from collapsing when the wind conditions change.

A solar umbrella include: a sun umbrella body, a plurality of photovoltaic modules, a control device and an energy storage device. The sun umbrella body includes a plurality of ribs, umbrella cloth and an umbrella column. The photovoltaic modules are disposed on an outer surface of the umbrella cloth. The control device is electrically connected to the photovoltaic modules and is used for receiving electric energy generated by the photovoltaic modules. The energy storage device is electrically connected to the control device and is used for storing or releasing the electric energy under commands of the control device. The solar umbrella has a sun-shading function and a function of converting solar energy into electric energy simultaneously and can meet more demands of a user.

An umbrella and privacy shield for use with an automobile having a side door includes an umbrella canopy coupled to a linkage configured to move the umbrella canopy between collapsed and deployed configurations. The umbrella canopy may be temporarily secured to a top or side door of the automobile via a plurality of magnets positioned on the linkage adjacent a peripheral edge thereof. A translucent or opaque curtain may be coupled and hung from a peripheral edge of the umbrella canopy so as to form an interior space that is private and not visible to persons outside the curtain.

According to an aspect, the present embodiments may be associated with a protective covering configured to slip over and at least partially cover an umbrella to provide a user with full body protection against weather elements, while providing for the admittance of light and air therethrough. The protective covering may include a covering member for positioning over and/or connecting to the umbrella and a protective member extending from the covering member. According to another aspect, a protective device may include the umbrella having a canopy and a shaft, as well as a protective member extending from a peripheral edge of the canopy. The shaft may include a telescopic stem configured for extension to a support structure and to support the protective device when configured in its extended position.