Tuesday 10 April 2012

Hands-free umbrella to help battle April showers



A hands-free umbrella designed to withstand winds of up to 50mph could help cyclists battling through April showers.

Hands-free umbrella to help battle April showers
The new hands-free Nubrella umbrella resembles a bubble wrapped around the wearer's head and shoulders and is designed to resist winds up to 50mph
The Nubrella, which resembles a bubble wrapped around the user's head and shoulders, works by strapping on a shoulder support and extending a canopy around the head.
Weighing just over 1kg, it costs £40 and comes in either black or see-through style.
Inventor Alan Kaufman, 49, from Florida, said: "The major advantage is the wearer doesn't have to carry anything when not in use as it goes behind the head like a hood.
"The umbrella was long overdue for some innovation, now people can ride their bikes and work outdoors completely hands free while staying protected.
"Millions of people are required to work outdoors no matter what the conditions are and simply can't hold an umbrella and perform their tasks.

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