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Puddle-Proof Umbrellas

The RainBender Inside-Out Umbrella Collects Dripping Water In a Cylinder

— November 25, 2015 — Art & Design
Inside-out umbrellas are usually not a good thing, because they're a sign that your umbrella has been defeated with a heavy gust of wind that has now rendered it unusable, unless you can struggle to coax it back into shape in the pouring rain.

But the RainBender is a different matter -- this umbrella features an intentional inside-out design that helps avoid dripping and indoor puddles. The umbrella has flexible ribs that are connected to a pole, which in turn is situated inside a carbon fiber cylinder that forms a thick handle. The canopy can be pulled inside the cylinder, which then collects dripping rainwater.

This inside-out umbrella uses smart design to overcome the age-old problem of drippy umbrellas.

Trend Themes
1. Inside-out Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore other products or designs that can benefit from an inside-out design, providing new and improved functionalities.
2. Water Collection - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products or systems that collect rainwater or other types of water for various purposes, such as irrigation or recycling.
3. Smart Umbrellas - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop umbrellas with built-in sensors or technologies that can enhance user experience, such as providing weather updates or tracking lost umbrellas.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Gear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative products in the outdoor gear industry that solve common problems and offer unique features, targeting outdoor enthusiasts and professionals.
2. Water Management - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the water management industry by creating solutions that efficiently collect, store, and repurpose water from various sources, addressing environmental concerns and water scarcity.
3. Smart Devices - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge smart technology with everyday objects like umbrellas to create a new market for tech-infused products that enhance convenience and offer added functionalities.
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