It's too easy to bring the rain inside with you if you're toting a dripping umbrella, so quite cleverly, Massimo Battaglia has come up with a bone-dry solution to this sopping problem in the form of the POPI Umbrella.
In terms of operation, this innovative parasol pops into its opened and closed positions with the simple press of a button on its grip. This is not unlike many designs currently on the market. Where it differs, however, is in the apparatus' handle, offering the user a comfortable ergonomic hilt, which is actually large enough to store the entirety of the contraption inside.
Apparently made of some sort of plastic, the container is fused to the base of the retractable metal shaft, incorporating a cap to form a hermetic seal with the soaking POPI Umbrella held within.
Handgrip-Stored Parasols
When Wet, the POPI Umbrella Can be Sealed Within itself
Trend Themes
1. Portable Umbrella Solutions - The development of compact and portable umbrella designs that can be easily stored and carried by users, providing a convenient and mess-free solution for rainy days.
2. Ergonomic Grips with Hidden Compartments - The integration of ergonomic handles with built-in storage compartments in various products, offering users a convenient and space-saving way to carry essential items.
3. Waterproof and Hermetic Seal Technologies - Advancements in waterproof and hermetic seal technologies, enabling the creation of innovative products that can securely store and protect items from moisture and water damage.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Accessories - The outdoor accessories industry, including companies that produce umbrellas, rainwear, and other related products, can explore opportunities to create compact and portable umbrella solutions with ergonomic grips and built-in storage compartments.
2. Travel and Luggage - The travel and luggage industry can incorporate the concept of ergonomic grips with hidden compartments into their designs, providing travelers with a convenient way to carry essential items such as personal care products or small electronics.
3. Packaging and Sealing - The packaging and sealing industry can further develop waterproof and hermetic seal technologies to cater to the needs of different sectors, offering solutions to protect sensitive items from moisture and water damage.