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Inventor develops hi-tech 'Air Umbrella'

By T.K. Randall
October 21, 2014 ·  22 comments

The device doesn't look much like a conventional umbrella. Image Credit: Air Umbrella / Kickstarter The device, which produces a 'force field of air', works using a special fan mechanism which is powered by a lithium battery.

Air from around the umbrella is drawn in at the bottom of the fan and then expelled at high pressure from the top, producing a curtain of air that deflects falling raindrops.The device is designed to be compact and convenient, enabling a user to keep it in their bag and take it out when needed.

The idea was initially proposed as a crowdfunding project on Kickstarter with a goal of $10,000 but this has since been vastly exceeded with more than $90,000 in donations received to date.

The umbrella is set to become available to buy at the end of next year for a price of around $100.


Source: Telegraph | Comments (22)

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