KAZbrella
INSIDE OUT
Many
have tried to solve the problems we encounter with the 3000 year old umbrella
design but none have succeeded to do so without compromising on aesthetics and usability
of the conventional umbrella.....UNTIL NOW:
Aeronautical
Engineer, Jenan Kazim has been working on perfecting the design of the
KAZbrella, for over 10 years to ensure he does not bring another gimmicky
umbrella to the market. The Inside Out KAZbrella is the
long awaited innovation which solves the problems of the conventional umbrella.
With clever and precise engineering and numerous patented features, it
revolutionises the way the umbrella opens and closes, turning it inside out whilst
preserving the look of an umbrella. By maintaining the curvature and canopy
tension of the original umbrella design, the KAZbrella succeeds in retaining
all the benefits of existing umbrellas. The familiar curved shape is an
important design element to protect the user from rain and the elements. With
many inventive features hidden away the user can operate the umbrella in a
conventional manner.
To
list just a few of the drawbacks of conventional umbrella which the KAZbrella
resolves:
• Umbrellas open upwards towards our face and can poke us, or
other people near us in the face.
• A conventional umbrella cannot be opened or closed in confined
spaces.
• Whilst closing the umbrella, you have to handle the wet side of
the canopy.
• The wet canopy drips water on the floor creating a safety hazard
and a nuisance.
• When getting into your car, you need to close the umbrella first
exposing yourself to the rain. Once in your car you have a dripping wet
umbrella inside with you.
And if that wasn’t enough - It also performs better in the wind than a conventional umbrella!
“This has been
my passion to solve the age old problem ever since my Mother-In-Law walked into
her house complaining about water dripping from her umbrella onto her floor. We
all have inventive ideas. Inventors are those who have the perseverance to
nurture them to life.” (Jenan Kazim)
The
KAZbrella was discovered by SkyVision in their TV series ‘Make Me A Millionaire Inventor’
The series delves into the UK patent archives in search of
brilliant inventions yet to come to market. The KAZbrella was selected out of
thousands of patents and the two presenters were excited by this innovative way
of solving the issues with the current umbrella design. Presenter, Jem Stansfield (Bang Goes the Theory) paid
Jenan Kazim a visit in summer 2012 when filming began following Jenan as he
developed his prototype and finally pitched his idea to a panel of investors
and industry buyers.
The
series was aired in Europe, South Korea and the Middle East from September 2013;
it is due to air in the UK on SkyOne in the New Year.
The
KAZbrella is set to launch into the market in 2014.
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