ROBERT KAINDL PATENTS
Patent Number: US 20250241418
“INFLATABLE PROTECTIVE SHIELD and UMBRELLA”
STOW SHIELD™
Inflatable Golf and Travel Bag Shield
Patent US 12,280,302 introduces a next-generation portable protective system that redefines how individuals safeguard themselves and their equipment in outdoor environments. This invention advances the traditional concept of umbrellas and protective covers by delivering a modular, inflatable defensive shield system engineered for real-world versatility, portability, and adaptive protection across sporting, travel, and outdoor activities.
At its core, this patent covers a multifunctional inflatable shield featuring independently adjustable air chambers, allowing users to tailor inflation levels and structural characteristics based on conditions, environment, and desired coverage. Unlike conventional single-form inflatables, this design supports targeted inflation, zoned rigidity, and adaptive shaping, enabling robust impact absorption, gear protection, and weather shielding. The system further incorporates inflatable radial extensions to expand coverage dynamically, providing customizable protection zones for equipment such as golf clubs, sporting gear, and outdoor valuables, or offering personal shelter during adverse weather.
A key structural component is the rotational locking cap, which enables secure anchoring and 360-degree rotational articulation, providing stability and orientation control even in unpredictable wind or confined storage environments. Concealed internal storage compartments, accessory hooks, and mounting features allow the system to serve as both a protective barrier and a compact equipment-management solution. Additionally, the system can incorporate rainwater collection capability, enhancing its utility in remote or extended-outdoor use scenarios.
Constructed using durable, puncture-resistant, high-strength materials, the invention withstands repeated use, harsh weather, and external pressures while remaining lightweight and easy to transport. Its compact form factor when deflated and its highly configurable shielding profile when deployed ensure the system remains both portable and performance-driven, a dramatic improvement over traditional rigid gear shields and umbrellas.
This technology addresses a growing market demand for versatile, reliable, and adaptive outdoor protection. Traditional umbrellas, hard covers, and equipment guards provide limited coverage, fixed geometry, and little to no impact absorption or modular adaptability. In contrast, this patented system delivers true multifunction protection, safeguarding both users and valuable sporting or travel equipment while offering rapid deployment, flexible configuration, environmental resilience, and integrated convenience features.
From golf courses and athletic environments to travel, camping, and recreational use, this inflatable protective platform serves as a portable, intelligent shield system that merges safety, convenience, and durability. By combining structural adaptability, modular shielding, rotatable anchoring, integrated storage, and environmental utility, this invention establishes a new standard in outdoor protective equipment, elevating safety, versatility, and user experience in a single compact solution.
23 PATENT PAGES KEY:
Bibliographic Data Sheet 1
Figure Illustrations 2-15 / 1A-14
Written Descriptions 16-23
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