Background Art On rainy days, when a user goes inside after using an umbrella, it is sometimes difficult to care for the umbrella. If the user folds the umbrella, rainwater falls from the wet umbrella onto the floor. More so, a wet umbrella could be unpleasant for other people in public transportation, such as a subway or a bus. These days, disposable vinyl packs are used to hold the wet umbrella to prevent rainwater from falling on the ground in public places. However, the vinyl packs are disposable and considered wasteful, and could lead to problems relating to environment pollution.

Accordingly, a holder for holding an umbrella is provided, but a conventional umbrella holder is used only for holding the umbrella inside.

FIG. 1 shows a conventional umbrella holder including an umbrella handle 203 and a case 205. The umbrella holder is used for a folding umbrella, which is designed to be folded when not in use. As shown in FIG. 2, the umbrella holder includes a first coupling portion 207 on the upper portion of the umbrella handle 203 and a second coupling portion 208, which is to be engaged with the first coupling portion 207, located on the lower portion of the umbrella holder 205. Here, the umbrella handle is used as a part of the umbrella holder 205.

However, it is possible that rainwater falling from the umbrella moves in the umbrella holder 205 and can permeate through the inside of the umbrella in the above structure. When the user uses the umbrella again, the rainwater may drip onto the user. Another worry is that the rainwater still contained inside the umbrella holder 205 can pour out. In addition, since the umbrella handle of a certain umbrella is used, it is not possible to use the holder for other umbrellas. The length of the holder is fixed, so each holder is designed for each type of umbrella, therefore the scope of using the holder is limited and also costly.

Disclosure of the Invention The present invention provides an umbrella holder that can be carried conveniently on rainy days and hold umbrellas, regardless of their lengths and styles.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an umbrella holder including a lid ; a gutter which has a backward flow preventing unit to prevent collected rainwater from flowing backward; and at least one body which contains an umbrella that is to be assembled between the lid and the gutter.

The backward flow preventing unit may comprise a partition which has an outlet and being inclined downwards with respect to the outlet; a plurality of rainwater guide plates which are formed by layers under the partition so as to be inclined to each other in different directions, wherein an outlet is formed at a low portion of each rainwater guide plate ; and a rainwater drainage which lets out the rainwater, which runs from the rainwater guide plates.

The backward flow preventing unit may comprise a first partition which has a first outlet and is tilted downwards with respect to the outlet ; a second partition which has a second outlet and is inclined with the same inclination as the first partition located under the first partition; and

a rainwater drainage which is connected to the second outlet and can be bent according to movements of a weight suspended at an end of the second outlet.

The backward flow preventing unit may comprise a first partition which has a first outlet that is tilted downwards with respect to the outlet ; a second partition which has a second outlet that is tilted with the same inclination with the first partition located under the first partition; and a rainwater drainage which is connected to the second outlet and formed in zigzags.

The backward flow preventing unit may comprise a partition which has an outlet that is tilted downwards with respect to the outlet ; an upper drainage which is connected to the outlet ; a lower drainage which is divided into two directions; a cross drainage which connects the upper drainage and the lower drainage and has a spherical shape which blocks an entrance or an exit of the upper drainage and the lower drainage.

The backward flow preventing unit may comprise a partition which has a plurality of protrusions at a circumference of the outlet and is tilted downward with respect to the outlet ; a rainwater drainage which is coupled to the outlet ; and a drainage control unit which includes a weight having a diameter larger than that of the outlet at an end of the connecting members and is inserted to be moveable inside the rainwater drainage, and a stopper that blocks an exit of the rainwater drainage at the other end of the connecting unit.

Brief Description of the Drawings The above objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing in detail a preferred embodiment thereof with reference to the attached drawings in which: FIG. 1 shows a conventional umbrella holder.

FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the conventional umbrella holder.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the umbrella holder according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the umbrella holder according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of a cap adapted in the umbrella holder according to the present invention.

FIGS. 6 through 13 show various embodiments of a gutter adapted in the umbrella holder according to the present invention.

FIGS. 14 through 17 show various states of using the umbrella holder according to the present invention.

Best mode for carrying out the Invention Referring to FIG. 3, the umbrella holder includes a lid 10, at least one body for containing an umbrella, and a gutter 40 for collecting rainwater falling from the umbrella. At least one body can include a first body 20 and a second body 30. The first body 20 includes a first coupling portion 22 to be screwed onto the lid 10 in the upper portion, a second coupling portion 23 to be screwed onto the gutter 40 in the lower portion, and at least one diaphragm 25 inside the first and the second bodies. The diaphragm 25 is made of a resilient material, such as rubber or plastic, and cut radially and fixed to an inner wall of the first body 20.

The diaphragm 25 is used to decrease the speed of which the umbrella drops into the holder when the user inserts it in the holder and helps the umbrella to secure to the insides of the first body 20 and the second body 30. In addition, the diaphragm 25 is used to prevent the rainwater from the wet umbrella from flowing back toward to the upper portion.

A third coupling portion 32, which can be screwed onto the lid 10 or the first body 20, is formed on the upper portion of the second body

30, and a fourth coupling portion 33, which can be screwed onto the gutter 40, is formed on the lower portion of the second body 30. A plurality of cutting grooves 34 are formed on the third coupling portion 33 lengthwise.

The first body 20 and the second body 30 are cylindrical, and the outer circumference of the first body 20 is smaller than the inner circumference of the second body 30. Accordingly, it is possible for the first body 20 to be inserted and slide inside the second body 30. In addition, a coupling fixing unit 36 is included between the first body 12 and the second body 30. The coupling fixing unit 36 includes screw grooves 36a, which are to be screwed onto the third coupling portion 32, which is formed on the inner circumference of the second body 30. The coupling fixing unit 36 is screwed onto the third coupling portion 32.

From the bottom to the top, the inner side of the third coupling portion 32 grows tighter. When the first body 20 is inserted inside the second body 30, a gap for the first body 20 to slide is guaranteed by the cutting grooves 34 and tightened by the coupling fixing unit 36. In addition, the diaphragm 25 can also be included inside the second body 30.

A fifth coupling portion 41 is formed on the inner circumference of the upper portion of the gutter 40 to be screwed onto the second coupling portion 23 or the fourth coupling portion 33. In addition, the gutter 40 includes a backward flow preventing unit 45 and an outlet.

The backward flow preventing unit 45 collects rainwater from a wet umbrella, and further prevents the collected rainwater from flowing backward into the first or second body 20 or 30. The outlet eliminates rainwater from the gutter 40.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view in which the lid 10, the first body 20, the second body 30 and the gutter 40 are assembled. It is possible to assemble the lid 10, the first body 20 and the gutter 40 (refer to FIG.

8). It is also possible to assemble the lid 10, the second body 30 and

the gutter 40 in order (refer to FIG. 9). Further, it is possible to control the length of the umbrella holder in the state that the lid 10, the first body 20, the second body 30 and the gutter 40 are assembled. Operation principles to control the length of the umbrella holder are as follows.

The first body 20 is screwed onto the lid 10 by the first coupling portion 22 and inserted inside the second body 30. The first body 20 is designed to slide inside the second body 30 and be adjusted to an appropriate length. The length of the umbrella holder is adjusted using the coupling fixing unit 36. The coupling fixing unit 36 is screwed onto the third coupling portion 32. As the coupling fixing unit 36 moves upward, the third coupling portion 32 is tightened toward the first body 20. In this way, the present invention is controllable in the length according to the umbrella. In addition, the umbrella holder according to the present invention is available for all kinds of umbrellas, such as, golf umbrellas, umbrellas of a general size, children's umbrellas, etc.

The lid 10 is designed such that an ornament 3 such as a trendy ornament can be attached or detached on the lid 10 and for practical use and beautiful appearance. For example, a screw groove 5 is formed on the upper portion of the lid 10 and a screw unit 6, which is to be screwed into the screw groove 5, is formed on the lower portion of the ornament 3, as shown in FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 5, it is also possible that a coupling groove 7 is formed on the upper portion of the lid 10, and a coupling portion 8, which is to be screwed into the coupling groove 7, on which the ornament 3 is attached. The screw groove and the screw unit are used as the coupling groove 7 and the coupling portion 8, respectively. Here, the ornament 3 can be replaced by whatever ornament a user chooses to show his or her sense and individuality.

The gutter 40 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will now be described. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the gutter 40. The gutter 40 includes a fifth coupling portion 41 in the upper

portion to be screwed onto the second coupling portion 23 or the fourth coupling portion 33, a partition 42 below the fifth coupling portion 33, and a backward flow preventing unit 45 below the partition 42. The backward flow preventing unit 45 is formed to prevent rainwater from the wet umbrella pouring back toward to the first body 20 and the second body 30. The backward flow preventing unit 45 includes a rainwater guide tube 46 extended from a center to a lower portion of the partition 42, a backward flow preventing filter case 48 surrounding the rainwater guide tube 46, a plurality of partitions 50 formed between the rainwater guide tube 46, and the backward flow preventing filter case 48.

The rainwater guide tube 46 includes a first outlet 52 to dispose the rainwater toward the backward flow preventing filter case 48. Here, the present invention can further include a shock absorbing member 55, which can be made of rubber, in the upper portion of the rainwater guide tube 46 to prevent shock or noise occurring due to the speed in which the umbrella falls or the vibration caused when an umbrella is inserted inside the umbrella holder. The shock absorbing member 55 includes a guide hole 56 passing through the rainwater guide tube 46.

In addition, the inner space of the backward flow preventing filter case 48 is divided into a plurality of spaces by the partition 50. For example, the partition 50 consists of a first partition 50a in the upper portion and a second partition 50b in the lower portion with respect to a center where the first outlet 52 is formed. In FIG. 6, the first partition 50a and the second partition 50b are formed in cone shapes but are not limited to the embodiment set forth herein.

The first partition 50a and the second partition 50b include a plurality of second outlets 57 to dispose rainwater. The backward flow preventing filter case 48 includes a plurality of the third outlets 60. It is preferable that the third outlet 60 is formed in the filter case 48 in the space 63 not including the first outlet 52, which is formed in the guide

tube 46 inside the filter case 48 by the first partition 50a and the second partition 50b.

A principle in which a backward flow is prevented by the backward flow preventing unit 45 will now be described. When an umbrella is inserted in the umbrella holder, rainwater from the wet umbrella is collected in the guide tube 46. Here, it is preferable that the partition 42 is formed to be able to collect rainwater efficiently. The rainwater collected in the guide tube 46 is let out by the first outlet 52 through the second outlet 57 on the first partition 50a and the second partition 50b, and the third outlet 60 in the filter case 48, to the gutter 40.

As described above, the backward flow preventing unit 45 is designed to let out rainwater in multiple phases using the first through the third outlets 52,57, and 60, therefore it is not possible for rainwater collected in the gutter 40 to flow backward to the first body 20 and the second body 30. Accordingly, it is possible to carry an umbrella holder without worrying about rainwater permeating through the umbrella in the umbrella holder or rainwater pouring out when the user opens the lid of umbrella holder.

The gutter 40 includes a rainwater outlet unit to let out the collected rainwater. An embodiment of the rainwater outlet unit includes a sliding home 65 on a sidewall of the gutter 40, an outlet 67 to slide along with the sliding home 65, and a spring member 69 for supporting the outlet 67 on the bias in a sliding direction. The outlet 67 is opened by sliding it along a sliding groove 65 and the spring member 69 is closed by force of restoration.

Another embodiment of the rainwater outlet unit is shown in FIG.

7. The rainwater outlet unit includes a first hole 70 on the lower surface of the gutter 40, and covers 72, which rotates along the outer circumference of the lower surface of the gutter 40. The cover 72 includes a second hole 75 corresponding to the first hole 70.

Accordingly, when the first hole 70 and the second hole 75 overlap each other by rotating the cover 72, the rainwater collected inside is let out.

After the rainwater is disposed, the rainwater can be prevented from pouring out by rotating the cover 72 so that the first hole 70 and the second hole 75 are not overlapped.

In addition, the gutter 40 further includes a transparent window 77 on the sidewall of the gutter 40 so that the amount of rainwater collected inside the gutter 40 can be seen. In addition, it is also possible to recognize the amount of the collected rainwater by making the outlet 67 out of a transparent material rather than adding an additional window 77.

FIGS. 8a and 8c show a gutter 90 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The gutter 90 includes a backward flow preventing unit 92 and a rainwater collecting case 94, which are designed to be attachable and detachable. The gutter 90 includes a fifth coupling portion 41 that is on the inner circumference of the upper portion and a partition 91 in the lower portion, to be screwed onto the first body 20 and the second body 30.

On the other hand, the rainwater backward flow preventing unit 92 includes a plurality of rainwater guide plates 95,96, 97 to be tilted in different directions, such as in zigzags, under which outlets 95a, 96a, 97a are formed to dispose the rainwater. The individual rainwater guide plates 95,96, 97 are tilted in opposing directions from each other so that rainwater is guided to flow through the rainwater guide plates 95, 96,97. Under the rainwater guide plates 95,96, 97 is formed a rainwater drainage pipe 99 to collect and outlet rainwater which pours down from the rainwater guide plates.

Here, the present embodiment consists of three rainwater guide plates which are arranged to be intercrossed at intervals of 120°.

However, the number and the disposition angle of the rainwater guide plates are not limited to the preferred embodiment described as above,

and it is possible to adjust them so that the collected rainwater does not flow backward.

Referring to FIG. 8b, rainwater comes down from the rainwater guide plates 95,96, and 97 through the rainwater drainage pipe 99 to the rainwater collecting case 94. FIG. 8c shows that the collected rainwater does not flow backward to the first body 20 and the second body 30, even when the umbrella holder is upside down. The reason is, when the rainwater is filled to a certain amount and the umbrella holder is upside down, the rainwater does not overflow the rainwater drainage 99 and the rainwater remaining in the rainwater drainage 99 stays in the rainwater guide plates 95,96 and 97. Therefore, there will be no concern that the rainwater flows backward.

In addition, even if the umbrella holder is positioned in any direction, the rainwater is prevented from flowing backward to the bodies again due to the interruption of the rainwater guide plates 95,96, and 97.

On the other hand, it is preferable that the rainwater guide plates 95,96, and 97 or the rainwater drainage pipe 99 include at least one air hole 85 through which air passes so that the rainwater can run down.

Numerals 93 and 79 denote a window for measuring rainwater collected inside and a rubber packing for preventing the leakage of the rainwater, respectively. The window 93 tells the amount rainwater that is gathered. The rainwater collecting case 94 can be separated from the backward flow preventing unit 92 to dispose the rainwater. As shown in FIG. 9a, the gutter 100, according to the third embodiment of the present invention, includes a backward flow preventing unit 102 and a rainwater collecting case 104, which are designed to be detachable.

The backward flow preventing unit 102 includes a coupling portion 41 on the inner circumference of the upper portion and a first partition 101 under the coupling portion 41. Under the first partition 101 is formed a

second partition 103. It is preferable that the first partition 101 and the second partition 103 are formed to be tilted with predetermined angles so that the collected rainwater can run down greatly.

The second partition 103 includes a rainwater outlet 105, which is connected to the rainwater drainage 106 of a flexible material so that it can be bent. A heavy weight 107 is suspended from an end of the rainwater drainage 106. The rainwater is filled in the rainwater collecting case 104 through the rainwater drainage 106.

As shown in FIG. 9b, even though the umbrella holder including a gutter 100 having a structure described above is positioned upside down, the rainwater drainage 106 is made of a flexible material so it can be bent in any direction. Further, since a weight 107 is suspended from the rainwater drainage 106 and its weight is pulled in the downward direction, when the umbrella holder is upside down, the rainwater drainage 106 moves in the same direction as the weight 107. As described above, the rainwater drainage 106 is maintained in a bent state in order to prevent the rainwater from flowing backward through the rainwater drainage 106.

In addition, even though the rainwater remaining in the rainwater drainage 106 flows backward when the umbrella holder is upside down, the remaining rainwater is blocked by the first partition 101 and gathered on the first partition 101.

Referring to FIG. 10, the gutter 110 according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes a backward flow preventing unit 112 and a rainwater collecting case 114, which are designed to be detachable. The backward flow preventing unit 112 includes a first partition 111 having a rainwater outlet 116 and a second partition 113, which is dually formed under the first partition 111, and a rainwater drainage 115 formed to extend from the second partition 113.

The first partition 111 and the second partition 113 are formed to be

inclined with respect to the outlet to dispose the rainwater quickly. In addition, the rainwater drainage 115 can be formed in various shapes but is formed in zigzags in FIG. 10.

As long as the rainwater does not overflow an end of the rainwater drainage 115, there should be no worry that the rainwater will flow backward, even though the umbrella holder is upside down. In addition, even though the rainwater contained in the rainwater outlet 115 flows backward, the rainwater is filled between the first partition 111 and the second partition 113, so the rainwater is ultimately prevented from flowing into the body of the umbrella holder.

Referring to FIG. 11a, the gutter 120, according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, includes a backward flow preventing unit 122 and a rainwater collecting case 124, which are designed to be detachable. The backward flow preventing unit 122 includes a partition 121, an upper outlet 123 connected to the partition 121, a lower outlet 126, and a cross outlet 125, which is disposed between and connects the upper outlet 123 and the lower outlet 126.

The cross outlet 125 guides the rainwater to flow from the upper outlet 123 to the lower outlet 126. The cross outlet 125 includes a movable spherical body 128 to block entrances and exits 125a, 125b, and 125c of the upper outlet 123 and the lower outlet 126.

The lower outlet 126 is divided into two directions, and the spherical body 128 blocks one of the entrances 125b and 125c of the lower outlet 126. Accordingly, the rainwater is outlet to the lower outlet 126 passing through the upper outlet 123 and the cross outlet 125. In this case, the numeral 127 denotes an outlet.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11 b, even though the umbrella holder is upside down, the spherical body 128 blocks the exit 125a of the upper outlet 123 and prevents the rainwater from flowing backward. Since the upper outlet 123 and the lower outlet 126 are

formed in curved or bent shapes, the rainwater is contained in the outlets even though the umbrella holder is in a horizontal direction. Thus, the rainwater is prevented from flowing into the body of the umbrella holder.

As described above, the advantage of the present invention is that the rainwater does not flow backward no matter what direction the umbrella holder is positioned.

Next, in FIG. 12a, the gutter 130, adapted in an umbrella holder according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, is shown.

The gutter 130 includes a backward flow preventing unit 132 and a rainwater collecting case 134 connected to the backward flow preventing unit 132 to be attachable or detachable. The backward flow preventing unit 132 includes a partition 131 having a plurality of protrusions 138 formed on the outer circumference of the outlet 131 a, a rainwater drainage 133 connected to the outlet 131 a, and a drainage control unit 139 that can control the inflow and outflow of the rainwater. The drainage control unit 139 is formed of a soft material and includes a weight 135 at an end of a movable connecting unit 136, and a stopper 137 at another end of the coupling portion 136, for blocking the exit of the rainwater drainage 133.

The weight 135 is spherical with a diameter larger than that of the outlet 131 a and supported by the protrusion 138. In addition, it is preferable that the coupling portion 136 is long enough so that the stopper 137 does not fully block the outlet of the rainwater outlet 133, when the weight 135 is positioned on the protrusion 138.

When the umbrella holder stands straight, the coupling portion 136 is maintained as a straight line due to the weight of the stopper 107, and thus, rainwater is eliminated via the outlet 131 a and the rainwater outlet 133. However, if the upside of the umbrella holder is down, the stopper 137 is pulled by the weight 135 and blocks the rainwater outlet 133 as shown in FIG. 12B, thereby preventing the rainwater from moving

backward toward the body of the umbrella holder. Therefore, it is preferable that the size of the stopper 137 is enough to completely block the rainwater outlet 133.

In addition, even though the umbrella holder is in a horizontal direction, the rainwater drainage 133 is blocked because the stopper 137 is pulled by the weight 135. Thus, the rainwater is prevented from flowing backward. Preferably, the weight 135 is heavier than the stopper 137.

Referring to FIG. 13, the gutter 140, adapted in the umbrella holder according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, includes a backward flow preventing unit 142 and a rainwater collecting case 144 connected to the backward flow preventing unit 142 to be designed to be detachable. The backward flow preventing unit 142 includes an outlet 56, a partition 141 inclined at a predetermined angle, a rainwater drainage 143 connected to the partition 141, a body 145 having guide grooves 147 on the surface, and a cover 146 wrapping the surface of the body 145.

The guide grooves 147 are formed in a spiral shape along the surface of the body 145 and is designed for the rainwater to flow along with the guide grooves 147. In the above structure, rainwater is collected in the rainwater collecting case 144 through the outlet 56, the rainwater outlet 143, and the guide grooves 147.

As described above, the gutters 40,90, 100,110, 120,130, and 140 of the embodiments of the present invention include a coupling portion 41 to be coupled with the first body 20 or the second body 30.

The umbrella holder is used for umbrellas of all lengths depending on whether the gutter is coupled with the first body 20, or the second body 30, or both the first body 20 and the second body 30. Namely, the umbrella holder according to the present invention is used for all kinds of

umbrellas including a long, a double folding, and a triple folding umbrella.

First, FIG. 4 shows an umbrella holder, in which the lid 10, the first body 20, the second body 30, and the gutter 40 are assembled in order, and is used for a long umbrella. In this case, the length of the umbrella holder is adjustable by the coupling fixing unit 36 as described above, thus it is available for all kinds of umbrellas.

Next, an umbrella holder for a folding umbrella will now be described. If the second body 30 slides until an end of an upper portion of the first body 20 and the length is shortened as much as possible, it is possible to hold a folding umbrella as shown in FIG. 4. In addition, FIG.

14 shows an umbrella holder in which the lid 10, the first body 20 and the gutter 40 are assembled in order. FIG. 15 shows an umbrella holder in which the lid 10, the second body 30, and the gutter 40 are assembled in order. If the umbrella holder is manufactured to have a first body 20 and a second body 30 of a different length, it can be used for a double folded or a triple folded umbrella, selectively.

As described above, the present invention is excellent in assembling the first body 20 and the second body 30 to the lid 10 and the gutter 40. In other words, the second coupling portion 23 in the lower portion of the first body 10 is coupled with the gutter 40, and the third coupling portion 32 in the upper portion of the second body 30 is coupled with the lid 10. In addition, the first body 20 and the second body 30 can be coupled by the coupling fixing unit 36 and its length is adjustable.

The present invention has been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the gutter 40 can be selectively coupled with the first body 20 and the second body 30, but it should be understood that this option is also applicable to other gutters 90,100, 110,120, 130, and 140.

A body can be formed in cymbals and respectively high in selecting the length of the umbrellas. For example, since the body 30' is manufactured in cymbals as shown in FIG. 16, it is possible for the body 30'to be folded to a smaller size for more convenient keeping when an umbrella is not kept in the umbrella holder, and the body 30'to be extended in accordance with the length of an umbrella when the umbrella is inserted inside the umbrella holder. It is possible that the body is made of a flexible material such as waterproof fiber. The present invention holds an advantage in that the body can be adjusted to a wider range of lengths.

FIG. 16 shows an example in which a lid 10, a body 30'and a gutter 90 are assembled. The gutter 90 has a backward flow preventing unit 92 and a rainwater collecting case 94, which are designed to be detachable. Accordingly, the window shows the amount of rainwater that has filled the rainwater collecting case 94. It is easy to pour the rainwater by simply separating the rainwater collecting case 94.

The present invention has been described with an example of the gutter 90 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, but it is applicable to the other gutters which have already been described, thus their description will not be repeated.

An umbrella holder having one or two bodies has been described above, but it is possible to exclude the first body 20, and add a third body 37 and a fourth body 38 under the second body 30 as shown in FIG. 17. It is possible to manufacture the umbrella holder in which the second through the fourth bodies 30,37, and 38 are formed to have different lengths, according to various lengths of umbrellas, by simply assembling and disassembling the bodies. In this case, it is possible to manufacture the lid 10, the second through the fourth bodies 30,37, and 38, the gutter 40 on the same outer circumference. In addition, the lid

10 is formed to be coupled with the body by screws, but it is also possible to form the lid 10 to be opened and shut on hinges.

In addition, the umbrella holder includes a strap 80 which can be attached in various positions for convenient portability. Referring to FIG. 4, a fixing unit 82 for attaching the strap 80 is attached at upper sides of the first body 20, that are opposite each other, or the sidewalls of the first body 20 and the second body 30. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, it is possible to attach an end of the strap 80 to the lid 10 and another end of to another position. The lid 10 is connected to the strap 80 to prevent one from losing the lid.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Industrial Applicability As described above, the present invention provides an umbrella holder to carry conveniently on rainy days and hold umbrellas regardless of their lengths or kinds. In addition, the umbrella holder includes a gutter for collecting rainwater from a wet umbrella contained in the umbrella holder and for preventing collected rainwater from flowing back toward the umbrella, even though the umbrella holder is positioned in any direction. Therefore, a user does not have to worry about the rainwater collected in the umbrella holder from pouring out when the user pulls out or unfolds the umbrella from the umbrella holder.

Further, it is designed so that an ornament can be attached or detached in accordance with the new trends to show a user's sense and individuality. The umbrella holder is both practical and stylish.