The nubrella is certainly a new design for umbrellas.  The question is, is it a better one?  It definitely manages to keep the rain off of your head and shoulders but it looks as if it would then funnel it right on down to the lower half of your body.

Well, desperation is the mother (father?) of invention, and this "vehicle" definitely is such an example. An eight seater bike, that has 3 solar panels on top and crazy little engine on back. It somewhat resembles the "surrey with the fringe on top" from Oklahoma.