Hands Free Umbrella

Our Story

My name is Armenak Bagramyan. I am an Iranian-born Armenian who immigrated to the United States decades ago, in search of a better life. I am a car mechanic by trade, but when I came to the United States I started picking up construction jobs to help make ends meet. It was always difficult working during the hot summers in Southern California, especially under the sun. This is when I got the idea for the Hands-Free Umbrella. I wanted something to provide enough shade to keep me cool while still allowing me to have the flexibility to move around and perform my job.

Throughout the last fifteen years I have started developing my idea and working towards a prototype product. After many failures and obstacles I finally created and patented the design for the Hands-Free Umbrella. This product is like having a little friend who holds an umbrella over your head and protects you from rain or shine. I have spent hundreds of hours perfecting the smallest details to increase its simplicity and adjustability.

I am launching a Kickstarter campaign in order to show my product to the world because I truly believe that all sorts of people from all over the world can use and enjoy this product. Whether you’re a worker like me who constantly works outside under the sun, someone enjoying a nice hike or fishing trip, or a farmer working in the fields, the utility of this is ubiquitous. I have started the next leg of my journey to finance the production of the Hands-Free Umbrella to finally start putting it in the hands of people. I hope I’ll see you on the path there.