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CANOPY Self-deploy system Quick protection from rain Minimally obtrusive Durable and long-lasting MARKET NEED 33M 21% Umbrellas sold Boston days in US annually with rain/snow 63% Bostonians in walkable areas

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CANOPY

Self-deploy system    Quick protection from rain    Minimally obtrusive    Durable and long-lasting

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21%

Boston days with rain/snow

63%

Bostonians in walkable areas

33M

Umbrellas sold in US annually

MARKET NEED

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Drain sleeve

pening to clear

water buildup  High tensile strength hydrophobic fabric  Drainage ramp to expel water cleanly  

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WHAT WE LEARNED WHAT WE DON’T KNOW

The drain sleeve and inflection ramp system easily expels water   Need to create custom drain sleeve for each pole thickness Canopy would not obstruct views at street level Do cities have the appropriate street post density? Will the deployment rods sustain high winds or heavy snow? What is the right material for the umbrella fabric?