Umbrella comprising an illumination feature and methods of making and using the same

An illuminating umbrella comprising:

• an elongated handle comprising a first end, an opposed second end, an exterior, and an interior;
• a folding radial frame positioned at the first end of the handle, the frame defined by a series of outer ribs and inner ribs;
• a canopy extending over the frame, directly attached to the outer ribs;
• a grip positioned at the second end of the handle, the grip defined by a bottom surface;
• an illuminator positioned around the exterior of the handle within the folding radial frame and extending above the outer ribs, the illuminator being configured to move along a length of the elongated handle with the inner ribs between an extended position and a retracted position, the illuminator defined by:
• first and second inner chambers, each comprising one or more sections that are transparent, opaque, or semi-transparent;
• a light source positioned within the second chamber;
• a top hinge positioned adjacent to a top edge of the first chamber;
• an iris cover positioned above the radial frame including the inner and the outer ribs, the iris cover defined by upper and lower segments each comprising a central opening;
• a lens aligned with the central openings;
• a regulator comprising a window that that opens and closes a light path through the lens, aligned with the central openings;
• a casing positioned adjacent to a lower end of the second chamber;
• a lower hinge positioned adjacent to the casing;
• a nook positioned adjacent to the lower hinge, the nook comprising a diameter that is less than a diameter of the lower hinge;
• a base positioned adjacent to the nook, the base having a diameter that is greater than the diameter of the nook;
• an inner covering that spans a distance extending from the inner ribs, across the illuminator at a level that is above the light source, down the length of the ribs to encircle the nook, thereby enclosing the light source.