The Duo Umbrella

“ Umbrella” is honored to be recognized among ’s “Best Inventions of 2024.” .wellen and are particularly grateful to the “Dynamic Duo” of CEO Jeff Blauer and Shark for their extraordinary support and partnership. What an exciting way to punctuate this ten-year journey, as we gear up for the next chapter.

And don’t worry, we promise not to use any bad clichés like “we survived the storm” or “we’re feeling right as rain” or “when it rains, it pours” or “we’ve been saving for a rainy day” or “we’ve got you covered.”

The Invention Convention is as much about the Convention as it is about the Invention. Love this community. Say hello to the 400 national finalists among the brilliant 172,000 student participants across the US. My father, grandfather, and I (.wellen) head home from Dearborn’s brimming with hope and optimism about our future. It was also a treat to reunite with the world-class team at Shark Tank

Nathaniel Wellen and The Duo Umbrella couldn’t be more excited to be a part of this illustrious panel.

At RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, inventors will have the opportunity to hear about the patent process from fellow young inventors who have recently earned patents on their inventions. This Youth Patent Panel Discussion will be moderated by ICW alum Nathaniel Wellen, who recently secured a deal on ABC's Shark Tank for his patented invention, The Duo Umbrella. We can't wait to hear from these inspiring inventors!

A beautiful moment in Brussels caught on camera by Aris Setya.

Umbrella display at Central Square Art Park in Auburn, CA. Photo credit:

Thank you, for the sunny Shark Tank update on Friday’s show! .wellen, and , make it rain! More at theduo.com.

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