Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Umbrella – Combined
Patent
1997-07-07
1999-05-11
Friedman, Carl D.
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Umbrella
Combined
135 195, 135 24, 135910, 248160, 248156, 40317, 40597, 362102, A45B3/02
Patent
active
059017210
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for automatically unfolding and for displaying a road map for use by a driver or a passenger is provided. The road map is preferably made from a resilient fabric or similar material which is stretched over an umbrella-like mechanism that is attached to a shaft, such that when the mechanism is activated, the road map is automatically unfolded by the mechanism to a position perpendicular to the shaft. When the mechanism is inactive the road map is substantially conically folded about the shaft forming a generally cylindrical assembly. The mechanism may be returned to its inactive state automatically, by use of a return mechanism, or manually by the user. A device for attaching the apparatus to an area within a vehicle cabin is also provided. Preferably, the device enables the apparatus to be positioned by the user so as to provide the best viewing position for the user while driving the vehicle. The device is preferably freely detachable from the area to which it may be attached. The apparatus may optionally be provided with a selectively activatable light source for illuminating the road map from the back of the road map.
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Etkin, Esq. Edward
Friedman Carl D.
Yip Winnie
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