Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Portable shelter – Framework
Reexamination Certificate
2000-04-08
2001-09-25
Canfield, Robert (Department: 3635)
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Portable shelter
Framework
C135S087000, C135S096000, C135S151000, C248S231410, C248S284100, C297S184100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06293292
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a sun shade. More particularly, the invention relates to a device which provides a small area of shade which is easily positionable to block the sun's rays from reaching the head of the user.
People enjoy sitting or lying in the sun when at the beach, at the pool, or even in their backyards. Sunbathing can be relaxing and can enhance one's appearance. However, whether lying on the beach, or sitting and reading, many people find it undesirable to have the sun shine directly on their face. The hot sun can be irritating to sensitive facial skin, and over-exposure can lead to various skin conditions. In addition, over-exposure of the suns rays can lead to premature facial aging.
People have sought to selectively block the sun's rays using umbrellas which either attach to their chair, or stick in the ground. However, it is difficult to use an umbrella to selectively block the sun from portions of the body such as the face, while allowing the sun's rays to reach the remainder of the body.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,082,102 to Heuer, U.S. Pat. No. 5,441,067 to James et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,397,268 to Chang, and U.S. Pat. No. 5,638,849 to Scott all disclose devices which attach onto a chair, and provide an area of sun protection. However, each of these devices either fails to provide sufficient adjustability to block the sun regardless of its position relative to the chair, or fail to fold for compact storage.
While these units may be suitable for the particular purpose employed, or for general use, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present invention as disclosed hereafter.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to produce a sun shade which conveniently provides protection for an individual from the sun in precisely those areas desired by the individual. Accordingly, the sun shade has a sun blocking panel which is user positionable to selectively block the sun from a portion of the user's body.
It is another object of the invention that the sun shade folds for compact storage. Accordingly, the extension arm is fully foldable and the sun blocking panel itself folds for truly compact storage.
It is still another object of the invention to provide a sunshade which is readily attachable onto numerous already existing chairs and other outdoor furniture. Accordingly, the clamping device is adjustable so it is capable onto attaching onto furniture of all sizes and configurations.
The invention is a sun shade, for use by an individual in blocking the sun from the face and head of that individual, in conjunction with an article of outdoor furniture having a furniture member. The sun shade comprises a blocking panel, a clamp for attaching to the furniture member, and a extendible arm for positioning the blocking panel between the face of the individual and the sun. The blocking panel includes a pair of blocking panel frame members which are selectively bowed outward to stretch a stretchable fabric panel therebetween to define the blocking panel, and selectively straighten to allow for storage of the sun shade while the stretchable fabric folds therebetween.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being part of the invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.
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