Patent Application
20230151636
Embodiments of the invention relate to canopies for providing shade from the sun and protection from the elements
Humans benefit greatly from receiving appropriate amounts of sunlight. However, overexposure to the sun can be harmful to the skin and over time can cause skin cancer. Overexposure to the elements such as heat and wind can cause heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and general discomfort. These symptoms are common when spending many hours at the beach, at a sports game, or other outdoor environment where sun is prevalent.
In the current market, tents and sunshades are available which can be deployed in the outdoors which provide shade or shelter from the sun and elements. However, many of these systems must be deployed in specific environmental conditions. For example, some canopies cannot be deployed during periods of high wind, have complicated setup protocols which require multiple people to perform tasks simultaneously, or may even require setup to be performed while there is sufficient wind.
This summary is provided to introduce a variety of concepts in a simplified form that is disclosed further in the detailed description of the embodiments. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
The embodiments provided herein relate to a canopy system is disclosed, including a first frame member and a second frame member. A canopy includes a first channel to receive the first frame member therethrough and a second channel to receive the second frame member therethrough in a windy condition, or a third channel to receive the second frame member in a calm condition (no wind). A first rope extends from a left side of the first frame member and a second rope extends from a right side of the first frame member. At least one anchor affixed to an end of each rope and at least one anchor affixed to the ends of the first frame member and the second frame member to retain the canopy in a suitable position.
In some embodiments, in a calm (no wind) condition, a canopy includes a first channel to receive the first frame member therethrough and a third channel to receive the second frame member therethrough. The first rope extends from a left side of the first frame member and a second rope extends from a right side of the first frame member, and a third rope extends from left side of the second frame member and a fourth rope extends from a right side of the second frame member.
The canopy system which can be readily and efficiently deployed to provide shade and shelter from the sun and/or elements (i e., wind, rain, hail, snow, etc.). The canopy system includes a canopy supported by a frame which provides structural support to the canopy when deployed. The frame is secured to the ground surface using anchors and ropes that are held by anchors/or sandbags to retain the canopy system in a suitable position during periods of extended use. The canopy system can be deployed during periods of high winds and other inclement weather during which many other canopy systems cannot be deployed. The canopy system can also be well displayed during period of no wind situation.
The canopy system provides an efficient and convenient means to prevent overexposure to the sun and/or elements in an environment which has excessive sun exposure (e.g., at the beach, at a sporting event, outdoor concert, outdoor event venue, etc.) By using the canopy as a shade form the sun, those shaded by the canopy receive a reduction in ultraviolet (UV) light which is a part of the sun’s light spectrum. The canopy system includes anchors and sandbags which allow the canopy to be retained in position during high winds.
In one aspect, the first, second, and third channels allow the user to selectively position the frame members on the canopy. In one example, the first and second channels are utilized for the windy configuration which allows the canopy to be deployed during high winds. The first and third channels are utilized in the calm configuration when there is little to no wind in the environment wherein the canopy is positioned.
A more complete understanding of the embodiments, and the attendant advantages and features thereof, will be more readily understood by references to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:
The specific details of the single embodiment or variety of embodiments described herein are set forth in this application. Any specific details of the embodiments are used for demonstration purposes only, and no unnecessary limitation or inferences are to be understood therefrom.
Before describing in detail exemplary embodiments, it is noted that the embodiments reside primarily in combinations of components related to the system. Accordingly, the device components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
In general, the embodiments described herein relate to a canopy system which can be readily and efficiently deployed to provide shade and shelter from the sun and/or elements (i.e., wind, rain, hail, snow, etc.). The canopy system includes a canopy supported by a frame which provides structural support to the canopy when deployed. The frame is secured to the ground surface using anchors and/or sandbags to retain the canopy system in a suitable position during periods of extended use. The canopy system can be deployed during periods of high winds and other inclement weather during which many other canopy systems cannot be deployed.
The canopy system provides an efficient and convenient means to prevent overexposure to the sun and/or elements in an environment which has excessive sun exposure (e.g., at the beach, at a sporting event, outdoor concert, outdoor event venue, etc.) By using the canopy as a shade form the sun, those shaded by the canopy receive a reduction in ultraviolet (UV) light which is a part of the sun’s light spectrum. The shade provided by the canopy provides a cooler climate when the user (e.g., a person or animal) are shaded by the canopy and prevents over exposure to UV radiation which is known to cause sunburn and cancer
In some embodiments, the first frame member 105 and the second frame member 107 extends through a first channel 129 and a second channel 131 formed between the layers of the canopy 103. The first channel 129 and second channel 131 retain the canopy 103 in position to prevent the canopy 103 frame becoming detached.
Many different embodiments have been disclosed herein, in connection with the above description and the drawings. It will be understood that it would be unduly repetitious and obfuscating to literally describe and illustrate every combination and subcombination of these embodiments. Accordingly, all embodiments can be combined in any way and/or combination, and the present specification, including the drawings, shall be construed to constitute a complete written description of all combinations and subcombinations of the embodiments described herein, and of the manner and process of making and using them, and shall support claims to any such combination or subcombination.
It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present embodiment is not limited to what has been particularly shown and described hereinabove. A variety of modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings without departing from the following claims.
