Patent Application
20190053587
The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
The present invention relates generally to the field of sun shades and more specifically relates to personal sun shades.
When driving, direct sunlight often obstructs the view of the driver, causing them to see spots or forcing them to squint or close their eyes. The obstruction can leave drivers with the inability to see, which can result in serious distractions and accidents. The vehicle visors are often not low enough for smaller passengers, which leave passengers susceptible to direct sunbeams. The sunlight can also trigger headaches. A sun visor is a component of an automobile located on the interior just above the windshield. They are designed with a hinged flap that is adjustable to help shade the eyes of drivers and passengers from the glare of sunlight. Most modern cars have two sun visors, one for the driver's side and a second for the passenger's side, with the rear-view mirror often mounted in between the two sun visors. Each visor can be lowered to help block light from the sun entering through the windshield. Spectators at sporting events and outdoor enthusiasts often have difficulty blocking the sun. Using one's hand can become tiresome and is often ineffective. A suitable solution is desired.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,216,711 to Edward Ormanoski relates to a hand-held sun shield. The described hand-held sun shield having a frame curved by or curving within the frame a material adapted to reflect or filter ultraviolet radiation. The sun shield includes a handle adapted to position the frame at many angular relationships parallel or perpendicular to the handle.
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known sun shades art, the present disclosure provides a novel hand-held sun visor system. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a hand-held telescopic, personal device designed to block direct sunlight and other vision hazards.
A hand-held sun visor system is disclosed herein. The hand-held sun visor system includes a sun visor assembly including a disc, a telescopic rod, and a handle. The sun visor assembly includes the disc, the telescopic rod, and the handle in a linear series and in functional combination. The handle is configured at a first-end of the telescopic rod, and a receiving member is positioned on a second-end of the telescopic rod, opposing the handle. The receiving member is configured to receive the disc. The disc, when mounted to the telescopic rod provides an adjustable hand-held sun shielding device for filtering and blocking sunlight. The device eliminates the need to use the hand as a visor or to squint into the sun.
For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.
The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a hand-held sun visor system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.
The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.
As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a sun shades and more particularly to a hand-held sun visor system as used to improve the use of sun shades for protection from sunlight.
Generally, the present invention provides a hand-held telescopic, personal device designed to block direct sunlight and other vision hazards. This prevents sun beams from causing an individual to see spots or otherwise obstruct their view. It appeals to drivers, passengers, and spectators of sporting events or other outdoor activities. This further enables individuals to keep their eyes on the road while driving or on the event that they are watching.
The present invention eliminates the need to use the hand as a visor or to squint into the sun. The invention is preferably comprised of a compact aluminum/metal telescopic rod with a foam handle and a fastener at the top to secure a sun-blocking disc. The rod may be extended to 32″ if desired. The rod and disc may be adjusted to block the sunlight. The disc may measure approximately 6″ in diameter in preferred embodiments.
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The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.
The present application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/547,664 filed Aug. 18, 2017, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62547664 | Aug 2017 | US |
