Portable sunshade using sleeve means for removable attachment to the back of a lounge chair
AssigneeBacchi of California, Inc.
InventorsMarianne Foster, Roger Beck, Lisa Beck
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Abstract
A sunshade comprising a plurality of U-shaped bails, pivotally joined together at each end by a plastic joint. A fabric web ensheathes the bails and creates a shade-providing canopy when the bails are spread apart from each other in fan-like fashion. A framing bail frames a fabric sleeve and provides means for supporting the sunshade in an upright position. The sleeve non-mechanically engages the sunshade to the back portion of a chair. A cover, that extends beyond the sleeve, is used when the portable sunshade is in a folded disposition. The ends of the cover are fastened together to keep the sunshade clamped shut. A strap is provided for ease of carrying the portable sunshade.
Claims8
A portable sunshade for use on a lounge chair comprising:
- canopy means for blocking sun rays, where said canopy means is expandable and retractable to provide varying degrees of shade;
- pivot means attached to said canopy means for allowing said canopy means to be expandable and retractable;
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- brace means connected to said pivot means for providing support to said canopy means, and for attaching said canopy means to a lounge chair, wherein said brace means further comprises a semi-circular bail that forms a frame for and is contained within a sleeve, and wherein said sleeve receivingly engages a back portion of said lounge chair such that said sunshade is securely attached to said lounge chair.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.