Abstract: The present invention is an improved window screen assembly for automotive vehicle windows comprised of a custom-fitted covering and at least one suction cup securing mechanism.

Abstract: A sunshade for an automobile placed upon a dashboard in the interior of the vehicle provides a reflective outer surface to deflect heat and sunlight through the windshield into a vehicle during hot weather conditions and also provides the outer surface with heat strip elements when enabled during cold weather to provide a radiant heat to the windshield to prevent ice build-up on the windshield maintaining a clear windshield during freezing temperatures, the heat strip elements drawings a low voltage current from a rechargeable battery supply or a 12 volt DC power from a cigarette lighter plug, or both.

Abstract: A support assembly for a collapsible automobile shade such as a pleated or folding screen which can be selectively moved between a collapsed position for storage and an open position for placement in a vehicle window. The support assembly consists of one or more arcuate compressible members which extends beyond the perimeter of the pleated or folding screen. Each of the arcuate compressible members is resiliently compressible, for the purpose of conforming to an edge or perimeter of an automobile window in which the shade is installed, while maintaining the screen in an open position, thereby supplying an expansive force to hold the shade in place in the open position.

Abstract: A method of reducing glare from oncoming vehicle headlights is provided comprising providing an attachment for a vehicle having a front windshield, a driver's side and a passenger side, the attachment comprising a slatted blind having a plurality of horizontally-oriented slats extending between a headrail and a bottom rail, a flexible cord ladder connected between the headrail and bottom rail and supporting the slats, and a rotating means for rotation of the slats from opened to closed. Securing the slatted blind with mounting means connected to the headrail to an upper portion of the inside of the vehicle's front windshield on the driver's side such that the attachment has a width less than 30 percent of the horizontal width of the vehicle's front windshield and the passenger side is uncovered. Driving the vehicle on a surface that can have oncoming traffic.

Abstract: Disclosed is a window cover for protecting a window of a vehicle during inclement winter weather. The window cover includes a flexible sheet for detachably covering the window. Further, the window cover includes a plurality of magnets configured on the flexible sheet. The plurality of magnets is capable of being securely attached to a first portion of the vehicle for enabling the flexible sheet to detachably cover the window. Furthermore, the window cover includes a plurality of suction devices configured on the flexible sheet. The plurality of suction devices is capable of being securely attached to a second portion of the vehicle for enabling the flexible sheet to detachably cover the window.

Abstract: A support assembly for a collapsible automobile shade such as a pleated or folding screen which can be selectively moved between a collapsed position for storage and an open position for placement in a vehicle window. The support assembly consists of one or more arcuate compressible members which extend beyond the perimeter of the pleated or folding screen. Each of the arcuate compressible members is resiliently compressible, for the purpose of conforming to an edge or perimeter of an automobile window in which the shade is installed, while maintaining the screen in an open position, thereby supplying an expansive force to hold the shade in place in the open position. The shade can also be provided with a pocket.

Abstract: An device for attaching a cargo restraint system to the incorporated roll bar of a motor vehicle with convertible or removable top. By utilizing this existing portion of the vehicle, added cargo retention can be provided for, by attaching an device around said roll bar extending around the rear perimeter of the passenger area. In order to retain maximum driver visibility, the device will consist of netting material similar to that used in fishing, bordered by a heavier material to enable attachment to the vehicle. By utilizing an existing feature of the vehicle, the user is not required to modify any portion of the vehicle in order to attach the invention. Additionally, by not sharing any points of attachment with the existing top, the user is able to utilize the invention with or without the existing convertible top.

Abstract: A system for deploying and stowing a cover, including a mechanical assembly coupled to the cover, preferably comprising a plurality of deploy arms and synchronization means, and reconfigurable between deployed and stowed conditions, and further including an actuator presenting an active material element operable to undergo a change, when activated, and operable to cause the assembly to reconfigure as a result of the change.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blind assembly comprising a blind web (11) which is provided with one respective flexible, flat guide strip (10) along both lateral edge areas. Said guide strip (10) is guided inside a guide along the direction of extension of the blind in order to stretch the blind web. The base of the guide strip (10) is guided parallel to adjacent areas of the blind web. The inventive blind assembly further comprises at least one blind coupling with which at least one of the guide strips engages in a removable, positive manner via an entraining element (12) and via which the guide strip can be extended along with the blind web.

Abstract: A winder is provided near a quarter window of a rear door. A shade member is drawably mounted about the winder. A connecting piece is connected to a drawing arm and mounted to the rear portion of the shade member. A shoe is mounted to a bottom end of the drawing arm. The shoe engages with a regulatory groove extending in a drawing direction of the shade member. A driving cable is connected to the shoe. The shade member can be drawn out across the window by the drawing arm via the sending out of the driving cable by an operating mechanism. Since the regulatory groove extends substantially in a circle, when the shoe moves through engagement with the regulatory groove, the connecting piece connected to the drawing arm pivots relative to the shoe.

Abstract: This portable automobile canopy of lightweight materials and textile cloth utilizes post and sleeve mechanisms, sliding base trucks at member attachment points, a new approach of limiting coverage and a unique vehicle attachment system of hi-load lever action mechanical suction cups offering ease of deployment and car-trunk storage. Lateral boom sliding bases contribute to provide adjusting lengths and spring rollers the width of the vehicle at their ends house canopy cloth and bridge the left and right sides of the vehicle. The middle rail bridges the roof and adjust in height with the post and sleeve function. Other interconnected configurations utilizing combinations of lever action suction cups that attach to the same as described or other vehicle glass for various lightweight structural shading and other applications with this attachment method are introduced now and considered exclusive new art.

Abstract: A sunshade for vehicle has a blind and at an operating device. The blind has multiple panels pivotally connected to each other for covering a window of the vehicle. The operating device is mounted adjacent to the window of the vehicle and comprises a base, a cover and a winding assembly. The base and the cover are mounted to each other using clips and corresponding notches engaging each other to provide a strong connection. The winding assembly has two shafts mounted securely between the cover and the base, a resilient element mounted securely around each shaft and a drive wheel mounted rotatably on each shaft and connected with the resilient element to provide the recoiling force. The structure of the sunshade is simple and therefore is easily assembled, whilst internal structures are robust to prevent breakage and vibration.

Abstract: A protective screen for a vehicle, in particular a sun screen for a vehicle roof is configured as a flexible planar structure for fastening in the region of the vehicle roof or of a trunk compartment. The flexible planar structure has a first layer, which, at least in some sections, is of elastically stretchable configuration, and an overlying second layer, which is configured as a UV protective layer. Alternatively, the flexible planar structure has a main region having lower elasticity and/or air permeability, and secondary regions of a first type, having higher elasticity and/or air permeability than the main region.

Abstract: A cover comprising: a roof panel having a front side, a back side, a right side, and a left side all forming the perimeter of the roof panel, the roof panel sized to substantially cover a roof; a front panel attached to the roof panel along the front side of the roof panel and sized to substantially cover a front windshield; a passenger side panel attached to the roof panel along the left side of the roof panel and sized to substantially cover a passenger side window; a driver side panel attached to the roof panel along the right side of the roof panel and sized to substantially cover a driver side window; and at least one strap attached to each of the front panel, passenger side panel, and driver side panel, wherein the at least one strap comprises a magnet for attaching the strap to the automobile.

Abstract: A view blocking element for a vehicle luggage compartment for a vehicle luggage compartment has a carrier and a flexible flat structure held thereon in a mounted condition. The view blocking element is constructed such that the carrier has a base from which, at least by way of a first end, a spring arm of a tensioning device for the flat structure starts out. The spring arm is connected with the flat structure at a distance from the first end.

Abstract: An accessory for a pickup truck ad the like comprising a frame positioned behind the rear window thereof. The frame supports a plurality of louvers which are selectively positionable in first, second, and third orientations. The louvers are substantially transparent and at least one exterior surface thereof is reflective. The louvers are adapted to display selected graphics when positioned in the first and third orientations. The accessory may also employ triangular louvers which may be adapted to display selected graphics which positioned in the first, second, and third orientations.

Abstract: An end cap for use in a shade assembly in a vehicle. The end cap is capable of folding and includes a base and a linkage pivotally connected to the base. The end cap also includes an extension pivotally connected to the linkage. The folding end cap will allow for the effective length of the end cap to be reduced by pivoting the extension of the end cap in an approximate 180° arc such that it engages and is secured to the base on an outer surface thereof.

Abstract: A sunblind is disclosed for use with a window of a vehicle. The sunblind comprises a rigid frame has a closed-loop configuration and a panel of flexible material secured to the rigid frame. The panel has a desired degree of opacity to sunlight and extends over the interior of the rigid frame. The sunblind further has means for fixing the rigid frame to an interior surface of the vehicle such that the panel occludes at least part of the window to sunlight.

Abstract: A window shade for the triangular window of a rear side door of a motor vehicle is provided which includes a guide rail that extends substantially over the entire bottom edge. In the vicinity of the winding shaft, either a pocket is present or the guide rail from there becomes after a short transitional arc a section that runs at a slant. The sliding body of the slide that runs in the guide rail is rotated appropriately to align the connection arm of the slide parallel to the window post.

Abstract: A transparent laminated structure having multiple peel-away laminated film layers for protecting windscreens, particularly windscreens of rotary aircraft, from environmental conditions. The laminated structure includes at least one laminated layer wherein each layer includes a film, a bonding layer on a first major side of the film for releaseably attaching the film to either the windscreen or to an adjacent laminated film layer, a conductive material on a second major side of the film for dissipating electrostatic charging in the laminated structure that may occur due to accumulated precipitation static during aircraft fight, and a hard coat layer for protecting the relatively softer film against abrasion. As the outermost film layer becomes degraded below acceptable levels, that film may be easily removed, exposing a subsequent unblemished film layer.

Abstract: Sun shade apparatus for a vehicle includes a canopy housing and an elongated canopy which is retractable into the housing and extendable from the housing over the roof of a vehicle. Support stands positionable on the vehicle roof serve to engage the canopy while holding it away from the roof when the canopy is extended over the roof. Each of the support stands includes a canopy hook for releasably engaging the canopy. The hooks may be made moveable between an unlatched position facilitating engagement and disengagement with the canopy and a latched position securing the canopy.

Abstract: A sun shade apparatus of the present invention has a pair of cables provided so as to be movable in outer tubes. A curtain has its opposite ends connected to ends of each cable and is stretched with the movement of the cables. At least one of the outer tubes is divided into a first tube and a second tube between which a length adjusting mechanism is interposed. The length adjusting mechanism consists of a first connecting member having a female thread formed therein, and a second connecting member having a male thread formed on its outer surface and having a cylindrical portion which is screwed into the female thread of the first connecting member. A fastening nut member which abuts against an end surface of the first connecting member is provided on the cylindrical portion.

Abstract: The subject invention includes a plurality of projections (46) for sandwiching fabric (42) between inner and outer members (22, 24). Each of the projections (46) extends laterally from the inner member (22) to a distal rim (48) and defines a hollow passageway (50). The outer member (24) defines a plurality of circular holes (58) having a hole diameter (E) for receiving the projections (46) and maintaining the members (22, 24) in a clamping engagement with the fabric (42). The projections (46) define a cylindrical exterior surface (54) extending from the inner member (22) and having an outer diameter (B). A nipple ridge (56) projects radially from the exterior surface (54) of each of the projections (46) to a ridge diameter (A), which is larger than the outer diameter (B) and snaps into a recessed shelf (62) disposed about the holes (58) on the outer member (24) retain the projections (46) in the holes (58).

Abstract: A rotatable rod includes a plurality of cylindrical center rods and a plurality of joints. Each joint connects between corresponding two of the plurality of center rods. Each of opposed ends of each center rod has at least one engaging projection, which projects from the end of the center rod in a direction parallel to an axial direction of the center rod. Each of opposed ends of each joint has at least one engaging recess, each of which is engaged with a corresponding one of the at least one engaging projection that is provided in an adjacent one of the ends of a corresponding one of the plurality of center rods.

Abstract: The visor joins to the roof of a motor vehicle to deflect heavy precipitation, such as a downpour, from a windshield. The visor is a permanent motorized device with a hollow planar cover. The cover contains a means to extend and retract the visor from the cover and over the windshield. The extension and retraction means is a spring balanced motorized cable and pulley system. The cable attaches to the rear of the visor and the visor has rollers in tracks for extending and retracting from the cover. A driver presses the switch to extend the visor as the motor unwinds the cable and the springs relax. When a downpour passes, the driver presses the switch to retract the visor as the motorized system reverses. The visor reduces vision impairment of drivers caused by precipitation.

Abstract: A collapsible car sun shade assembly consists of a fabric having eyelets on each corner for covering at least the roof of the vehicle. The fabric has outlets covered with lids that can move upward as air pressure builds under the fabric. The fabric is deployed on telescopic pipes. The top of each telescopic pipe has an eyelet lock. The telescopic pipes are attached to dials that can be locked at any angle. The dials are fixed on a plate that is secured to the vehicle.

Abstract: A ventilation device for automobiles having a screen which fits into the grooved portion of an automobile window opening so it can be moved adjustably up and down within the door. The screen is made from two layers, one of which has circular apertures and the other has openings made from horizontal and vertical members.

Abstract: A sunshade includes a fabric shelter, which is sized and shaped adapted for sheltering a window of a window frame of a vehicle, having a heat blocking side for blocking heat radiation of sunlight from entering into the vehicle through the window frame, and a retention frame having at least two resilient retention portions spacedly mounted along a peripheral edge of the fabric shelter, wherein the resilient retention portions of the retention frame is adapted to be deformed for respectively applying an urging force against corners of the window frame of the vehicle so as to substantially support the fabric shelter within the window frame while the window thereof is allowed to be normally operated.

Abstract: A shading assembly includes two shading supporters, two attaching devices for spacedly and detachably mounting the two shading supporters on the vehicle body respectively, and a shading arrangement including a tubular housing having a receiving cavity detachably attached to one of the shading supporter, and a shading fabric disposed in the receiving cavity. The shading fabric has an inner edge securely received in the tubular housing and outer edge adapted to retractably stretch to detachably attach to another shading supporter to form a shading area for substantially shielding at least a portion of the vehicle body under the shading area.

Abstract: The windshield umbrella is a safety device designed to yield the maximum visibility in poor weather conditions. In inclement weather, the unit protrudes from the top of any windshield to serve as a shield and drainage device. It is wind-resistant and can be retracted when not in use or removed completely for easy storage. The windshield umbrella can be available as a permanent remote operated unit with roof harness or as a completely removable self-mounted unit.

Abstract: A sun shade includes a shade material configured to inhibit light from passing through the material, the material having a trapezoidal shape when in an open state and being configured to expand from the open state to an expanded state, and an attaching mechanism configured to repeatably and releasably attach the shade to a window.

Abstract: A shade includes a frame member being formed from a flexible twistable material and a membrane. The shade includes a strap coupled to two ends of the membrane.

Abstract: A screen element for motor vehicles having a piece of flat material extending in a surface area. The piece of flat material has strands which are inherently stiff to enable the flat material to stand alone without a frame. The strands also provide primary stability for the screen element. A frame on at least one edge area of the piece of flat material provides secondary stability for the screen element.

Abstract: A double window shade arrangement for a divided window of a motor vehicle, the window shade arrangement includes two separate winding shafts that are arranged on the window at arbitrary angles relative to one another. Window shade strips assigned to the respective winding shafts are moved in at least one direction with the aid of a common driving motor. For this purpose, the electric motor can be coupled to the free edges of the window shade strips or directly coupled to the winding shafts.

Abstract: A substantially rectangular or square sunshade formed of a static adhesive material is releasably mounted on an automobile's window. The sunshade includes an elongated guide member along a lower edge thereof. The guide member is formed of relatively hard plastics. The guide member is concealed in a lengthwise groove in an intermediate portion of the automobiles doorframe when the window is closed. A predetermined gap is formed between the guide member and an adjacent intermediate edge of the doorframe so as to permit free passing of the guide member either through the lengthwise groove into an interior cavity of the doorframe or out of the interior cavity prior to being concealed in the lengthwise groove.

Abstract: A sunshade has a shade and at least two supports, with each support having a second end that is coupled to the shade at spaced-apart locations thereof. The sunshade also has a connector coupled to the first end of each support, the connector having a central portion that has a groove, and a leaf for coupling the first end of each support. The leaf is hingedly connected to the central portion by an integral thin section and has a locking member fitted inside the groove to hold the leaf at a fixed position with respect to the central portion. Each support of the sunshade can also have an adjustable length.

Abstract: A support assembly for a collapsible automobile shade such as a pleated or folding screen which can be selectively moved between a collapsed position for storage and an open position for placement in a vehicle window. The support assembly consists of one or more arcuate compressible members which extends beyond the perimeter of the pleated or folding screen. Each of the arcuate compressible members is resiliently compressible, for the purpose of conforming to an edge or perimeter of an automobile window in which the shade is installed, while maintaining the screen in an open position, thereby supplying an expansive force to hold the shade in place in the open position.

Abstract: A foldable shade having a four-sided shape comprises an elongated, magnetic base having a section of U, a plurality of parallel slats wherein each of the odd numbered slats includes a plurality of longitudinal grooves adjacent either side, and two pairs of a plurality of projections, each pair being disposed between the grooves and the side, and each of the even numbered slats includes a plurality of longitudinal projections adjacent either side, and two pairs of a plurality of grooves, each pair being disposed between the projections and the side; and a plurality of suction cups fixedly provided at the slat farthest from the base. The slat next to the base is inserted therein. In a folded state the grooves of each of the remaining slats are inserted in the projections of the immediate next slat proximate the base.

Abstract: A window cover for restricting sunlight through a window has an attachment surface that clings to the window in a frictional grip with mechanical or specific adhesion. The window cover can include a sheet of polyvinyl chloride material with a coating of polyurethane.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for selectively positioning a shade along an arcuate path to cover at least a portion of an arched window. The apparatus includes first member immovably associated and spaced from the arched window. The apparatus also includes a second member rotatingly associated with respect to the first member. The second member is rotatable between at least first and second angular positions to move the shade between an extended position and a retracted position. The apparatus also includes members for selectively positioning the shade along the arcuate path including a biasing member and a compressible member.

Abstract: A support assembly for a collapsible automobile shade such as a pleated or folding screen which can be selectively moved between a collapsed position for storage and an open position for placement in a vehicle window. The support assembly consists of one or more arcuate compressible members which extends beyond the perimeter of the pleated or folding screen. Each of the arcuate compressible members is resiliently compressible, for the purpose of conforming to an edge or perimeter of an automobile window in which the shade is installed, while maintaining the screen in an open position, thereby supplying an expansive force to hold the shade in place in the open position.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing ventilation into a vehicle includes an exterior frame and a plurality of openings disposed within the frame. A longitudinal recess along a bottom of the apparatus and a longitudinal ridge extends along a top the apparatus. In use, a window of the vehicle is lowered to provide an opening and the apparatus is inserted therein with the recess down and the ridge up. The window is partially raised sufficient for the window to partially enter into the recess opening. The window is further raised an amount sufficient to raise the vent upward and to cause the ridge to enter into a groove at a top of a door frame, thereby retaining the vent in position. An optional pair of adjustable wings are used to accommodate various sizes of openings and an optional hood to prevent access to a door locking knob.

Abstract: A collapsible automobile shade is described that includes a body comprising at least one material portion, the body having a front side, a back side and a peripheral portion defining an outer edge that extends along a circumference of the material portion, at least one closure apparatus attached to the back side of the body, the closure apparatus being positioned along a midline of the body and extending between the outer edge of the body, wherein the closure apparatus is adapted to support the body in an open configuration when the closure apparatus in a closed position, and wherein the closure apparatus is adapted to allow the body to be in a collapsed configuration when the closure apparatus is in an open position.

Abstract: A vehicle shade assembly includes a pair of frames each having a selectively expandable width. A plurality of mountings is attached to each of the frames. Each of the mountings is adapted for removably coupling the frames to upper edges of vehicle windows. Each of a pair of flexible panels has a first side and a second side. The first sides of the pair of flexible panels are each attached to one of the frames such that the frames are positioned between the mountings and the flexible panels. The frames are mounted on windows of opposite sides of the vehicle such that the flexible panels cover the windows.

Abstract: A sunshade for vehicles includes a plurality of segments each slidably secured to adjacent segments to form an elongated array which may be either extended to a full length, collapsed to a minimum storage length or partially extended to form an intermediate size array. Each segment is latched to its adjacent segment within the array to provide stable positioning. Each segment further supports a flexible subtle opaque shade segment which extends downwardly from its respective supporting segment. The entire array is positioned within a vehicle interior to provide an opaque shade covering the selected windows of the vehicle.

Abstract: Shield pads are removably attachable to a vehicle side and doors to protect against dents and scratches, as by impacts by doors of adjacent vehicles. The shield pads are preferably detachably mounted by one or more suction cups on each pad. Spaced-apart straps extend between the shield pads. An elastic strap extends from one shield pad and is detachably attached when the shield pads are rolled up together. Ease of handling, maneuvering, rolling up and storage of the shield pads, are provided.

Abstract: A collapsible object is provided having a foldable frame member that has a folded and an unfolded orientation, and a material covering portions of the frame member when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation, with the material assuming the unfolded orientation of its associated frame member. A pole coupled to the panel to support the panel.

Abstract: A collapsible shade is provided that includes at least one material portion having an outer edge defining a perimeter boundary and at least one compressible member attached to the outer edge of the at least one material portion and extending beyond the perimeter boundary of the at least one material portion. The compressible member includes a first and a second opposed end attached to the outer edge of the material portion and forms at least one arc between the first and second opposed ends when attached to the outer edge of the material portion. The compressible member also has an open configuration associated with an open state of the shade, and a collapsed configuration associated with a collapsed state of the shade and is adapted to transfer compressive forces to the outer edge of the material portion.

Abstract: The present invention is a targeted marketing sun visor for a vehicle windshield. Generally, the targeted marketing sun visor comprises a pliable body having an interior side and an exterior side, the interior side having a plurality of information components directed to a targeted group. It is preferred that the information components include, but are not limited to, advertisements, maps, an index of advertisers, and a tracking device for incentive identification. The exterior side of the targeted marketing sun visor can contain artwork. It is preferred that the artwork be directed to the targeted group.

Abstract: A collapsible drying apparatus and method for forming and collapsing such apparatus, said apparatus comprising a frame having an expanded state and a collapsed state, a web substantially stretched over the frame, at least one support member coupled to the frame, and a strap having its ends coupled to the web, including a releasable fastener located a predetermined distance from one of the ends of the strap, and having adjustable length to apply a corresponding tension to the frame and the web, biasing the apparatus into a convexly accurate condition.