Sun shade
A sun shade device for use with a book includes a shade member which is pivotable with respect to a mounting apparatus. The mounting apparatus has a clip for mounting the shade to the center of a book. The shade includes a frame with a flexible member. The mounting apparatus may be folded against the shade for storage.
This application claims priority on U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. Nos. 60/416,968 filed Oct. 8, 2002 and 60/463,491 filed Apr. 17, 2003, which are incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONA sun shade for use with book, more particularly to the sun shade which is pivotal with respect to the book.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONSunlight frequently reflects off books and magazines producing a glare which makes it difficult to read. This is a particular problem around beaches and swimming pools. Accordingly, it is known and such is disclosed in UK Patent Application No. 2 317 142 A to provide a screen or shade for a book. The British patent application discloses a paper or cardboard shade which is folded into a fan or two segments to provide a shade. The shade is attached to the book with a pair of arms which extend between the shade to two sides of an open magazine or book. However, if the shade is not in the right position to block the sun, the reader must move the book to position the screen to shade the book.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe invention relates to a sun shade apparatus for use with a book. The apparatus has a mounting apparatus with a clip for mounting sun shade to the center of the book and a shade member which is pivotable with respect to the mounting apparatus. The clip may be folded against the shade for storage. The sun shade apparatus is formed of a plastic frame supporting an opaque material which may be imprinted with a design.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGSIn the drawings which form an integral part of the specification and are to be read in conjunction therewith and which like referenced numerals are employed to designate the identical components of the various views:
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A larger shade may be provided.
Thus is disclosed a convenient apparatus which may be used to shade a book while reading outdoors.
Claims
1. A sun shade apparatus for use with a printed work, said apparatus comprising:
- a shade member;
- an attachment apparatus having a positioning member and a clip, said positioning member pivotally attached to said shade member, said clip extending from said positioning member on a longitudinal axis at an angle to said shade member, said clip adapted to receive the printed work therebetween.
2. The sun shade of claim 1 wherein the positioning member is pivotable with respect to said shade member between at least two discrete positions.
3. The sun shade apparatus of claim 2 wherein said shade member further comprises an aperture for receiving said positioning member, said aperture having a plurality of notches.
4. The sun shade apparatus of claim 3 wherein said positioning member has a plurality of radially extending teeth adapted to engage said notches for positioning said member in a selected one of said at least two positions.
5. The sun shade apparatus of claim 1 wherein said clip member is movable with respect to said positioning member between an extended position and a folded position.
6. The sun shade apparatus of claim 1 wherein said clip has an elongated arm and a resilient outer portion.
7. The sun shade of claim 1 wherein said shade includes a rigid frame and a flexible cover.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 8, 2003
Publication Date: Aug 10, 2006
Inventor: Robert Krause (BRADENTON, FL)
Application Number: 10/529,317
International Classification: E04H 15/04 (20060101);