Innovative Windshield Sunshades Configuration & Selection Process
Disclosed is an improved sunshade configuration over the prior art. A Zig-Zag clamping mechanism for connecting two endpoints of each flexible metal loop can provide an additional flexibility and strength. The hollow enclosure is clamped in with two opposite pressure points being offset to one-another which provides an secure clamping.
This application is a continuation of U.S. Provisional application Ser. No. 15/715,775 which claims priority of provisional applications 62/376,708 filed on Aug. 18, 2016, and No. 62/530,999 filed on Jul. 11, 2017, which is incorporated by reference herein. The figure numbers are renumbered and the specification has been amended accordingly. No new matter is added.
FIELD OF INVENTIONThe present invention relates to sunshades with a clamping mechanism. More specifically the sun shades for protecting the interior of vehicles against the harmful effects of prolonged exposure to the sun.
BACKGROUNDIn the past, sun shades have been used to shield the interior of a car from sunlight and heat. Sunshades have also been used to provide a cover for visually concealing the contents of the passenger compartment. One example of a prior art sunshades is a simple cardboard sheet that is folded in an accordion-like fashion. These folding cardboard shades are typically unfolded and placed across the front sunshade of a car. Unfortunately, these prior art sunshade shades have a tendency to contract toward the initial folded position because of the creases in the cardboard. Additionally, even when fully folded, the accordion shades are somewhat bulky to pack and store.
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It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the particular systems, and methodologies described herein, as there can be multiple possible embodiments of the present disclosure which are not expressly illustrated in the present disclosure. It is also to be understood that the terminology used in the description is for the purpose of describing the particular versions or embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
The present invention is directed to providing an improved sunshade over the prior art, by adding additional strength with a Zig-Zag clamping mechanism for connecting and securing the two endpoints of each flexible oval shaped loops to allow flexibility and strength. And still utilizing materials that add superior reflective and insulating properties, plus a stronger vinyl backing for cosmetic appeal. Allowing the sunshade the durability and strength to stay in position during its use.
The sunshade is comprised of three layers, one being the reflective insulating material on the outside, to block the sun's rays and protecting the interior of the vehicle from heat and sun damage. The second layer consists of at least two flexible oval shaped loops made of flexible material (for e.g a flexible metal strip or wire, spring metal and the like), each flexible oval shaped loops includes two endpoints connected by a Zig-Zag clamping mechanism. The at least two flexible oval shaped loops placed in proper support locations in the sunshade. With the final layer being the vinyl backing seen from the interior of the vehicle, giving a cleaner cosmetic look to sunshades.
With the added strength given by a Zig-Zag clamping mechanism to the sunshade can be folded in half and will back to its original position. Keeping the sunshade from folding over in extreme heat and extended use, thus allowing the sunshade superior durability over time.
It is an objective of the present invention to provide a Zig-Zag clamping mechanism can locate on each flexible oval shaped loops at the offset position to one another. Results in a ZIG ZAG kind clamping which bends the outer sleeve and a flexible metal wire placed in the oval-shaped closed loops a bit in a ZIG-ZAG manner so the strength of it doesn't weaken over the time period.
It is an objective of the present invention to provide a sunshade having at least two flexible oval shaped loops instead of round which helps to make a sunshade for taller glasses with the lesser material because ovals are taller and narrower in width. Thus require lesser width. The shade for taller sunshades also becomes more compact and user-friendly with ovals instead of circles.
It is an objective of the present invention to provide a method for selecting a Sunshade based on their vehicle by using a size chart. The sunshade dimensions can be pre-measured and have a chart where customers can find a size according to their maker, model and year of their vehicle. The size chart has details about every vehicle which includes, maker (manufacture), model and year. So that customers can choose the Sunshade correctly.
The foregoing has outlined rather broadly the features and technical advantages of the present invention in order that the detailed description of the invention that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the invention will be described hereinafter which form the subject of the claims of the invention. It should be appreciated that the conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present invention. It should also be realized that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the invention as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the invention, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present invention.
For a complete understanding of the present invention, reference is now made to the following descriptions taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which:
Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like numerals represent like elements throughout the several figures, and in which example embodiments are shown. Embodiments of the claims may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. The examples set forth herein are non-limiting examples and are merely examples among other possible examples.
Some embodiments of this invention, illustrating all its features, will now be discussed in detail with respect to
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Although the loops 9 and 8 are described as formed of flexible steel and other resilient material such as plastics, spring may be used. The term fabric is to be given its broadest meaning and may include woven fabrics, sheet fabrics or even films.
As an exemplary embodiment, If we use the pair of oval sunshade shades as shown in
So the total length of this shade is 1.5″+26″+2″+26″+1.5″=57″
Minimum width possible for narrow cars with taller windshield=26″+26″−2(2″)=48″
The total dimensions of a shade=57″×38″=about 33% savings in cloth material and 25% savings in length needed to make the metal circle.
This gives the versatility of taller sunshade shade in a compact design without making it bulky and costly in manufacturing cost thus retail cost.
In one embodiment of the present invention,
In another embodiment of the present invention, the zig-zag shaped first side walls 16 and second wall 17 are adapted to bend slightly inside the hollow enclosure whenever received an external force force is applied on pressing points 26, 27, 28, and 29 (as shown in
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In another embodiment of the present invention, the present provides a sunshade having at least two flexible loop member 8 or 9 for defining two separate oval shaped loops 9 or 8 connected by an overlapping portion acting as a hinge portion. A fabric 7 for substantially covering the two oval-shaped loops 8 or 9. Further separate fabric can be used for substantially covering the two oval-shaped loops 8 or 9 and sewed or attached together. The two separate oval-shaped loops 8 or 9 substantially supporting the fabric 7 in particular areas to provide for loop portions of the fabric maintained in the open position. The at least two separate oval shaped flexible loops 8 or 9 are being used to cover a driver side windshield window and a passenger side windshield window separately and are not connected by fabric. The flexible loop member has spring like properties. Further, the flexible loop member 8 or 9 may include “out of round” shape.
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The present invention provides an automobile sunscreen/Sunshade in which two or more adjacent fabrics covered oval shaped loops provide for an elongated shaped screen so as to conform to the shape of the automobile Sunshade or another window. To achieve the collapsed state, the Sunshade is first folded in half and then twisted and folded further, causing the loops to collapse within themselves, which forms a much smaller series of concentric loops and layers of fabric.
Although specific embodiments and certain structural arrangements have been illustrated and described herein, it will be clear to those skilled in the art that various other modifications and embodiments may be made incorporating the spirit and scope of the underlying inventive concepts and that the same is not limited to the particular methods and structure herein shown and described except insofar as determined by the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. An interior window sunshade comprising:
- a fabric, a fabric-hinge and at least two flexible metal loop members; wherein each of the at least two flexible metal loop members are sewed on the fabric; wherein each of the two flexible metal loop members are connected to one-another by the fabric-hinge; wherein each of the at least two flexible metal loop members comprising a metal wire and a hollow enclosure, wherein the hollow enclosure secures a first end point and a second end point of the metal wire and forms a loop, wherein the first end point and the second end point are secured inside the hollow enclosure by pressing the hollow enclosure with the first end point and the second end point inside the hollow enclosure wherein the hollow enclosure has at least two pressing points opposite to one another, wherein the at least two opposite pressing points are offset to one another to provide secure connection between the first end point and the second end point inside the hollow enclosure without overlapping of the first end point and the second end point inside the hollow enclosure.
2. The interior window sunshade claimed in claim 1, wherein the interior window sunshade is configured to be compatible with an automobile front window.
3. The interior window sunshade claimed in claim 1, wherein the interior window sunshade is configured to be compatible with an automobile rear window.
4. The interior window sunshade claimed in claim 1, wherein the interior window sunshade is configured to be compatible with an automobile side window.
5. The interior window sunshade claimed in claim 1, wherein the interior window sunshade is configured to be compatible with an automobile window.
6. The interior window sunshade claimed in claim 1, wherein the interior window sunshade is configured to be compatible with a household window.
7. An interior window sunshade comprising:
- a fabric and at least two flexible metal loop members;
- wherein the at least one flexible metal loop member is sewed on the fabric; wherein the at least one flexible metal loop member comprising a metal wire and a hollow enclosure, wherein the hollow enclosure secures a first end point and a second end point of the metal wire and forms a loop, wherein the first end point and the second end point are secured inside the hollow enclosure by pressing the hollow enclosure with the first end point and the second end point inside the hollow enclosure wherein the hollow enclosure has at least two pressing points opposite to one another, wherein the at least two opposite pressing points are offset to one another to provide secure connection between the first end point and the second end point inside the hollow enclosure without overlapping of the first end point and the second end point inside the hollow enclosure.
8. The interior window sunshade claimed in claim 7, wherein the interior window sunshade is configured to be compatible with an automobile front window.
9. The interior window sunshade claimed in claim 7, wherein the interior window sunshade is configured to be compatible with an automobile rear window.
10. The interior window sunshade claimed in claim 7, wherein the interior window sunshade is configured to be compatible with an automobile side window.
11. The interior window sunshade claimed in claim 7, wherein the interior window sunshade is configured to be compatible with an automobile window.
12. The interior window sunshade claimed in claim 7, wherein the interior window sunshade is configured to be compatible with a household window.
13. An interior window sunshade compatibility guidance method comprising the following steps:
- a. providing an interior window sunshade comprising a fabric and at least one flexible metal loop member; wherein the at least one flexible metal loop member is sewed on the fabric; wherein the at least one flexible metal loop member comprising a metal wire and a hollow enclosure, wherein the hollow enclosure secures a first end point and a second end point of the metal wire and forms a loop, wherein the first end point and the second end point are secured inside the hollow enclosure by pressing the hollow enclosure with the first end point and the second end point inside the hollow enclosure wherein the hollow enclosure has at least two pressing points opposite to one another, wherein the at least two opposite pressing points are offset to one another to provide secure connection between the first end point and the second end point inside the hollow enclosure without overlapping of the first end point and the second end point inside the hollow enclosure;
- b. providing compatibility guidance for the sunshade of step a, wherein the compatibility guidance provides compatibility of the sunshade to at least one year, make, model of a vehicle or to at least two dimensions of a building window;
- c. providing a customer a compatible size of the interior window sunshade.
14. The interior window sunshade compatibility guidance method claimed in claim 13 wherein the sunshade offered is for an automobile front window.
15. The interior window sunshade compatibility guidance method claimed in claim 13 wherein the sunshade offered is for an automobile rear window.
16. The interior window sunshade compatibility guidance method claimed in claim 13 wherein the sunshade offered is for an automobile side window.
17. The interior window sunshade compatibility guidance method claimed in claim 13 wherein the sunshade offered is for an automobile window.
18. The interior window sunshade compatibility guidance method claimed in claim 13 wherein the sunshade offered is for a household window.
Type: Application
Filed: Nov 13, 2020
Publication Date: Mar 11, 2021
Inventor: Rohan Vishnubhai Patel (Bensalem, PA)
Application Number: 17/097,585