Abstract: A sunshade curtain having a translocation function has a curtain mechanism and a translocation mechanism. The curtain mechanism has a retracting shaft tube and a curtain mounted in the retracting shaft tube. The retracting shaft tube is capable of being rotated frontward and rearward. The curtain is capable of being pulled to extend out for shading the rear-side window. The translocation mechanism is mounted between the retracting shaft tube and a vehicle side wall in a vehicle. When the curtain mechanism is folded, the translocation mechanism makes the retracting shaft tube located adjacent to a side edge of a forward side pillar of the vehicle. When the curtain mechanism is unfolded, the retracting shaft tube is capable of being operated to be deflected toward a back of a forward side pillar to a normal position in a vertical state.

Abstract: A pivoting mirror sunshield apparatus for preventing glare around rearview mirrors includes a visor body having a body front side, a body back side, a body top edge, a body bottom edge, a body left edge, and a body right edge. The body bottom edge has a cutout portion extending towards the body top edge to accommodate a mounting arm of a rearview mirror of a vehicle. A plurality of clip pivots is coupled to the visor body. Each clip pivot is coupled to the body front side. A plurality of mirror clips is coupled to the plurality of clip pivots. Each mirror clip has a pivot portion pivotably coupled to the respective clip pivot and a clip portion to selectively engage a mirror top edge of the rearview mirror.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a heads-up display visor for a vehicle, such as an automobile, to provide driver assistance information to the driver. Features include a display screen that is sized and positioned relative to the driver's conventional sun visor, so as to eliminate the need to project images onto the windshield and/or to have a projector located on the vehicle dashboard. In certain embodiments, the heads-up display visor is portable, and is affixed to the driver's conventional sun visor by a clip, thereby allowing a driver to move the device from one vehicle to another.

Abstract: A wiper system for vehicles is provided. The system includes a heated wiper blade assembly, a heated cowl assembly and a controller. The controller receives input from one or more sensors or systems and causes a power source to provide, reduce or stop power to heating elements in the blade and/or cowl depending upon sensed conditions. At least some components in the assembly comprise thermally conductive polymers. The system provides surprisingly advantageous results in that it is effective for melting and clearing ice and snow with a lower than expected pull on a power source such as a battery.

Abstract: A screen film structure with a magnet assembly is used on a screen having a rim. The screen film structure includes a screen film and a magnet assembly. The magnet assembly includes a first magnet element and a second magnet element. The first magnet element is attached to the rim. The second magnet element is attached to the screen film. The first magnet element and the second magnet element are magnetically attracted to each other to arrange the screen film to cover the screen. Accordingly, it is easy and convenient to attach and detach the screen film structure, and the screen film is fastened firmly to the rim.

Abstract: A visor is configured for shading eyes of a user from a light from behind the visor. The visor includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is configured to display images to the user from behind the visor, and the second portion is configured to be able to adjust a rate of light transmittance according to the light from behind the visor. The present disclosure further provides a visor system, a vehicle containing a visor, and a light blocking and display method.

Abstract: This invention uses fixed number of randomly generated pulses to turn on/off headlamp(s) and viewing screen simultaneously in each base time interval. The percentage of total “on” time during each base interval, the duty cycle, is low. This method dims the oncoming headlights by at least a half without dimming any objects illuminated by own vehicle's headlights. The system is independent and anonymous, meaning in order to make the system work, there is no need for other vehicles to install anything nor will drivers of other vehicles notice anything different in the vehicle with such system installed.

Abstract: A foldable visor assembly shields sunlight from a driver and/or passenger's eyes by providing a folding line to adjust a height of the assembly. The assembly includes a flexible panel having a front side, a back side, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first lateral edge, and a second lateral edge. The panel is semitransparent wherein the panel is configured to shield sunlight from passing through the panel. A folding line extends into the panel between the first and second lateral edges. The folding line is pivotable between an extended position and a folded position wherein a height of the panel is selectively adjustable. The folding line is spaced from the top and bottom edges. A plurality of couplers is coupled to the back side of the panel. The couplers are configured for coupling the panel to a windshield of an automotive vehicle.

Abstract: An automotive supplementary sun visor to shield a windshield portion around a rearview mirror between the right and left sun visors using a slit from an upper side edge of the shade plate body toward a center portion and structuring the shade plate body detachable in an attaching support shaft portion of a rearview mirror by the slit and its own flexibility. The present invention does not require a design change to an existing sun visor or rearview mirror within a passenger room or a specification change of a body construction of a motor vehicle, can be attached to a support shaft portion of the existing rearview mirror by utilizing the flexibility of the shade plate itself, and securely dims or blocks sunlight from a periphery of the rearview mirror not otherwise accounted for by existing sun visors.

Abstract: Moto-Auto Visor is an automobile windshield visor that is placed on the dashboard and stuck by 2 suction cups. Moto-Auto Visor helps protect the interior of the vehicle from the Sun's Ultraviolet rays and also keeps it cooler. Moto-Auto Visor is also beneficial to Handicapped Individuals that can't easily remove and install a Sunshade. Moto-Auto Visor opens and closes its shade with Rods connected to the center console, which move in a circular up and down motion. Moto-Auto Visor in its Center Console has a compartment that can store a monetary expressway device and other belongings. Moto-Auto Visor has 3 Variations called Super Deluxe, Deluxe, and Basic. The Super Deluxe can be made to operate by either of 3 ways. First, by on off switch powered by direct or alternating current, secondly by an auxiliary remote control device and third manual. the Deluxe can be made to operate by either of 2 ways, on off switch and manually. While the Basic on manually.

Abstract: A wire frame visor includes a generally U-shaped wire frame having inwardly extending spaced-apart opposed ends. An envelope of sun-blocking material is fastened over the generally rectangular wire frame. A mounting structure pivotally receives the opposed ends of the wire frame and is adapted to be secured to a location in a vehicle for use of the visor. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the mounting structure includes at least one adjustable torque clip which receives an inwardly projecting end of the wire frame to control the pivotal motion of the visor. In one embodiment the torque clip includes a loop which surrounds the end of the wire frame and an adjustment screw for tightening the loop around the wire end. Straps can be employed to attach the mounting structure to a side tubular member of a vehicle when so equipped.

Abstract: A vehicle cover having a plurality of handles with tethers disposed along its longitudinal meridian for easy manipulation of said handles and attached cover so as to lift the cover and dislodge accumulated snow and/or ice. Additionally the present invention has a plurality of fastening clips for increased sustainment of the covers positioning against wind and environmental elements.

Abstract: A vehicle interior material of the present invention is a vehicle interior material that is disposed in a lower side of windshield glass inside a compartment and includes a grain structure including a concavity and a convexity on the upper face thereof, the vehicle interior material including at the convexity of the grain structure, a diffuse reflection face that is inclined with respect to a general upper face of the grain structure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sun visor for shielding sunlight. The sun visor includes a housing. A coupler is inserted at one end into the housing to be taken into or out of the housing, with a fitting member provided on the other end of the coupler. A mover is coupled to one end of the coupler in such a way as to be provided in the housing, with a stopping means provided on one or both sides of the mover. A shielding panel movably is coupled to the fitting member of the coupler to adjust an angle thereof, and shields a driver's eyes from sunlight. A mover guide is provided in the housing, and includes an interference face to control movement of the mover by interference with the stopping means, and a mover guideway to guide the movement of the mover in a space defined by the interference face.

Abstract: An automotive supplementary sun visor to shield a windshield portion around a rearview mirror between the right and left sun visors using a slit from an upper side edge of the shade plate body toward a center portion and structuring the shade plate body detachable in an attaching support shaft portion of a rearview mirror by the slit and its own flexibility. The present invention does not require a design change to an existing sun visor or rearview mirror within a passenger room or a specification change of a body construction of a motor vehicle, can be attached to a support shaft portion of the existing rearview mirror by utilizing the flexibility of the shade plate itself, and securely dims or blocks sunlight from a periphery of the rearview mirror not otherwise accounted for by existing sun visors.

Abstract: The motor vehicle windshield and window kit includes a plurality of insulated panels for covering respective interior surfaces of a windshield and at least one window of a motor vehicle to prevent sunlight and environmental noise from entering the motor vehicle, and for further providing privacy for the occupants of the motor vehicle. At least one privacy flap is substantially centrally formed through at least one of the plurality of insulated panels. Additionally, a plurality of releasable fasteners are provided for releasably securing the plurality of insulated panels to the interior surfaces of the motor vehicle windshield and the at least one motor vehicle window, so that the insulated panels cover the motor vehicle windshield and the at least one motor vehicle window to provide privacy, thermal insulation and acoustic insulation for the interior of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A special windshield and windows installed to a vehicle for imposing a filter between the interior of a vehicle to include driver and passenger(s) and a source of external sunlight exposed directly to the vehicle. A direct exposure to sunlight will caused windshield and windows to turn darker as a result, the interior of a car will be kept at a low temperature and driver and passenger(s) are not exposed to sunlight. A filter, such as photochromic is imposed between the source of light and the interior of the vehicle. Silver Halide or Silver Chloride is the active ingredients that cause the lenses to darken.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automotive interior member placed on a part that receives sunlight (R) entering through a window (2) of an automobile (1). A corrugated sunlight-receiving surface (6) receives the sunlight (R). The corrugated sunlight-receiving surface (6) comprises a first slope (8), which receives the sunlight (R) entering through the window (2), and a second slope (9), which is disposed on a part where the sunlight (R) is blocked by the first slope (8), i.e., which faces the inside of an automotive compartment (1a). A cooling air passage (10) that extends along the underside of the sunlight-receiving surface (6) is provided in the interior member, and a blowing means (13) is provided in an air duct (12) that communicates with the cooling air passage (10).

Abstract: A reflective fog filter is comprised of a substantially flat white substrate upon which a translucent color filter is applied. A preferred embodiment comprises a blue translucent acetate filter applied to a bright white metallic substrate. The subject apparatus is placed on the dashboard and/or cowl of a motor vehicle with the filter side up. Ambient light striking the apparatus is filtered and reflected onto the windshield directly in the driver's field of view. The apparatus therefore uses ambient light to project a filter onto the windshield. Visibility of objects in fog and other conditions that scatter light is enhanced when light reflecting from the objects is viewed through that portion of the windshield onto which the filter is reflected.

Abstract: A window shade arrangement has holding levers in order to draw the window shade material from the wind-up roller shaft and to hold it in a drawn out or extended position. The holding levers include hinged sliding elements that slide in associated guide grooves in the pull-out element or bar. To ensure stop-free, smooth operation, these sliding elements can be provided with a lubricant reservoir, can have a dumbbell shape, can have a cylindrical shape or some combination thereof.

Abstract: A solar-radiation-shielding material for vehicle windows reduces the visible light transmittance, and reduces the value of solar radiation transmittance/visible light transmittance. The visible light transmittance of the solar-radiation-shielding material is in the range of 5%. The transmission color of the solar-radiation-shielding material satisfies the Expression 2: ?14<a*<2, and ?8<<2.

Abstract: The invention device consisting of one of the following lightweight and one or double-sided water proof coated materials (of either fabric, plastic or composite board), all of which are to be lightweight and one or double-sided water proof, will cover the exterior face of a parked auto vehicle's windshield, which said device's ends are to be attached to the vehicle's side mirrors with sturdy elastic-like or rope-like materials. The said device will prevent ice or snow from accumulating on the windshield and will prevent the excessive heat buildup within the vehicle via blocking the sun's rays.

Abstract: A removable visor and method for installing a removable visor is provided. The removable visor includes a cover having a slot, a bracket, positioned inside the cover, having a flexible snap configured to be inserted into the slot, an elbow, attached to the bracket through an opening in the cover, an arm extending from the elbow and a visor attached to the arm. The top of the bracket of the assembled visor, having at least one lobe, is inserted through an opening in the interior ceiling of the vehicle. The bracket is rotated inside the cover so that the flexible snap engages the slot and locks the bracket to the cover, wherein the at least one lobe pinches down on the interior ceiling, connecting the removable visor to the interior ceiling.

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: In a vehicle including a cab, having a windshield with opposed upper and lower edges, bounding an interior, a dashboard extending into the interior proximate the lower edge of the windshield, a hood extending forwardly of the cab proximate the lower edge of the windshield, a sitting position in the interior of the vehicle rearward of the dashboard, and a field of view to the hood through the windshield overlying the dashboard from the sitting position, improvements therein consisting of a visor, having a glare suppressing property, mounted in the field of view adjacent to the lower edge of the windshield and the dashboard suppressing glare from the hood in the field of view.

Abstract: The present invention is a lap shade that comprises a plurality of section pads attached to form a dashboard piece, a plurality of frames attached to form a door piece, and a plurality of attachment means on both the dashboard piece and the door piece for attachment purposes on the dash board and a side window of a vehicle respectively. A velcro is attached at a bottom side of the dashboard piece to be engaged with a velcro on the door piece. The lap shade includes a plurality of joints, which allow folding of the lap shade. The plurality of attachment means on the dashboard piece is provided with a sliding mechanism, which includes a slider assembly to allow the attachment means to be extended as desired. The door piece is foldable against the dashboard piece followed by folding the section pads.

Abstract: The motor vehicle windshield and window kit includes a plurality of insulated panels for covering respective interior surfaces of a windshield and at least one window of a motor vehicle to prevent sunlight and environmental noise from entering the motor vehicle, and for further providing privacy for the occupants of the motor vehicle. At least one privacy flap is substantially centrally formed through at least one of the plurality of insulated panels. Additionally, a plurality of releasable fasteners are provided for releasably securing the plurality of insulated panels to the interior surfaces of the motor vehicle windshield and the at least one motor vehicle window, so that the insulated panels cover the motor vehicle windshield and the at least one motor vehicle window to provide privacy, thermal insulation and acoustic insulation for the interior of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vehicle accessory which reliably blocks the sunlight without any mechanical operation. The vehicle accessory includes: a light controlling sheet which is attached to the windshield of a vehicle, and of which light transmittance changes according to a value of voltage; and a rear view mirror which insures a rear view of the vehicle. The rear view mirror has a front light receiving sensor which measures illumination intensity of the sunlight which enters from the front of the vehicle, a rear light receiving sensor which measures illumination intensity inside the vehicle, and a circuit board which controls voltage to be applied to the light controlling sheet. When a combination of the illumination intensity of the sunlight received by the front light receiving sensor and the illumination intensity inside the vehicle received by the rear light receiving sensor is a combination stored in storage unit in advance, the circuit board applies voltage to the light controlling sheet.

Abstract: A sunshade for an inner surface of a windshield comprised of an open-weave and air permeable fabric. At least one air-moving device is also provided to circulate air into and out of the gap between the sunshade and a windshield against which the sunshade is installed.

Abstract: An instrument panel is provided with: a steering column having a column cover; and an instrument panel body having an opening into which the steering column is inserted and a shield part which is disposed on an edge of the opening so as to shield a gap between the opening and the column cover, wherein the shield part protrudes from an upper edge of the opening so as to enter the column cover at a position lower than an upper portion of the column cover, and a gap between the column cover and the opening is shielded in such a manner that lower portions of side surfaces of the column cover are inserted into the opening and are disposed on the front side of the shield part in a vehicle longitudinal direction rather than a rear end thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for enabling a driver to block sun's glare entering virtually any area of a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a first member having a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape for engagement with a predetermined interior surface adjacent one of a windshield and a side window of such vehicle for blocking a sun's rays. There is at least one second member having a second predetermined size and a second predetermined shape for engagement with one of the first member. A hook and loop fastening system is engageable with the first member and the at least one second member and such predetermined interior surface adjacent such windshield and such side window of such vehicle for securing the first member and the at least one second member to such interior surface of such vehicle.

Abstract: A device and method for blocking sunlight from shining on the front passenger's side of an automobile. The invention uses a shade made of a sheet of material capable of blocking sunlight. The shade is mounted to the dashboard of the automobile and extends towards the back support of the front passenger seat. The shade blocks sunlight from shining on the general area of the front passenger seat. The shade can extend and retract manually or automatically from the dashboard.

Abstract: Methods of deploying and stowing a cover coupled to an actuator comprising active material, includes the steps of heating the material with an external heat source, so as to cause a change in physical property and deploying the cover due to the change, and preferably includes accelerating the heating of the material by focusing the energy of the source with a lens or prism, engaging the cover with an input device and retracting the cover upon input, releasing stored energy as a result of the change, or further deploying the cover by use of a ratcheting mechanism, use of a timer for delayed actuation, use of a sensor configured to determine a condition, such as an opened door or the presence of an occupant, interconnecting to a windshield wiper, immersing the actuator in a heated fluid, and conduction heating the actuator through contact with a heated panel.

Abstract: In a vehicle including a cab, having a windshield with opposed upper and lower edges, bounding an interior, a dashboard extending into the interior proximate the lower edge of the windshield, a hood extending forwardly of the cab proximate the lower edge of the windshield, a sitting position in the interior of the vehicle rearward of the dashboard, and a field of view to the hood through the windshield overlying the dashboard from the sitting position, improvements therein consisting of a visor, having a glare suppressing property, mounted in the field of view adjacent to the lower edge of the windshield and the dashboard suppressing glare from the hood in the field of view.

Abstract: A tandem sun visor and display are combined for providing shading and transparent driving prompt image in a vehicle to the operator in control. The sun visor comprises an opaque and elongated sun visor member horizontally mounted about two pivot axes above the operator in the vehicle to block the direct sunlight from the upper front or upper side of the operator, a transparent LCD display that doubles as an electronic sun visor and a swivel mount for pivotally positioning the LCD display in front of the vehicle driver. The shade can be tuned so that the operator can see the environment as well as GPS map, messages or vehicle operational data.

Abstract: A device for concealing the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate/label. The label is typically disposed on the dashboard of the automobile, especially in a narrow space between the dashboard and the windshield of the automobile such that the label can be seen from the outside of the automobile through the front windshield. The device comprises a panel comprising a distal portion. The panel is to be placed over the label as the distal portion is securely wedged between the dashboard and windshield of the automobile.

Abstract: In a vehicle including a cab, having a windshield with opposed upper and lower edges, bounding an interior, a dashboard extending into the interior proximate the lower edge of the windshield, a hood extending forwardly of the cab proximate the lower edge of the windshield, a sitting position in the interior of the vehicle rearward of the dashboard, and a field of view to the hood through the windshield overlying the dashboard from the sitting position, improvements therein consisting of a visor, having a glare suppressing property, mounted in the field of view adjacent to the lower edge of the windshield and the dashboard suppressing glare from the hood in the field of view.

Abstract: A system designed to provide shade for the driver and the front passenger in an automobile. Shades can be flipped up and either pulled out or power driven out to provide shade. Any suitable shapes and materials may be employed for the shades. In an alternative embodiment a shade is inflated and clipped on.

Abstract: A device for concealing the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate/label. The label is typically disposed on the dashboard of the automobile, especially in a narrow space between the dashboard and the windshield of the automobile such that the label can be seen from the outside of the automobile through the front windshield. The device comprises a panel comprising a distal portion. The panel is to be placed over the label as the distal portion is securely wedged between the dashboard and windshield of the automobile.

Abstract: A removable sun shade insert for a vehicle that is a substantially planar sun block with an insertion slot for holding the sun block in place in which the sun block and the insertion slot are sized so that the sun block is held in place against a windshield by a rear view mirror when the insertion slot is engaged with the rear view mirror. The insert can be detachably connected to a bound magazine and contain customizable advertisements. The insert can provide shade for either the driver's or a passenger's side of the vehicle, or even a side window.

Abstract: A car sunshade includes: a pair of curtain members each hung to a hanger and operatively driven by a driving device to be upwardly unwound for shielding the windshield of the car from being exposed to sun light along a pair of guiding devices respectively mounted on (or juxtapositioned to) two pillars adjacent to the windshield; or the curtain members being downwardly wound to unveil the windshield of the car, without removing a factory-installed rear-view mirror and without obstructing a driver's head.

Abstract: A frictional holding pad for removably attaching items, such as a cell phone, to a surface, such as a dash, to allow storage of items on the pad to prevent the items from shifting or sliding due to the movement of the support surface. A bottom surface of the pad is tacky to cling to the surface and a top surface is tacky to cling to the item. A lowermost contact surface of the pad can have a greater surface area than an uppermost contact surface. Indicia can be formed on the pad. The pad can be translucent or transparent. The pad can include an expanded vinyl material or a polyurethane material.

Abstract: A rear window car curtain comprises a base, fixed on a car body; a winding device, having a main shaft, mounted on the base, a curtain and a leading rod; a driving device with an output shaft; a threaded shaft, linked to the output shaft; left and right driving rods, engaging with the threaded shaft; left and right connecting rods, each being shaped like the letter L, with a center rotatably connected with the base; springs, inserted between the base and the left and right driving rods; wherein the springs help in pulling out the curtain and attenuate the speed of winding up the curtain.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sunshield assembly for use in automotive vehicles which prevents potentially damaging solar radiation from entering the interior of the vehicle through a windshield when in motion or parking of the vehicle. The sunshield assembly comprises a mount which is fixedly installed on a windshield of the automotive vehicle, a deployable and retractable sliding unit including a plurality of connector members having the same configuration and adapted to be successively coupled to one another, and a cover configured to be coupled to an outermost one of the connector members, wing members each having a triangular steel liner narrowing toward an outer end thereof, and a coating layer attached to one surface of the steel liner, the coating layer consisting of a paper sheet, and a transparent film bonded to each other, and a holder for fixing the cover.

Abstract: A sucker and film combination including a sucker comprising a body useful for attaching the sucker to a surface. A column is in contact with the body. The column includes a groove useful for engaging a film. A stem useful for detaching the body from the surface is in contact with the body. The film comprises a substantially planar surface. A through-hole wall extends through the substantially planar surface. The through-hole wall defines a column receiver portion and a stem receiver portion.

Abstract: A sun glare shield device includes a shaped member for reducing glare associated with the sun for reducing glare associated with the sun and means for attaching the member to at least one of a windshield of a vehicle and a rear view mirror of a vehicle. The member obstructs spaces between a vehicle visor and the rear view mirror and prevents sun glare from passing through the spaces.

Abstract: A visibility adjusting section (10) is formed by making a visible light transmission of a region (A) in a lower side of left and right ridgelines (Rl, Rr) lower than a visible light transmission of a region (B) in an upper side of the left and right ridgelines (Rl, Rr). Accordingly, a driver and a passenger on an assistant driver's seat can see an outer side of a vehicle through the visibility adjusting section (10), and a suitable light can be taken into the vehicle. Further, since a parting line (11) of the visibility adjusting section (10) is uniformly inclined downward toward opposite sides in a vehicle-width direction from an apex (T) disposed at a position which is deviated from a driver, a driving posture of the driver is stabilized, and it is possible to suppress a disturbance in a steering operation.

Abstract: A frictional holding pad for removably attaching items, such as a cell phone, to a surface, such as a dash, to allow storage of items on the pad to prevent the items from shifting or sliding due to the movement of the support surface. A bottom surface of the pad is tacky to cling to the surface and a top surface is tacky to cling to the item. A lowermost contact surface of the pad can have a greater surface area than an uppermost contact surface. Indicia can be formed on the pad. The pad can be translucent or transparent. The pad can include an expanded vinyl material or a polyurethane material.

Abstract: A combination window shade and handle device includes a frame adapted to be secured above a window of a motor vehicle window; a handle centrally positioned on the frame; a winding core coupled to the frame; a shade wound onto the winding core, the shade having one free end and one fixed end adhered to the winding core, the shade having a surface area which can substantially cover a selected surface area of the window; and a tab positioned at the free end of the shade to allow a user to engage the shade.

Abstract: Improved vacuum actuated display ornaments which adhere to surfaces by self-suction are improved by a wall thickness at the center of mass thicker than their peripheral wall thickness.