US4865381A
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Sunshade attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-08-01
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Granted: 1989-09-12
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Expires: 2008-08-01
Abstract
Abstract An improved sunshade attachment comprising a first generally U-shaped member releasably securable to a pair of clamps for attaching the sunshade to a desired structure, a second generally U-shaped canopy supporting member releasably attachable to said first U-shaped member, a pair of side arms interposable between said first and second U-shaped members, a canopy for covering said members and providing shade to an area beneath said canopy, and a pair of coil-type screens mountable on either side of said sunshade and extensible to provide lateral protection and privacy.
Inventors
- 👤 JoBaire V. Van Rogue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:07
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/62; A47C7/66; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
A sunshade attachment comprising: a first generally U-shaped member, a pair of clamps mounted on said first U-shaped member for releasably attaching said first U-shaped member to a desired structure, a second generally U-shaped canopy supporting member releasably attachable to said first U-shaped member, a canopy formed of opaque material covering said members, and means for releasably securing said members together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
A sunshade attachment comprising: a first generally U-shaped member, a pair of clamps mounted on said first U-shaped member for releasably attaching said first U-shaped member to a desired structure, a second generally U-shaped canopy supporting member releasably attachable to said first U-shaped member, a canopy formed of opaque material covering said members, and means for releasably securing said members together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The sunshade attachment of claim 1 further comprising: a pair of side arms interposable between said first and second U-shaped members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
87 words
A sunshine attachment comprising: a first generally U-shaped member, a pair of clamps for releasably attaching said first U-shaped member to a desired structure, a second generally U-shaped canopy supporting member releasably attachable to said first U-shaped member, a canopy formed of opaque material covering said members, means for releasably securing said members together, and at least one coil-type shade formed with clip means for releasably mounting said coil-type shade on the side pieces of said second U-shaped member and extensible to provide lateral protection and privacy.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
87 words
A sunshine attachment comprising: a first generally U-shaped member, a pair of clamps for releasably attaching said first U-shaped member to a desired structure, a second generally U-shaped canopy supporting member releasably attachable to said first U-shaped member, a canopy formed of opaque material covering said members, means for releasably securing said members together, and at least one coil-type shade formed with clip means for releasably mounting said coil-type shade on the side pieces of said second U-shaped member and extensible to provide lateral protection and privacy.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
78 words
The sunshade attachment of claim 2 wherein: said canopy comprises: a top layer extending the length of said second U-shaped member and said side arms and having a rear flap extending over said first U-shaped member, and a bottom layer extending the length of said second U-shaped member and said side arms and formed with a longitudinal slit extending at least the length of said side arms and having closure means releasably joining the edges of said slit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The sunshade attachment of claim 1 further comprising: a generally U-shaped supporting member, spike means extending from the ends of the side pieces of said supporting member, and a pair of right angle members fixedly mounted to the ends of the side pieces of said supporting member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The sunshade attachment of claim 1 wherein: said releasable securing means are bolts and wing nuts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
The sunshade attachment of claim 1 wherein: said canopy comprises: a top layer extending the length of said second U-shaped member and having a rear flap extending over said first U-shaped member, and a bottom layer extending the length of said second U-shaped member and formed with a longitudinal slit extending the length of the side arms of said second U-shaped member and having closure means releaseably joining the edges of said slit.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-09-11 | 1993-03-13 | 1993-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-09-11 | 1997-03-13 | 1997-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-09-11 | 2001-03-13 | 2001-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |