US20190053587A1

US20190053587A1 - Hand-held sun visor system

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Publication number: US20190053587A1
Application number: US16/056,219
Authority: US
Inventors: Anton Auth
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-08-18
Filing date: 2018-08-06
Publication date: 2019-02-21

Abstract

A hand-held sun visor system having a sun visor assembly including a disc, a telescopic rod, and a handle. The handle is configured at a first-end of the telescopic rod, and a receiving member is positioned on a second-end of the telescopic rod, opposing the handle. The receiving member is configured to receive the disc. The disc, when mounted to the telescopic rod provides an adjustable hand-held sun shielding device for filtering and blocking sunlight. The device eliminates the need to use the hand as a visor or to squint into the sun.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/547,664 filed Aug. 18, 2017, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to the field of sun shades and more specifically relates to personal sun shades.

2. Description of Related Art

When driving, direct sunlight often obstructs the view of the driver, causing them to see spots or forcing them to squint or close their eyes. The obstruction can leave drivers with the inability to see, which can result in serious distractions and accidents. The vehicle visors are often not low enough for smaller passengers, which leave passengers susceptible to direct sunbeams. The sunlight can also trigger headaches. A sun visor is a component of an automobile located on the interior just above the windshield. They are designed with a hinged flap that is adjustable to help shade the eyes of drivers and passengers from the glare of sunlight. Most modern cars have two sun visors, one for the driver's side and a second for the passenger's side, with the rear-view mirror often mounted in between the two sun visors. Each visor can be lowered to help block light from the sun entering through the windshield. Spectators at sporting events and outdoor enthusiasts often have difficulty blocking the sun. Using one's hand can become tiresome and is often ineffective. A suitable solution is desired.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,216,711 to Edward Ormanoski relates to a hand-held sun shield. The described hand-held sun shield having a frame curved by or curving within the frame a material adapted to reflect or filter ultraviolet radiation. The sun shield includes a handle adapted to position the frame at many angular relationships parallel or perpendicular to the handle.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known sun shades art, the present disclosure provides a novel hand-held sun visor system. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a hand-held telescopic, personal device designed to block direct sunlight and other vision hazards.
A hand-held sun visor system is disclosed herein. The hand-held sun visor system includes a sun visor assembly including a disc, a telescopic rod, and a handle. The sun visor assembly includes the disc, the telescopic rod, and the handle in a linear series and in functional combination. The handle is configured at a first-end of the telescopic rod, and a receiving member is positioned on a second-end of the telescopic rod, opposing the handle. The receiving member is configured to receive the disc. The disc, when mounted to the telescopic rod provides an adjustable hand-held sun shielding device for filtering and blocking sunlight. The device eliminates the need to use the hand as a visor or to squint into the sun.
For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a hand-held sun visor system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the hand-held sun visor system during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hand-held sun visor system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the hand-held sun visor system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the hand-held sun visor system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the hand-held sun visor system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a sun shades and more particularly to a hand-held sun visor system as used to improve the use of sun shades for protection from sunlight.
Generally, the present invention provides a hand-held telescopic, personal device designed to block direct sunlight and other vision hazards. This prevents sun beams from causing an individual to see spots or otherwise obstruct their view. It appeals to drivers, passengers, and spectators of sporting events or other outdoor activities. This further enables individuals to keep their eyes on the road while driving or on the event that they are watching.
The present invention eliminates the need to use the hand as a visor or to squint into the sun. The invention is preferably comprised of a compact aluminum/metal telescopic rod with a foam handle and a fastener at the top to secure a sun-blocking disc. The rod may be extended to 32″ if desired. The rod and disc may be adjusted to block the sunlight. The disc may measure approximately 6″ in diameter in preferred embodiments.
Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-5, various views of a hand-held sun visor system 100. FIG. 1 shows a hand-held sun visor system 100 during an ‘in-use’ condition 150, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the hand-held sun visor system 100 may include a sun visor assembly 110 including a disc 120, a telescopic rod 130, and a handle 140. The sun visor assembly includes the disc 110, the telescopic rod 130, and the handle 140 in a linear series and in functional combination. The handle 140 is configured at a first-end 142 of the telescopic rod 130, and a receiving member 144 is positioned on a second-end 146 of the telescopic rod 130, opposing the handle 140. The receiving member 144 is configured to receive the disc 120. The disc 120, when mounted to the telescopic rod 130 provides an adjustable hand-held sun shielding device for filtering and/or blocking sunlight.
FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the hand-held sun visor system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the hand-held sun visor system 100 may include the disc 120, the telescopic rod 130, and the handle 140. The telescopic rod 130 extends from the handle 140, the handle 140 configured to be held by a user. The telescopic rod 130 is extendable in a linear vertical means. The telescopic rod 130 is further configured to retract. The telescopic rod 130 may be extended and retracted to a desired position to block sun.
Referring now to FIG. 3 showing a perspective view of the hand-held sun visor system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the hand-held sun visor system 100 may include the disc 120, the telescopic rod 130, and the handle 140 configured to eliminate the need to use the hand as a visor or to squint into the sun. The disc 120 is planar and comprises a circular profile in preferred embodiments (other shapes may be used). The disc 120 comprises a diameter of approximately 6-inches. The telescopic rod 130 has a length of approximately 32-inches during a fully extended position. The telescopic rod 130 comprises aluminum, metal or other suitable material.
FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the hand-held sun visor system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the hand-held sun visor system 100 may include the disc 120, the telescopic rod 130, and the handle 140. The handle 140 comprises a foam grip. The receiving member 144 comprises a fastener configured to secure the disc 120 to the telescopic rod 130. The receiving member 144 provides biasing means for holding the disc 120 in a desired position when inserted. The disc 120 is removable from the receiving member 144 of the telescopic rod 130. The disc 120 is opaque and configured to block sunlight and ultraviolet radiation. The disc 120 may further include designs or other functional indicia. The disc 120 is preferably semi-flexible.
Referring now to FIG. 5 showing a perspective view of the hand-held sun visor system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the hand-held sun visor system 100 may include the disc 120, the telescopic rod 130, and the handle 140. The disc 120 is attachable to the second-end 146 of the telescopic rod 130. The disc 120 is adjustable to provide blockage from sunlight. Hand-held sun visor system 100 is designed to block sunlight from obstructing an individual's view while driving or riding in a vehicle, while watching a sporting event, or while otherwise observing an outdoor activity.
The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.

Claims

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims:

1. A hand-held sun visor system comprising:

a sun visor assembly including;

a disc;

a telescopic rod; and

a handle;

wherein said sun visor assembly includes said disc, said telescopic rod, and said handle in a linear series and in functional combination;

wherein said handle is configured at a first-end of said telescopic rod, and a receiving member is positioned on a second-end of said telescopic rod, opposing said handle;

wherein said receiving member is configured to receive said disc; and

wherein said disc, when mounted to said telescopic rod provides an adjustable hand-held sun shielding device for filtering and blocking sunlight.

2. The hand-held sun visor system of claim 1, wherein said telescopic rod extends from said handle, said handle configured to be held by a user.

3. The hand-held sun visor system of claim 2, wherein said telescopic rod is extendable in a linear vertical means.

4. The hand-held sun visor system of claim 1, wherein said telescopic rod is further configured to retract.

5. The hand-held sun visor system of claim 1, wherein said disc is planar.

6. The hand-held sun visor system of claim 5, wherein said disc comprises a circular profile.

7. The hand-held sun visor system of claim 6, wherein said disc comprises a diameter of approximately 6-inches.

8. The hand-held sun visor system of claim 1, wherein said telescopic rod has a length of approximately 32-inches during a fully extended position.

9. The hand-held sun visor system of claim 8, wherein said telescopic rod comprises metal.

10. The hand-held sun visor system of claim 1, wherein said handle comprises a foam grip.

11. The hand-held sun visor system of claim 1, wherein said receiving member comprises a fastener configured to secure said disc to said telescopic rod.

12. The hand-held sun visor system of claim 11, wherein said receiving member provides biasing means for holding said disc in a desired position when inserted.

13. The hand-held sun visor system of claim 12, wherein said disc is removable from said receiving member of said telescopic rod.

14. The hand-held sun visor system of claim 1, wherein said disc is opaque and configured to block sunlight and ultraviolet radiation.

15. The hand-held sun visor system of claim 14, wherein said disc further comprises functional indicia.

16. The hand-held sun visor system of claim 15, wherein said disc is semi-flexible.

17. A hand-held sun visor system, the hand-held sun visor system comprising:

a sun visor assembly including;

a disc;

a telescopic rod; and

a handle;

wherein said telescopic rod extends from said handle, said handle configured to be held by a user;

wherein said handle comprises a foam grip;

wherein said telescopic rod is extendable in a linear vertical means;

wherein said telescopic rod is further configured to retract;

wherein said telescopic rod comprises metal;

wherein said receiving member is configured to receive said disc;

wherein said receiving member comprises a fastener configured to secure said disc to said telescopic rod;

wherein said receiving member provides biasing means for holding said disc in a desired position when inserted;

wherein said disc is removable from said receiving member of said telescopic rod;

wherein said disc is planar;

wherein said disc is semi-flexible;

wherein said disc comprises a circular profile;

wherein said disc is opaque and configured to block sunlight and ultraviolet radiation;

wherein said disc comprises a diameter of approximately 6-inches;

wherein said disc further comprises functional indicia; and

wherein said disc, when mounted to said telescopic rod provides an adjustable hand-held sun shielding device for filtering and/or blocking sunlight.