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Facetent for avoiding solar radiationRelated Patent Categories: Apparel, Head CoveringsFacetent for avoiding solar radiation description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070028358, Facetent for avoiding solar radiation. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to provisional U.S. Patent Application No. 60-692130, filed Jun. 20, 2005, and which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This application is related to mechanisms for avoiding solar radiation in general, and a compact dome-like device for accomplishing the same in particular. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Various portable mechanisms for providing shade from solar radiation have been proposed in the literature. One illustration of such a mechanism is found in U.S. Pat. No. 5,368,852, issued to Dean. The combined sunbather shade and carrying case therein may be used for providing shade to a selected bodypart for a user lying on a flat surface, or a lawn chair. [0006] One disadvantage of the shading mechanism as taught in Dean is that, while allowing for a compact means of transporting a sunshade, Dean provides no separation between the surface upon which the user is situated and the body part sought to be shaded. In addition, the "substantially C-shaped configuration" of Dean limits its flexibility in terms of how it can be positioned to avoid solar radiation from various angles as the position of the sun changes relative to the user. [0007] Another problem with the apparatus as described in Dean relates to the complexity with which one is required to use the mechanism. For example, using the apparatus in Dean for avoiding solar radiation requires one to "remove flexible wire component 14 from within the pouch formed by panels 4 and position tubing 12 between panels 4 so that the joined arcurate perimeters of panels 4 snugly fit against tubing 12." After this step, the user must next situate the mechanism in an appropriate manner to perform its intended shading function. Thereupon, to return the device to a condition suitable for use as a carrying case, the reverse steps need to be taken. Accordingly, to achieve the objective of solar shading via the use of a compact device, the Dean apparatus presents an unduly complicated solution. [0008] These and other problems with prior art shading systems are addressed in the context of the present invention, described in further detail below. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] A collapsible solar shade is disclosed for conveniently and effectively avoiding solar radiation on a user's body parts (or other objects) including, for example, the face, neck, and decollete. The present invention includes a bottom disk, preferably oblong, which forms the base of the solar shade. Disposed along the perimeter of the bottom disk is a first malleable element, such as a wire, that may be collapsed as shown herein, but otherwise is situated to maintain the dome-like shape of the mechanism. The bottom disk provides separation between an object or body part sought to be shaded on one hand, and a surface upon which the solar shade may be placed on the other hand. The present invention further includes a top panel oblong disk, with the respective shorter edges of the top oblong disk attached to the respective shorter edges of the bottom oblong disk. Also disposed along the perimeter of the top panel oblong disk is a second malleable element, such as a wire, that may be collapsed as shown herein, but, like the bottom disk, is otherwise is situated to maintain the dome-like shape of the mechanism. In an alternative configuration, the bottom disk is formed without using a malleable element. In either implementation, the result is that the top panel oblong disk forms a convex dome-like shape. [0010] In another embodiment, an additional shading flap is attached substantially along the perimeter of one of the longer edges of the top panel oblong disk. The flap optionally contains a Velcro or similar attachment, with a corresponding Velcro attachment disposed at the top edge of the top panel oblong disk. The flap can then be placed in a "rolled-up" configuration using the corresponding Velcro attachment when not in use. [0011] The present invention provides, by a simple twisting and pressing means, for collapsing of the solar shading mechanism as described herein. The collapsed mechanism may then be placed in a suitable containment mechanism, such as a simple circular fabric pouch, for easy transportation and access thereto. [0012] Yet other advantages and features of the present invention are set forth in the Detailed Description, Figures, and claims to follow. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0013] FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of an embodiment of the apparatus according to the present invention. [0014] FIG. 2 illustrates a three-quarter view of an embodiment of the apparatus according to the present invention. [0015] FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of an embodiment of the apparatus according to the present invention. [0016] FIG. 4 represents a view of an embodiment of the apparatus according to the present invention with the flap down. [0017] FIG. 5A represents a view of a first step of an embodiment of the apparatus according to the present invention being collapsed. [0018] FIG. 5B represents a view of a second step of an embodiment of the apparatus according to the present invention being collapsed. [0019] FIG. 5C illustrates a view of a third step of an embodiment of the apparatus according to the present invention being collapsed. front view of the apparatus according to the present invention. [0020] FIG. 5D illustrates an embodiment of the apparatus according to the present invention in its collapsed state. Continue reading about Facetent for avoiding solar radiation... Full patent description for Facetent for avoiding solar radiation Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Facetent for avoiding solar radiation patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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