CA2416498A1 - Sun shade for an infant carrier and an infant car seat - Google Patents
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Abstract
A sun shade of flexible material for an infant carrier and an infant car seat.
An elasticized pocket at one end to fit over the top and back of an infant carrier or an infant car seat, and a pair of tension loops at the opposite end for attaching to part of an automobile's interior.
The sun shade includes a bow structure, a top flap in a horizontal position covers over a see-through panel below, a pair of side flaps extending downwards on opposite sides of the sun shade and a toy attachment section on the underside of the sun shade for attaching lightweight toys.
An elasticized pocket at one end to fit over the top and back of an infant carrier or an infant car seat, and a pair of tension loops at the opposite end for attaching to part of an automobile's interior.
The sun shade includes a bow structure, a top flap in a horizontal position covers over a see-through panel below, a pair of side flaps extending downwards on opposite sides of the sun shade and a toy attachment section on the underside of the sun shade for attaching lightweight toys.
Description
-j-SUN SHADE FOR AN INFANT CARRIER AND AN INFANT CAR SEAT
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
This invention relates to a sun shade for an infant carrier a.nd an infant car seat, particularly, to protect the infant from the glare of sunlight.
~'oung infants are transported within an automobile using infant carriers, while older infants are transported within an automobile using infant car seats. Infant carriers are generally mounted in the rear seat of the automobile's interior, with the infant carriers facing towards the back end of the automobile (rear-facing configuration). Generally, traditional infant carriers include canopies with one unmovable canopy end fixed to the top frame of an inl:ant's carrier and a second movable canopy end. The second movable canopy end allows the canopy to either fold towards the first unmovable canopy end or to expand a partial distance away from the unmovable canopy end. The expanded canopy configuration helps to protect the infant's head and part of the infant's body from sunlight and the elements.
It is known that the eyes and skin of developing infants are fragile, and any direct glare of the sun's rays at the infant's eyes and skin can harm the eyes and skin of the infant. The canopy configuration utilized in the traditional infant carrier as described above fails to protect the infant from the direct glare of sunlight, particularly when the rays of sunlight is directed at the automobile"s rear window and is at an angle lower than what the canopy of the traditional infant carrier can shade.
The standard infant car seat is mounted in the rear seat of an automobile's interior, with the standard infant car seat facing towards the front end of the automobile (forward-facing configuration). Whereas, the combination infant car seat can be mounted inside the automobile's interior in both rear-facing and forward-facing configuration. Older infants using either a combination or a standard infant car seat also lack protection from the direct glare of sunlight, particularly when the sun's rays are at a low angle and are directed at the infant from either the automobile's front wind shield or the rear window. Unlike traditional infant carriers, which include canopies for the infant carrier's frame, the conventional infant oar seats do not include canopies or any other sun shade mechanism for the infant car seat's frame.
U.S. Patent # 5538319 disclosed a U-shaped frame covered by a canopy, attached to the backrest of the infant car seat in a cantilever fashion. The disclosed invention is not suitable for use on an infant carrier, where the carrier is mounted in an inclined position. In this position, the frame does not provide adequate head space for the occupying infant.
U.S Patent # 5007674 and 4785838 disclosed sun shades, which require securing to the infant's car seat using the likes of hook and loop fasteners. This securing fashion requires that there be such a surface on an infant car seat for attaching one part of the mating fasteners.
U.S Patent # 4923249 disclosed a sun shade comprised of a planar paper product, having supports inserted between the sides of a chair and the body of the person occupying the chair.
Such a support structure is not practical for use on infants occupying an infant car seat or infant carrier.
U.S. Patent # 4978166 disclosed a canopy mounted on a rigid support structure with a base portion on which the infant car seat may be positioned. Such structure is costly to produce and not convenient to use.
CA Patent # 1225565 disclosed a sun shade for an infant oar seat that has a flexible, sheet-like canopy that hangs horizontally aver an infant car seat. The first canopy end has a pocket that fits over the top of the back of an infant car seat. The second canopy end has a flexible tension link for anchoring the canopy to the part of an automobile's interior. This canopy design described above, requires the back frame of the infant car seat to have a structure such that the first end of the canopy can be tied to the frame using cloth tapes sewn to the first end of the canopy. Additionally, this horizontal sheet like canopy does not provide adequate head space for the infant occupying the infant car seat. More importantly, the current traditional infant carrier and infant car seat framework do not contain a back frame that can be utilized for tying the cloth tapes of the first end of the canopy to the back of the infant car seat.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
This invention relates to a sun shade for an infant carrier a.nd an infant car seat, particularly, to protect the infant from the glare of sunlight.
~'oung infants are transported within an automobile using infant carriers, while older infants are transported within an automobile using infant car seats. Infant carriers are generally mounted in the rear seat of the automobile's interior, with the infant carriers facing towards the back end of the automobile (rear-facing configuration). Generally, traditional infant carriers include canopies with one unmovable canopy end fixed to the top frame of an inl:ant's carrier and a second movable canopy end. The second movable canopy end allows the canopy to either fold towards the first unmovable canopy end or to expand a partial distance away from the unmovable canopy end. The expanded canopy configuration helps to protect the infant's head and part of the infant's body from sunlight and the elements.
It is known that the eyes and skin of developing infants are fragile, and any direct glare of the sun's rays at the infant's eyes and skin can harm the eyes and skin of the infant. The canopy configuration utilized in the traditional infant carrier as described above fails to protect the infant from the direct glare of sunlight, particularly when the rays of sunlight is directed at the automobile"s rear window and is at an angle lower than what the canopy of the traditional infant carrier can shade.
The standard infant car seat is mounted in the rear seat of an automobile's interior, with the standard infant car seat facing towards the front end of the automobile (forward-facing configuration). Whereas, the combination infant car seat can be mounted inside the automobile's interior in both rear-facing and forward-facing configuration. Older infants using either a combination or a standard infant car seat also lack protection from the direct glare of sunlight, particularly when the sun's rays are at a low angle and are directed at the infant from either the automobile's front wind shield or the rear window. Unlike traditional infant carriers, which include canopies for the infant carrier's frame, the conventional infant oar seats do not include canopies or any other sun shade mechanism for the infant car seat's frame.
U.S. Patent # 5538319 disclosed a U-shaped frame covered by a canopy, attached to the backrest of the infant car seat in a cantilever fashion. The disclosed invention is not suitable for use on an infant carrier, where the carrier is mounted in an inclined position. In this position, the frame does not provide adequate head space for the occupying infant.
U.S Patent # 5007674 and 4785838 disclosed sun shades, which require securing to the infant's car seat using the likes of hook and loop fasteners. This securing fashion requires that there be such a surface on an infant car seat for attaching one part of the mating fasteners.
U.S Patent # 4923249 disclosed a sun shade comprised of a planar paper product, having supports inserted between the sides of a chair and the body of the person occupying the chair.
Such a support structure is not practical for use on infants occupying an infant car seat or infant carrier.
U.S. Patent # 4978166 disclosed a canopy mounted on a rigid support structure with a base portion on which the infant car seat may be positioned. Such structure is costly to produce and not convenient to use.
CA Patent # 1225565 disclosed a sun shade for an infant oar seat that has a flexible, sheet-like canopy that hangs horizontally aver an infant car seat. The first canopy end has a pocket that fits over the top of the back of an infant car seat. The second canopy end has a flexible tension link for anchoring the canopy to the part of an automobile's interior. This canopy design described above, requires the back frame of the infant car seat to have a structure such that the first end of the canopy can be tied to the frame using cloth tapes sewn to the first end of the canopy. Additionally, this horizontal sheet like canopy does not provide adequate head space for the infant occupying the infant car seat. More importantly, the current traditional infant carrier and infant car seat framework do not contain a back frame that can be utilized for tying the cloth tapes of the first end of the canopy to the back of the infant car seat.
Accordingly, the need arises for an improved sun shade that can be easily installed, multifunctional, provides adequate protection of the child's body from the sun's rays at different direction and angles, in addition to providing toy attachments for the infant's amusement and entertainment.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
The object of the present invention is to provide a sun shade for an infant carrier or an infant car seat mounted in an automobile's interior that allows for easy attachment and removal of the sun shade.
Another object of the present invention is to allow the user to use the sun shade with either an infant carrier or an infant car seat that is mounted at different positions, in either a rear-facing or forward-facing configuration, within an automobile°s interior.
Accordingly, the present invention provides a sun shade of flexible cloth-like material that resembles a canopy. The sun shade has a deep pocket at the first end for fitting over the top of the back of an infant carrier or an infant car seat. The pocket includes a waist-band-like elastic for easy stretching over the top of the back of an infant carrier or an infant car seat. The elastic waist-band-like pocket allows for a snug fit over the top of the back of an infant carrier or an infant car seat. The second sun shade end, opposite the first end, supported by a stiffener, includes two tension loop links, each connected at opposite ends of the stiffener. The tension loop links allow for flexibly anchoring the second sun shade end to part of an automobile's interior, opposite and a distance away from the infant carrier or the infant car seat.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a baw structure sewn into the flexible cloth-like material, starting at one side of the seat, curving into a bow at the top and ending at the opposite side of the infant carrier or the infant car seat, to allow for more head space for the infant occupying the infant carrier or the infant car seat.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
The object of the present invention is to provide a sun shade for an infant carrier or an infant car seat mounted in an automobile's interior that allows for easy attachment and removal of the sun shade.
Another object of the present invention is to allow the user to use the sun shade with either an infant carrier or an infant car seat that is mounted at different positions, in either a rear-facing or forward-facing configuration, within an automobile°s interior.
Accordingly, the present invention provides a sun shade of flexible cloth-like material that resembles a canopy. The sun shade has a deep pocket at the first end for fitting over the top of the back of an infant carrier or an infant car seat. The pocket includes a waist-band-like elastic for easy stretching over the top of the back of an infant carrier or an infant car seat. The elastic waist-band-like pocket allows for a snug fit over the top of the back of an infant carrier or an infant car seat. The second sun shade end, opposite the first end, supported by a stiffener, includes two tension loop links, each connected at opposite ends of the stiffener. The tension loop links allow for flexibly anchoring the second sun shade end to part of an automobile's interior, opposite and a distance away from the infant carrier or the infant car seat.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a baw structure sewn into the flexible cloth-like material, starting at one side of the seat, curving into a bow at the top and ending at the opposite side of the infant carrier or the infant car seat, to allow for more head space for the infant occupying the infant carrier or the infant car seat.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide a top flap in a horizontal position, connected to the sun shade, extending from the bow to the stiffener end. The top flap covers over a rectangular piece of flexible see-through material connected to the sun shade.
The top flap allows the user to cover or uncover the rectangular see-through material below for easy viewing of the infant occupying the infant carrier or the infant car seat.
Additionally, there is a pair of side flaps extending vertically downwards from the sides of the sun shade, extending along the two opposite sides of the sun shade, running three quarter distance length between the bow ends to the stiffener end.
Another aspect of the present invention is to provide for easy attachment of dangling toys on the underside of the sun shade, for the purpose of providing visual amusement for the infant.
A further aspect of the present invention is to allow the user to wrap the sun shade around the infant carrier to protect the infant from sunlight and the elements while transporting the infant to and from the automobile.
A still further aspect of the present invention is to provide for easy cleaning of the sun shade.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the drawings which illustrate the embodiments of the invention:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of an infant carrier with the present invention in a pre-installation state. Shown are the top flap in its partial open position, and the mating tabs of the hook and loop material which are used to securely fasten the top flap to its fully closed position. Also shown are the side flaps in their vertical downward positions;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the present invention installed over the top and back of an infant carrier mounted in the rear seat of an automobile in a rear-facing configuration, and anchored to an anchor bolt assembly in the back of the vehicle. Also shown is the top flap in its fully open position, and the side flaps are omitted;
Figure 3 is a rear view of the present invention installed over the top and back of an infant carrier;
Figure 4a is a fragmentary view of the elastic cords and associated S-hook, and anchor bolt assembly of the vehicle;
Figure 4b is a fragmentary view of the elastic cords and associated caxabiner, and anchor bolt assembly of the vehicle;
Figure 4c is a fragmentary view of the elastic cords and associated snap hook, and anchor bolt assembly of the vehicle;
Figure 5 is a perspective view of the present invention installed over the top and back of an infant car seat mounted in the centre of the rear seat of an automobile i.n a forward-facing configuration, extending to the headrests of the two front seats of an automobile. Also shown is the top flap in its fully closed position, the side flaps in the vertical downwardly position;
Figure 6 is a perspective view of the present invention installed over the top and back of an infant car seat mounted on the side of the rear seat of an automobile in a forward-facing configuration, extending to the front headrest. Also shown is the top flap in its fully closed position, the side flaps in the vertical downwardly position;
Figure 7 is a top plan view of the present invention, showing the side flaps extending outwards and the top flap in its partial open position. Also shown are the mating tabs of the hook and loop material, which are used to securely fasten the top flap to its fully closed position, and to securely fasten the rolled-up top flap in its fully opened position;
The top flap allows the user to cover or uncover the rectangular see-through material below for easy viewing of the infant occupying the infant carrier or the infant car seat.
Additionally, there is a pair of side flaps extending vertically downwards from the sides of the sun shade, extending along the two opposite sides of the sun shade, running three quarter distance length between the bow ends to the stiffener end.
Another aspect of the present invention is to provide for easy attachment of dangling toys on the underside of the sun shade, for the purpose of providing visual amusement for the infant.
A further aspect of the present invention is to allow the user to wrap the sun shade around the infant carrier to protect the infant from sunlight and the elements while transporting the infant to and from the automobile.
A still further aspect of the present invention is to provide for easy cleaning of the sun shade.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the drawings which illustrate the embodiments of the invention:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of an infant carrier with the present invention in a pre-installation state. Shown are the top flap in its partial open position, and the mating tabs of the hook and loop material which are used to securely fasten the top flap to its fully closed position. Also shown are the side flaps in their vertical downward positions;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the present invention installed over the top and back of an infant carrier mounted in the rear seat of an automobile in a rear-facing configuration, and anchored to an anchor bolt assembly in the back of the vehicle. Also shown is the top flap in its fully open position, and the side flaps are omitted;
Figure 3 is a rear view of the present invention installed over the top and back of an infant carrier;
Figure 4a is a fragmentary view of the elastic cords and associated S-hook, and anchor bolt assembly of the vehicle;
Figure 4b is a fragmentary view of the elastic cords and associated caxabiner, and anchor bolt assembly of the vehicle;
Figure 4c is a fragmentary view of the elastic cords and associated snap hook, and anchor bolt assembly of the vehicle;
Figure 5 is a perspective view of the present invention installed over the top and back of an infant car seat mounted in the centre of the rear seat of an automobile i.n a forward-facing configuration, extending to the headrests of the two front seats of an automobile. Also shown is the top flap in its fully closed position, the side flaps in the vertical downwardly position;
Figure 6 is a perspective view of the present invention installed over the top and back of an infant car seat mounted on the side of the rear seat of an automobile in a forward-facing configuration, extending to the front headrest. Also shown is the top flap in its fully closed position, the side flaps in the vertical downwardly position;
Figure 7 is a top plan view of the present invention, showing the side flaps extending outwards and the top flap in its partial open position. Also shown are the mating tabs of the hook and loop material, which are used to securely fasten the top flap to its fully closed position, and to securely fasten the rolled-up top flap in its fully opened position;
Figure 8a is the bottom view of the present invention, showing the elasticized hem with the side flaps extending outwards. Also shown is the mating strip of the loop material, which is used to attach dangling toys for the infant;
Figure 8b is the perspective view, showing the dangling toys attached to the back end of the mating strip of the hook material, which is used to attach to the mating strip of the loop material connected to the embodiment in Figure 8a;
Figure 9a is the perspective view of the present invention installed over the top and back of an infant carrier and wrapped around the foot of the infant carrier, ~x~ith the elastic cords to be fastened to the buttons on the sides. Also shown is the top flap in its fully opened position, and Figure 9b is the fragmentary view of the elastic cord and the associated button(s).
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring now to the drawings, Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of the sun shade of the present invention 1 along with the infant carrier 2 as it would appear in its pre-installation state. The present invention has a flexible cloth-like material resembling a canopy when in use, in an automobile's interior 6, as illustrated in Figures 2, 5 and 6. In this embodiment, the sun shade of the present invention 1 is of cloth material consisting of double layers. The sun shade has a deep pocket 7 at one end 8 for fitting over the top 4 of the back 5 of an infant carrier 2 or an infant car seat 3. The embodiment of the pocket 7 includes a top pocket panel 9 and a back pocket panel 10 of which is shown in Figures 3, 6 and 8a. The back pocket panel 10 includes a hem 11, which has an elastic member 12 sewn within the aforementioned hem 11 for easy stretching over the top 4 and back 5 of an infant carrier 2 or an infant car seat 3. The elasticized hem 11 of the back pocket panel 10 allows for a snug fit over the top 4 of the back 5 of an infant carrier 2 or an infant car seat 3.
Figure 1 shows the sun shade with a second sun shade end 13, opposite the first end 8, supported by a stiffener 14 of wood or plastic material, includes two tension loop links (15,16), each sewn to the sun shade 1 at opposite ends of the stiffener 14. The stiffener 14 is located within hems (17,18,19) as shown in Figures 1 and 7. The end hems (1'7,18) are of nylon webbing material, and the centre hem 19 is of the same cloth material as the sun shade 1. The discontinuous hem allows for convenient removal of the stiffener 14 during laundering of the sun shade of the present invention 1. When in use as shown in Figures 2, 5 and 6, the stiffener 14 provides tautness to the top canopy panel 20 of the sun shade of the present invention 1.
In this embodiment, the second sun shade end 13 includes two tension loop links (15,16) of the form of elastic shock cord. The two elastic shock cords (15,16) allow for flexibility in anchoring the second sun shade end 13 to part of the automobile's existing interior structure.
Referring to Figure 7, the two elastic shock cords (15,16) each includes cord locks (21,22) and cord tips (23,24). The cord locks (21,22) allow for length adjustment during installation, between the second sun shade end 13 and the automobile's interior fixture. 'The cord tips (23,24) prevent the cord locks (21,22) from sliding off the elastic shock cords (15,16).
Referring to Figure 2, the two elastic shock cords (15,16) merge together at the ends by means of a hooking device 26 as shown in detail in Figure 4b, and anchored to the anchor bolt assembly 28 of the vehicle at the back of the automobile when the sun shade of the present invention 1 is installed on an infant carrier 2 mounted on the rear seat 29 of the automobile in a rear-facing configuration. Figures 4a, 4b, and 4c show the various devices (S-hook 25, carabiner 26 and snap hook 27) possibly used for anchoring the second sun shade end 13 to the anchor bolt assembly 28 within the automobile's interior.
Referring to Figure 5, therein is shown a perspective view of the sun shade 1 installed over the top and back of an infant car seat 3 mounted in the centre of the rear seat 29 of am automobile in a forward-facing configuration. In this particular configuration, the second sun shade end 13 is anchored to part of the automobile's interior by means of two elastic shock cords 1 S and 16, which extend about the headrests (31,32) of the front driver's and front passenger's seats. When the infant car seat 3 is mounted on the rear seat 29 next to the side window in a forward-facing configuration, the two elastic shock cords (15,16) extend about the headrest 32 of the front seat directly opposite the infant car seat 3 as shown in Figure 6.
_g_ The sun shade of the present invention 1 has a bow 30 of non-rigid plastic material, which extends along the adjoining seam line 34 of the top pocket panel 9 and the top canopy panel 20 as shown in Figures l, 2, 6, 7, 8a and 9a. The bow 30 is slotted through a panel strip 49, which is sewn onto the bottom side of the sun shade 1 as shown in Figure 8a. The panel strip has a slot 50 adjacent to the bow end 47 allows for easy removal of the bow during laundering of the sun shade.
The bow structure provides head space for the occupying infant in the infant carrier 2 or the infant car seat 3.
The sun shade 1 as shown in Figure 7, has a top flap 33 connected at the bow seam line 34 and extends to the stiffener end 13. In this embodiment, the sun. shade 1 includes a rectangular see-through section or window 35, which is sewn to the top canopy panel 20, and extends as part of the top canopy panel. The top flap 33 covers over a rectangular piece of see-through section 35 of net or mesh fabric. The top flap 33 allows the user to cover or uncover the rectangular see-through section 35 below. The top flap 33 can be placed in a closed position when the sun7s rays are directed at the infant occupying the seat, and can be placed in an opened position when easy viewing of the infant occupying the infant carrier 2 or the infant car seat 3 is required. The mating tabs of the hook (38,39) and loop (36,37) material located on the top flap 33 and top canopy panel 20 allow the user to securely fasten the top flap 33 to its fully closed position as shown in Figures 5 and 6, or to securely fasten the rolled-up top flap 33 in its fully opened position, as shown in Figures 2 and 9a.
The sun shade as shown in Figure 7, additionally can have a pair of side flaps (40,41), extending vertically downwards along opposite sides of the sun shade, running from the bow ends (47,48) three quarter distance length to the stiffener end. Optionally, the side flaps (40,41) can be omitted as shown in Figure 2.
Additionally, the sun shade 1 includes a toy attachment 46 as shown in Figure 8b, which can be easily attached to the underside of the top canopy panel using mating strips of hook 42 and loop 43 material, which is shown in Figures 8a and 8b. The toy attachment 46 can be used for the infant's amusement and entertainment during a car trip. The loop material 43 portion of the mating _t~_ strip is located on the underside of the top canopy panel 20, extending from the left edge of the rectangular see-through section to the right edge of the rectangular see-through section and parallel to the edge of the second sun shade end 13. The hook material 42 portion of the mating strip includes lightweight dangling toys. Different toy attachments can be used interchangeably to attach to the underside of the sun shade for the infant's amusement.
The sun shade 1 can also be used as a transportable carrier 2 sun shield as shown in Figure 9a. In Figure 9a, therein is shown a perspective view of the sun shade 1 installed over the top and back of an infant carrier 2 and wrapped around the foot of the infant carrier.
The elastic shock cords (15,16) are fastened to the toggle buttons (44,45)(detailed in Figure 9b) located at the sides of the top pocket panel 9, next to the adjoining seam line of top pocket panel 9 and top canopy panel 20. The sun shade 1 used in this configuration protects the infant from sunlight, insects and the elements during transportation to and from the automobile.
Figure 8b is the perspective view, showing the dangling toys attached to the back end of the mating strip of the hook material, which is used to attach to the mating strip of the loop material connected to the embodiment in Figure 8a;
Figure 9a is the perspective view of the present invention installed over the top and back of an infant carrier and wrapped around the foot of the infant carrier, ~x~ith the elastic cords to be fastened to the buttons on the sides. Also shown is the top flap in its fully opened position, and Figure 9b is the fragmentary view of the elastic cord and the associated button(s).
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring now to the drawings, Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of the sun shade of the present invention 1 along with the infant carrier 2 as it would appear in its pre-installation state. The present invention has a flexible cloth-like material resembling a canopy when in use, in an automobile's interior 6, as illustrated in Figures 2, 5 and 6. In this embodiment, the sun shade of the present invention 1 is of cloth material consisting of double layers. The sun shade has a deep pocket 7 at one end 8 for fitting over the top 4 of the back 5 of an infant carrier 2 or an infant car seat 3. The embodiment of the pocket 7 includes a top pocket panel 9 and a back pocket panel 10 of which is shown in Figures 3, 6 and 8a. The back pocket panel 10 includes a hem 11, which has an elastic member 12 sewn within the aforementioned hem 11 for easy stretching over the top 4 and back 5 of an infant carrier 2 or an infant car seat 3. The elasticized hem 11 of the back pocket panel 10 allows for a snug fit over the top 4 of the back 5 of an infant carrier 2 or an infant car seat 3.
Figure 1 shows the sun shade with a second sun shade end 13, opposite the first end 8, supported by a stiffener 14 of wood or plastic material, includes two tension loop links (15,16), each sewn to the sun shade 1 at opposite ends of the stiffener 14. The stiffener 14 is located within hems (17,18,19) as shown in Figures 1 and 7. The end hems (1'7,18) are of nylon webbing material, and the centre hem 19 is of the same cloth material as the sun shade 1. The discontinuous hem allows for convenient removal of the stiffener 14 during laundering of the sun shade of the present invention 1. When in use as shown in Figures 2, 5 and 6, the stiffener 14 provides tautness to the top canopy panel 20 of the sun shade of the present invention 1.
In this embodiment, the second sun shade end 13 includes two tension loop links (15,16) of the form of elastic shock cord. The two elastic shock cords (15,16) allow for flexibility in anchoring the second sun shade end 13 to part of the automobile's existing interior structure.
Referring to Figure 7, the two elastic shock cords (15,16) each includes cord locks (21,22) and cord tips (23,24). The cord locks (21,22) allow for length adjustment during installation, between the second sun shade end 13 and the automobile's interior fixture. 'The cord tips (23,24) prevent the cord locks (21,22) from sliding off the elastic shock cords (15,16).
Referring to Figure 2, the two elastic shock cords (15,16) merge together at the ends by means of a hooking device 26 as shown in detail in Figure 4b, and anchored to the anchor bolt assembly 28 of the vehicle at the back of the automobile when the sun shade of the present invention 1 is installed on an infant carrier 2 mounted on the rear seat 29 of the automobile in a rear-facing configuration. Figures 4a, 4b, and 4c show the various devices (S-hook 25, carabiner 26 and snap hook 27) possibly used for anchoring the second sun shade end 13 to the anchor bolt assembly 28 within the automobile's interior.
Referring to Figure 5, therein is shown a perspective view of the sun shade 1 installed over the top and back of an infant car seat 3 mounted in the centre of the rear seat 29 of am automobile in a forward-facing configuration. In this particular configuration, the second sun shade end 13 is anchored to part of the automobile's interior by means of two elastic shock cords 1 S and 16, which extend about the headrests (31,32) of the front driver's and front passenger's seats. When the infant car seat 3 is mounted on the rear seat 29 next to the side window in a forward-facing configuration, the two elastic shock cords (15,16) extend about the headrest 32 of the front seat directly opposite the infant car seat 3 as shown in Figure 6.
_g_ The sun shade of the present invention 1 has a bow 30 of non-rigid plastic material, which extends along the adjoining seam line 34 of the top pocket panel 9 and the top canopy panel 20 as shown in Figures l, 2, 6, 7, 8a and 9a. The bow 30 is slotted through a panel strip 49, which is sewn onto the bottom side of the sun shade 1 as shown in Figure 8a. The panel strip has a slot 50 adjacent to the bow end 47 allows for easy removal of the bow during laundering of the sun shade.
The bow structure provides head space for the occupying infant in the infant carrier 2 or the infant car seat 3.
The sun shade 1 as shown in Figure 7, has a top flap 33 connected at the bow seam line 34 and extends to the stiffener end 13. In this embodiment, the sun. shade 1 includes a rectangular see-through section or window 35, which is sewn to the top canopy panel 20, and extends as part of the top canopy panel. The top flap 33 covers over a rectangular piece of see-through section 35 of net or mesh fabric. The top flap 33 allows the user to cover or uncover the rectangular see-through section 35 below. The top flap 33 can be placed in a closed position when the sun7s rays are directed at the infant occupying the seat, and can be placed in an opened position when easy viewing of the infant occupying the infant carrier 2 or the infant car seat 3 is required. The mating tabs of the hook (38,39) and loop (36,37) material located on the top flap 33 and top canopy panel 20 allow the user to securely fasten the top flap 33 to its fully closed position as shown in Figures 5 and 6, or to securely fasten the rolled-up top flap 33 in its fully opened position, as shown in Figures 2 and 9a.
The sun shade as shown in Figure 7, additionally can have a pair of side flaps (40,41), extending vertically downwards along opposite sides of the sun shade, running from the bow ends (47,48) three quarter distance length to the stiffener end. Optionally, the side flaps (40,41) can be omitted as shown in Figure 2.
Additionally, the sun shade 1 includes a toy attachment 46 as shown in Figure 8b, which can be easily attached to the underside of the top canopy panel using mating strips of hook 42 and loop 43 material, which is shown in Figures 8a and 8b. The toy attachment 46 can be used for the infant's amusement and entertainment during a car trip. The loop material 43 portion of the mating _t~_ strip is located on the underside of the top canopy panel 20, extending from the left edge of the rectangular see-through section to the right edge of the rectangular see-through section and parallel to the edge of the second sun shade end 13. The hook material 42 portion of the mating strip includes lightweight dangling toys. Different toy attachments can be used interchangeably to attach to the underside of the sun shade for the infant's amusement.
The sun shade 1 can also be used as a transportable carrier 2 sun shield as shown in Figure 9a. In Figure 9a, therein is shown a perspective view of the sun shade 1 installed over the top and back of an infant carrier 2 and wrapped around the foot of the infant carrier.
The elastic shock cords (15,16) are fastened to the toggle buttons (44,45)(detailed in Figure 9b) located at the sides of the top pocket panel 9, next to the adjoining seam line of top pocket panel 9 and top canopy panel 20. The sun shade 1 used in this configuration protects the infant from sunlight, insects and the elements during transportation to and from the automobile.
Claims (27)
1. A removable sun shade adapted for an infant carrier and an infant car seat comprising:
a flexible material;
a pocket at one end to be fitted over the top and back of an infant carrier or an infant car seat, the pocket hem being elasticized to fit snugly over the top and back of the infant carrier or the infant car seat;
a second end for flexibly attaching the sun shade to part of the automobile's interior;
a bow slotted through a panel strip, sewn onto the sun shade allowing for head space with respect to the top of the infant's head to the sun shade;
a see-through window at the top of the sun shade;
a top flap fixed at the bow location and extending to the second end of the sun shade, opposite the pocket end, the top flap having a closed position laying horizontally flat on top of the sun shade covering the see-through cut-out section, and a rolled up opened position exposing the see-through cut-out section;
a pair of side flaps extending along opposite sides of the sun shade;
a toy attachment;
a flexible material;
a pocket at one end to be fitted over the top and back of an infant carrier or an infant car seat, the pocket hem being elasticized to fit snugly over the top and back of the infant carrier or the infant car seat;
a second end for flexibly attaching the sun shade to part of the automobile's interior;
a bow slotted through a panel strip, sewn onto the sun shade allowing for head space with respect to the top of the infant's head to the sun shade;
a see-through window at the top of the sun shade;
a top flap fixed at the bow location and extending to the second end of the sun shade, opposite the pocket end, the top flap having a closed position laying horizontally flat on top of the sun shade covering the see-through cut-out section, and a rolled up opened position exposing the see-through cut-out section;
a pair of side flaps extending along opposite sides of the sun shade;
a toy attachment;
2. A sun shade as described in Claim 1, wherein the flexible material is fabric.
3. A sun shade as described in Claim 2, wherein the fabric is of UV cut.
4. A sun shade as described in Claim 1, wherein the second end for flexibly attaching the sun shade to part of an automobile's interior comprises two tension loop links, each connected at opposite ends of the second sun shade end hem line.
5. A sun shade as described in Claim 4, wherein the two tension loop links are elastic shock cords.
6. A sun shade as described in Claim 59 wherein the two elastic shock cords each comprises a cord lock and cord tip.
7. A sun shade as described in Claim 4, wherein the means for attaching to the automobile's interior comprises a hooking device for anchoring to an anchor bolt assembly of the vehicle.
8. A sun shade as described in Claim 1, wherein the bow is non-rigid plastic.
9. A sun shade as described in Claim 1, wherein the bow is removable.
10. A sun shade as described in Claim 1, wherein the see-through window is of fabric.
11. A sun shade as described in Claim 10, wherein the see-through window comprises a mating strip of loop material sewn to the underside of the see-through section.
12. A sun shade as described in Claim 11, wherein the mating strip of loop material is VELCRO®.
13. A sun shade as described in Claim 10, wherein the fabric is of mesh material.
14. A sun shade as described in Claim 10, wherein the fabric is of netting material.
15. A sun shade as described in Claim 1, wherein the means for toy attachment comprises a mating strip of hook material sewn to colorful dangling toys.
16. A sun shade as described in Claim 15, wherein the mating strip of hook material is VELCRO®
17. A sun shade adapted for an infant carrier and an infant car seat, the seat being mounted inside an automobile's interior, the sun shade comprising:
a pocket at one end to be fitted over the top and back of an infant carrier or an infant car seat, the pocket having a pair of fasteners sewn on opposite sides of the sun shade;
a means of a second end opposite the pocket end, for flexibly attaching the sun shade to part of an automobile's interior by means of a pair of elastic shock cord loops;
a pocket at one end to be fitted over the top and back of an infant carrier or an infant car seat, the pocket having a pair of fasteners sewn on opposite sides of the sun shade;
a means of a second end opposite the pocket end, for flexibly attaching the sun shade to part of an automobile's interior by means of a pair of elastic shock cord loops;
18. A sun shade as described in Claim 17, wherein the automobile's interior has a front driver's seat, a front passenger's seat and a rear seat, the infant car seat being mounted on the rear seat in the centre in a front-facing configuration, and the pair of elastic shock cords each being anchored about the two front headrests.
19. A sun shade as described in Claim 17, wherein the automobile's interior has a front driver's seat and a rear seat, the infant car seat being mounted on the rear seat directly behind the front driver's seat in a front-facing configuration, the pair of elastic shock cords both being anchored about the front driver's seat.
20. A sun shade as described in Claim 17, wherein the automobile's interior has a front passenger's seat and a rear seat, the infant car seat being mounted on the rear seat directly behind the passenger's seat in a front-facing configuration, the pair of elastic shock cords both being anchored about the front passenger's seat.
21. A sun shade as described in Claim 17, wherein the automobile's interior has a rear seat and an anchor bolt assembly, the infant carrier or the infant car seat being mounted on the rear seat in a rear-facing configuration, the pair of elastic shock cords both being anchored to the anchor bolt assembly with a hooking device.
22. A sun shade as described in Claim 17, wherein the sun shade comprises a stiffener device along the sun shade end hem line opposite the elasticized pocket end.
23. A sun shade as described in Claim 22, wherein the stiffener is incorporated into the hem.
24. A sun shade as described in Claim 23, wherein the hem is not entirely enclosed.
25. A sun shade as described in Claim 24, wherein the hem has two opposite overlap openings.
26. A sun shade as described in Claim 25, wherein the overlap openings are for inserting a stiffener.
27. A sun shade as described in Claim 23, wherein the stiffener is removable.
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