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Method for blocking glare from the sun and apparatus therefor

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-01-27
DRISCOLL VALERIE A
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At these times the sun can shine directly into the driver's eyes thereby creating a hazardous driving condition which cannot always be alleviated by employing the vehicle sun visor.

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[0032] Referring initially to FIGS. 1-3, there are illustrated front elevation, side elevation, and rear elevation views respectively of a sun shield which is attachable to a vehicle for blocking glare from the sun in accordance with the present invention, the sun shield generally designated as 20. As defined herein glare from the sun can include light received directly from the sun, or sun light which is reflected off of an object such as an occupant's vehicle, another vehicle, or a stationary object such as a roadway or body of water. Additionally, the present invention can be used to block glare from a vehicle occupant's eyes, or from other body parts such as an arm, hand, leg, or face.

[0033] Sun shield 20 includes a connector 22 for selectively attaching sun shield 20 to the vehicle 500 (also refer to FIGS. 5, 10, 11, and 13). Connector 22 may be any device which is sufficient to attach sun shield 20 to a part of the vehicle (such as a visor, also known as a sun visor) 502 (ref...

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In a motor vehicle, a method and apparatus for blocking glare from the sun includes a sun shield which is positioned to block the glare. The sun shield has a connector for attaching the sun shield to the vehicle, and has a plurality of rotationally positionable blades. The sun shield is attached to the vehicle, and one or more of the blades is rotated to block the glare. The sun shield may be attached to the vehicle's visor or to the side window.

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TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention pertains generally to motor vehicles, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for blocking the glare of the sun by interposing a sun shield between the glare and an occupant of the vehicle. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Drivers are sometimes bothered by the glare of the sun, particularly when the sun is low upon the horizon such as occurs at dawn and dusk. At these times the sun can shine directly into the driver's eyes thereby creating a hazardous driving condition which cannot always be alleviated by employing the vehicle sun visor. The glare can come directly from the sun, or from reflections off of the drivers vehicle or the roadway. [0003] Devices for shielding a driver from sun glare are known in the art. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 3,415,569 shows a sun visor attachment for a vehicle. The attachment comprises a translucent shield and a mounting bracket for securing the device to the conventional visor of the car, so as ...

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IPC IPC(8): B60J3/02
CPCB60J3/0204B60J3/02
Inventor DRISCOLL, VALERIE A.
Owner DRISCOLL VALERIE A