Foldable and Flexible Head Shade

Abstract

A compact shade held over the head during inclement weather or to shield the sun. The shade has a simple circular or elongated loop of a thin strip of spring-like material covered by a sheet of one or more layers of soft, lightweight material. The shape of the elongated loop may vary from a generally rectangular shape with slightly rounded corners to an oval or generally elliptical shape. One or both of the major surfaces of the material are adapted to reflect water, snow, or radiation from the sun. The single elongated fabric-covered loop of the head shade can easily be twisted into a figure-8 configuration and fold into itself with two quick hand motions. The shade is made of soft, lightweight flexible material having two handles on the underside. It can be held together in its compact state with either a retaining member or separate pouch.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention is a compact shade that blocks the head of someone in inclement weather or the sun. The head shade is lightweight, compact, foldable, and flexible. The invention will solve the problem of a portable, easy to carry, head shade. Conventional umbrellas typically have cumbersome long, bulky handles. While engaged, typical umbrellas take up a lot of space and can be a hindrance to many other people using the same device. It becomes difficult to collapse a typical umbrella especially when entering into an automobile or other public transportation. A conventional umbrella would have to be lowered outside of a vehicle thus creating a nuisance for its use. The typical umbrella is not easily carried. The flexible, compact head shade can be quickly folded and easily stored and carried in a purse, briefcase, or pocket.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0002]The object of this invention is to give people, in inclement weather or sun, a quick and easy wa...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The technical effect of this patent is to provide a quick and easy way to shade the head in inclement weather or sun. The head shade is supported by a resilient loop member that can fold and twist into a small size for easy storage. It is made of soft and flexible material with two handles on the underneath. The head shade can be easily deployed for overhead use.

Problems solved by technology

Conventional umbrellas typically have cumbersome long, bulky handles.

While engaged, typical umbrellas take up a lot of space and can be a hindrance to many other people using the same device.

It becomes difficult to collapse a typical umbrella especially when entering into an automobile or other public transportation.

The typical umbrella is not easily carried.

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