DUAL-USE PORTABLE SUNSHADE APPARATUS

摘要

A portable sunshade apparatus is disclosed for use with, for example, a recreational chair. In one embodiment, the sunshade apparatus has two side supports. Each side support has one or more of: an attachment provision, a vertical support leg, one or more radial support arms, a ratchet assembly connecting the radial arms to the vertical support leg, and a horizontally extending arm connected to an end of the radial support arms. A canopy element extends between the horizontally extending arms of each side support. The ratchet assembly and the attachment provision include features that allow the canopy to be adjusted in a variety of directions. In some instances, the canopy element is used for displaying promotional messages.

主权项

1. A portable sunshade apparatus comprising:
a shade; a ridged support panel; an articulating support frame affixed to the ridged support panel and the shade, the articulating support frame including joints and configured to articulate about the joints to position the shade with respect to the ridged support panel; and at least one securing strap affixed to the ridged support panel and configured to wrap around an external object and brace the ridged support panel up against the external object.