Patent · US Expired

Variable sunscreen for a vehicle

US6698816B1 · kind B1 · utility

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26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 30, 2002
Grant dateMar 2, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J1/2011
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A variable opacity sunscreen. The sunscreen includes sunshade body having a plurality of apertures therethrough. A blade slidable relative to the sunshade body is provided. The blade includes a plurality of apertures and a blade slot therethrough. The sunscreen further includes a lever cooperable with the blade slot to slide the blade relative to the sunshade body so that the apertures and the blade move relative to the apertures in the sunshade body to vary the opacity of a sunscreen across its entire surface or a part thereof.

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