Adjustable sunshade

Abstract

The adjustable sunshade includes an adjustable telescoping rod, an adjustable flexible rod (such as a gooseneck), and a flexible shade. A spike is formed on a lower end of the adjustable telescoping rod for engaging the ground and maintaining the adjustable telescoping rod in a substantially vertical position. The adjustable flexible rod is fixed to the upper end of the telescoping rod and holds the shade. The height of the sunshade is adjusted by adjusting the telescoping rod, and the flexible rod allows positioning of the shade over any selected region that the user may wish to shield from sunlight.

1 . An adjustable sunshade, comprising: 
 an adjustable, telescoping rod having an upper rod and a lower rod, said lower rod terminating in a spike adapted for anchoring the telescoping rod in the ground in a substantially vertical position;    an flexible rod having first and second opposed ends, the first end of said flexible rod being attached to said upper rod, said flexible rod being adjustable laterally and vertically and having sufficient rigidity to maintain position after adjustment; and,    a flexible shade mounted on the second end of said flexible rod adapted for screening sunlight.    
     
     
         2 . The adjustable sunshade as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a retention member attached to the second end of said adjustable, flexible rod, said retention member securing and supporting said shade.  
     
     
         3 . The adjustable sunshade as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said shade includes a plurality of spreader bars covered by a flexible cover member, said shade being collapsible.  
     
     
         4 . The adjustable sunshade as recited in  claim 3 , further comprising securement means engaging said retention member and said plurality of spreader bars for securing said plurality of spreader bars to said retention member, said securement means being adjustable, allowing for the selective positioning of said plurality of spreader bars with respect to said retention member.  
     
     
         5 . The adjustable sunshade as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a pair of prongs pivotally secured to said lower rod, the prongs being adapted for engagement with the ground.  
     
     
         6 . The adjustable sunshade as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said shade has indicia disposed thereon.  
     
     
         7 . The adjustable sunshade as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a hollow pouch, said adjustable telescoping rod, said adjustable flexible rod and said shade being received within said hollow pouch when said adjustable telescoping rod, said adjustable flexible rod and said shade are in a collapsed state.  
     
     
         8 . The adjustable sunshade as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said adjustable flexible rod is a gooseneck.  
     
     
         9 . The adjustable sunshade as recited in  claim 8 , wherein said flexible shade is selectively rotatable through 360° in both the vertical and horizontal directions.  
     
     
         10 . An adjustable sunshade, comprising: 
 an adjustable telescoping rod having an upper rod and a lower rod;    means for adjustably and releasably clamping said adjustable telescoping rod to a support surface, said means being attached to said lower rod;    an adjustable flexible rod having first and second opposed ends, the first end of said adjustable flexible rod being attached to said upper rod, said flexible rod being adjustable laterally and vertically and having sufficient rigidity to maintain position after adjustment; and,    a flexible shade mounted on the second end of said adjustable flexible rod adapted for screening sunlight.    
     
     
         11 . The adjustable sunshade as recited in  claim 10 , further comprising a retention member attached to the second end of said adjustable flexible rod, said retention member securing and supporting said shade.  
     
     
         12 . The adjustable sunshade as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said shade includes a plurality of spreader bars covered by a flexible cover member, said shade being collapsible.  
     
     
         13 . The adjustable sunshade as recited in  claim 12 , further comprising securement means engaging said retention member and said plurality of spreader bars for securing said plurality of spreader bars to said retention member, said securement means being adjustable, allowing for the selective positioning of said plurality of spreader bars with respect to said retention member.  
     
     
         14 . The adjustable sunshade as recited in  claim 10 , wherein said shade has indicia disposed thereon.  
     
     
         15 . The adjustable sunshade as recited in  claim 10 , wherein said flexible shade is selectively rotatable through 360° in both the horizontal and vertical directions.  
     
     
         16 . The adjustable sunshade as recited in  claim 10 , further comprising a hollow pouch, said adjustable telescoping rod, said flexible rod, said clamping means, and said shade being received within said hollow pouch when said adjustable telescoping rod, said adjustable flexible rod, said clamping means, and said shade are in a collapsed state.  
     
     
         17 . The adjustable sunshade as recited in  claim 10 , wherein said adjustable flexible rod is a gooseneck.