Tanwings plus system

Abstract

TanWings is a device, which can be added to a common style lounge chair, to promote even tanning. It is designed to provide a comfortable and even tanning means during outdoor sunbathing episodes. TanWings Plus may also provide shade and an out-of-sight compartment for picnic items or the like. It may also be used to provide a private shaded space for changing a child's diaper or allowing a child to nap while at the pool, beach or even in the back yard.

1 . An outdoor tanning device to promote even tanning adapted for use with an outdoor lounge chair comprising:
 a pair of bendable permanently affixed tan wings; and   a cushioned core-supported portion;   wherein said pair of permanently affixed tan wings are permanently attached to the sides of said outdoor lounge chair, and rotatable, when horizontally positioned providing supports for a user-sunbather's arms to be positioned for tanning;   wherein said cushioned core-supported portion comprises a cushioning surface for a back of said user-sunbather;   wherein said user-sunbather is comfortably supported via said outdoor tanning device for even-tanning during at least one sunbathing period.   
     
     
         2 . The outdoor tanning device to promote even tanning adapted for use with an outdoor lounge chair of  claim 1  wherein said pair of bendable permanently affixed tan wings are inwardly foldable-rotatable about an axis for portability. 
     
     
         3 . The outdoor tanning device to promote even tanning adapted for use with an outdoor lounge chair of  claim 1  wherein said pair of bendable permanently affixed tan wings comprise PVC pipe. 
     
     
         4 . The outdoor tanning device to promote even tanning adapted for use with an outdoor lounge chair of  claim 3  wherein said PVC pipe aids in supporting an arm of said user-sunbather when sun-bathing during said at least one sunbathing period. 
     
     
         5 . The outdoor tanning device to promote even tanning adapted for use with an outdoor lounge chair of  claim 4  wherein said PVC pipe is sewn onto an underside of each of said pair of bendable permanently affixed tan wings. 
     
     
         6 . The outdoor tanning device to promote even tanning adapted for use with an outdoor lounge chair of  claim 5  wherein said PVC pipe of said pair of bendable permanently affixed tan wings is covered with mesh. 
     
     
         7 . The outdoor tanning device to promote even tanning adapted for use with an outdoor lounge chair of  claim 1  wherein said cushioned core-supported portion comprises foam. 
     
     
         8 . The outdoor tanning device to promote even tanning adapted for use with an outdoor lounge chair of  claim 1  wherein said cushioned core-supported portion rests horizontally across said outdoor lounge chair. 
     
     
         9 . The outdoor tanning device to promote even tanning adapted for use with an outdoor lounge chair of  claim 1  wherein said pair of bendable permanently affixed tan wings are upwardly pivotable such that they are able to be pulled up into a tent-like position and securably temporarily held in vertical stasis. 
     
     
         10 . The outdoor tanning device to promote even tanning adapted for use with an outdoor lounge chair of  claim 9  wherein said tent-like position is held in vertical stasis via hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         11 . The outdoor tanning device to promote even tanning adapted for use with an outdoor lounge chair of  claim 9  wherein a towel-cover is used in conjunction with said pair of bendable permanently affixed tan wings to form a private shaded area. 
     
     
         12 . The outdoor tanning device to promote even tanning adapted for use with an outdoor lounge chair of  claim 11  wherein said tent-like position provides said private shaded area for a child to rest out of the sun. 
     
     
         13 . The outdoor tanning device to promote even tanning adapted for use with an outdoor lounge chair of  claim 11  wherein said tent-like position provides said private shaded area for picnic items to be shadingly-stored. 
     
     
         14 . An outdoor tanning device to promote even tanning adapted for use with an outdoor lounge chair comprising:
 a pair of inwardly foldable bendable permanently affixed tan wings comprising PVC pipe covered with mesh and sewn onto an underside of each of said pair of bendable permanently affixed tan wings to aid in supporting an arm of a user-sunbather when sun-bathing during at least one sunbathing period;   a foamed cushioned core-supported portion resting horizontally across said outdoor lounge chair; and   a towel cover;   wherein said pair of permanently affixed tan wings are permanently attached to sides of said outdoor lounge chair, providing support(s) for said user-sunbather's arms to be positioned for tanning;   wherein said pair of bendable permanently affixed tan wings are pivotable such that they are able to be pulled up into a tent-like position and securably temporarily held in vertical stasis via hook and loop fasteners;   wherein said cushioned core-supported portion comprises a cushioning surface for a back and/or front of said user-sunbather;   wherein said user-sunbather is comfortably supported via said outdoor tanning device for even-tanning during at least one sunbathing period;   wherein said towel-cover is used in conjunction with said pair of bendable permanently affixed tan wings to form a private shaded area;   wherein said tent-like position provides said private shaded area for a child to rest out of the sun; and   wherein said tent-like position provides said private shaded area for picnic items to be shadingly-stored.   
     
     
         15 . The outdoor tanning device to promote even tanning adapted for use with an outdoor lounge chair of  claim 14  further comprising a kit including: said outdoor tanning device; at least one said pair of bendable permanently affixed tan wings; said towel-cover; and a set of user instructions. 
     
     
         16 . A method of using an outdoor tanning device for attachment to an outdoor lounge chair comprising the steps of:
 coupling a pair of bendable permanently affixed tan wings of said outdoor tanning device to an outdoor lounge chair;   outwardly unfolding/rotating said pair of bendable permanently affixed tan wings;   laying on said outdoor lounge chair;   sun-bathing while supported by said outdoor tanning device and thereby promoting an even tan; and   bending/rotating said permanently affixed tan wings to form a private shaded area.