Bimini top visor

Abstract

A visor is cooperable with a bimini top for a boat. The visor includes a bracket attachable to a bimini top frame, and a visor frame pivotally and removably secured to the bracket. The visor frame is positionable relative to the bracket between an inward position and an outward position. A visor cover is disposed on the visor frame.

1 . A visor cooperable with a bimini top for a boat, the visor comprising:
 a bracket attachable to a bimini top frame;   a visor frame pivotally and removably secured to the bracket, the visor frame being positionable relative to the bracket between an inward position and an outward position; and   a visor cover disposed on the visor frame.   
     
     
         2 . A visor according to  claim 1 , wherein the visor cover is formed of a water resistant material. 
     
     
         3 . A visor according to  claim 1 , wherein the visor cover includes a mesh pocket. 
     
     
         4 . A visor according to  claim 1 , wherein the bracket comprises a connecting portion attachable to the bimini top frame and defining a slot, and wherein the visor frame comprises a tab engageable with the slot and secured with a post or screw. 
     
     
         5 . A visor according to  claim 4 , wherein the visor frame is pivotable across a range of about 180°. 
     
     
         6 . A visor according to  claim 1 , further comprising a foam tube surrounding the visor frame. 
     
     
         7 . A visor according to  claim 6 , wherein the visor cover is disposed on the visor frame over the foam tube. 
     
     
         8 . A visor according to  claim 1 , wherein in the inward position, the visor frame is positionable adjacent an interior surface of the bimini top, and in the outward position, the visor frame is positionable about 180° from the inward position. 
     
     
         9 . A visor according to  claim 8 , wherein the visor frame is secured to the bracket such that the visor frame can be frictionally held by the bracket in any position between the inward position and the outward position. 
     
     
         10 . A bimini top for a boat comprising:
 a bimini top frame attachable to a boat adjacent a boat cockpit;   a canvas top secured to the bimini top frame; and   a visor cooperable with the bimini top frame, the visor comprising:
 a bracket attachable to the bimini top frame, 
 a visor frame pivotally and removably secured to the bracket, the visor frame being positionable relative to the bracket between an inward position and an outward position, and 
 a visor cover disposed on the visor frame. 
   
     
     
         11 . A bimini top according to  claim 10 , wherein the visor cover is formed of a water resistant material. 
     
     
         12 . A bimini top according to  claim 10 , wherein the visor cover includes a mesh pocket. 
     
     
         13 . A bimini top according to  claim 10 , wherein the bracket comprises a connecting portion attached to the bimini top frame and defining a slot, and wherein the visor frame comprises a tab engageable with the slot and secured with a post or screw. 
     
     
         14 . A bimini top according to  claim 13 , wherein the visor frame is pivotable across a range of about 180°. 
     
     
         15 . A bimini top according to  claim 10 , further comprising a foam tube surrounding the visor frame. 
     
     
         16 . A bimini top according to  claim 15 , wherein the visor cover is disposed on the visor frame over the foam tube. 
     
     
         17 . A bimini top according to  claim 10 , wherein in the inward position, the visor frame is positioned adjacent an interior surface of the bimini top, and in the outward position, the visor frame is positioned about 180° from the inward position. 
     
     
         18 . A bimini top according to  claim 17 , wherein the visor frame is secured to the bracket such that the visor frame can be frictionally held by the bracket in any position between the inward position and the outward position.