Removably positionable visor apparatus and suction release mechanism
First Claim
1. A suction cup release mechanism comprising:
- one or more suction cups;
a slide bar comprising at least one knife edge cooperably positioned to disengage a lip on at least one said suction cup; and
means controllable by a user for actuating said slide bar to disengage said lip.
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to a removably positionable visor and suction release mechanism which are particularly adapted for a vehicle windshield, windows, and smooth surfaces. The visor includes a visor element, which is provided with one or more suction cups for attaching the visor element at any selected location on the desired surface. The vacuum breaking mechanism, which is engaged by a spring-loaded, thumb-actuated projection, simultaneously breaks the vacuum in each suction cup so as to enable the visor to be easily removed without wrenching. The visor further includes a handle that is cooperably positioned with respect to the thumb-actuated projection, so as to enable a vehicle operator to safely and quickly remove and relocate the visor with only one hand.
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10 Claims
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1. A suction cup release mechanism comprising:
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one or more suction cups; a slide bar comprising at least one knife edge cooperably positioned to disengage a lip on at least one said suction cup; and means controllable by a user for actuating said slide bar to disengage said lip. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A suction cup release mechanism comprising:
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one or more suction cups; a slide bar comprising at least one knife edge cooperably positioned to disengage a tab disposed on a lip on at least one said suction cup; and means controllable by a user for actuating said slide bar to disengage said tab. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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