Patent ID: 7354096

Claim:
A portable, elevated, sun protection device for vehicles comprising: a pair or risers supported by a vehicle trunk lid, said risers supporting and attached to an airfoil shaped spoiler base platform, said platform containing a cover device, said cover device including expandable poles, an interconnecting rod for one sided opening of the cover, a canopy made of aluminized polyester or similar material, bungee and VELCRO fasteners, said protection device further including an airfoil shaped cover connected to the platform by a piano hinge and a simple bayonet clip lock; the expandable poles including pole sections of different diameters, the largest diameter poles are attached to the forward edge of the airfoil shaped spoiler base platform and include three additional, progressively smaller pole sections contained within the largest diameter pole; wherein with the platform attached to the trunk lid, extending the three additional sections forwardly produces a continuous pole from the trunk lid to a point above the front bumper for providing sun protection for the vehicle in the forward position for the vehicle's exterior paint, wax finish, heat protection for many engine parts including electrical parts and many other components susceptible to deterioration by high temperatures; wherein extending the three additional sections rearwardly produces a continuous pole from the trunk lid to a point above a point on the ground almost one car length aft of the vehicle's rear bumper; for providing sun protection to individuals seeking shade in an area rearward of the vehicle; and wherein the sun protection canopy device is contained in an esthetically attractive airfoil shaped spoiler concealing all of the parts and mechanics of the workings of the sun protection device when not is use and when in use, it is supported by the expandable poles in the expanded position providing sun protection for the vehicle.