Patent ID: 7302957

Claim:
A freestanding self-erecting and collapsible shade device, comprising: a self-erecting and collapsible canopy, said canopy having a generally oval section and a U-shaped section, wherein said oval section forms a first side section, top section and a second side section of said canopy and said U-shaped section is secured to a rear edge of said oval section to form a rear section of said canopy, further wherein said oval section includes a frame receiving channel formed along the peripheral edge thereof and including a flexible frame secured within said channel; a first ventilation window formed in said first side section; a second ventilation window formed in said second side section; a third ventilation window formed in said rear section; a self-erecting and collapsible canopy shade removably attachable to said canopy; at least two ground stakes and anchor lines for securing the canopy against strong winds, a pair of tie-down loops stitched adjacent to a front edge of said top section of said canopy to provide tie downs points for said anchor lines; and a storage bag for conveniently carrying the collapsed canopy, stakes and lines.