Variflex Inc. Receives Instant-Canopy Patent

Variflex Inc. in Moorpark announced it has been granted a patent on its Quik Shade instant canopy.

The company said it received the patent for the product’s frame design. Quik Shade consists of a rust-resistant, one-piece folding steel frame with a water- and flame- resistant polyester top. The canopy can be erected in less than a minute.

Variflex is a supplier of in-line skates, skateboards, skating protective equipment and recreational safety helmets. It also manufactures and markets snowboards and snowboarding accessories through its Static, Barfoot and Outrage brands.