Collapsible self-supporting canopy

1. A collapsible self-supporting canopy comprising:

at least two U-shaped bows pivotally coupled by a pair of locking hinges, each locking hinge positioned along outward ends of each of the at least two U-shaped bows;

a first panel supported by the at least two U-shaped bows, the first panel extending beyond the at least two shaped bows, wherein the first panel includes a cutout that defines a pivot point, wherein the pivot point is positioned beyond ends of the at least two U-shaped bows;

a flexible panel support for supporting a second panel, the second panel coupled with the first panel;

a back edge U-shaped bow for supporting a third panel, the third panel coupled with the second panel and a portion of the first panel;

a back panel removably coupled with the third panel, the back panel including at least a circular head support adjustably coupled thereto; and

a front panel removably coupled with the first panel, the front panel including a neck cutout defining a substantially circular opening.

2. The collapsible self-supporting canopy of claim 1 , wherein the second panel, the back panel, and the front panel are manufactured from a material selected from the group consisting of: a light opaque material, a light semi-opaque material, a light transparent material, and a mesh material.

3. The collapsible self-supporting canopy of claim 1 , further comprising:

an attachment element for mechanically coupling the collapsible self-supporting canopy with a rigid structure.

4. The collapsible self-supporting canopy of claim 3 , wherein the rigid structure is selected from the group consisting of: an automobile seat, a portable chair, a patio lounge chair, and an airplane seat.

5. The collapsible self-supporting canopy of claim 1 , wherein the a flexible panel support comprises a piping structure.

6. The collapsible self-supporting canopy of claim 1 , wherein the circular head support comprises a foam donut having a fabric covering, wherein the fabric covering includes a hook fabric located along a bottom surface of the foam donut such that the foam donut is adjustably coupled with the back panel.

7. The collapsible self-supporting canopy of claim 1 , wherein the front panel further comprises a closable entry slit extending from the neck cutout to a forward edge of the front panel.

8. The collapsible self-supporting canopy of claim 1 , further comprising a removable canopy extension panel, the removable canopy extension panel comprising a breathable fabric.

9. A method for utilizing a collapsible self-supporting canopy comprising:

providing the collapsible self-supporting canopy, the collapsible self-supporting canopy including,

at least two U-shaped bows pivotally coupled by a pair of locking hinges, each locking hinge positioned along outward ends of each of the at least two U-shaped bows,

a first panel supported by the at least two U-shaped bows, the first panel extending beyond the at least two shaped bows, wherein the first panel includes a cutout that defines a pivot point, wherein the pivot point is positioned beyond ends of the at least two U-shaped bows;

a flexible panel support for supporting a second panel, the second panel coupled with the first panel;

a back edge U-shaped bow for supporting a third panel, the third panel coupled with the second panel and a portion of the first panel,

a back panel removably coupled with the third panel, the back panel including at least a circular head support adjustably coupled thereto, and

attaching the collapsible self-supporting canopy to a rigid structure using an attachment element;

adjusting the circular head support to accommodate a user fitment preference; and

deploying the self-supporting collapsible canopy.

10. The method of claim 9 , further comprising:

attaching a front panel, the front panel removably coupled with the first panel, the front panel including a neck cutout defining a substantially circular opening.

11. The method of claim 9 , further comprising:

attaching a removable canopy extension panel, the removable canopy extension panel comprising a breathable fabric.

12. The method of claim 9 , further comprising:

collapsing the self-supporting collapsible canopy.

13. The method of claim 9 , wherein the rigid structure is selected from the group consisting of: an automobile seat, a portable chair, a patio lounge chair, and an airplane seat.

14. The method of claim 9 , wherein the circular head support comprises a foam donut having a fabric covering, wherein the fabric covering includes a hook fabric located along a bottom surface of the foam donut such that the foam donut is adjustably coupled with the back panel.

15. The method of claim 9 , wherein the front panel further comprises a closable entry slit extending from the neck cutout to a forward edge of the front panel.