Adjusting Means Patents (Class 135/120.2)
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Patent number: 11746557Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fence type automatic tent, including a tent main body and a skeleton supporting plate arranged at a top end of the tent main body. The skeleton supporting plate is provided with a skeleton fixing plate and a locking switch handle in sequence. The locking switch handle is fixedly connected with the skeleton supporting plate. A periphery of the skeleton supporting plate extends outwards to form several stop bosses. To unfold the fence type automatic tent, a user presses the middle locking switch handle to separate the skeleton fixing plate from the skeleton supporting plate, so that an entire tent skeleton assembly can automatically spread under the action of an elastic force storage member.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Inventor: Yangfei Huang
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Patent number: 11505963Abstract: A tent with hubs positioned on the outer circumference of the tent, wherein the hub includes a plurality of pin rings that are configured to independently rotate at offset positions along a rotational axis to incrementally open and close the tent.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Inventor: Jonathan Neff
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Patent number: 10624429Abstract: A shade umbrella includes a top structure, an umbrella stand structure and a pole. The pole enables the separation of umbrella top structure into two components and posit of each other for ease of carrying and storing, and the umbrella stand structure attached to lower end of an umbrella pole which provides stability by parting horizontal and vertical loads. Further, the shade umbrella is portable, detachable and collapsible.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Inventor: Steve Lake
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Patent number: 10161158Abstract: Disclosed herein is a large umbrella configured to solve several existing deficiencies. The umbrella is configured for ease of operation, requiring very little effort for operation. This is achieved, in part, by use of a specially designed actuator arm used in conjunction with at least one pulley and counterbalanced weight system. Moreover, the umbrella canopy and framework is configured to allow the entire canopy to be lowered while remaining fully extended, so as to form a cover for a table into which its center pole is situated. Additionally, the umbrella canopy can be constructed with an extendible skirt. When unfurled, the skirt can extend the canopy cover so as to form an enclosure that fully surrounds the table, table legs, and chairs, for example.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Mumco Ltd.Inventor: Scott A. Mummert
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Patent number: 9976302Abstract: A retractable roof system (30) for a large building structure (32) for selectively closing off an opening (39) of a fixed roof (34) of the building structure (32), the system includes at least one roof section (40) movably mountable on at least one pier (42) of substantially C-section when viewed in profile. The or each pier (42) comprises a ground-engaging foot (43) with an upstanding substantially columnar portion (48) leading to a substantially horizontal top section (50) provided with a movable bracket (44) reciprocable in guide channels (54) formed in the top section (50) and actuable by a deployment mechanism (46).Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Inventor: François Delaney
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Patent number: 9786984Abstract: An antenna having an elongated housing open at one end and defining an interior chamber. A telescoping mast has a carrier attached at a first end and a flexible antenna attached at its other end. The carrier with the attached mast and antenna is movable between a storage position in which the carrier, mast, and antenna are contained within the interior chamber of the housing, and a deployed position in which the mast and attached antenna protrude outwardly from the housing. A spring is positioned between the carrier and the housing which urges the carrier towards its deployed position. A catch mechanism selectively holds the carrier in its stored position and, when released, releases the spring to move the antenna to its deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Amir I. Zaghloul, William T. Fraser, Jr., Theodore K. Anthony, Andrew J. Bayba
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Patent number: 9756911Abstract: A wheelchair having, in an embodiment, a frame, a seat, a plurality of wheels and an umbrella assembly. The umbrella assembly has a canopy, a canopy holder and a driving device. During opening, the canopy slides upward through the canopy holder and extends outward.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Ellen D. Fitzgerald
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Patent number: 9526306Abstract: An umbrella assembly, in one embodiment, includes a housing for a canopy. The umbrella assembly has a mechanism powered to open and close the canopy. During opening, the canopy slides upward through the housing and extends outward in a blooming formation.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Inventor: Ellen D. Fitzgerald
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Patent number: 8746267Abstract: In some embodiments, a canopy structure includes a plurality of support members, each including a first leg and a second leg telescopically slideable within the first leg to infinitely adjust a height of the canopy structure. The canopy structure can include a plurality of eaves including scissor-jack members moveable between an extended position and a collapsed position. The canopy structure can include a plurality of locking members. The locking members can be coupled to the first legs. The locking members can be adjustable between a locked and an unlocked position. The locking members can be configured to apply a radial inward force received by an area of the second legs when the locking members are in the locked position.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Bravo SportsInventors: Jack B. Lovley, II, Mark Groenhuyzen, Jospeh Klingl
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Patent number: 8662096Abstract: A folding shelter structure capable of being reconfigured from an unfolded position to a folded position, and vice versa. The structure has telescopic uprights each having at least one lower element sliding outside an upper element secured to said structure and which support a collection of mutually-adjacent prismatic box structures. The walls of which having crisscross longitudinal members articulated in the manner of scissors. The structure is characterized in that said structure has indexing means that are built into said telescopic uprights, in order to block and maintain the lower element and the upper element in the folded position, in the unfolded position or in at least one intermediate position between the folded and unfolded positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Vitabri, Societe AnonymeInventor: Alain Stehly
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Patent number: 8662459Abstract: A bag support apparatus has a first support member, a first arm slidably received in the first support member so as to be movable between a retracted position and an extended position, a second support member, and a second arm slidably received in the second support member so as to be movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The first arm is linked to the second arm such that a movement of the first support member toward the second support member causes the first and second arms to move toward the retracted position and such that a movement of the first support member away from the second support member causes and first and second arms to move to the extended position. A scissor mechanism is linked to the first and second support members and to the first and second arms.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Inventor: John Truitt
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Patent number: 8590554Abstract: The present invention provides an instant tent with an integral vent and corresponding rain fly for providing the tent with continuous ventilation while protecting the vent and interior of the tent from adverse weather conditions. The frame of the tent includes a hub, a plurality of roof poles and eave poles pivotally coupled to the hub, and a plurality of leg poles coupled to the corresponding roof poles. Coupled to the frame is an enclosed canopy which includes the vent at a top portion of the canopy to allow air from continuously entering and exiting the interior of the tent. The rain fly is attached to the canopy and corresponding eave pole, and is disposed proximate the vent. Thus, the instant tent of the present invention is provided with secure and continuous ventilation, and is opened and closed without requiring additional assembly of components.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventors: Kwan Jun Choi, Ki Ho Jin
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Patent number: 8590553Abstract: Detent actuators may comprise an elongate arm member, a detent button actuating surface, a receiving region, and a mounting structure. The detent button actuating surface may be sized and configured to actuate a detent button. The receiving region may be sized and configured to receive at least one of a finger and a thumb. The mounting structure may be sized and configured to facilitate mounting of the elongate arm to a structure that is selectively slidable relative to a structure comprising the detent button. Additionally, foldable apparatus may comprise a post comprising a detent button, a fitting slidably coupled to the post, and a detent button actuator coupled to the fitting. Methods of operating a detent button may comprise applying a force to a receiving region of a detent button actuator and depressing the detent button with a detent button actuating surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Bravo SportsInventors: Jack Lovley, II, Mark Groenhuyzen, Ron Sy-Facunda
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Patent number: 8118045Abstract: An outdoor canopy includes a canopy frame, a canopy shelter and a side entrance arrangement. The canopy frame includes a roof frame and a legs frame downwardly extended from the roof frame to form a canopy area. The canopy shelter, which is made of waterproof fabric, is detachably fastening at the canopy frame to define a ceiling wall, a front wall, a rear wall and two sidewalls for enclosing the canopy area therewithin. The side entrance arrangement is formed on one of the sidewalls of the canopy shelter for a user to gain entry to and exit the canopy area without having to pass through the front entrance, wherein the side entrance arrangement contains a side entrance opening formed on the corresponding sidewall of the canopy shelter, and comprise at least one entrance fabric operatively mounted on the corresponding sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Inventor: Wanda Ying Li
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Patent number: 7963295Abstract: An outdoor canopy includes a canopy frame, a canopy shelter and a side entrance arrangement. The canopy frame includes a roof frame and a legs frame downwardly extended from the roof frame to form a canopy area. The canopy shelter, which is made of waterproof fabric, is detachably fastening at the canopy frame to define a ceiling wall, a front wall, a rear wall and two sidewalls for enclosing the canopy area therewithin. The side entrance arrangement is formed on one of the sidewalls of the canopy shelter for a user to gain entry to and exit the canopy area without having to pass through the front entrance, wherein the side entrance arrangement contains a side entrance opening formed on the corresponding sidewall of the canopy shelter, and comprise at least one entrance fabric operatively mounted on the corresponding sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Inventor: Wanda Ying Li
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Patent number: 7509967Abstract: A frame for automatic umbrella style canopy tents and a tent including the frame are disclosed. In the tent frame, the spreaders, which expand or collapse the upper ribs in radial directions, are configured as extendible members, thus reliably locking the tent frame in an expanded state and securely maintaining a pitched state of the tent. In the tent frame of the present invention, each of the spreaders includes a first spreader part coupled to the upper rib and a second spreader part which is coupled to a spreader holder and into which the first spreader part is inserted such that the first spreader part is extendible, with a spring installed in the second spreader part and causing the first spreader part to be extended.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2005Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Inventor: Soo-Hwan Kim
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Publication number: 20090078297Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic control device of foldable tent connecting to several roof strut sets consisting of several segments serially connected in radial; wherein, said control device is typically comprised of a central standing base containing a sliding hub, a spring and a tappet roller at inside; said tappet roller is fit in the inside of the sliding hub, and is touched against with one end of said spring axially, another end of said spring is touched against the top inside surface of said central standing base; said sliding hub is connected to connectors in radial respectively and pivotally; said connectors are respectively pivoted on the rim of said central standing base at the middle points, another ends of said connectors are individually connected to the roof strut sets; on the other hand, there are several locking pins built upon the inside of the central standing base for engaging with said tappet roller, coordinating to those said tappet roller has proper number of beveled surfacType: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventor: Jin-Ho BAE
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Patent number: 7422026Abstract: A structure of a canopy includes a plurality of pillars, an end portion connection block fixed to an end portion of the pillar, a slide connection block capable of sliding along the pillar, a plurality of roof edge frames, a plurality of roof center frames, a rod connection block connecting the roof edge frame and the roof center frame, an upper head connection block pivoting with respect to the first rod of each of the roof center frames to form an outer top end of the roof, a lower head connection block pivoting with respect to the second rod of each of the roof center frames to form an inner top end of the roof, a connection block including a corner reinforcement bar capable of being hinge coupled between the roof end connection block and the upper head connection block to reinforce a corner formed to face the center of the roof, and a roof cloth covering the roof edge frame and the roof center frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2003Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Inventor: Dae Hwan Kim
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Patent number: 6789557Abstract: A portable and collapsible sunshade apparatus which can be conveniently folded up and carried in a bag so that the sunshade apparatus can be easily transported to the beach or other locations for attachment to a beach chair or lounge chair through use of a novel attachment clip. The universal clip enables any type of sunshade apparatus to be attached to any type of beach chair or lounge chair at any desired height above the occupant of the chair and at any desired angular orientation relative to the chair.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2003Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Inventor: Gene Wahl, Jr.
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Patent number: 6691723Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed herein for adjusting the length of a frame to fit a canopy tied onto and stretched over the frame. Each end of the frame includes a mounting bracket which is slid into an open end of a side tube with a friction fit. A sleeve is secured over the side tube with a flange engaging the outer end of the bracket. An adjusting nut and bolt engages both the flange and the bracket such that rotation of the nut against the flange causes the bracket to be moved axially within and of the side tube thereby lengthening the overall length of the frame relative to the canopy.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Inventor: Byron L. Godbersen
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Publication number: 20030084933Abstract: A tent detachable arrangement for an instant setup foldable tent is disclosed. In this instant setup foldable tent, while retaining the advantages of the instant setup foldable tent such as speediness and convenience, a tent detachable arrangement is provided, making it possible to attach and detach the tent to and from the tent frame, enabling the user to pitch the tent or the fly selectively or both, thus promoting the usefulness of the tent. The instant setup foldable tent includes a plurality of foldable tent frames secured to a hub, and a tent cloth is coupled to the plurality of the foldable tent frames by a plurality of hooks. The tent includes a tent detachable coupling attached between a lower portion of the tent cloth and a lower portion of each pole of the foldable tent frames making it possible to attach and detach the test cloth to and from the frames, leaving tent frame untouched; and further includes a pole-securing arrangement provided to secure the tent poles firmly to the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Applicant: BAEJIN CORPORATIONInventor: Dong Soo Ju
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Patent number: 6354317Abstract: A device to stabilize a tent of the type having a fabric cover and a plurality of poles under tension. The device is characterized as having two rods connected to one another at a connector. The connector is provided with a channel approximating the size of the circular cross-section of the poles. The device is further provided with means to maintain the connector at a fixed position on the tent pole as well as means to maintain the spacing between the rods regardless of the climatic conditions being encountered.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2000Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Inventor: Jek Kun Lah
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Publication number: 20010035204Abstract: An orchard tent folding structure comprises two frame sets and a shelter member having a plurality of tubular members and a plastic cloth. The frame sets comprise a rod member which is provided with a power source to drive the rod member to turn, a sprocket wheel and a slide wheel linked with the sprocket wheel by a chain member. The sprocket wheel turns along with the rod member. The chain member is formed of a chain section and a steel cable section. The shelter member is fastened at one side with the chain section, and at other side with a first steel cable and a second steel cable of the frame sets.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Inventor: Zong-Tsan Lin
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Publication number: 20010020484Abstract: A hand held sun shield having a frame, within the frame a material adapted to reflect or filter ultraviolet radiation. The sun shield includes a handle adapted to position the frame at any angular relationships parallel or perpendicular to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2001Publication date: September 13, 2001Inventor: Edward Ormanoski