Truss Type Patents (Class 135/122)
  • Patent number: 11072943
    Abstract: A folding tent with automatic cornice structure includes a folding tent body including a leg tube and a folding rod assembly that are installed by a leg tube slider and a leg tube top member. The folding tent further includes a cornice assembly including a connection sleeve group that includes a first sliding sleeve, a second sliding sleeve and a third sliding sleeve, and a cornice rod group that includes a cornice rod, a diagonal draw rod and a push rod. The first sliding sleeve is slidably cooperated with the cornice rod and is hingedly cooperated with the push rod. The second sliding sleeve is fixedly cooperated with the push rod, is slidably cooperated with a folding top rod, and is hingedly cooperated with the diagonal draw rod. The third sliding sleeve is fixedly cooperated with the folding top rod, and is hingedly cooperated with a folding diagonal rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG JIANSHENG LEISURE PRODUCTS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Yuanru Sun, Chao Zeng, Jian He
  • Patent number: 10995514
    Abstract: A folding tent with central self-lock structure comprises a plurality of tent leg tubes, a plurality of side cross units, a plurality of middle cross units and at least one central self-lock mechanism. The central self-lock mechanism is configured to be installed in cooperation with one end of the middle cross units. The central self-lock mechanism includes a lock rod assembly, a self-lock unit, an upper disc member and a lower disc assembly. When the folding tent is in an unfolded state, the self-lock unit and the lock rod assembly are locked, and a spacing between the upper disc member and the lower disc assembly is the smallest; when the folding tent is in a retracted state, the self-lock unit and the lock rod assembly are unlocked, the lock rod assembly is telescopic, and the spacing between the upper disc member and the lower disc assembly increases with the retraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG JIANSHENG LEISURE PRODUCTS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Weijun Xu, Yuanru Sun, Jian He
  • Patent number: 10704265
    Abstract: A roofing debris collection apparatus having one or more gutter liners constructed to fit in an interior of a gutter to collect roofing debris; one or more debris chute drapes; and one or more drape support poles to maintain the debris chute drapes in a vertical angled orientation adjacent the gutter to guide roofing debris from a roof to the ground. Roofing debris accumulates in the gutter liners or falls off the roof on to the debris chute drapes and slides from the debris chute drapes onto the ground or onto a debris collecting ground tarp. The roofing debris is collected and removed by collecting the gutter liners from the gutter and gathering the debris collecting ground tarp from the ground. The roofing debris collection apparatus allows for rapid collection and removal of roofing debris and protects the sides of a building from any damage that might be caused by the collection of roofing debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Inventors: Heath Austin Hicks, Eric James Mackintosh
  • Patent number: 10662667
    Abstract: The folding shelter structure device includes posts supporting at the upper portion thereof a deformable frame having movable side members. Each side member has at least one pair of scissor-hinge arms connected to the posts via pivot points. At least one arm of a pair of arms of a side member is provided to be longitudinally adjustable via a mechanism for elongating and shortening the length thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: VITABRI
    Inventor: Alain Stehly
  • Patent number: 10407940
    Abstract: A canopy erectable by a single user by use of a crank assembly. The canopy is constructed of an expandable frame including legs, vertical rotating members, and horizontal rotating members. Each leg has a foot on one end. One foot has a stepping portion and each of the remaining feet have a sliding portion. The vertical rotating members are each connected to one leg and are movably connected to each other vertical rotating member at a centerpoint. The horizontal rotating members are each rotatably connected between two different legs at a fixed point on each leg. Each leg also has a movable bracket slidably connected to it and the bracket is rotably connected to each adjacent horizontal rotating member. A crank is affixed to the leg with the first foot; wherein the crank is operably connected to control the position of the movable bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucas Ferrari, Chinawut Paesang
  • Patent number: 9995056
    Abstract: A collapsible canopy frame includes a plurality of side and central supports and a plurality of telescopic legs. A single activation feature provides for the extension and retraction, and the locking and unlocking of the canopy frame. A fixed bracket and a sliding bracket located at the upper end of each telescopic leg provide the connection of the telescopic legs to the side and central supports and to each other. The single activation feature includes an upper and a lower hub and when they joined together facilitate the extension and locking of canopy frame; as the lower hub is disengaged from the upper hub, the gazebo frame becomes unlocked and capable of being retracted. Each telescopic leg includes a plurality of telescopic sections that extend and retract through a cable system or a tape-driven system connected to the sliding bracket and which links the telescopic sections to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Inventor: Shengyong Yang
  • Patent number: 9903136
    Abstract: A portable shelter is provided for sheltering materials or human occupants at a remote location. The shelter includes, among other things, a flexible cover and a supporting frame. In operation, hinged members that are part of the frame are used to support a first portion and then a second portion of the shelter. Before the frame is raised up, the people who are constructing it can easily reach the top parts of the shelter without a stepladder or the like. By avoiding the need for a stepladder, the overall size and weight of the assembled components that have to be transported to the remote location can be reduced, and the shelter can be constructed more quickly and easily. Hinges, purlin connections, and corner closure systems for the shelter are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Alaska Structures, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Hotes, Michael Vesper
  • Patent number: 9854751
    Abstract: A greenhouse having side walls that provide a structural frame and which define an enclosed growing area. The greenhouse also has a roof which extends from the structural frame, and which has multiple roof sections extending inwardly over the growing area. A first roof section covers a first portion of the growing area and terminates in a first remote edge which is spaced inwardly from the structural frame. A second and subsequent roof sections covers the growing area and terminates in a second remote edge which overlaps the first remote edge, thus defining a vertical gap between the adjacent roof sections through which air can circulate. The greenhouse also has a cooling system mounted to a roof section which has nozzles for spraying water vapor into the circulating air, thus cooling the air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: THE ROYAL INSTITUTION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING/MCGILL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Mark Lefsrud, Polina Fateeva, Lucas McCartney
  • Patent number: 9777471
    Abstract: Disclosed is a shelter having a base having base buses; a frame having curves and beams supporting the curves. Each end of the curves are attached to corresponding base bus; each curve is composed of curved elements, the curved element has means for connecting a curve to another curve with a beam. The shelter further has a cable, which cable is for tightening and supporting the frame. Additionally, there is a curved element, and a use of a shelter as a shelter for aircrafts or as a sports hall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: KT-Shelter Oy
    Inventors: Tommi Kasanen, Pekka Vihonen
  • Patent number: 9243422
    Abstract: A portable shelter framing system is disclosed herein. The portable shelter framing system includes a plurality of vertical support members; a plurality of crossbeam members, each of the crossbeam members configured to be connected between a pair of the plurality of vertical support members without the use of tools; and a plurality of roof frame members, each of the roof frame members configured to be coupled to one of the plurality of vertical support members or one of the plurality of crossbeam members without the use of tools. In one or more embodiments, the portable shelter framing system further includes a plurality of connecting members, each of the connecting members configured to couple a respective one of the plurality of roof frame members to a respective one of the plurality of vertical support members or to a respective one of the plurality of crossbeam members without the use of tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Sunjoy Industries Group Ltd.
    Inventors: David Lewis Hunt, Gilbert Carl Schmidt, Sean Michael Banal, Lianzhang Pan
  • Publication number: 20150090309
    Abstract: A frame structure, in its expanded configuration forms a top portion having an elongated top ridge member and four downwardly-angled ridge members. Each end of the top ridge member is connected to an inner end of two ridge members, while the outer ends of each ridge member are connected to legs. The top ridge member and ridge members are composed of various trusses and connector/cap members that allow the ridge members to pivot or not pivot, in various directions, allowing the frame structure to be folded to its collapsed configuration and unfolded to its expanded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Oliver Ma
  • Patent number: 8978680
    Abstract: An erectable canopy framework comprising a base frame and a roof frame. The roof frame is operative to support a canopy above the base frame and is removably mountable to the base frame. The base frame includes a plurality of upright support members, a plurality of cross members, each interconnecting adjacent upright support members, and a plurality of mounts disposed on the upright support members. Each mount includes a mount opening and each cross member includes a scissor assembly to permit movement of the base frame between expanded and a collapsed states. The mounts are operative to fasten the cross members to the upright support members. The roof frame includes a plurality of rafters each connectable to a corresponding mount opening. The framework comprises a plurality of rafter fittings each adapted for insertion into a corresponding mount opening and connectable to a corresponding rafter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: KD Kanopy Inc.
    Inventor: Matt Kayser
  • Publication number: 20140366923
    Abstract: The quickly erectable dome shelter includes an extendible perimeter truss assembly with link members connected between adjacent legs, a central truss assembly of link members, and a roof framework, including pairs of curved upper and lower peak truss members, that is movable between a lowered, collapsed configuration and a raised, upwardly arching position. The shelter also includes telescoping peak pole members coupled to the central truss assembly of link members and the roof framework, and may also include telescoping peak truss brace members connected between a peak truss member and a link member of the perimeter assembly of link members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventor: Mark C. Carter
  • Patent number: 8851096
    Abstract: A preassembled lattice beam formed by a lower rib and an upper rib interconnected by at least one diagonal attached such as to be able to pivot between a transport position and a mounting position, said beam having at least one stationary upright connecting the lower and upper ribs at a right angle in said mounting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Crescential
    Inventors: Derek De Villenfagne De Sorinnes, André Fritz, Michel Hinker
  • Patent number: 8701692
    Abstract: A collapsible shelter includes an improved attachment of the roof poles to the legs. A shelter frame has a leg at each corner. Each leg may have an angled top edge or surface. A scissor assembly attaches adjacent legs to each other. An offset link pivotally attaches the roof poles to the legs, adjacent to the top of each leg. The roof poles can be rigidly attached to the offset link. Extension poles are attached to the roof poles with a bungee or similar elastic element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Pro Performance Sports, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Allen Holland, Thomas A. Quinn
  • Publication number: 20140102497
    Abstract: A shelter that includes a slider and a strut mechanism mounted on support posts of the shelter that automatically actuate and extend from the side of the support posts when the shelter is expanded from its collapsed state. The strut mechanism provides support for an eave that extends outside from all or a portion of the perimeter of the shelter defined by the corners of the support posts. An automatic hard-stop mechanism is incorporated into the support posts that prevent the eave sliders and strut mechanisms from becoming over-extended. The support posts are configured and oriented relative to the other components of the shelter frame and shelter boundary so to minimize the footprint or size of the shelter when in the collapsed state. Accordingly, the protected and shaded area offered by the shelter is greatly increased without sacrificing the stability and strength of the shelter, complicating the operation of the shelter, or increasing the weight, storability or cost of the shelter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventor: Oliver Ma
  • Publication number: 20140076370
    Abstract: A preassembled lattice beam formed by a lower rib and an upper rib interconnected by at least one diagonal attached such as to be able to pivot between a transport position and a mounting position, said beam having at least one stationary upright connecting the lower and upper ribs at a right angle in said mounting position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: SPANTECH FRANCE (SOCIETE A RESPONSABILITE LIMITEE)
    Inventors: Derek De Villenfagne De Sorinnes, André Fritz, Michel Hinker
  • Publication number: 20140060600
    Abstract: The quickly erectable dome shelter includes an extendible perimeter truss assembly with link members connected between adjacent legs, a central truss assembly of link members, and a roof framework, including pairs of curved upper and lower peak truss members, that is movable between a lowered, collapsed configuration and a raised, upwardly arching position. The shelter also includes telescoping peak pole members coupled to the central truss assembly of link members and the roof framework, and may also include telescoping peak truss brace members connected between a peak truss member and a link member of the perimeter assembly of link members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Mark C. Carter
  • Patent number: 8602043
    Abstract: A boat storage canopy fitted to a boat storage lift has an entry portion, raised center portion and shore side portion with downwardly depending curtains on first and second sides and the shore side end with a hinged curtain at the entry end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Inventor: Daniel J. Kaiser
  • Patent number: 8522806
    Abstract: 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 is waterproof and 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 to serve as an additional entrance, which includes a side entrance opening formed on the corresponding sidewall of the canopy shelter and comprises at least one entrance fabric operatively mounted on the corresponding sidewall. The roof frame further comprises an addition support arrangement cooperatively and detachably engaged with the horizontal bars for creating a three-point support to reinforce the canopy frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Ma, Oliver Joen-An
    Inventor: Wanda Ying Li
  • Publication number: 20130092207
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: BRAVO SPORTS
    Inventors: Jack Lovley, II, Mark Groenhuyzen, Ron Sy-Facunda
  • Publication number: 20130074896
    Abstract: The quickly erectable dome shelter includes an extendible perimeter truss assembly with link members connected between adjacent legs, a central truss assembly of link members, and a roof framework, including pairs of curved upper and lower peak truss members, that is movable between a lowered, collapsed configuration and a raised, upwardly arching position. The shelter also includes telescoping peak pole members coupled to the central truss assembly of link members and the roof framework, and may also include telescoping peak truss brace members connected between a peak truss member and a link member of the perimeter assembly of link members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: Mark C. Carter
  • Patent number: 8397659
    Abstract: A boat lift canopy entrance for easily entering and exiting a boat upon a boat lift with a canopy without having to stoop and trip while getting into out of the boat. The boat lift canopy entrance includes an entrance closure assembly being fastenable over an entranceway of a canopy and having a piece of material capable of being removably disposed over and closing the entranceway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventors: Dennis H. Nastrom, Brian L. Nastrom, Steven W. Nastrom
  • Patent number: 8375969
    Abstract: The present teachings provide a canopy that can be used in the area around a campfire for shelter during adverse weather conditions. The canopy includes a frame, a cover having a centrally located opening support by the frame, and a set of legs supporting the frame with the cover in an elevated position. The frame is constructed with a set of trusses which interconnect a lower support frame and an upper support frame. The trusses and support members are assembled such that the central opening remains unobstructed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventor: Michael Duane McCarty, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20120186618
    Abstract: A multi-use disaster relief tent includes an outer tent for enclosing a shelter area. The outer tent comprises a roof, a front wall, a rear wall, side walls, and a floor. The roof comprises exterior sleeves. The front wall comprises two windows and means for detaching at least a portion of the front wall to form a canopy. At least one of the side walls comprises a side door adjacent the front wall and a side window. The side door is operable for opening into a canopy. A plurality of upright poles supports the outer tent. The plurality of upright poles is joined to an exterior of the outer tent. A plurality roof poles supports the roof. The plurality of roof poles is encased within the exterior sleeves and each end of the plurality of roof poles is joined to a top end of a one of the upright poles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Reginaldo Arredondo
  • Patent number: 8191565
    Abstract: A wire tray and tent frame structural members are provided. The structural members include a utility channel or C-shaped channels to which wire trays can be mounted. More particularly, mounting structures of the wire tray insert into or otherwise engage the utility channel or engage the C-shaped channels and secure the wire tray to the structural members. The utility channel or C-shaped channels can include at least one undercut to prevent removal or disengagement of the mounting structure of the wire tray from the structural member. Similarly, methods of using the wire tray including resiliently biasing mounting structure of the wire tray to attach it to the structural member are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Reyen, Matthew H. Hamilton-Jones, Joseph G. Wiegand
  • Publication number: 20120055524
    Abstract: The quickly erectable dome shelter includes an extendible perimeter truss assembly with link members connected between adjacent legs, a central truss assembly of link members, and a roof framework, including pairs of curved upper and lower peak truss members, that is movable between a lowered, collapsed configuration and a raised, upwardly arching position. The shelter also includes telescoping peak pole members coupled to the central truss assembly of link members and the roof framework, and may also include telescoping peak truss brace members connected between a peak truss member and a link member of the perimeter assembly of link members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Mark C. Carter
  • Publication number: 20120048319
    Abstract: A frame structure having a truss comprising three longitudinal members the longitudinal alignment of which is facilitated by a stopper member that prevents a junction of the three members from pivoting beyond a desired angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Marty Dotterweich
  • Publication number: 20120017955
    Abstract: Disclosed are structures and methods of assembling and positioning an improved tent assembly where members of the assembly use flexible hollow sleeve structures with integral fabric hub intersections that are held in tension in combination with compression members that can be used for a variety of applications. Disclosed techniques make assembling tent assemblies significantly easier than known prior art since the intersecting flexible hollow sleeve structures can be made continuous. In addition, the improved tent assembly is significantly stronger when deployed with compression members because the hollow sleeve structures, with integral fabric hub intersections, can be tensioned, thus significantly increasing the strength of the overall structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: SlingFin, Inc.
    Inventor: Martin S. Zemitis
  • Publication number: 20120000499
    Abstract: 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 is waterproof and 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 to serve as an additional entrance, which includes a side entrance opening formed on the corresponding sidewall of the canopy shelter and comprises at least one entrance fabric operatively mounted on the corresponding sidewall. The roof frame further comprises an addition support arrangement cooperatively and detachably engaged with the horizontal bars for creating a three-point support to reinforce the canopy frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Wanda Ying Li
  • Patent number: 8082938
    Abstract: Collapsible portable self-supporting shelter structures having from at least two component quad sections to seven or more component quad sections, which joined end to end form the width of the structure; and, said entire component sections optionally being joined side to side form a desired depth of the portable shelter. The resulting structure is a collapsible self-supporting prefabricated deployable shelter having a clear span interior without supporting columns. Some versions of the collapsible portable self-supporting shelter structure due to its configuration may optionally contain a floating hub which is a top element extending above the structure's standard exterior matrix frame. The floating hub forms a high pitch atop the shelter, which high pitch causes the fabric, which covers the matrix frame, to be maintained in a taut downward-sloping condition over the shelter top surface so no rain or snow collects in the fabric at the top of the shelter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: DHS Systems LLC
    Inventor: A. Jon Prusmack
  • Publication number: 20110308559
    Abstract: A shelter that includes a slider and a strut mechanism mounted on support posts of the shelter that automatically actuate and extend from the side of the support posts when the shelter is expanded from its collapsed state. The strut mechanism provides support for an eave that extends outside from all or a portion of the perimeter of the shelter defined by the corners of the support posts. An automatic hard-stop mechanism is incorporated into the support posts that prevent the eave sliders and strut mechanisms from becoming over-extended. The support posts are configured and oriented relative to the other components of the shelter frame and shelter boundary so to minimize the footprint or size of the shelter when in the collapsed state. Accordingly, the protected and shaded area offered by the shelter is greatly increased without sacrificing the stability and strength of the shelter, complicating the operation of the shelter, or increasing the weight, storability or cost of the shelter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Oliver Ma, Marty Dotterweich
  • Patent number: 8025071
    Abstract: Bases are disclosed that comprise a projecting portion designed to receive over it the hollow end of a pole or other elongate member, which may form part of a structure such as a pavilion or umbrella. The projecting portion of the base comprises wedges that move in response to the end of the pole moving over the projecting portion and in so moving, the wedges increase the effective cross section of the projecting portion to engage the inner surface of the end of the pole and to thereby stabilize the structure on a support surface, such as the ground. Braces are also disclosed that pull together adjacent poles of a pavilion to make the structure more rigid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Inventor: Oliver Joen-an Ma
  • Publication number: 20110209738
    Abstract: The present teachings provide a canopy that can be used in the area around a campfire for shelter during adverse weather conditions. The canopy includes a frame, a cover having a centrally located opening support by the frame, and a set of legs supporting the frame with the cover in an elevated position. The frame is constructed with a set of trusses which interconnect a lower support frame and an upper support frame. The trusses and support members are assembled such that the central opening remains unobstructed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Duane McCarty, SR.
  • Patent number: 7980029
    Abstract: An extendible shelter connectable to a building has an extendible frame and a plurality of covers, connected to an outermost frame end, for covering the frame. Adjacent covers are connected to one another at outermost edge ends of their adjacent edges, which are threaded through a fastener. As the frame is extended outwardly away from the building, the adjacent edges are drawn through the fastener, which fastens the edges together to automatically fasten the adjacent covers. When the frame is retracted, the fastener unfastens the edges and covers. Anchor for locking wheels for the frame in fixed position on a ground surface over which the shelter extends are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Inventor: Hamidullah Ahmedy
  • Patent number: 7971597
    Abstract: A wire tray and tent frame structural members are provided. The structural members include a utility channel or C-shaped channels to which wire trays can be mounted. More particularly, mounting structures of the wire tray insert into or otherwise engage the utility channel or engage the C-shaped channels and secure the wire tray to the structural members. The utility channel or C-shaped channels can include at least one undercut to prevent removal or disengagement of the mounting structure of the wire tray from the structural member. Similarly, methods of using the wire tray including resiliently biasing mounting structure of the wire tray to attach it to the structural member are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Reyen, Matthew H. Hamilton-Jones, Joseph G. Wiegand
  • Publication number: 20110120515
    Abstract: The corner brace of a framework of a quickly erectable canopy shelter is connected between portions of a perimeter truss assembly connected to a leg of the framework of the canopy shelter. The corner brace includes a corner brace mounting pin on a first link member of an outer truss of the perimeter truss assembly, and a support truss tube member pivotally and rotatably connected at one end to an outer truss on one side of the leg. The other end of the support truss tube member is removably connected to an outer truss on the other side of the leg. The support truss tube member of the corner brace may include a support truss clip that fits to a link member of the framework. The framework may also include a canopy framework support assembly for supporting a canopy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Mark C. Carter
  • Publication number: 20110108079
    Abstract: A collapsible shelter is described herein. One embodiment includes at least three leg members, at least three base members, wherein the each base member includes an opening to receive one of the at least three leg members at an angle less than 90° relative to the bottom surface of the base member, at least two accordion-type collapsible truss assemblies connected to each leg via an upper corner connection mechanism and a lower corner connection mechanism, each accordion-type truss including at least four truss members interconnected by at least two pivotal v-joints and at least two pivotal x-joints, wherein the at least two pivotal v-joints each include two truss members coupled together with a coupling mechanism through openings in the two truss members, wherein the openings in the two truss members are configured to reduce shearing forces in the truss members by the coupling mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: GO PAPA, LLLC
    Inventors: Steven E. Mallookis, Steven B. Mallookis
  • Publication number: 20110041886
    Abstract: The quickly erectable dome shelter includes an extendible perimeter truss assembly with link members connected between adjacent legs, a central truss assembly of link members, and a roof framework, including pairs of curved upper and lower peak truss members, that is movable between a lowered, collapsed configuration and a raised, upwardly arching position. The shelter also includes telescoping peak pole members coupled to the central truss assembly of link members and the roof framework, and may also include telescoping peak truss brace members connected between a peak truss member and a link member of the perimeter assembly of link members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Mark C. Carter
  • Patent number: 7886757
    Abstract: A portable temporary aircraft hanger that includes a lightweight frame covered with a durable, main outer cover. The frame includes a plurality of transverse frame members attached to a rigid base frame. Each frame member includes two opposite straight lower sections, two curved eave sections, two straight roof sections and a curved, central peak section. Adjacent frame members are interconnected by a plurality of purlins. Disposed over one end opening is a flexible end cover. Formed on one end panel of the shelter is wide rectangular door opening designed to allow wide equipment, such as a winged aircraft to easily enter and exit the shelter. In the first embodiment, the door opening is covered by two hinged door panels including a longitudinally aligned sliding door section. Disposed above the wide opening is an optional upper opening which is selectively closed and opened by a retractable door panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Doug Hotes
  • Publication number: 20100326485
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventor: Wanda Ying Li
  • Patent number: 7856761
    Abstract: A protective shelter that can be used to provide protection within a war zone, and which can be readily assembled in a quick, secure and reliable manner. The shelter is formed of opposite outer walls and a roof structure extending therebetween, wherein the roof structure comprises a plurality of tray members supported by beam supports and in which the plurality of tray members is arranged to receive earth, sand or aggregate material so as to provide a first layer of protection via the roof structure. The tray members can be supported by beams serving to define a shallow arch across the shelter such that the internal height of the shelter centrally, and away from the opposite walls, which is greater than the height of the said walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Hesco Bastion Limited
    Inventor: James Heselden
  • Patent number: 7836908
    Abstract: The technology of the present application provides a canopy with an automatic roof structure having improved structural stability. The canopy comprises a plurality of vertical support posts connected by trusses. A plurality of roof support rods extend from the vertical support posts to a central hub. At least one of the roof support rods has a cantilever support extending from the associated slide or thereabouts to a pivot on the roof support rod. The canopy also comprises central truss supports and stubs extending from the connection of the lateral trusses to the central hub. The canopy has an expanded, open configuration and a collapsed, closed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Bravo Sports
    Inventor: Ron Sy-Facunda
  • Publication number: 20100275962
    Abstract: A collapsible shelter assembly includes legs, a truss system, a cover, cover supporting rods and mounting brackets. Each of the legs has an upper and a lower end. The truss system is configured to link each pair of legs together and define a base perimeter. The brackets are adapted for mounting to the upper ends of the legs, for attaching to the rods at a predefined distance distal to ends of the rods and for defining an outer perimeter greater than the base perimeter. The cover is adapted for attaching about the ends of the rods for covering the outer perimeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: HKD INTERNATIONAL (HK) LIMITED
    Inventors: Bumjun Park, Martin James Dotterweich, Rusty George Summar
  • Patent number: 7814723
    Abstract: A structure comprises a ridge beam, a plurality of truss beams, and a plurality of legs. The ridge beam comprises a first end and a second end. Each end comprises at least one tab member that projects in a direction that is substantially parallel to a plane of the ridge beam. Each truss beam comprises first and second ends that each comprises a plurality of apertures and at least one tab member that projects in a direction that is substantially parallel to a plane of the truss beam. Tab members of two truss beams are respectively capable of engaging a corresponding aperture of the other truss beam to form a peak section. At least one aperture of each of the two truss beams is capable of being aligned receiving a corresponding tab member of the ridge beam. Each respective leg engages the second end of a corresponding truss beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Inventor: Jeffry L. VanElverdinghe
  • Publication number: 20100236592
    Abstract: A telescoping pole assembly for an erectable, collapsible shelter, includes first and second hollow telescoping sections slidably connected together, the first telescoping section being slidably disposed within the second telescoping section, and a spring loaded detent pin mounted to the second telescoping section. A weighted internal stop member is slidably disposed within the first telescoping section for movement between a first position and a second position. The internal stop member blocks the spring loaded detent pin in the first position, and the internal stop member does not block the spring loaded detent pin in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Mark C. Carter
  • Patent number: 7789099
    Abstract: A collapsible truss assembly is described herein. One component includes a layered u-bracket including a first u-bracket connected to the collapsible truss assembly, having a first channel, a first surface opposing the channel, and a first aperture that spans from the first surface to the first channel and is of a particular diameter. The layered u-bracket also includes a second u-bracket having a second channel, a second surface opposing the second channel, and a second aperture that spans from the second surface to the second channel and is of the particular diameter. For the layered u-bracket, the second channel is flush with the first surface, and the first and second apertures are aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Go PaPa, LLLC.
    Inventors: Steven E. Mallookis, Steven B. Mallookis
  • Patent number: 7770591
    Abstract: A tent frame includes two main supporting units, a connecting rod unit interconnecting the main supporting units, and two oblique supporting units. Each main supporting unit includes two foot rods, first and second corner connectors mounted respectively on the foot rods, an intermediate connector, a first supporting rod interconnecting the first corner connector and a first rod connecting portion of the intermediate connector, and a second supporting rod interconnecting the second corner connector and a second rod connecting portion of the intermediate connector. Each oblique supporting unit is mounted on a respective one of the main supporting units, and includes a first strut interconnecting the first corner connector and the second rod connecting portion, and a second strut interconnecting the second corner connector and the first rod connecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Taiwan Shin Yeh Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chuen-Jong Tseng
  • Patent number: 7766024
    Abstract: A tent frame comprising support frames having side support and roof support members. Spans of the support frames are adjustable perpendicular to a ridge line of the tent frame without substituting structural members of different length. The tent frame is laterally adjusted by adding or removing support frames or by altering the distance between individual support frames. The tent frame is adaptable on uneven terrain and is capable of following irregular ground contour without delay in erection or changes in length and details in the structural members. A canopy can be provided overtop of the tent frame, or on the inside of the tent frame so that adjustments to the span do not require adjustment to the canopy size. The canopy is removably attached to the frame to cover the whole area or only partially cover the area under the tent, or can be removed fully.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventor: Andrew A. Rottmann
  • Publication number: 20100154853
    Abstract: A tent frame includes two main supporting units, a connecting rod unit interconnecting the main supporting units, and two oblique supporting units. Each main supporting unit includes two foot rods, first and second corner connectors mounted respectively on the foot rods, an intermediate connector, a first supporting rod interconnecting the first corner connector and a first rod connecting portion of the intermediate connector, and a second supporting rod interconnecting the second corner connector and a second rod connecting portion of the intermediate connector. Each oblique supporting unit is mounted on a respective one of the main supporting units, and includes a first strut interconnecting the first corner connector and the second rod connecting portion, and a second strut interconnecting the second corner connector and the first rod connecting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Chuen-Jong Tseng