Collapsible As A Unit Patents (Class 135/126)
  • Patent number: 12024914
    Abstract: The camping assembly 2 may be in the form of a folding camper 10 and comprises a canopy 30 which effectively provides a tent canopy 30 for the folding camper 10. The folding camper 10 also comprises a framework 32 to maintain the tent canopy 30 in a raised configuration in order to provide an accommodation space within the folding camper 10 in the assembled configuration. The framework 32 includes a front frame 34 and a rear frame 36. The front frame 34 comprises three airbeams 41, 42, 43. The three airbeams include a front airbeam 41, an intermediate airbeam 42 and a rear airbeam 43. Each of the airbeams 41, 42, 43 comprises a curved or hooped inflatable airbeam. Similarly, the rear frame 36 comprises three airbeams 45, 46, 47. The three airbeams 45, 46, 47 include a front airbeam 45, an intermediate airbeam 46 and a rear airbeam 47. Each of the airbeams 45, 46, 47 comprises a curved or hooped airbeam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Purple Line Limited
    Inventors: Jonathan Harrison, Mark Kidson, Ben Hawkins
  • Patent number: 11839336
    Abstract: The portable toilet and pop-up enclosure includes a portable toilet and a pop-up enclosure. The portable toilet and pop-up enclosure may be adapted to provide privacy to a child while the child uses the portable toilet by enclosing the portable toilet and the child within the pop-up enclosure. The portable toilet may collect feces and urine for disposal at a later time. The pop-up enclosure may be adapted to block the view of the portable toilet and the child while providing ventilation and access by a parent. Both the portable toilet and the pop-up enclosure may collapse for transportation and/or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Inventors: Justin Allen, Sharneise Allen
  • Patent number: 11421440
    Abstract: A foldable shelter uses a hub assembly to easily expand into its final configuration with side supports used to stabilize the shelter. The foldable shelter includes a front wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a hub assembly. The hub assembly includes a hub and a plurality of rods extending from the hub to each corner of the front wall of the shelter. The hub assembly is configured to transition from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Inventor: Jason Bird
  • Patent number: 11213764
    Abstract: A kid play tunnel comprises an elastic frame, a flexible tube coat, and sliding pipes. The elastic frame is in a spiral shape and comprises head sections and connecting sections connected with the head sections. Each head section of the elastic frame overlaps a respective portion of a corresponding connecting section of the elastic frame to form a frame ring. Each frame ring is closed and comprises a spiral end. The flexible tube coat is arranged on a whole section of the elastic frame. Two ends of the flexible tube coat are annular flexible sleeves. Each annular flexible sleeve is sleeved on a respective frame ring. The sliding pipes limit a circumferential sliding of the head sections with respect to the connecting section of the elastic frame. A diameter of each frame ring is reduced by a corresponding sliding pipe when the kid play tunnel is folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventor: Haiying Liu
  • Patent number: 11085201
    Abstract: A button-type central locking device is adapted for a folding tent and includes a top tray seat, a lower tray seat and a locking tube. The lower tray seat includes a lower tray seat body and a lower tray seat cover. A central hole for insertion of the locking tube is provided at corresponding central positions of the top tray seat, the lower tray seat body and the lower tray seat cover. A lock-up mechanism used in mutual cooperation is provided between a lower end of the locking tube and the lower tray seat body. When the button is pressed, the tent can be retracted and closed, and when the button is released, the tent can be unfolded and fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG YOTRIO GROUP CO., LTD
    Inventors: Linyong Sun, Jianqiang Xie
  • Patent number: 11039698
    Abstract: A privacy shield includes an arrangement of fabric panels including a top panel, a back panel and opposite side panels surrounding an interior privacy chamber. The top panel has a window with a movable flap cover for entry of light and viewing into the nursing chamber. Retractable drawstrings extending through seams of the panels allow for adjustment of the height and width of the nursing chamber. A skeletal frame member extends through a continuous sleeve along the peripheral edges of the fabric panels allowing the privacy shield to be collapsed under tension into a compact arrangement for transport and storage, and expanded in a “pop-open” action, wherein the frame member holds the arrangement of fabric panels taut in surrounding relation to the interior privacy chamber. An arrangement of straps with releasable fasteners allows the privacy shield to be secured to a baby stroller, chair or other structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventor: Rekemo Chantal Fung-A-Wing
  • Patent number: 10968658
    Abstract: A foldable canopy and method of use. The foldable canopy may include a foldable base portion having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side and substantially parallel therewith; a foldable canopy portion having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side; and wherein the first end of the foldable canopy portion may be attached to the first side of the foldable base portion and the second end of the foldable canopy portion may be attached to the second side of the foldable base portion, and wherein the foldable canopy portion may be attached to the foldable base portion such that in an unfolded state the foldable canopy portion is substantially arch shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: ENFANT TERRIBLE DESIGN AB
    Inventor: Lisa Furuland
  • Patent number: 10959500
    Abstract: A novel umbrella includes a support post, a housing supported thereby, spokes pivotally disposed about the housing, a canopy, and an actuator. The housing has a top hub and a bottom hub. The actuator slides the hubs together to pivot the spokes away from the housing, whereby the umbrella moves from a closed position to an open position. Rollers are retained within the top hub, and each spoke has a spoke cam attached to one end. The spokes pivot away from the housing by having a roller surface of each spoke cam slide along each respective roller. The actuator may include a beam pivotally disposed about the support post, a strut pivotally disposed about the support post and coupled to the beam, a car slide slideably disposed within the beam, and a cable coupled to the strut and the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Inventors: Richard Holbrook, Darren Mark
  • Patent number: 10676957
    Abstract: A tent system including: a fabric member including a body portion and a bottom portion to form a resident space; a fixing device disposed at the fabric member and including a mesh pocket, an upper clip, a lower clip and a side clip; a main pole coupled to the fabric member in an X-shape through the fixing device, in which one end and an opposite end of the main pole are supported by the mesh pocket and the lower clip, respectively; and an adjusting device that allows at least one of the fixing device and the main pole to have a variable structure. The tent is easily installed and disassembled even by one person with a simple structure and maintains a tight supported state to the ground, so that usability is improved in cost-effectiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: HKD GLOBAL LIMITED
    Inventor: Bumjun Park
  • Patent number: 10594906
    Abstract: Portable and collapsible enclosures for use in participating in online meetings, such as educational or business meetings are disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, the enclosure, when erected, may generally be formed as a rectangular cube with four sides, a top and a bottom. Three sides may be completely covered by textile panels, with the fourth side having a large opening. The top side may be closed by a textile material connected to the top sides of the four side panels and extending therebetween. The enclosure may be sized to allow a participant to sit or stand therein, and the interior with the participant viewed using a camera for online meetings. The textile panels may be colored to allow a contrast for better visualization of the participant. In other embodiments, it may be constructed to allow for virtual projection of desired background images around the participant. Methods and processes for using the enclosures are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Smart Space Visible Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Angela Smith Kreitzer
  • Patent number: 10557282
    Abstract: An umbrella canopy that opens and closes not from a stick from within the interior of the umbrella canopy but from the exterior crown where a line is pulled to open the umbrella canopy and where a button is pushed to close the umbrella canopy. The interior of the umbrella canopy includes no stick to hold up the umbrella canopy. Taut edges of the umbrella canopy hold up the umbrella canopy, for instance, on the top edges of a playyard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Regalo International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Brian M. McMahon
  • Patent number: 10214894
    Abstract: The portable structure will generally have a pod from which a suite frame and suite may be deployed. The suite will allow personnel to administer to many critical demands and activities. The portable structure may be deployed upon any terrain, whether level or uneven, rigid or soft, and both the pod and the suite may be leveled independently. Additionally, the portable structure may incorporate at least one cocoon section wherein the cocoon section comprises at least one interior layer contacting a mesh covering placed over the suite frame, at least one thermal layer affixed to the interior layer, wherein the thermal layer includes heat adding and heat removal members capable of removing or adding heat to the mesh covering or a substance adjacent the at least one thermal layer and at least one exterior layer affixed to the thermal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Inventor: James R. Orr
  • Patent number: 9951512
    Abstract: The portable structure will generally have a pod from which a suite frame and suite may be deployed. The suite will allow personnel to administer to many critical demands and activities. The portable structure may be deployed upon any terrain, whether level or uneven, rigid or soft, and both the pod and the suite may be leveled independently. Additionally, the portable structure may incorporate at least one cocoon section wherein the cocoon section comprises at least one interior layer contacting a mesh covering placed over the suite frame, at least one thermal layer affixed to the interior layer, wherein the thermal layer includes heat adding and heat removal members capable of removing or adding heat to the mesh covering or a substance adjacent the at least one thermal layer and at least one exterior layer affixed to the thermal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: James R. Orr
  • Patent number: 9629470
    Abstract: A canopy adapted to be mounted on a chair having a backrest. This canopy is supported by a frame including a closed loop rod and an open arc rod, each rod made of flexible material. The canopy also includes a first sheet secured throughout its entire perimeter to the closed loop rod and a second sheet secured along its back edge to the top edge of the first sheet and along its front edge to at least a portion of the open arc rod. The canopy also includes anchors configured to attach said canopy to said chair's backrest. The canopy can be compactly collapsed by folding the first sheet over the second sheet, thereby forming a stack, twisting the stack into three sets of loops, shifting the left loops in front of the right loops and folding the middle loops in front of the left loops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventors: Stuart Bussell, Mitchell L. Bussell
  • Patent number: 9622468
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for attracting game animals such as a turkey. An asymmetric canopy is provided with the image of a game animal such as a turkey. The canopy is coupled to a shaft and a plurality of extensible rib assemblies. A runner provided along the shaft and coupled to the extensible rib assemblies deploys and collapses the canopy as the runner is moved back and forth. The canopy is provided with a truncated flat bottom so as not to interfere with a hunters feet when the hunter is moving and to reduce snagging of the canopy on weeds and brush. The canopy may be deployed and collapsed to mimic the action of a strutting tom turkey.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: KillerGear LLC
    Inventor: William Glen Downard
  • Patent number: 9593508
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventor: Mark C. Carter
  • Patent number: 9290224
    Abstract: A protective cover for uncovered vehicles comprising a pair of poles, where the pair of poles intersect each other to create a domed structure over an uncovered vehicle; a waterproof tarp attached beneath the pair of poles; a closure in the waterproof tarp, where the closure opens the waterproof tarp; at least one window on the waterproof tarp, where the window enables a user to see through the waterproof tarp; a set of openings on pair of poles, where the set of openings anchor the pair of poles to the uncovered vehicle; and a plurality of fastening means on the pair of poles, where the plurality of fastening means fasten the waterproof tarp to the pair of poles. The protective cover provides a temporary shelter to shield the user from rain, snow and hail until the weather passes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Inventor: Telesfor Lucero
  • Patent number: 9271416
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for the shielding of outdoor electrical equipment from inclement weather, the system comprising: a plurality of support brackets affixed to the outdoor electrical equipment; a support frame disposed in the support brackets; a waterproof cover disposed over the frame; an apron depending from the cover, configured to cover electrical connections on a side of the outdoor electrical equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: GenTent Safety Canopies, LLC
    Inventor: Mark A. Carpenter
  • Patent number: 9260881
    Abstract: A frame structure for a portable structure, preferably a tent, has a hub capable of a plurality of configurations, each configuration adapted for receiving an associated end of a tent pole. Preferably, the tent pole is formed from a plurality of tent pole sections. Each tent pole section has a first end and a second end. At least one end of each of said plurality of tent pole sections has a ferrule associated with it. The ferrule is sized to receive an adjacent end of an associated tent pole section. Preferably the ferrule has a frustoconical shape. The structure also includes feet for receiving an end of each tent pole. The hub, tent poles and feet all are attached to the material used to define the tent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: HKD Global Limited
    Inventor: Samuel F. Lamke
  • Patent number: 9187892
    Abstract: The portable structure will generally have a pod from which a suite frame and suite may be deployed. The suite will allow personnel to administer to many critical demands and activities. The portable structure may be deployed upon any terrain, whether level or uneven, rigid or soft, and both the pod and the suite may be leveled independently. Additionally, the portable structure may incorporate at least one cocoon section wherein the cocoon section comprises at least one interior layer contacting a mesh covering placed over the suite frame, at least one thermal layer affixed to the interior layer, wherein the thermal layer includes heat adding and heat removal members capable of removing or adding heat to the mesh covering or a substance adjacent the at least one thermal layer and at least one exterior layer affixed to the thermal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventor: James R. Orr
  • Patent number: 8925564
    Abstract: A portable steam sauna includes a collapsible canopy which can be deployed in a use or storage configuration, allowing for easy deployment and transportation. The collapsible canopy has two flexible poles which provide a framework to the collapsible canopy. The collapsible canopy and flexible poles can be secured to a base sheet, which itself is attached to a flat surface such as a massage table. The collapsible canopy and base sheet each have elastic perimeters which allow them to be stretched over a flat surface, similar to how a sheet is fitted to a mattress. The base sheet includes attachment points which interface with the flexible poles and help to secure the collapsible canopy in a use configuration. Steam is supplied to the canopy by means of a steam generator, steam hose, and a steam connector which is inserted through a steam opening on the collapsible canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Steamflex Corporation
    Inventor: Adina P. Zeldin
  • Patent number: 8851097
    Abstract: A seat cover includes a frame and cover. The frame includes a flexible member with a first end and a second end, a first connector configured to receive the first end of the flexible member, a second connector configured to receive the second end of the flexible member, and a support configured to receive the first connector and the second connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Monahan Products, LLC
    Inventors: Michael C. Vieira, Robert Monahan
  • Publication number: 20140290710
    Abstract: The utility model discloses a tent frame, comprising two groups of supporting frame rods, wherein two groups of supporting frame rods are arranged side by side, and two supporting frame rods are expanded to form a V shape; wherein each supporting frame rod comprises two upright rods and top rods which are movably connected to top ends of the upright rods respectively, the two top rods are connected by a one-way connecting piece which has an angle limit and is folded downward, and the upright rods and the top rods are connected by a one-way connecting piece which has an angle limit and is folded upward. The lower end of each upright rod is connected to a bottom pivoting seat, each bottom pivoting seat is provided with two pivoting ports for connecting to the upright rods, and two groups of supporting frame rods are connected between two bottom pivoting seats. The utility model is simple in structure, can be folded conveniently and fast into a small volume, and is convenient to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: CAMPVALLEY (XIAMEN) CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Patent number: 8763621
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-functional instant tent collapsible from an open configuration to a collapsed configuration. The instant tent comprises an instant set-up frame which is coupled to an outer surface of a rain fly. An inner surface of the rain fly is detachably coupled to an outer surface of an enclosed inner tent. The instant tent is configured such that the frame, rain fly and inner tent remain coupled together in the collapsed configuration in a compact state for easy storage and transport. In the open configuration, the instant tent could be used as an enclosed shelter when the inner tent and rain fly are attached to each other, and as an open shelter when the inner tent is detached and removed from the instant tent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Ki Ho Jin
  • Patent number: 8746268
    Abstract: A collapsible guard adapted to cover the rear wheel of a stationery exercise bicycle supported on a bicycle trainer is described. The guard has side walls, an upper wall and a front opening sized to receive the bicycle rear wheel and trainer. In one embodiment of the invention, the guard includes spaced side walls having upper edges, front edges and lower edges; and a flexible upper wall with side edges, a front edge, and a rear edge, the side walls being releasibly attached along at least part of their lengths to the upper wall side edges, the upper wall curving downwardly from its front edge to its rear edge when the side walls are attached. In this embodiment, the side walls are foldable onto opposite faces of the upper wall. In another embodiment, the guard includes a collapsible frame with curved bands and a cover attachable over the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventors: Brad Southerland, Brad Forrest
  • Patent number: 8596707
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a roof assembly for covering a region adjacent a structure. The roof assembly comprises a plurality of roof assembly portions, each roof assembly portion comprising a layer portion and a support portion for supporting the layer portion. The roof assembly portions comprise first and second side roof assembly portions, and a corner roof assembly portion that is positioned between the first and second side roof assembly portions. The roof assembly portions are moveable between a retracted and an expanded configuration wherein the side roof assembly portions and the corner roof assembly portion move together between the configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: EMU Innovations Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Susanne Fiander, Nicholas Kebbell
  • Patent number: 8573239
    Abstract: A collapsible portable structure which may provide a play environment for children has side walling defining an upright corner region with a free side edge and a canopy which straddles the corner region. The canopy may provide a roof-like cover or at least a partial enclosure. The side walling is formed by at least one continuous loop of a flexible coilable rod supporting a flexible fabric panel. Thus there may be one curved or angular panel, or two adjoining panels or panel sections. The canopy is of flexile fabric and is attached to the fabric of the side walling at a location spaced inwardly from the free edge of the side walling. The canopy is supported separately from the side walling panels by at least one separate pole. A ground sheet may optionally be provided extending across the corner region between the lower edges of the side walling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Finecard International Limited
    Inventors: Kerry Pritchard, Mark Thompson, Anthony Brereton
  • Patent number: 8534305
    Abstract: A structure, e.g. a pop-up tent, usable in extremes of temperature, wind, and aridity. One side of the structure's fabric reflects heat, and the other absorbs heat. The structure is reversible, so that, depending which side is outside and which inside, the structure either rejects or absorbs ambient heat, making the structure cooler in hot environments, and warmer in cool environments. The structure can have a detachable base with a hollow chamber in which one can put thermally insulating fluid (e.g. water) to add further comfort, which also provides additional physical and thermal stability to the structure. An optional moisture collector is disposable inside to collect condensate for recycling, and the fabric of the structure can be hydrophobic to direct other condensate to the base and away from occupants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Robert C. Woodall, Felipe A. Garcia, Gregory A. Reitmeyer
  • Patent number: 8485209
    Abstract: A collapsible mosquito spring net assembly includes a support structure having a front support ring, a back support ring, and a spring coil support. A mosquito net covers the support structure. The collapsible mosquito spring net assembly further includes closure elements and a net cover assembly including a net, an elastic element, and an elastic pull for opening and closing the spring net assembly. The collapsible mosquito spring net optionally comprises an outer lower cover. A method for protecting users from exposure to insects includes: providing a collapsible mosquito spring net assembly; setting up the mosquito spring net assembly on the floor, ground, or other surface by releasing the closure elements; and securing the net cover assembly from inside the mosquito spring net assembly by pulling taut the elastic pull.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Montessori School of Denver
    Inventor: Christopher J. Imhof
  • Publication number: 20130061897
    Abstract: Shelter structures having a shelter portion supported (internally or externally) at an apex and one or more peripheral support elements supported by an external suspension web provided externally of a perimeter of the shelter portion are provided. One or more external suspension webs may be provided at a transition region of the structure formed at the interface of upper and lower portions, or at a base portion of the structure, or intermediate transition and base regions of the structure. A lower enclosure portion may provide wall-like structures, or may form an open network of lines, straps, wires, or bands. In some embodiments, the upper and/or lower shelter portion(s) are provided as fabric structures; in some embodiments the upper and/or lower shelter portions are provided as rigid or semi-rigid panel-like structures. Support systems, kits for assembling structures, reinforcement features and methods for assembling structures are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: NOMADIC COMFORT LLC
    Inventors: Richard WEBSTER, Ann W. SPECKMAN
  • Patent number: 8387643
    Abstract: A self-erecting tent, provided with at least three resilient frame elements (1, 2, 3) formed into endless loops which stretch a tent covering, with the tent in erected position, while at least two of the frame elements (1, 2) cross adjacent an underside of the tent, at least, with the tent in erected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventor: Roy Bernardus Johannes Van Aalst
  • Publication number: 20120240970
    Abstract: A portable shelter may be provided with ground assembly, flex poles, and a cover assembly. The ground assembly may include a ground sheet or pad having rigid elements, such as metal ground poles along opposite sides. The ground poles may extend through sleeves on the ground sheet. The ends of the flex poles can be attached to fittings on the ends of the ground poles, with the flex poles flexed into an arc when the shelter is set up. The cover assembly includes a flexible cover made for example of fabric effective at blocking sunlight. Flex pole attachment devices, such as snap-on clamp fittings, may be spaced apart along opposite ends of the cover for attaching the cover onto the flex poles. Ground pole attachment devices may be spaced apart along opposite sides of the cover for attaching the cover to the ground poles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: PRO PERFORMANCE SPORTS, L.L.C.
    Inventors: WILLIAM PARSONS, ALLEN HOLLAND
  • Publication number: 20120160287
    Abstract: A self-erecting tent, provided with at least three resilient frame elements (1, 2, 3) formed into endless loops which stretch a tent covering, with the tent in erected position, while at least two of the frame elements (1, 2) cross adjacent an underside of the tent, at least, with the tent in erected position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventor: Roy Barnardus Johannes van Aalst
  • Publication number: 20120048320
    Abstract: A car cover apparatus which has a frame, a plurality of ribs moveably attached to the frame, and a cover attached to the plurality of ribs. Movement of the ribs allow the car cover to be opened and closed. When the ribs are pulled apart, the cover is expanded to cover an automobile. When the ribs are compressed, the user can access the automobile parked within the car cover. According to certain embodiments of the invention, the car cover can be motor-driven and operated by remote control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Leslie Glenn Hardie
  • Patent number: 8096311
    Abstract: A self-erecting tent, provided with at least three resilient frame elements (1, 2, 3) formed into endless loops which stretch a tent covering, with the tent in erected position, while at least two of the frame elements (1, 2) cross adjacent an underside of the tent, at least, with the tent in erected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Inventor: Roy Bernardus Johannes van Aalst
  • Publication number: 20110297200
    Abstract: In its preferred embodiment, the fast-erecting portable structure principally comprises two or more flexible framing rods and a flexible skin. The flexible framing rods essentially form inverted u-shapes and the flexible skin hangs from the flexible framing rods in substantially a dome shape. More specifically, the flexible skin can be supported from the flexible framing rods by sleeves sewn into the flexible skin. The sleeves allow the flexible skin to slide along the length of the flexible framing rods. The flexible skin is also fixed (or non-removably) connected to the ends of the flexible framing rods. The fast-erecting portable structure can be stored by coiling the flexible framing rods into a storage bag. The fast-erecting portable structure allows the structure to be immediately erected from the coiled position in the storage bag into the structure without any intermediate steps or the addition or removal of any parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: R. Justin Price, Walter L. Price
  • Patent number: 8056572
    Abstract: An easy to use, universal, simple, lightweight, compact, portable, dynamically configurable and modular system of concealment and shelter. An operator configures a number of concealment blinds or shelters using brackets, supports, segmented and folding shafts, covers, curtains, and skirts, and more complex modules. Advanced modules include user adjustable domes and angular structures. Angular frames with corresponding angular covers provide improved headroom. The system can be configured for placement on a hillside or over rough terrain and obstacles, or for different types use. The system provides covers with novel windows, movable panels, and configuration attachments. The operator changes the configuration of the structure to quickly provide cover, to increase cover, and to adapt to terrain or changing weather. The system includes novel methods of tightening the skin on a cover to reduce movement and noise, while improving safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Evrio, Inc.
    Inventors: John Livacich, Kendyl A. Roman
  • Patent number: 7997292
    Abstract: A portable structure includes first and second support poles, each having one lower end for resting on a ground surface. First and second connectors attach at upper ends of the first and second support poles, respectively and two or more linking poles connect the first support pole with the second support pole via the first and second connectors. The linking poles form obtuse angles with the first and second support poles at the first and second connectors. The linking poles form an eye shape between the first and second support poles when joined with the connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Inkling, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael James Scherer
  • Patent number: 7987865
    Abstract: An assembly includes a first panel and a second panel. Each panel has a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, with a fabric material covering selected portions of the respective frame member to form the respective panel when the respective frame member is in the unfolded orientation. A connection system is provided to removably connect the first and second panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Patent Category Corp.
    Inventor: Yu Zheng
  • Patent number: 7954504
    Abstract: In its preferred embodiment, the fast-erecting portable structure principally comprises two or more flexible framing rods and a flexible skin. The flexible framing rods essentially form inverted u-shapes and the flexible skin hangs from the flexible framing rods in substantially a dome shape. More specifically, the flexible skin can be supported from the flexible framing rods by sleeves sewn into the flexible skin. The sleeves allow the flexible skin to slide along the length of the flexible framing rods. The flexible skin is also fixed (or non-removably) connected to the ends of the flexible framing rods. The fast-erecting portable structure can be stored by coiling the flexible framing rods into a storage bag. The fast-erecting portable structure allows the structure to be immediately erected from the coiled position in the storage bag into the structure without any intermediate steps or the addition or removal of any parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventors: R. Justin Price, Walter L. Price
  • Patent number: 7946307
    Abstract: A structure has at least one foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, with a fabric material covering portions of the frame member to form at least one panel when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. A water tube is attached to the fabric material and connected to a water supply, and a water outlet is coupled to the water tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Patent Category Corp.
    Inventor: Yu Zheng
  • Patent number: 7942159
    Abstract: The present invention provides a foldable tent frame comprising a certain number of braces and connection sets connecting the adjacent braces, the connection set includes two connection pieces hinged together in dull connection, wherein one connection piece has a cut-away groove along the axial at the open end to form a pair of opposite groove sides, and a through cutting groove formed at the front side crossing the two sides of the cut-away groove; a second connection piece extends a tongue at the front end for plugging into the cut-away groove, and a slotted-eye is formed on the middle portion of the tongue, and coordinating to the cut-away groove, said tongue has a rim formed at the root, and a cam is ex-tended from the surface of the rim coordinating to the cutting groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: Kwan-Jun Choi
  • Patent number: 7931039
    Abstract: The present invention provides a foldable frame structure, which comprises a limit portion, a canopy portion and a frame body. The limit portion encloses an area with a predetermined figure. The canopy portion is connected with the limit portion. The frame body is connected with the canopy portion for lifting the canopy portion from the limit portion. The frame body further comprises a plurality of cambered areas, a plurality of first overlapping ends, a plurality of second overlapping ends and a plurality of contacting ends. The plurality of contacting ends press against the limit portion respectively. The plurality of first overlapping ends are aligned along an extended direction. Each of the cambered areas is simultaneously connected with another cambered area at the first overlapping end and connected with yet another cambered area at the second overlapping end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Inventor: Wei Hen Yang
  • Patent number: 7849866
    Abstract: The present invention may be used for privacy of individuals when changing clothes, for toilet privacy or other user privacy needs. A privacy shelter may have a wall that may be of generally tubular shape and may have a lower portion that may be an opaque, flexible material and an upper portion that is partially transparent. A top may be generally circular and flat in shape and may be attached at a peripheral edge to a top edge of the wall. A first ring may be attached to the top edge; a second ring may be attached interior to the wall adjacent a bottom edge; and a third ring may be attached interior to the wall intermediate the top edge and the bottom edge. A toilet stool or toilet chair may be disposed in the privacy shelter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Inventor: Stephen P. Mangum
  • Patent number: 7802582
    Abstract: An easy to use, universal, simple, lightweight compact, portable, dynamically configurable and modular system of concealment and shelter. An operator configures a number of concealment blinds or shelters using brackets, support, segmented and telescoping shafts, covers, curtains, and skirts, and more complex modules. The brackets and supports are used to secure a configuration to a tree or the ground. Advanced modules included user adjustable domes and cylindrical arches. The system can be configured for placement on a hillside or over rough terrain and obstacles, or four different types use. The system provides covers with novel windows, movable panels, and configuration attachments. The operator changes the configuration of the structure to quickly provide cover, to increase cover, and to adapt to terrain or changing weather. The system includes novel methods of tightening the skin on a cover to reduce movement and noises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Evrio, Inc.
    Inventors: John Livacich, Kendyl Allen Roman
  • Patent number: 7798163
    Abstract: An auxiliary modeling structure for playhouse comprises a frame body of playhouse, at least one auxiliary modeling unit, and at least one connecting module. The frame body has a bottom surface of a predetermined area and a cover enclosing the bottom surface. Each auxiliary modeling unit has an external surface which defines an attachable surface of a predetermined area. Each connecting module further includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The second connecting part is connectable with the first connecting part in a detachable manner; wherein one of the first and second connecting parts is furnished on the frame body, while the other one is furnished on the auxiliary modeling unit. By using the second connecting part to connect the first connecting part, the auxiliary modeling unit can be connected to the predetermined location of the frame body so as to make the playhouse shaped like a three-dimensional animal, fruit, daily utensil, transportation, or etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Inventor: Wei Hen Yang
  • Patent number: 7775230
    Abstract: A collapsible hunting blind includes a blind awning and a collapsible frame to fold the blind awning between a folded position and a setup position. The blind awning comprises two sidewalls, a front wall, a rear wall, and a top wall. The collapsible frame includes a retention frame and two tensional loops. The retention frame is detachably coupling between the sidewalls to retain a distance therebetween, wherein when the retention frame is released from the sidewalls, the sidewalls are adapted to overlap with each other. The two tensional loops are provided at the sidewalls respectively for providing a tensional force thereat at the setup position to stretch out the sidewalls in a tensional manner, wherein when each of the tensional loops is twist-folded to reduce the tensional force at the respective sidewall, the overlapped sidewalls are adapted to twist-fold into a compact structure at the folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventor: Chi Hung Fermi Lau
  • Patent number: 7766023
    Abstract: A portable structure includes first and second support poles, each having one lower end for resting on a ground surface. First and second connectors attach at upper ends of the first and second support poles, respectively and two or more linking poles connect the first support pole with the second support pole via the first and second connectors. The linking poles form obtuse angles with the first and second support poles at the first and second connectors. The linking poles form an eye shape between the first and second support poles when joined with the connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Inkling, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael James Scherer
  • Publication number: 20100126546
    Abstract: A foldable car cover tent having an opening comprises a base that has a first lateral plate parallel to a second lateral plate. The front and rear ends of the base are respectively connected to a front support set and a rear support set. A cover is provided for covering the front and rear support sets. The rear support set includes a first movable support and a second movable support, both of which have two sides pivotally connected to the first and second lateral plates respectively A rope is also provided. One end of the rope connects to the first movable support while another end passes through the second movable support. Thereby, the first and second movable supports together with the cover can be pulled simultaneously when the rope is pulled, and then an opening is formed for cars entering or exiting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Jack Chen
  • Patent number: 7717125
    Abstract: An assembly includes a first panel and a second panel. Each panel has a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, with a fabric material covering selected portions of the respective frame member to form the respective panel when the respective frame member is in the unfolded orientation. A connection system is provided to removably connect the first and second panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Patent Category Corp.
    Inventor: Yu Zheng