Having Floor Or Base Member Patents (Class 135/137)
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Patent number: 6881506Abstract: The invention is a new heat and fire resistant material and an improved wildland fire shelter and kit. The material is made of a woven silica-based cloth layered in several possible combinations with foil and fiberglass cloth layers. The layers can be arranged in a variety of sequences to minimize the thermal radiation to the inside of the material or shelter. However, a foil layer must always be the outermost layer to provide protection from radiant heat and a layer of foil must be present between the interior of the shelter or material and any layer of adhesive to limit accumulation of gases inside the shelter if the adhesive or other substance should break down when exposed to heat. The silica cloth, aluminum foil, and fiberglass cloth may be laminated or sewn together. The shape of the fire shelter is a half cylinder with ΒΌ sphere at each end. The shelter is contained in an easy-open polyvinyl bag which provides for quick removal and deployment of the fire shelter.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2002Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, The Governors of the University of AlbertaInventors: Leslie Leah Anderson, Mary Ann Davies, Anthony Clement Petrilli, Mark Y. Ackerman
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Patent number: 6848460Abstract: A collapsible structure having 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, and a mat coupled adjacent the bottom side of at least one of the at least one panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Patent Category Corp.Inventor: Yu Zheng
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Patent number: 6802327Abstract: Disclosed is a retractable portable shelter apparatus with an attachment apparatus for vehicles. The shelter apparatus includes a stationary frame, a plurality of pivotably rotatable frames, a collapsible canopy stretched over the rotatable frames, and an attachment member for attaching the apparatus to the vehicle. The vehicle attachment apparatus can be moved between at least two positions, the deployed, substantially enclosed housing position, and the substantially closed or collapsed position. The shelter apparatus may be used as an ice fishing shelter, a duck hunting blind, a tent, a camping shelter, a portable shower facility, a storage tent, a sun shade, a hunting rack for carrying hunted animals, a medical emergency shelter, or a tool carrier. In one embodiment the shelter apparatus includes a platform for supporting a user, and further includes a floor and wheels supporting the floor.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Inventor: Dennis R. Koss
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Patent number: 6786010Abstract: An outdoor storage structure for storing equipment and lawn accessories in a portable shed. The outdoor storage structure includes a base assembly including a base floor and anchor members being attached to sides of the base floor for anchoring the base floor to a ground; and also includes a cover member being hingedly attached along a back edge of the base floor and including top, side, front, and back walls; and further includes hinge members being attached to the base floor and to the cover member; and also includes handle members being attached to the cover member for the lifting thereof; and further includes a lock assembly for locking the cover member to the base assembly; and also includes a light-emitting member being disposed upon an underside of the cover member; and further includes an alarm member also being disposed upon the underside of the cover member.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Inventor: William R. Mc Nabb
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Patent number: 6681785Abstract: The present invention relates to a tent, and more particularly, to a waterproof structure of a tent floor corner portion which can obtain a perfect waterproof effect of a tent corner portion by forming a cut hole by cutting away a plurality of corner portions formed by fabric cloth sides and a fabric cloth floor surface of a tent, connecting a tarpaulin corner cloth to the cut hole to be overlapped with each other, attaching overlapped portions by sewing and heat-sealing a plurality of tarpaulin disc members sewn with a webbing tape to the tarpaulin corner cloth, which can manufacture a better-looking tent by differentiating the color of the tarpaulin corner cloth and presenting a variety of peculiar designs, and which can acquire a very economic effect by obtaining a maximum waterproof effect with a minimum amount of an expensive tarpaulin cloth.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Inventor: Kyong Jai Choi
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Patent number: 6672323Abstract: The self-erecting structure has resilient lower and upper support loops which provide it with shape and support. Fabric covers the support loops, and is permanently affixed to the support loops. The fabric has a lower, waterproof portion and an upper insect protection portion. The fabric is preferably treated to provide it with insect repellent and insecticide properties. The support loops are made of flexible, resilient rods made of a material, such as a vinylester and fiberglass combination having a diameter selected to enable the support loops to be folded into six loops, whereby the structure can be compactly stored in a rucksack. The method of folding the structure so that it can be stored in such a compact space is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1998Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Raj Kumar Gupta, Young Woo Yoon
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Patent number: 6601598Abstract: The present invention a collapsible shelter comprises spaced apart first and second upright pleated wall sections disposed substantially parallel to each other, first and second slanted pleated roof sections joined at upper ends to form a saw tooth roof peak, and joined at lower ends to upper ends of said wall section to form saw tooth wall-roof junctions, wherein said pleated wall sections together with said pleated roof sections form a tunnel member which is collapsible by folding said pleated sections onto each other in accordion style.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Inventors: Michael D. Clee, Steve Ostrowski
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Publication number: 20030106578Abstract: A new two-sectional tent equipped with detachable air mattress for ideal means of cleaning as well as comfortable sleeping conditions for the occupant(s). The inventive device shall include a base support portion separating the sleeping mattress from the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2001Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventor: Kim Lamar Cornist
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Publication number: 20030066550Abstract: A collapsible, portable shelter has a quarter-spherical arcuate shape with an open face. A lightweight frame and covering allow for quick set-up and take-down. The shelter is suitable for protection from the sun and other elements, and also provides a degree of privacy to its occupants.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventor: Mohammed Saeed Rafe Al-Ghamdi
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Patent number: 6510565Abstract: A portable and collapsible sauna is provided, including an enclosure adaptable between a collapsed position and an upstanding position and a steam generator. The portable and collapsible sauna is configurable between these two positions by a latch mechanism. In order to achieve the sauna experience, the steam is trapped by the enclosure and the enclosure is adapted to facilitate ingress and egress of a user, while maintaining a seal for the steam. The fully assembled sauna is preferably dimensioned to fit in a standard bathtub.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2001Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Inventor: Shane Zwezdaryk
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Patent number: 6491051Abstract: A tent comprising: a) a fabric covering including a plurality of longitudinal walls and end walls, wherein a first longitudinal wall has an opening having around its periphery a panel attachment means and wherein said longitudinal walls are sewn to said end walls; b) a support means positioned in proximity to each of said end walls sufficient to cause said longitudinal walls to form a triangle when affixed to a support means; and c) a panel containing a phase change material sufficient to heat said tent's interior when cold and cool said interior when hot.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2000Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Inventors: Richard Carter Pierce, Wanda Lynne Pierce
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Patent number: 6478038Abstract: A screen includes a collapsible frame member having an arcuate member, and a strut member extending from the arcuate member such that a substantially three legged structure is formed. A covering extends between opposite sides of the arcuate member around the strut member.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Gray Matter Holdings, LLCInventors: Brian Edward Le Gette, Justin Saul Werner
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Patent number: 6467424Abstract: A submersible system is provided for isolating a volume of water located above an underwater substrate and for analyzing the volume of water. The system includes a tent having a shape enclosing an area of underwater substrate and a volume of water immediately above the substrate. A support frame formed by frame members each including plural detachable sections for maintaining the shape of the tent. A securing assembly, comprising a peripheral flap held down by weights in the form of sandbags or a heavy chain serves to secure the tent to the substrate. A circulation system, located at least partially within the tent, provides circulation of the volume of water within the tent so as to maintain a circulating flow pattern within the tent. A flow through analytical system is provided for removing a portion of water from the enclosed volume of water and for analyzing at least one property of the portion of water.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the InteriorInventors: Kimberly K. Yates, Robert B. Halley
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Publication number: 20020112753Abstract: A self-erecting structure includes a series of fabric panels each tautly spread by a length of steel wire or other resiliently flexible, filiform material. The steel wire may form a closed loop, an open loop or a mere arc. The wire is selectively inserted into at least two of several pockets or fabric straps positioned around the periphery of the panel. The selection of the wire-holding pockets or straps defines the shape of the spread-out panel. Parts of the fabric which are not encompassed by a wire are held folded over it and against the spread-out portion. The shape of the structure can be quickly modified by repositioning of the wires.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2001Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventor: Wai Hang Louie
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Publication number: 20020083968Abstract: A tent comprising: a) a fabric covering including a plurality of longitudinal walls and end walls, wherein a first longitudinal wall has an opening having around its periphery a panel attachment means and wherein said longitudinal walls are sewn to said end walls; b) a support means positioned in proximity to each of said end walls sufficient to cause said longitudinal walls to form a triangle when affixed to a support means; and c) a panel containing a phase change material sufficient to heat said tent's interior when cold and cool said interior when hot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2000Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Richard Carter Pierce, Wanda Lynne Pierce
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Patent number: 6363955Abstract: A self-deploying, collapsible and foldable fabric structure suitable for use as a shelter, shower stall or modesty screen in a changing room, comprises a base panel formed by a piece of fabric stretched over a flexible wire-looped frame. A series of additional flexible close wire-loop frames are mounted over the base panel at spaced-apart locations, and are covered with another piece of fabric to form a tubular enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Billwin Auto Accessories, Ltd.Inventor: Wai Hang Louie
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Patent number: 6360761Abstract: Collapsible structures are provided having at least four panels, including a bottom panel, a first panel, a second panel and a third panel. Each panel has a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, with a fabric material covering portions of the frame member to form the panel when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. The fabric assumes the unfolded orientation of the frame member. Each panel further includes a first side and a second side, with the first side of one panel coupled to the second side of an adjacent panel, and with the bottom panel resting on the surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Patent Category Corp.Inventor: Yu Zheng
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Patent number: 6360760Abstract: A self-erecting, collapsible fabric shelter structure whose armature comprises two or more panels, each formed by a resiliently flexible filiform loop, and a pair of resiliently bendable arcuate rods tensioned between each two adjacent panels. A piece of cloth is spread between the loop of each end panel to form the end walls, and another over the rods to form the roof of the structure. Each panel can be folded into three small rings by a 360 degree twist of its loop, causing the associated rods to conveniently coil around the rings to form a compact package.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Billwin Auto Accessories LimitedInventors: Hang Wai Louie, Ming Tak Yau
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Patent number: 6357462Abstract: A portable playpen/mattress for babies is described. The playpen includes a flexible base and a plurality of substantially open walls all consecutively attached to each other. The walls are attachable to the base substantially perpendicular to the base. When the walls are attached to the base, the playpen is in an erected configuration, and when the walls are detached and folded one on top of another, the playpen is a collapsed configuration. The base is attachable to the walls in two configurations. When the corners of the base are curled around the leg portions of the walls, the base is in a rimmed configuration, and when the leg portions are directly attached to an upper surface of the base, the base is in a flat configuration. A reversible roof is selectively attachable to the walls. An outer cover is adapted to enclose the base and the walls in the erected configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Battat, Inc.Inventors: Janejira Laosunthara, Darani Laosonthorn
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Patent number: 6328050Abstract: A self-expanding, foldable, portable structure for temporary shelter. The structure includes two opposing flexible side panels each having a continuous respective border thereabout and a continuous frame member fabricated of a foldable spring material for expanding and maintaining each side panel in a generally flat expanded configuration. Two opposing flexible end panels, a flexible roof panel, and preferably a floor panel are disposed between and connected to the side panels. A tension member is positionable between two opposing aligned sites of opposing frame members for maintaining under pressure the frame members in a spaced relationship from each other. A mat member having a frame fabricated of a foldable spring material can be provided for insertion to provide an inside floor surface between the opposing side panels while simultaneously tensionally distancing the side panels from each other to aid in stabilization of side panel positioning.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2000Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Inventor: Thomas E. McConnell
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Patent number: 6325086Abstract: A collapsible fabric structure is described having two wall members, each having a coilable frame. When the structure is expanded, each frame forms a loop defining a pair of opposed sides. To collapse the wall members, each frame is coiled into three loops. To exert a separating force between the two wall members, an elongate arch forming member is provided having a pair of free ends, each connected to one of the wall members. The arch forming member is preferably a glass reinforced epoxy rod having helically wound fiber at its surface. The surface may take the form of a pyramid, cube or playhouse.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2000Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: Worlds Apart LimitedInventors: Neil T. Shinner, Raymond Smith
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Patent number: 6311709Abstract: A self-erecting, collapsible and foldable dome structure comprises an armature formed by two unconnected loops of resiliently flexible wire concentrically and orthogonally intersecting at the center of the structure, and being bent into a dome shaped configuration. The fabric cover comprises two commensurate cruciform sheets joined around their peripheries to form an envelope containing the armature, and a series of gore panels filing the gaps between the arms of the cruciform envelope.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1999Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Billwin Auto Accessories, Ltd.Inventors: Wai Hang Louie, Ming Tak Yau
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Publication number: 20010013360Abstract: The self-erecting structure has resilient lower and upper support loops which provide it with shape and support. Fabric covers the support loops, and is permanently affixed to the support loops. The fabric has a lower, waterproof portion and an upper insect protection portion. The fabric is preferably treated to provide it with insect repellent and insecticide properties. The support loops are made of flexible, resilient rods made of a material, such as a vinylester and fiberglass combination having a diameter selected to enable the support loops to be folded into six loops, whereby the structure can be compactly stored in a rucksack. The method of folding the structure so that it can be stored in such a compact space is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 1998Publication date: August 16, 2001Inventors: RAJ KUMAR GUPTA, YOUNG WOO YOON
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Publication number: 20010011550Abstract: A collapsible structure has at least three foldable frame members, each having a folded and an unfolded orientation. The structure has a fabric material covering portions of each frame member to form a panel for each frame member, with each panel further including a left side, a bottom side and a right side, with the left side of each panel coupled to the right side of an adjacent panel, and the right side of each panel coupled to the left side of another adjacent pane. The bottom side of at least one panel is positioned at a higher vertical level than the bottom side of at least one other panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2000Publication date: August 9, 2001Inventor: Yu Zheng
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Patent number: 6269826Abstract: A collapsible play structure comprises one or more play modules connected together, each play module comprising at least three foldable frame members, each having a folded and an unfolded orientation. A fabric material substantially covers each frame member to form a side panel for each frame member when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. Each side panel further comprises at least three sides. The left side of each side panel is connected and hinged to the right side of an adjacent side panel, and the right side of each side panel is connected and hinged to the left side of another adjacent side panel. The bottom side of each side panel is adapted to rest on a supporting surface to support the play module.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2000Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: Patent Category Corp.Inventor: Yu Zheng
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Patent number: 6220264Abstract: This invention provides in an article of manufacture having a fabric support surface: a fabric support surface; a peripheral frame for the support surface, said frame having opposed base sections and opposed flexible arch sections extending between the base sections; and arch flexing means for moving the opposed base sections towards each other to flex the arch sections outwardly of each other and for maintaining the base sections from separation whereby to tension the fabric support surface between the arch sections and form a firm support for weight placed thereon and to restrain the effect of weight thereon from moving the opposed arch sections inwardly of each other.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1998Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Terrelogic, Inc.Inventor: Duncan Newman
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Patent number: 6216716Abstract: The mosquito net of a mosquito-tight material (5) is characterized in that a closed, endless band (2) made of a flexible material is provided, which can be moved from an unstable balance position with a rolled-up or folded configuration into a stable balance position with an expanded configuration. Thereby the mosquito-tight material (5) is secured to the flexible band (2) in such a manner that in the expanded position an inner space, separated from the outer space by the mosquito-tight material, is created.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Eberhard Gobel GmbH & Co.Inventor: Eberhard GΓΆbel
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Patent number: 6192909Abstract: A lightweight base frame including connectable frame members. The members are advantageously extensible. A thicker central portion of each member advantageously provides sturdiness and stability to the base frame. A cloth is suspended taunt across the frame. Once assembled, the base frame and cloth form the floor of the shelter as well as a cot. Attachable adjustable-height legs with high-traction feet further enable the user to lie comfortably and level above grade on a wide range of ground surfaces, even on rugged or sloping terrain. In a preferred embodiment, built-in leveling bubbles in the end and side frame components help adjust the base frame to level. A shelter primarily in the nature of a tent is then erected up from the base frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1999Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Inventor: Matthew Strausser
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Patent number: 6167898Abstract: A tent with integral air mattress for improving camping comfort and including a base member composed of a bottom, water resistant layer and at least one inflatable air mattress attached to the top of the bottom layer. A support frame extends upward from the base member and supports a fabric shell so as to define a tent interior. The bottom surface of the bottom layer includes a series of intersecting grooves for permitting air flow and water flow underneath the tent. The shell is attached to a skirt member which extends from the base member. The air mattress does not cover the entire top surface of the bottom layer, so that a portion of the bottom layer adjacent the door of the tent is exposed, forming a flat area suitable for placing shoes and other gear thereon. The support frame preferably comprises a plurality of telescoping support poles which can be locked in an extended position through a twisting motion of the support poles.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2000Date of Patent: January 2, 2001Inventors: Lou Larga, George Miljkovic
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Patent number: 6109280Abstract: A cabana system adapted for use in a stand-alone mode is disclosed. The system includes a separable floor for use as a cover for a playyard of the type having vertically extending reception apertures in the upper corners thereof. The system is comprised of a frame fabricated of two flexible rods. Each flexible rod is hollow with free ends adapted to be received within apertures of a playyard. The rods are positioned in side-by-side relationship to thereby form a generally cylindrical central extent. The rod placement further forms spaced semi-circular planar surfaces on opposite sides thereof at the ends of the central sections. A fabric cover covers the tubes with a screen door in a semi-circular configuration in one planar face thereof with a fastener for coupling and uncoupling the screened panel. A fabric floor is formed as an extension of one planar face remote from the screen door and is adapted to depend downwardly over one side of the playyard when deployed thereon.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1998Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Evenflo Company, Inc.Inventor: Marty Custer
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Patent number: 6109281Abstract: A sunshade device is transformable from a folded orientation into an unfolded, fully erected orientation supported on a surface. The sunshade device has a base panel having opposite first edges and supported on the surface when the sunshade device is in the erected orientation, and a pair of side wall panels. Each of the side wall panels has a first edge respectively connected to one of the first edges of the base panel along a connecting line disposed generally horizontal to the surface when the sunshade device is in the erected orientation. The side wall panels extend generally upright and are disposed in spaced-apart relation from each other when the sunshade device is in the erected orientation. A top panel has opposite edges respectively connected with second edges of the side wall panels opposite the first edges thereof for limiting a separation distance of the second edges of the side wall panels.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1998Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Jacpaq LimitedInventor: Hans Lowenthal
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Patent number: 6019112Abstract: A home greenhouse kit including a semi-circular housing member that has an upper portion. The upper portion is formed by two layers of flexible sheeting and a plurality of elongated parallel rib channels formed between the two layers. A pair of ground panels of the semi-circular housing member is interconnected to the upper portion. A plurality inflatable tubes are sized for positioning within the plurality of elongated rib channels for giving the upper portion of the semi-circular housing member vertical integrity. A plurality of interior grommets are positioned about an arc of the upper portion. A pair of support poles forming a front support pole and a rear support pole are provided. Each support pole has a top end with an eyelet. Lastly, an elongated support rope is extended through the plurality of interior grommets. The support rope has a front portion extended through the eyelet of the front support pole and a rear portion extended through the eyelet of the rear support pole.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1998Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Inventor: Cameron Arthur Matlock
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Patent number: 6006772Abstract: Collapsible structures are provided for storing objects. These collapsible structures can be easily and quickly folded and collapsed into a compact configuration. The collapsible structures have at least three foldable frame members, each having a folded and an unfolded orientation. A fabric material substantially covers each frame member to form a panel for each frame member when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation, with the fabric assuming the unfolded orientation of its associated frame member.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1997Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: Patent Category Corp.Inventor: Yu Zheng
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Patent number: 5913322Abstract: A new tent with plural inflatable mattresses for providing ideal sleeping conditions for more than one camper. The inventive device includes a base portion. A tent portion is secured to and extends upwardly from an outer periphery of the base portion. A plurality of mattresses are secured to the base portion in a side by side orientation. Each air mattress is defined by an inflatable hollow interior. The hollow interior has a plurality of support pockets extending between upper and lower surfaces of the air mattress. Each air mattress has an air inlet valve and an air outlet valve.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 1997Date of Patent: June 22, 1999Inventors: John Patrick Gallant, Kevin S. Geoghegan
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Patent number: 5893238Abstract: An inflatable tent construction 10 including an upper wall unit 12 and a lower wall unit 13 having a plurality of vertically aligned inflatable tubular chambers 33 and 40 wherein the lower wall unit 12 is operatively connected to a floor unit 11 and provided with a plurality of tent opening units 14. A plurality of inflatable circular rings 20, 32 and 33 encircle the periphery of the floor unit 11, the lower wall unit 13, and the upper wall unit 12, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1998Date of Patent: April 13, 1999Inventors: Ralph Peacock, Mary Peacock
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Patent number: 5890507Abstract: A shelter suitable for use on a snowblower shelter may be easily collapsed for storage and includes a plurality of interconnected frame members and flexible material releasably connected thereto. The shelter may be connected to any suitable device such as a lawn mower, walking aid, or earth tiller. The arrangement has the advantage of protecting a user from precipitation and heat as well as sun rays.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1997Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Assignee: Hinspergers Poly Industries Ltd.Inventor: Peter Hinsperger
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Patent number: 5842495Abstract: A portable shelter or camouflage support structure is formed by a plurality of bow formers that are pivoted at opposite bow ends for fan-like development about a substantially common axis or a cluster of parallel axes. Each bow former is having two or more rigid arc elements that are joined end-to-end by a polymer tubing splice joint with a substantial separation space between the two opposing ends of the rigid elements whereby the rotationally collapsed fan of the bow former elements is further folded upon itself to reduce the length and bulk of the structure without resort to independently attached and assembled elements.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1996Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Assignee: Shelter Pro, LLCInventors: James C. Egnew, Larry A. Lockhart, Elvin Byrd, Jr.
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Patent number: 5823217Abstract: The SUNSHADE according to the present invention includes a floor and a canopy attached to the floor which extends over the floor for protecting the occupants from sun and wind. The canopy and the floor are connected to each other along one end. The SUNSHADE also includes a self supporting support structure which includes two long flexible support rods and one or more, preferably three, shorter cross rods attached to the flexible support rods. The flexible support rods connected by the cross rods form an arch shape which supports the canopy in tension. The SUNSHADE according to the present invention addresses the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a sun and wind shelter which does not require attachment by stakes to the ground and which may be collapsed into a lightweight and compact configuration for carrying.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1996Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: GreenBest, Inc.Inventor: Paul Rice
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Patent number: 5816279Abstract: A collapsible play structure comprises one or more play modules connected together, each play module comprising at least three foldable frame members, each having a folded and an unfolded orientation. A fabric material substantially covers each frame member to form a side panel for each frame member when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. Each side panel further comprises at least three sides. The left side of each side panel is connected and hinged to the right side of an adjacent side panel, and the right side of each side panel is connected and hinged to the left side of another adjacent side panel. The bottom side of each side panel is adapted to rest on a supporting surface to support the play module.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1997Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignee: Patent Category Corp.Inventor: Yu Zheng
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Patent number: 5722446Abstract: Collapsible structures are provided that include arcade-styled games for the fun and entertainment of both adults and children. These collapsible structures can be easily and quickly folded and collapsed into a compact configuration. The collapsible structures have at least three foldable frame members, each having a folded and an unfolded orientation. A fabric material substantially covers each frame member to form a panel for each frame member when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation, with the fabric assuming the unfolded orientation of its associated frame member.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 1997Date of Patent: March 3, 1998Assignee: Patent Category Corp.Inventor: Yu Zheng
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Patent number: 5699820Abstract: A portable outdoor sleeping system is provided which includes a shelter portion, a detachable ground cover sheet, and one or more detachable sleeping bags. Each sleeping bag includes an elongate perimeter flap to which a fastener element is fixed for use in detachable securement of the sleeping bag to a fastener element of a corresponding sleeping bag outline flap. The sleeping bag outline flap defines a predetermined sleeping bag placement position such that other portions of the ground cover sheet may be reserved for a different use. The system also includes an inflatable cushion which has a projecting strip for use in securing the cushion to the floor.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1996Date of Patent: December 23, 1997Inventors: David L. Evans, Dena K. Evans
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Patent number: 5669182Abstract: An inflatable; convertible shelter and flotation device used for long distance hiking and camping expeditions. Cocoon is constructed of canvas and nylon. The canvas floor base is rubberized to allow for water proofing and air containment. A nylon lining is attached to the canvas and is held in place by Velcro strips. When used as a tent Cocoon's nylon lining is unfastened to form a wedge shaped tent. The canvas base can be inflated for insulation and sleeping comfort. When used as a flotation device the canvas base with three independently inflated air panels provide buoyancy for traversing rivers and lakes. Each inflatable panel contains air tight cells of different lengths. Grommets are secured at the end of each cell and provide openings for rope to be drawn through. Grommets and rope allows a gathering together of air-cell ends. A gathering together of each end of the inflated panels allows the base to form a tubular shape.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1995Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Inventor: Richard L. Griffis
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Patent number: 5664596Abstract: A collapsible play structure comprises one or more play modules connected together, each play module comprising at least three foldable frame members, each having a folded and an unfolded orientation. A fabric material substantially covers each frame member to form a side panel for each frame member when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. Each side panel further comprises at least three sides. The left side of each side panel is connected and hinged to the right side of an adjacent side panel, and the right side of each side panel is connected and hinged to the left side of another adjacent side panel. The bottom side of each side panel is adapted to rest on a supporting surface to support the play module.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1996Date of Patent: September 9, 1997Inventor: Yu Zheng
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Patent number: 5662132Abstract: A structural protective shelter designed to be used around and above beds, office chairs, or anywhere an occupant may be sitting, standing, or reclining. It is ideally suited for protective use against structural building collapse resulting from disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, bomb blasts, etc. The shelter is ideally made of steel or like material and is comprised of a rectangular continuously framed base (18) from which rise four, vertical uprights (14), two pair becoming continuous to radiused corners and common overhead horizontal primary members (20). Between and perpendicular to said two overhead primary members is attached two horizontal overhead cross members (10). Between and perpendicular to said two overhead cross members is attached a handle bar grip (12) to be used to help an occupant to maintain position within the shelter during periods of violent movement.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1996Date of Patent: September 2, 1997Inventor: Herbert A.F. Larsen
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Patent number: 5660197Abstract: A portable tent is disclosed having an outer sidewall supported by a pair of flexible, plastic support poles. A double cushioned floor aligns the bottom of the tent, and is permanently seamed around the perimeter of the tent. An integral, inflatable air mattress is formed between the cushioned floor and a mattress upper surface, defining an air-tight, internal volume. On the exterior of the tent is at least one inflation valve.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 1996Date of Patent: August 26, 1997Inventors: Cynthia Ann Boe, Ronald Haakon Boe
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Patent number: 5645096Abstract: By the unique usage of non-symmetrical loops, a pop-up tent is configured to have high substantially vertical walls with a floor area only slightly larger than the walled-in area. Thus, a pop-up tent is provided which can be used for both living and sleeping purposes. A method of folding the tent into a flat circular shape for ease of storage and transportation is disclosed and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1995Date of Patent: July 8, 1997Inventors: Daniel P. Hazinski, Sidney Samole
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Tent having a continuous seamless peripheral surface and containing an integral self-inflating floor
Patent number: 5642750Abstract: A tent is fabricated from a seamless spherical shell. The floor of the tent is established as a plane interiorly dividing the shell into two chambers. The floor peripherally contacts the inner surface of the shell, and is sealed against the inner surface of the spherical shell. The larger chamber serves as the living chamber, while a smaller air tight chamber is formed between the floor and the shell. The air tight chamber is provided with a valve communicating with the outside environment. When the tent is disassembled, and with the valve opened, the spherical shell will completely deflate and collapse. During erection of the tent, the air chamber valve remains open, and the shell's cap over the floor is manually pulled out away from the tent floor causing a vacuum to form in the smaller airtight chamber. Air immediately flows through the valve filling the air chamber, and by closure of this valve the air is trapped. The air cushions the floor to provide a self inflated air mattress.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1996Date of Patent: July 1, 1997Inventors: Judith A. Brown, Jon C. Hagerty -
Patent number: 5638852Abstract: A combined sunbather shade and carrying case including two semicircular-shaped, stretchable panels of opaque material attached together along the arcuate portion of their perimeters, a semi-rigid semicircular tube of sufficient dimension for insertion between the two panels along their arcuate perimeters and for support thereof, easily releasable fastening means to retain the semicircular tube between the panels during use, and an elongated wire component smaller in diameter than the semicircular tube so that each of its ends can be inserted into one of the openings in each end of the semicircular tube, the wire component being made of a flexible material which can be reversibly shaped into different configurations but which is able to retain the configuration into which it is formed until reshaped, the wire component providing a support structure for the semicircular tube and panels, the attached stretchable panels having sufficient dimension for use in preventing solar radiation from reaching selected partsType: GrantFiled: September 26, 1996Date of Patent: June 17, 1997Inventor: Hilary Dean
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Patent number: 5636478Abstract: An inflatable tent structure for single person use or multiple person use, comprising an inflatable tent and an automatically inflatable cushion placed in the tent, wherein the tent is made of two sheets of waterproof nylon PU cloths by means of cutting, adhering and sewing. At least a joint portion between two adjacent faces being is disposed with an inflating passage which can be inflated and expanded to stretch and support the tent. An inflating valve is disposed on the inflating passage and each long face of the tent is disposed with ventilating windows. The cushion is formed by an upper and a lower waterproof nylon PU cloths and a sponge layer sandwiched therebetween an inflating valve is disposed on a corner of the cushion. The cushion is adapted to be placed and secured on the bottom of the tent for a user to sit or lie thereon. The material of the tent structure is recoverable and can be burned without producing toxic gas.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1995Date of Patent: June 10, 1997Assignee: Jhy Yih Electric Enterprise Co., LtdInventor: Ching-Cheng Chen
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Patent number: 5630296Abstract: Temporary emergency structures comprising inflatable frameworks formed of ultra-high temperature resistant fabric tubing which may insulate the protected person or equipment from the ground and which serves to support a cover formed of ultra-high temperature resistant fabric cloth.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1994Date of Patent: May 20, 1997Inventor: Robert T. Kendall, Jr.