Having Plate Or Hub Pivoting Means Patents (Class 135/147)
  • Patent number: 11933064
    Abstract: The invention provides a portable, free-standing shade structure that is resistant to wind. The inventive shade structure can comprise a frame and a sheet, or canopy, that is connected to the frame under tension at two or more different heights to create an uneven, hypar conformation in the sheet. The uneven, hypar conformation of the sheet transfers wind force to the frame so as to press the frame against the surface upon which the shade structure rests, thereby making the inventive shade structure resistant to the movement, tipping, lift, and vibration that typically results when a portable shade structure is exposed to wind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Inventors: Andrea Lynn Brouwers, Robert Brouwers
  • Patent number: 11814860
    Abstract: A shelter system may include a roof structure with a hub structure, a plurality of roof pole structures connectable to the hub structure and positionable to extend outwardly from the hub structure, and a fabric panel configured to be at least partially suspended from the roof pole structures. The fabric panel may include a reversible pocket. The roof structure is configurable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. When the roof structure is in the stowed configuration, the hub structure and at least a portion of each roof pole structure may be positioned in the reversible pocket. When the roof structure is in the deployed configuration, the hub structure may be positioned above or outside of the reversible pocket. The shelter system may further include a rainfly that is positionable over the fabric panel with a gap between the rainfly and the fabric panel for airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: ARDISAM, INC.
    Inventors: Alexandra Huf, Cynthia Nesgoda, Michael Furseth
  • Patent number: 11739557
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of outdoor equipment, in particular to an easily extendable and retractable canopy mechanism comprising two center hubs arranged up and down and several carrier rods. The first and second center hubs are arranged on the same vertical line. One end of the carrier rods is rotatably connected to the first center hub with equal angle between any two adjacent carrier rods. It also comprises equal number of support rods and carrier rods. One end of the support rods is rotatably connected to the second center hub and the other end is fixed on the side of the carrier rods. The angle between any two adjacent support rods is equal. The carrier rods have stop blocks at the upper part of the fixed connection between the carrier rods and the support rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventor: Zilv Shen
  • Patent number: 11466443
    Abstract: In a joint (100) for a structure that includes at least one rod (104) and a plurality of cables (102), each cable (102) having an outside diameter, a rod end (160) is affixable to the rod (104) so that the rod has a rod (104) centerline that passes through the rod end (160). The rod end (160) includes a mechanism (166) that allows the rod end (160) to pivot about a center point that is on the rod centerline. A cable attachment device (150) is couplable to each cable (102) and to the rod end (160). The cable attachment device (150) holds each cable (102) coupled thereto in a relationship to the rod end (160) so that each cable (102) has a cable centerline that intersects the center point so as to minimize any moments from the rod (104) or the cables (102) on the joint (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Julian Jose Rimoli, Claudio V. Di Leo, Christine A. Gebara, Juan D. Lavirgen
  • Patent number: 11428023
    Abstract: A portable shelter includes a frame structure with a plurality of pole structures. In some embodiments, a pole structure includes telescopically movable pole portions and a spring-biasing mechanism configured to bias one pole portion away from the other. In some embodiments, a center hub structure of the portable shelter includes a locking mechanism for engaging one of the pole portions to interfere with telescopic movement of the pole structure. In some embodiments, a pole structure includes a flexible portion attached to a first rigid portion, and a second rigid portion that is movable relative to the first rigid portion. The second rigid portion is pivotable or telescopically movable between a first position in which the second rigid portion overlaps the first rigid portion such that the flexible portion is free to flex, and a second position in which the second rigid portion overlaps and restrains the flexible portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: ARDISAM, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Furseth, Chuck Librande, Scott Nickell
  • Patent number: 11414302
    Abstract: A foldable elevator cabin and a foldable elevator shaft are disclosed. The foldable elevator cabin has a plurality of members attached at a centralized point for centralized folding using arms attached between each member. A ceiling and a base are attached to the top and bottom of the various members. Secondly, a foldable elevator structure having a plurality of members is shown having each member sequentially attached between a preceding member and a succeeding member until all members have been attached. In this fashion, the foldable structure is foldable between each set of two adjacent members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventors: Juan-Carlos G. De Ledebur, Stefan A. Gruber, Patrick-Andrew G. De Ledebur
  • Patent number: 11369208
    Abstract: The invention is a foldable protective canopy for attachment to a bed, the canopy comprising at least first, second and third generally U-shaped frames including respective ends joined at first and second hinges removably attachable to a bed, the canopy having a deployed position wherein the first and second U-shaped frames extend upwardly and the third U-shaped frame extends horizontally from the first and second hinges, a flexible sheet is secured to the first, second and third U-shaped frames, the sheet forming a top wall and side walls over the patient, the first U-shaped frame defining an opening into the canopy to permit room air to enter the canopy, the canopy including a folded position wherein the first and second U-shaped frames are rotatable about the first and second hinges toward the third U-shaped frame to expose the head of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: THE CENTER FOR TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Skelton
  • Patent number: 11102974
    Abstract: A hunting blind including three framed sidewalls and a panel permits the shape of the hunting blind to be adapted for secure positioning on various platforms of tree stands or the ground. The three framed sidewalls and panel have openings that can be fully or partially closed for comfort and visibility of a hunter or photographer located in the blind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Inventor: Scott Pederson
  • Patent number: 10982462
    Abstract: An easily portable and quick to assemble and disassemble windscreen for use with a vehicle such as a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Inventor: Mark Olsen
  • Patent number: 10791837
    Abstract: A flat-screen display wall mount cover protects exposed cables and equipment behind a television or other mounted monitor. The apparatus is configured to be selectively permeable with respect to infrared signals and heat, while being impermeable to dust or harmful airborne particles. The apparatus includes a first flexible crossbar, a second flexible crossbar, a first display-bracing rod, a second display-bracing rod, a first wall-bracing rod, a second wall-bracing rod, and an opaque fabric cover. The first flexible crossbar and the second flexible crossbar are preferably hollow cylindrical units which support and arrangement the opaque fabric cover. Tension from the flexible crossbars allows the apparatus to conform to varying spaces behind a mounted monitor. The display-bracing rods support and position the opaque fabric cover by pressing against a monitor or television. The wall-bracing rods support and position the opaque fabric cover by pressing against the adjacent wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventors: David Christopher Amaral, Gregory Stuart Biddlecome
  • Patent number: 10704290
    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: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Regalo International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Brian M. McMahon
  • Patent number: 10633884
    Abstract: An enclosure that includes a deployable expansion structure for added space. The enclosure comprises a cover that includes a panel, a plurality of wall supports that connect to the panel, with each of the plurality of wall supports having a first end that connects to a portion of panel, an expansion support having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the expansion support connects to a portion of the cover, and a hub that connects to a second end of each of the plurality of wall supports and the second end of the expansion support. The expansion support pivots from a first position to a second position with respect to the hub to deploy the expansion structure to form a cavity with additional space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Plano Molding Company
    Inventors: Jay Robert, Ryan J. Kleckner, Matthew Lundy
  • Patent number: 10337204
    Abstract: A tent top folding and unfolding mechanism includes a connecting seat, a sliding seat, connecting rods, an elastic member and a bolt. The connecting seat is to be pivotally connected with tent top rods, and includes a sinking seat extending downward. The sliding seat is disposed below the connecting seat and movable in an upward and downward direction with respect to the connecting seat. The sliding seat includes an accommodating seat for receiving the elastic member. The sinking seat of the connecting seat has an inner diameter greater than an outer diameter of the accommodating seat to receive the accommodating seat. Each connecting rod has one end pivotally connected to a lower portion of the sliding seat and the other end to be pivotally connected to a corresponding tent top rod. The bolt passes through the connecting seat and the elastic adjustable member, and is fastened at the lower end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Campvalley (Xiamen) Co., LTD.
    Inventor: Kwanjun Choi
  • Patent number: 10316543
    Abstract: A spider hub pole retaining assembly may include a hub, poles and a retainer. The hub may include channels extending radially outward in a plane. The poles maybe pivotably coupled to the hub near a center of the hub so as to be pivotable between a first position in which the poles extend radially outwardly through the channels in the plane and a second position in which the poles extend away from the outside of the channels. The retainer may include a top rotatably supported by the hub and hooks extending from the top. The top is rotatable between a retaining position in which the hooks receive the poles when the poles are in the first position and a releasing position in which the hooks are angularly offset with respect to the channels to facilitate withdrawal of the poles from the channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Inventor: Andrae T. D'Acquisto
  • Patent number: 10138652
    Abstract: A foldable tent rack includes a first support stand including a first connecting base, two first stand poles, and two second stand poles; and a second support stand including a third stand pole, a second connecting base, and the second stand pole. Each first stand pole is rotatably connected to the first connecting base. Each first stand pole is rotatably connected to one second stand pole to form a scissor-type structure. First ends of the second and third stand poles are rotatably connected by the second connecting base. The second and third stand poles are rotatable. The third stand pole is rotatably connected to a fourth stand pole to form a scissor-type structure. In the unfolded position, arch shapes are formed and the poles are separated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: XIAMEN ROADZUP OUTDOOR PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Changjiu Huang
  • Patent number: 10119298
    Abstract: A tent includes a tent cloth, first coupling pieces disposed spatially around a middle portion of the tent cloth, and second coupling pieces disposed spatially around a lower portion of the tent cloth. The tent also includes an upper support and side supports. The upper support includes a first connector disposed at the upper portion of the tent cloth, and upper poles coupled with the first connector and the first coupling pieces. Each side support includes a second connector disposed at the lower portion of the tent cloth between two adjacent second coupling pieces, and three side poles each coupled with the second connector at one end portion and with a corresponding first coupling piece or one of the two adjacent second coupling pieces at the other end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Campvalley (Xiamen) Co., LTD.
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Patent number: 10107005
    Abstract: A snap-in and support structure of a tent support is disclosed that includes a tube piece, a tube holder, a handle, a stop piece, and a locking sleeve. A handle slides in an axial direction opposite to that of the tube holder. A locking sleeve includes a boss integrally formed on an inner circumferential wall. The boss has a slidably coupled inner surface and a top surface. The slidably coupled inner surface on a first side ascends from a bottom to a top of the inner circumferential wall. The tube piece is vertically slidable in an axial direction opposite to that of the tube holder and the handle. A first locking pin transversely slides against the slidably coupled inner surface and stops above the top surface and is proximal to a second side of the slidably coupled inner surface in a locking state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Ningbo Dongrun Mining Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Li Bo Song
  • Patent number: 10060153
    Abstract: The utility model discloses a clamping and supporting structure of tent support, including a tube piece, a tube holder, and a handle arranged under the tube holder. The bottom of the tube piece passes through the tube holder and the handle and can extend oppositely. A locking sleeve is fixed with the tube holder and provides an inner wall of the locking sleeve is provided with a boss including a guide inclined surface is formed on a first side and ascends spirally from the bottom to the top. The tube piece is provided with a first locking pin and a second locking pin and can move opposite to the tube holder and the handle in the vertical direction and keep the trend of extending oppositely: the first locking pin is propped against the guiding inclined surface, and the second locking pin keeps the trend of propping against the stop piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Ningbo Dongrun Mining Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Li Bo Song
  • Patent number: 9976319
    Abstract: A frame for a portable structure preferably in the form of a tent includes a hub having a plurality of tent pole frame members attached to it. The each tent pole is formed from a plurality of pole sections interconnected to one another along a structure permitting the pole sections to fold and/or compact upon one another. The poles define a proximate end attached to the hub and a distal end having a locking structure associated with it. The locking structure attaches each pole to the material defining the portable structure. The structure provides a reduced size package in the compacted position of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: HKD GLOBAL LIMITED
    Inventor: Samuel F. Lamke
  • Patent number: 9909250
    Abstract: A clothes rack having a lower subassembly, a center subassembly and an upper subassembly. The lower subassembly is configured with a tripod base for support on a surface. The center and upper subassemblies having arms that pivotally expand to form extension arms that are each configured to hold hangers or articles of clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Honey-Can-Do International, LLC
    Inventors: Steven B. Greenspon, Valerie A. Snow, Pamela S. Mical, Slobodan S. Zivanovic
  • Patent number: 9605441
    Abstract: Disclosed is a tent frame top connecting structure comprising top levers movably connected to a connecting piece, connecting grooves, positioning grooves, sidewalls, lateral walls, a top portion, a bump stopper, and a moving fulcrum. Top levers serve as installation tools. The structure is simple and convenient to assemble.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Campvalley (Xiamen) Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Patent number: 9380880
    Abstract: The inventive device described in the instant application is a leg rest with collapsible capabilities. It is made with light weight metal and thin airy cloth to rest the user's legs on. It can be used by the user anywhere because of the devices collapsibility and portability it is an efficient and convenient way to transport a leg rest. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Inventor: Carol Alexander
  • Patent number: 9303428
    Abstract: A tent with a reinforced frame-supporting structure is provided, comprising a top disc (1), a plurality of vertex angle support bars (2) whose tops are circumferentially and obliquely connected with the top disc (1), foot bar supports (3) connected with the bottom of each vertex angle support bar (2), hinged beams (4) arranged between two adjacent vertex angle support bars (2), wherein either end of the hinged beams (4) is connected with the upper end of adjacent foot bar supports (3) respectively, a frame-reinforcing support bar (5) is provided between the hinged beam (4) and the top disc (1) whose top is obliquely connected with the top disc (1) and bottom is connected with the middle hinged portion of the hinged beam (4). The tent has the advantages of reinforced-frame structure, increased-hinge stability and prevention of water accumulation in the middle of the inclined plane of the top fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventor: Guoxiang Wu
  • Patent number: 9140030
    Abstract: A foldable tent includes a frame coupled to a canopy such that the frame and canopy are collectively collapsible from an open configuration to a folded configuration. The frame includes a plurality of spaced apart hubs positioned at an upper portion of the frame, at least one upper roof pole pivotally coupled with two adjacent hubs, a plurality of lower roof poles pivotally coupled to a corresponding hub and extending radially outward from each respective hub and away from the upper roof pole, and a plurality of collapsible side poles pivotally coupled to a corresponding lower roof pole. A canopy fixedly slidably coupled to the frame such that the canopy is positioned within a radially inner space surrounded by the frame when the tent is in the open configuration and collectively collapsed and folded into a compact folded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Inventor: Ki Ho Jin
  • Publication number: 20150129008
    Abstract: A tent hub assembly has a hub, a base, and a biasing member. The hub has a central member in a central aperture and a plurality of arms pivotally connected to tent poles. The base has a shaft and a plurality of walls, with the central member slidably disposed in the shaft. Each wall has an elongated guide slot for receiving a pin which passes through a second hole of a respective pole in the pole slot. The biasing member is disposed in the shaft to bias the central member upward to bias the hub upward from the base. With the poles in an open configuration, the pins are in a locking position in the elongated slot; and, when the poles are moved to a closed configuration, the pins are moved from the locking position to an unlocked position in the elongated slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Ki Ho Jin
  • Patent number: 8991413
    Abstract: A tensioning apparatus for a fabric covered canopy is disclosed. The tensioning apparatus is supported on a vertical post and is connected to a roof support beam. A hook is mounted to the tensioning apparatus and may be reciprocally moved along the longitudinal axis of the tensioning apparatus for adjustment of the tension of the fabric top of canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Ultra Play Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Arbeiter, Jon Lawrence
  • Patent number: 8991914
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a device for providing a changing room and/or bathroom space on a watercraft. More specifically, a lounge chair is configured to open either manually or with aid of gas or air shocks in certain embodiments to reveal a changing room and/or bathroom space. On opening, a header bracket is released and deployed, in certain embodiments with aid of gas or air shocks, whereby the privacy curtain's substantially opaque and lightweight fabric is deployed around the revealed space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Premier Marine, Inc.
    Inventor: David L. Grovender
  • Publication number: 20150075577
    Abstract: A portable barrier includes a junction assembly. The portable barrier further includes a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first leg and the second leg. In addition, the portable barrier includes a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms includes a first arm and a second arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first arm and the second arm. Further, the portable barrier includes a second limiter extending between the first arm and the first leg. The portable barrier also includes a supplemental component movable with respect to the second arm. Additionally, the portable barrier includes a third limiter extending between the second arm and the supplemental component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Paul J. Maginot, Gary A. Vandenbark
  • Patent number: 8978681
    Abstract: A portable barrier has a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first leg and the second leg. The portable barrier further has a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms includes a first arm and a second arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first arm and the second arm. Further, the portable barrier has (i) a second limiter extending between the first arm and the first leg, (ii) a supplemental component movable with respect to the second arm; and (iii) a third limiter extending between the second arm and the supplemental component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Shadiant, LLC
    Inventor: Paul J. Maginot
  • Publication number: 20150068573
    Abstract: A foldable tent includes a frame coupled to a canopy such that the frame and canopy are collectively collapsible from an open configuration to a folded configuration. The frame includes a plurality of spaced apart hubs positioned at an upper portion of the frame, at least one upper roof pole pivotally coupled with two adjacent hubs, a plurality of lower roof poles pivotally coupled to a corresponding hub and extending radially outward from each respective hub and away from the upper roof pole, and a plurality of collapsible side poles pivotally coupled to a corresponding lower roof pole. An eave pole pivotally coupled to a hub or to a pole extends the canopy to form an eave or other structures of the tent for configuring a dome shape or cabin shape of the tent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: Ki Ho Jin
  • Patent number: 8950417
    Abstract: A pole hub for a collapsible shelter, such as a tent, canopy, or sun-shade is configured and adapted to connect at least two pairs of poles to each other in manner such that the pairs of poles are able to pivot relative to each other about an axis, while each pair of poles remains generally rigid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Westfield Outdoor, Inc.
    Inventor: Baoqing Yang
  • Patent number: 8925565
    Abstract: The present invention provides a roof connecting mechanism of a foldable tent wherein a connecting hub is pivotally connected to roof strut rods so that the roof strut rods are movable in a compact manner relative to the connecting hub. The connecting hub includes pivoting cabinets in radial arrangement for pivoting the ends of each roof strut rod which has sufficient space to accommodate the ends of the roof strut rods when the tent is both in an open and folded configuration. The connecting hub also includes a stopper to limit the movement of the roof strut rods when in the open configuration. Such construction allows for a simple and compact opening and folding of the tent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventor: Ki Ho Jin
  • Publication number: 20140261603
    Abstract: A frame assembly for a flexible structure includes a plurality of leg assemblies and a hub assembly. Each leg assembly includes a longer leg portion and a shorter leg portion that is hingedly connected at one end of the longer leg portion. The hub assembly includes an upper hub hingedly secured to the longer leg portions of the plurality of leg assemblies, a lower hub hingedly secured to the shorter leg portions of the plurality of leg assemblies and configured to be releasably secured to the upper hub, and a cam release secured to the upper hub and configured to release the lower hub from the upper hub. Other embodiments and methods are further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Leblanc, Eva Jean Austin
  • Publication number: 20140238456
    Abstract: A hub assembly for a foldable tent includes radially spaced apart pole retaining members, each having a pair of spaced apart side walls having free outer edges. An upper pole is pivotally coupled to each pole retaining member between the pair of side walls. An inner retaining member is slidably coupled to each upper pole and engages the side wall outer edges, and an outer retaining member is fixedly coupled to an outer portion of each upper pole. A biasing member is disposed between the inner and outer retaining members in coaxial arrangement with the upper pole. The biasing member is compressed and the inner retaining member engages side edges of the side walls to maintain the tent in an open state, and the biasing member is more compressed and the inner retaining member engages lower edges of the side walls to maintain the tent in a folded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: KI HO JIN
  • Patent number: 8789551
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Marty Dotterweich
  • Patent number: 8776816
    Abstract: A canopy structure comprises a frame and a canopy. The frame comprises a plurality of arms and legs, where each of the arms extends outwardly from a hub to a leg, each arm and leg being joined by a leg connector. Preferably, each leg is telescopic and is lockable and the hub preferably comprises a releasable locking mechanism. The canopy structure further comprises a mechanism by which the canopy surface can be tilted to angles relative to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Paxdanz, LLC
    Inventor: Warren L. Danziger
  • Publication number: 20140182643
    Abstract: A pole hub for a collapsible shelter, such as a tent, canopy, or sun-shade is configured and adapted to connect at least two pairs of poles to each other in manner such that the pairs of poles are able to pivot relative to each other about an axis, while each pair of poles remains generally rigid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Westfield Outdoor, Inc.
    Inventor: Baoqing Yang
  • Publication number: 20140144475
    Abstract: A portable barrier has a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first leg and the second leg. The portable barrier further has a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms includes a first arm and a second arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first arm and the second arm. Further, the portable barrier has (i) a second limiter extending between the first arm and the first leg, (ii) a supplemental component movable with respect to the second arm; and (iii) a third limiter extending between the second arm and the supplemental component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Shadiant, LLC.
    Inventor: Paul J. Maginot
  • Patent number: 8707976
    Abstract: A portable painting apparatus comprises a combination of a portable paint booth for holding an object to be painted, removable handles for moving objects coated with wet paint, an optional drying rack for wet painted objects, and accessory hangers adapted for suspending objects inside the portable paint booth or from the drying rack. The portable paint booth includes a support frame with a rotatable hub assembly for painting all sides of an object and a replaceable tent for providing a paint overspray and splatter barrier. The tent may optionally include exhaust ports for withdrawing paint vapor and airborne paint droplets from within the tent. The support frame, removable handles, and drying rack are adapted to hold painted objects coated with wet paint on all sides and edges without damaging the coating of wet paint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Daryl Bauer
  • Publication number: 20140076372
    Abstract: A foldable tent includes a frame coupled to a canopy such that the frame and canopy are collectively collapsible from an open configuration to a folded configuration. The frame includes a plurality of spaced apart hubs positioned at an upper portion of the frame, at least one upper roof pole pivotally coupled with two adjacent hubs, a plurality of lower roof poles pivotally coupled to a corresponding hub and extending radially outward from each respective hub and away from the upper roof pole, and a plurality of collapsible side poles pivotally coupled to a corresponding lower roof pole. A canopy fixedly slidably coupled to the frame such that the canopy is positioned within a radially inner space surrounded by the frame when the tent is in the open configuration and collectively collapsed and folded into a compact folded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventor: KI HO JIN
  • Patent number: 8662459
    Abstract: A bag support apparatus has a first support member, a first arm slidably received in the first support member so as to be movable between a retracted position and an extended position, a second support member, and a second arm slidably received in the second support member so as to be movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The first arm is linked to the second arm such that a movement of the first support member toward the second support member causes the first and second arms to move toward the retracted position and such that a movement of the first support member away from the second support member causes and first and second arms to move to the extended position. A scissor mechanism is linked to the first and second support members and to the first and second arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: John Truitt
  • Patent number: 8651125
    Abstract: A portable barrier has a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first leg and the second leg. The portable barrier further has a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms includes a first arm and a second arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first arm and the second arm. Further, the portable barrier has (i) a second limiter extending between the first arm and the first leg, (ii) a supplemental component movable with respect to the second arm; and (iii) a third limiter extending between the second arm and the supplemental component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Shadiant, LLC
    Inventor: Paul J. Maginot
  • Patent number: 8613177
    Abstract: A self-mounting modular structure comprises profiled peripheral columns (1, T) which exhibit upper overlapped and spaced fulcrums (2, 2?), wherein the rear portions of two series of crosspieces (3, 3?) engage, the front ends whereof connect to upper (4) and lower (41) fulcrums of the central support rack (5) of a control unit (6) the stem whereof (7) connects, through a coaxial joint (8) and movable radial levers (9), to the front extensions (3?) of the lower crosspieces (31). In feedback, the stem (7) rises and pushes the columns (1, T) outwards, which move on standard or roller tracked wheels (11), causing the lifting in the middle and “at the ceiling” of the crosspieces (3, 3?), located within the same columns. Peripheral section bars (19), also comprised in closure in the peripheral columns (1, T), delimit the structure with roll-up sheets (21), along with an upper cover (22) engaged, in the middle, with said rack (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Inventor: Tiziano Pili
  • Patent number: 8590554
    Abstract: The present invention provides an instant tent with an integral vent and corresponding rain fly for providing the tent with continuous ventilation while protecting the vent and interior of the tent from adverse weather conditions. The frame of the tent includes a hub, a plurality of roof poles and eave poles pivotally coupled to the hub, and a plurality of leg poles coupled to the corresponding roof poles. Coupled to the frame is an enclosed canopy which includes the vent at a top portion of the canopy to allow air from continuously entering and exiting the interior of the tent. The rain fly is attached to the canopy and corresponding eave pole, and is disposed proximate the vent. Thus, the instant tent of the present invention is provided with secure and continuous ventilation, and is opened and closed without requiring additional assembly of components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventors: Kwan Jun Choi, Ki Ho Jin
  • Patent number: 8578956
    Abstract: A supplemental support assembly is provided for supporting a collapsible shelter structure, such as a ground blind for hunting. The support assembly includes a pole having a coupler at one end for coupling with a framework of the shelter structure, and a ground engaging point at the other end. The coupler has a generally cylindrical structure with a plurality of slots formed in a sidewall thereof. Each of the slots have an axial portion open at the top and a circumferential portion extending circumferentially from the axial portion. The axial portions of the slots are arranged to allow the coupler to be pushed over a central hub with spokes of the framework passing through the slots, and the circumferential portions of the slots are arranged to allow the coupler to be rotated into locking engagement with the spokes. The support assembly prevents the shelter structure from collapsing under heavy loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Dankenbring
  • Patent number: 8544489
    Abstract: A collapsible tent structure includes a plurality of poles coupled with a plurality of linkages. The tent structure also includes a plurality of rods where each rod is pivotally coupled to each pole on one end and pivotally coupled to a hub on an opposite end. A plurality of struts are further included in the tent structure and each strut is pivotally coupled to each rod on one end and pivotally coupled to each pole on an opposite end, and a locking mechanism is coupled to each of the rods. A plurality of eaves, each pivotally coupled to a locking mechanism, extend radially outward beyond the poles when in an extended position and retracted radially inward of the poles when in a retracted position while the tent is in an open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Patent number: 8496019
    Abstract: A tent includes a tent cloth and a tent frame to support the tent cloth. The tent frame comprises a top module and a plurality of supporting poles which are radially pivoted to the top module. The top module includes a modular main body, a top cap and a quick-pitch assembly. The modular main body includes a plurality of pivot sockets which are integrally formed with the modular main body. Each pivot socket is pivotally connected with a connector. The connector is further connected to the respective supporting pole. The connector has a top engaging portion at a pivot end thereof to mate with the quick-pitch assembly. The top cap is coupled to the modular main body to form a middle space. The quick-pitch assembly is located in the middle space and able to move up and down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Q-Yield Outdoor Gear Ltd.
    Inventor: Nanqing Zhou
  • Patent number: 8485208
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection device installed on a top of a canopy tent, comprising: a main body having a hollow interior, a sliding member having an interior with a downwardly protruding cylinder, support poles each having one end hinged to the main body, and the other end connected to a tent pole for standing the tent fabric upright, a joint bar having one end hinged to the sliding member, and the other end having one side hinged to a first connection bar hinged to the support pole and the other side hinged to a second connection bar hinged to the main body; The hollow interior of the main body is equipped with a compression spring and a spring holder. The cylinder of the sliding member is fitted into the hollow interior of the main body from the top of the hollow interior to be movable in the upward and downward directions to set up or taken of the tent canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventor: Jung Woo Seo
  • Patent number: 8464739
    Abstract: A portable barrier includes a pedestal assembly and a cover assembly. The pedestal assembly includes (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs include a first lateral leg having a first free leg end, and a second lateral leg having a second free leg end, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first lateral leg and the second lateral leg. The cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms include a first lateral arm having a first free arm end and a second lateral arm having a second free arm end, and (ii) a covering connected to the first lateral arm and the second lateral arm. The portable barrier is configured to be moved between a protection mode and a storage mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Shadiant, LLC
    Inventor: Paul J. Maginot
  • Patent number: 8448656
    Abstract: The present invention provides a roof connecting mechanism of a foldable tent wherein a connecting hub is pivotally connected to roof strut rods so that the roof strut rods are movable in a compact manner relative to the connecting hub. The connecting hub includes pivoting cabinets in radial arrangement for pivoting the ends of each roof strut rod which has sufficient space to accommodate the ends of the roof strut rods when the tent is both in an open and folded configuration. The connecting hub also includes a stopper to limit the movement of the roof strut rods when in the open configuration. Such construction allows for a simple and compact opening and folding of the tent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi