Of Shelter Roof Patents (Class 135/94)
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Patent number: 11098497Abstract: A ventilated tent includes a tent cloth, a tent frame, a cloth rope and a buttonhole; the tent cloth is set on the tent frame fixedly connected with the tent frame; the tent cloth includes a top cloth, a front cloth, a back cloth, a left side cloth and a right side cloth; left and right ends of the top cloth cover top of the left side cloth and the right side cloth; the buttonhole is fixed at an edge of the tent cloth, the cloth rope connects the top end of the left side cloth and the top end of the right side cloth through the buttonhole, and a ventilation gap is formed when top end of the left side cloth and right side cloth go away from left end and tight end of the top cloth by tightening and relaxing the cloth rope.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: CHANGZHOU XINYA OUTDOOR METAL PRODUCTS CO. LTD.Inventor: Guoliang Tang
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Patent number: 10718130Abstract: A blind assembly may include a panel member having an upper portion, an attachment member, and a first cord having a first end and a second end. The attachment member may be attached to the panel member at the upper portion thereof. The first end of the first cord is attached to the attachment member at the upper portion of the panel member and the second end is configured to be attached to a first stake positioned in a ground surface. A pathway is formed at the upper portion of the panel member once the first end of the first cord is attached to the attachment member and the second end of the first cord is attached to the first stake.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: FadeOut LLCInventor: Matthew Thayer
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Patent number: 10697196Abstract: In an example embodiment, A shelter comprises a primary canopy and a frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a plurality of leg members and an upper frame. Each leg member attaches to the upper frame at a respective corner bracket of the upper frame. The primary canopy is attached to the upper frame, which includes at least one roof member extending from each corner bracket. At least one roof member includes a telescoping inner shaft so as to be selectively extendable therefrom. A support member also extends above at least a portion of the at least one roof member to support the primary canopy. A secondary canopy is attached to the telescoping inner shaft for selective deployment therewith.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.Inventors: David A. Nicholson, Jr., Neil D. Cox, Thomas G. Trefz
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Patent number: 9777503Abstract: A portable shade shelter has a plurality of canopies including at least a first canopy and a second canopy. The first canopy is disposed over the second canopy, and the first canopy is capable of being spaced apart from the second canopy in a vertical direction such that air is capable of flowing between the first canopy and the second canopy. Each of the first canopy and the second canopy includes a plurality of openings configured to permit air and light to pass through the respective first canopy and second canopy.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2017Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Inventors: John J. Dresch, Jaclyn L. Dresch
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Patent number: 9371665Abstract: The present invention relates to an article (1) of the tent or shelter type including a roof element (2) at least partially covering a shelter area (3), said roof element including a main flexible panel (4) having opposite outer (4a) and inner (4b) faces, the inner face (4b) being intended during operation to be oriented across from said shelter area (3). Characteristically, the inner face (4b) has an emissivity rate (%) of far infrared rays lower than the emissivity rate (%) of far infrared rays of the outer face (4a).Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: DECATHLONInventors: Sophie Herpin, Bruno Michalak
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Patent number: 9121192Abstract: A shade shelter includes a frame, roller assemblies, and one or more solar panels selectively mounted on the roller assemblies so as to be movable with respect to the frame. The shade shelter may be erected over an associated structure in order to at least reduce the thermal radiation effects of the sun on the associated shelter.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: California Industrial Facilities Resources, Inc.Inventor: Douglas T. Hotes
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Patent number: 9057207Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-purpose recreational tent that allows a user to participate in a wide array of games and other activities inside or outside of the tent. The games and activities that may be played include but are not limited to soccer, baseball, basketball, hockey, football, golf, tennis, volleyball, field hockey, lacrosse, and badminton.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Kid Agains, inc.Inventor: Michael Prendergast
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Patent number: 8997768Abstract: A retractable canopy assembly includes a recoiling member that has a first end, a second end and a perimeter wall extending between the first and second ends. A mount is attached to the recoiling member and is configured to engage a dwelling surface. A canopy has an attached end, a free end, a top surface, a bottom surface, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The attached end extends through the canopy aperture and is attached to the spindle of the recoiling member. The recoiling member retracts the canopy into the recoiling member when the spindle rotates in the first direction. A pair of legs each is pivotally attached to the canopy adjacent to the free end. A pair of side panels each has a fixable end and a hanging end. Each of the first and second lateral edges has one of the fixable ends removably coupled thereto.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Inventor: Mike F. Bourne
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Patent number: 8869814Abstract: A tent structure with an improved ventilation system includes a pole assembly, a lower section defined by a plurality of walls and a floor, and an upper section having an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer includes a first set of openings covered by an air permeable material. A perimeter of the inner layer is fixedly attached to a top portion of the lower section to form an enclosure. The outer layer is disposed above the inner layer and a second set of openings is formed between a perimeter of the outer layer and the top portion of the lower section. A first set of connecting members connects the inner and outer layers, and forms a space therebetween. A second set of connecting members connects the outer layer and the pole assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Inventor: Ki Ho Jin
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Publication number: 20140261596Abstract: A protective system for vegetation has an underground housing from which a protective canopy can be deployed. The canopy unfurls as it is deployed and its position above ground can be adjusted after it is fully unfurled. After use, the canopy can be furled and lowered back into the housing. A liquid delivery system allows use of anti-freeze or fertilizer to be delivered via the system. Deployment of the system can be done manually or automatically in response to a selected signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Anirudh Nallakrishnan
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Publication number: 20140259268Abstract: A method for creating rainwear that is waterproof yet allows the body's heat and moisture to vent is disclosed, including a shell and a liner, wherein the shell material is waterproof, and the liner material is waterproof and may or may not be breathable and vents placed at intervals in the fabric of the liner that allow for free air flow between the interior and exterior of the garment to achieve breathability by virtue of the vents. The garment may be made of materials that are inherently flame resistant for use where there is a danger of flash fire, such as high-voltage electrical work and petroleum production. In some embodiments, vents are inserted within apertures defined by a garment and include a base with inner and outer ridges surrounding a central opening and a cover having a perimeter extending between the inner and outer ridges.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Alyx Fier
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Patent number: 8701688Abstract: A vent is provided for a tent or shelter. The vent is supported by a centrally located vent pole, the vent pole running lengthwise with the vent flap. The vent pole is formed of a construction that is resilient enough to support the vent during use, but is flexible enough so that the vent may be collapsed during storage.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Inventors: Nicholas W. Vaughn, Mitchell L. Wilgus, Yiyun Culp, John Z. Rose
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Publication number: 20140014151Abstract: (FIG. 11) (ART-8) This sketched drawing show the Weather Dome in one form of its intended use. This drawing shows one three sided dome. Wind tunnel attached, vents closed, and tether ropes fastened on the wind side. Curtains and screens attached with screens closed, vents on the downwind side are open and tether rope fastened. The Weather Dome and a tent secured under the dome are assembled upon a raised ground cover. The windsock is provided to indicate wind direction. (FIG. 9, 10A, 10B) The (ART-7, 8) these drawings present the embodiment of possible usage an achievable assembled form.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventor: Timothy Dane Wolfe
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Publication number: 20140007912Abstract: Disclosed herein is a self supporting tensile tent structure and methods for use of such a structure. According to one embodiment, structure includes six component panels positioned above ground surface: a roof, a bathtub bottom positioned below the roof component, a pair of side panels and front and back panels all vertically oriented and attached to the roof by a top edge and further attached to the bathtub bottom by a bottom edge; a pair of reinforced corners at the end of the tensile tent anchors structure to the ground surface; a supporting member to create loft for the tensile tent toward the front of the structure by elevating the roof component above the ground surface; a second pair of reinforced corners anchors the front of the tensile tent to the ground surface and induces tension to the roof when erected. Other related embodiments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventor: Erik Allen Waagmeester
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Publication number: 20130233364Abstract: A shade shelter includes one or more solar panels selectively mounted thereon. The shade shelter may be erected over an associated structure in order to at least reduce the thermal radiation effects of the sun on the associated shelter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: Douglas T. Hotes
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Patent number: 8337751Abstract: A systematic decontamination and containment method for decontaminating personnel is disclosed. This method includes providing a plurality of components positionable on a selected location for establishment of a multi-station decontamination and containment facility to decontaminate personnel and to contain contaminants collected during the decontamination process. The components can include a plurality of collapsible frame and roof assemblies, wall and roof covers, a weapons clearing assembly, a weapons storage locker, a hanging bar, a signage assembly, collapsible containment hamper assemblies, a covered dispensing assembly, a shuffle box, a multi-wipe dispensing assembly, and a transportable containment enclosure. The enclosure is shaped and sized to removably retain the system's components for transportation or the like.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Inventors: Ricky William Stewart, Lee Walker Brillhart, III
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Publication number: 20120279540Abstract: A tent structure with an improved ventilation system includes a pole assembly, a lower section defined by a plurality of walls and a floor, and an upper section having an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer includes a first set of openings covered by an air permeable material. A perimeter of the inner layer is fixedly attached to a top portion of the lower section to form an enclosure. The outer layer is disposed above the inner layer and a second set of openings is formed between a perimeter of the outer layer and the top portion of the lower section. A first set of connecting members connects the inner and outer layers, and forms a space therebetween. A second set of connecting members connects the outer layer and the pole assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventor: Ki Ho JIN
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Patent number: 8272175Abstract: The secure modular shelter apparatus can be used to shelter those at bus stops, on campuses, using ATM's, waiting for trains, making calls, smoking, and for a host of other uses. Importantly, the apparatus is self-contained and can be placed as chosen, by a forklift for example, and either connected to existing power as an alternative energy source or used as is while providing its own power. Security may be guaranteed by entry only allowed by card or other secure personal identification means known in the art. Radiant assisted heating and cooling are provided. Information readout is provided by a lighted panel that may also feature scrolling schedule lights. A panic button and receiver/transmitter are also provided so that emergency communication with professionals is possible when needed. Audio and auxiliary lighting are provided for those with sight and hearing hardships. Automatic interior climate controls provide for thermostatically controlled comfort.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Inventors: Darlene Williams-Prades, Michael A. Martin
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Patent number: 8220474Abstract: Disclosed is an improved ventilator apparatus for covers. The apparatus comprises a dome section that is associated with a first ventilator plate on the outside of a vehicle cover. The Dome section extends through the vehicle cover where it is associated with a second ventilator plate. A nut is used to releaseably associate the component pieces together so that a portion of the vehicle cover is clamped between the first ventilator plate and the second ventilator plate. Both the first ventilator plate and second ventilator plate are interchangeable so that either plate may be used on the inside or outside of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2011Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Inventor: William Gridley
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Publication number: 20120125389Abstract: A vent is provided for a tent or shelter. The vent is supported by a centrally located vent pole, the vent pole running lengthwise with the vent flap. The vent pole is formed of a construction that is resilient enough to support the vent during use, but is flexible enough so that the vent may be collapsed during storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: The Coleman CompanyInventors: Nicholas W. Vaughn, Mitchell L. Wilgus, Yiyun Culp, John Z. Rose
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Patent number: 8118045Abstract: An outdoor canopy includes a canopy frame, a canopy shelter and a side entrance arrangement. The canopy frame includes a roof frame and a legs frame downwardly extended from the roof frame to form a canopy area. The canopy shelter, which is made of waterproof fabric, is detachably fastening at the canopy frame to define a ceiling wall, a front wall, a rear wall and two sidewalls for enclosing the canopy area therewithin. The side entrance arrangement is formed on one of the sidewalls of the canopy shelter for a user to gain entry to and exit the canopy area without having to pass through the front entrance, wherein the side entrance arrangement contains a side entrance opening formed on the corresponding sidewall of the canopy shelter, and comprise at least one entrance fabric operatively mounted on the corresponding sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Inventor: Wanda Ying Li
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Patent number: 8087422Abstract: The technology of the present application provides a collapsible canopy shelter having reinforced eaves for additional structural integrity, as well as at least one collapsible ventilation flap in the canopy cover that is capable of moving between a closed position and an open position to ventilate air from beneath the canopy cover as desired. Further, the collapsible canopy shelter comprises a canopy frame with a robust, spring-loaded pull latch, allowing the user to quickly and easily assemble and collapse the shelter without risking injury.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Bravo SportsInventor: Ron Sy-Facunda
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Patent number: 8069870Abstract: Disclosed is an improved ventilator apparatus for vehicle covers. The apparatus comprises a dome section that is associated with a first ventilator plate on the outside of a vehicle cover. The Dome section extends through the vehicle cover where it is associated with a second ventilator plate. A nut is used to releasably associate the component pieces together so that a portion of the vehicle cover is clamped between the first ventilator plate and the second ventilator plate. Both the first ventilator plate and second ventilator plate are configured so that either plate may be used on the inside or outside of the cover. The improved ventilator plate design comprises air vents disposed within the plate so that water on a top surface of the ventilator plate cannot run into the vent openings. In addition, support gussets have been redesigned so provide an improved venturi action that tends to suck air through the vent opening when air blows across the vent openings.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Inventor: William Gridley
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Publication number: 20110192436Abstract: Disclosed is an improved ventilator apparatus for covers. The apparatus comprises a dome section that is associated with a first ventilator plate on the outside of a vehicle cover. The Dome section extends through the vehicle cover where it is associated with a second ventilator plate. A nut is used to releaseably associate the component pieces together so that a portion of the vehicle cover is clamped between the first ventilator plate and the second ventilator plate. Both the first ventilator plate and second ventilator plate are interchangeable so that either plate may be used on the inside or outside of the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventor: William E Gridley
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Publication number: 20110146739Abstract: An outdoor canopy includes a canopy frame, a canopy shelter and a side entrance arrangement. The canopy frame includes a roof frame and a legs frame downwardly extended from the roof frame to form a canopy area. The canopy shelter, which is made of waterproof fabric, is detachably fastening at the canopy frame to define a ceiling wall, a front wall, a rear wall and two sidewalls for enclosing the canopy area therewithin. The side entrance arrangement is formed on one of the sidewalls of the canopy shelter for a user to gain entry to and exit the canopy area without having to pass through the front entrance, wherein the side entrance arrangement contains a side entrance opening formed on the corresponding sidewall of the canopy shelter, and comprise at least one entrance fabric operatively mounted on the corresponding sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventor: Wanda Ying Li
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Patent number: 7963295Abstract: An outdoor canopy includes a canopy frame, a canopy shelter and a side entrance arrangement. The canopy frame includes a roof frame and a legs frame downwardly extended from the roof frame to form a canopy area. The canopy shelter, which is made of waterproof fabric, is detachably fastening at the canopy frame to define a ceiling wall, a front wall, a rear wall and two sidewalls for enclosing the canopy area therewithin. The side entrance arrangement is formed on one of the sidewalls of the canopy shelter for a user to gain entry to and exit the canopy area without having to pass through the front entrance, wherein the side entrance arrangement contains a side entrance opening formed on the corresponding sidewall of the canopy shelter, and comprise at least one entrance fabric operatively mounted on the corresponding sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Inventor: Wanda Ying Li
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Patent number: 7938132Abstract: A vehicle canopy includes a canopy frame defining a canopy area therein. A front cloth panel, a rear cloth panel and two side cloth panels are connected with each other to form a canopy cloth structure to cover the canopy frame so as to normally conceal the canopy area within the canopy frame. One of the front and rear cloth panels provides a door for entrance and exit and the side cloth panels provide side doors which are constructed to be selectively closed or opened for facilitating entrance and exit. The top canopy provides a plurality of ventilating skylights constructed to be selectively closed or opened for allowing air passing therethrough for ventilating the canopy area via the ventilating skylights. In addition, the height of the vehicle canopy is constructed to be adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2006Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Inventor: Wanda Ying Li
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Patent number: 7913710Abstract: A system for improved exterior shading devices of highly adaptable configurations. The system comprises several cantilever shade structures usable in the shading of land vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Inventor: Vasileios Bougioukos
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Publication number: 20110056529Abstract: The technology of the present application provides a collapsible canopy shelter having reinforced eaves for additional structural integrity, as well as at least one collapsible ventilation flap in the canopy cover that is capable of moving between a closed position and an open position to ventilate air from beneath the canopy cover as desired. Further, the collapsible canopy shelter comprises a canopy frame with a robust, spring-loaded pull latch, allowing the user to quickly and easily assemble and collapse the shelter without risking injury.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: Bravo SportsInventor: Ron Sy-Facunda
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Publication number: 20110023921Abstract: An outdoor canopy includes a canopy frame, a canopy shelter and a side entrance arrangement. The canopy frame includes a roof frame and a legs frame downwardly extended from the roof frame to form a canopy area. The canopy shelter, which is made of waterproof fabric, is detachably fastening at the canopy frame to define a ceiling wall, a front wall, a rear wall and two sidewalls for enclosing the canopy area therewithin. The side entrance arrangement is formed on one of the sidewalls of the canopy shelter for a user to gain entry to and exit the canopy area without having to pass through the front entrance, wherein the side entrance arrangement contains a side entrance opening formed on the corresponding sidewall of the canopy shelter, and comprise at least one entrance fabric operatively mounted on the corresponding sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventor: Wanda Ying Li
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Publication number: 20100243013Abstract: An outdoor canopy includes a canopy frame, a canopy shelter and a side entrance arrangement. The canopy frame includes a roof frame and a legs frame downwardly extended from the roof frame to form a canopy area. The canopy shelter, which is made of waterproof fabric, is detachably fastening at the canopy frame to define a ceiling wall, a front wall, a rear wall and two sidewalls for enclosing the canopy area therewithin. The side entrance arrangement is formed on one of the sidewalls of the canopy shelter for a user to gain entry to and exit the canopy area without having to pass through the front entrance, wherein the side entrance arrangement contains a side entrance opening formed on the corresponding sidewall of the canopy shelter, and comprise at least one entrance fabric operatively mounted on the corresponding sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventor: Wanda Ying Li
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Patent number: 7798162Abstract: The technology of the present application provides a collapsible canopy shelter having reinforced eaves for additional structural integrity, as well as at least one collapsible ventilation flap in the canopy cover that is capable of moving between a closed position and an open position to ventilate air from beneath the canopy cover as desired. Further, the collapsible canopy shelter comprises a canopy frame with a robust, spring-loaded pull latch, allowing the user to quickly and easily assemble and collapse the shelter without risking injury.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Bravo SportsInventor: Ron Sy-Facunda
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Publication number: 20100200034Abstract: A ventilable portable structure arrangement is transformable between a collapsed state and an erected state. The assembly comprises a first portion (102) of foldable material arranged to define, when in the erected state, an interior chamber (106). A second portion (104) of foldable material is also provided and arranged to define, when in the erected state, a thermal chimney having an inlet (116) at one end thereof and an outlet (118) at another end thereof. The first and second portions (102, 104) are arranged so as to permit, when in the erected state, flow of air through the interior chamber (106) into the thermal chimney via the inlet (116) in response to heating of air substantially passing through the thermal chimney, the air entering the thermal chimney being expelled from the thermal chimney via the outlet (118).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2008Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventor: Austen Miller
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Patent number: 7753064Abstract: The technology of the present application provides a collapsible canopy shelter having reinforced eaves for additional structural integrity, as well as at least one collapsible ventilation flap in the canopy cover that is capable of moving between a closed position and an open position to ventilate air from beneath the canopy cover as desired. Further, the collapsible canopy shelter comprises a canopy frame with a robust, spring-loaded pull latch, allowing the user to quickly and easily assemble and collapse the shelter without risking injury.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Bravo Sports CorporationInventor: Ron Sy-Facunda
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Publication number: 20090260665Abstract: Disclosed is an improved ventilator apparatus for vehicle covers. The apparatus comprises a dome section that is associated with a first ventilator plate on the outside of a vehicle cover. The Dome section extends through the vehicle cover where it is associated with a second ventilator plate. A nut is used to releasably associate the component pieces together so that a portion of the vehicle cover is clamped between the first ventilator plate and the second ventilator plate. Both the first ventilator plate and second ventilator plate are configured so that either plate may be used on the inside or outside of the cover. The improved ventilator plate design comprises air vents disposed within the plate so that water on a top surface of the ventilator plate cannot run into the vent openings. In addition, support gussets have been redesigned so provide an improved venturi action that tends to suck air through the vent opening when air blows across the vent openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventor: William Gridley
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Publication number: 20090223547Abstract: A protective canopy housing (1) for a barbeque grill (2) having a canopy (6) with a vent opening on a top (22) with an elevated vent cover (8). The canopy is supported by supports (5a, b and c) attached to a grill by C-clamps (4a,b). The canopy housing can include side curtains (10a, b) which may be rolled up and secured along the sides of the canopy. The side curtains may include mesh and can be maintained in a down position during use to protect the users from insects. The curtains can be removably detachable. The canopy would preferably be made of heat-resistant material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventor: Eric R. Schneider
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Publication number: 20090071521Abstract: The technology of the present application provides a collapsible canopy shelter having reinforced eaves for additional structural integrity, as well as at least one collapsible ventilation flap in the canopy cover that is capable of moving between a closed position and an open position to ventilate air from beneath the canopy cover as desired. Further, the collapsible canopy shelter comprises a canopy frame with a robust, spring-loaded pull latch, allowing the user to quickly and easily assemble and collapse the shelter without risking injury.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: Bravo SportsInventor: Ron Sy-Facunda
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Patent number: 7451776Abstract: An awning includes a plurality of peripheral poles, a plurality of iron screens, and a collapsible supporting frame. A lower top cloth covers a lower top frame of the collapsible supporting frame and is attached in such a way as to define a central opening, and an upper top cloth covers an upper top frame of the collapsible supporting frame. The upper top cloth has an area of projection larger than the area of the central opening of the lower top cloth. The upper umbrella disk and the middle umbrella disk are moveable into position by a positioning fixture.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Inventor: Nengsen Chen
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Patent number: 7308901Abstract: A canopy system including a canopy frame and a canopy cover supported by the canopy frame. The canopy cover includes an inner solid portion, an outer solid portion, and a meshed portion disposed between the inner and outer solid portions and disposed proximately to an outer periphery of the canopy cover.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Caravan Canopy International, Inc.Inventor: Ted H. Meyer
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Patent number: 7264012Abstract: A supported roof tarp apparatus consisting of lengthwise and crosswise lying poles pinned together via four way connectors and pinning means and held at first ends of the lengthwise lying poles by roofing brackets positioned on a backside of a roof apex and held at second ends of the lengthwise lying poles by first vertically standing poles pinned after having been inserted within the second vertically standing poles held by a ground plate and guy wires to the ground with ground pinning means holding the ground plates and guy wires to the ground and a plurality of tarp components held by hook and fastener means to the lengthwise and crosswise lying poles with each tarp having slits cut into each about which flaps are stitched.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Inventor: Eric J. Slade
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Patent number: 6981914Abstract: A removably insertable rear cabin air vent for installation between the rear side flap and the rear wall of the soft top of an off road or utility vehicle. The vent is inserted and held in place between the rear sidewall flap and the rear of the soft top by any known means such as by sewing and adhesives. Certain soft have a zipper attaching the sidewall flap to the soft top and, have an overlapping flap outside the zipper which is held in place by mutually engaging strips of hook and loop material. The preferred means of attaching the vent is by placing hook and loop material along the outer surfaces of the vent which match with the existing strips in the sidewall flap and soft top, allowing for the removable insertion of the vent between the existing strips of hook and loop material in a desired location.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Inventor: Roger L. Veenstra
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Patent number: 6938631Abstract: A ventilator for a covering for a boat or other object includes a dome for covering air venting openings. The air vents are provided in a pair of oppositely disposed ventilator plates. The boat or other covering is firmly clamped between the ventilator plates by means of a nut that can be tightened by hand. The venting openings are disposed one above the other with no obstructions therebetween in order to allow for direct air transfer between the inside and the outside of the cover while preventing weather elements from entering the cover.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2003Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Inventor: William E. Gridley
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Patent number: 6782668Abstract: A roof-screen system for supporting a roof screen on a roof, comprises a plurality of frame elements of round galvanized steel tubing configured as separate frames. The frames have a front element, a bottom element, and a diagonal brace element. A plurality of base supports are secured to the frame elements and sleeve connectors, including a base connector, an end connector, and a field connector which secure the frame elements together and to the base. A plurality of support elements are used for supporting the face panels to the front element of the separate frames.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2001Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Inventor: Ryan W. Bruce
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Patent number: 6742309Abstract: A personnel decontamination and containment system is disclosed. This system includes a plurality of components positionable on a selected location for establishment of a multi-station decontamination and containment facility to decontaminate personnel and to contain contaminants collected during the decontamination process. The components can include a plurality of collapsible frame and roof assemblies, wall and roof covers, a weapons clearing assembly, a weapons storage locker, a hanging bar, a signage assembly, collapsible containment hamper assemblies, a covered dispensing assembly, a shuffle box, a multi-wipe dispensing assembly, and a transportable containment enclosure. The enclosure is shaped and sized to removably retain the system's components for transportation or the like.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Survival, Inc.Inventors: Ricky William Stewart, Lee Walker Brillhart, III
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Patent number: 6662816Abstract: A covered vent for a tent or canopy consisting of a series of cutouts along the ridge line of a canopy and having a screen fastened to cover the cutouts, a flap fastened to the canopy at one side by stitching and covering the cutouts, and having a series of ties fastened along the length of the second side of the flap, the ties being fastened to the canopy to provide a limited opening to permit air flow when large gusts of air are present and closing when the air gusts are diminished.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Inventor: George C. Cunningham
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Patent number: 6520195Abstract: A portable shelter including a light-weight frame that is collapsible and supports a strong, light-weight covering or skin that is removably secured to the frame is disclosed. The frame may include a base which supports a plurality of articulated arms that are movable between an extended and a non-extended position by the provision of a tension wire. A main roof having an opening therethrough is positioned over the articulated arms and tension wire in the assembled position. The opening is sized to receive an umbrella unit therethrough. The umbrella unit is preferably movable between an open and closed position. When in the open position the umbrella unit forms part of a continuous roof of the shelter, and in the closed, or partially closed position, the umbrella unit extends upwardly such that the interior of the tent is fluidly connected to the outer atmosphere through the opening in the main roof.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Inventors: Robert O'Neal, Kenneth Hunibel, Anthony Green
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Patent number: 6516823Abstract: A canopy for covering the top of a playyard, the canopy comprising a canopy cover, a canopy support adapted to be coupled to a playyard and configured to support the canopy cover, the canopy support includes a rod connector and four support rods, each support rod includes an inner end pivotably coupled to the rod connector and an outer end adapted to be coupled to one of four corner pieces included in the playyard to retain the canopy support on the playyard, and the rod connector includes a connector ring arranged to pass through apertures formed in the inner ends of each support rod to establish a pivot axis of each support rod about the connector ring and about which each support rod is free to pivot relative to the connector ring.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2000Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Richard Glover, Jerome J. Drobinski
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Patent number: 6421963Abstract: A toy igloo device is disclosed for resting on the ground. The device includes a dome shaped housing which defines an enclosure and an entrance. The housing includes a plurality of selectively interlocking sections with each section of the plurality of sections having an edge which rests on the ground. A first section of the plurality of sections defines a first opening and a second section of the plurality of sections is disposed adjacent to the first section. The second section defines a second opening so that the first and the second openings cooperate with each other to define the entrance. Each of the sections has an external surface which defines at least two pockets for the reception therein of snow. The arrangement is such that when the sections are interlocked, with the edges of the sections resting on the ground, snow is received and gathered within the pockets such that the toy igloo takes on an appearance of an Eskimo dwelling.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2001Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Inventor: Anthony M Pratola
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Patent number: 6401737Abstract: The present invention provides an umbrella with a detachable canopy or vent top. The umbrella includes: a canopy, where the canopy may be detachably coupled to a frame; and a vent top, wherein the vent top may be detachably coupled to the canopy. In the preferred embodiment, the canopy may be comprised of eight, sixteen, or twenty-four panels. The vent top may be comprised of multiple panels as well. Each of the individual panels of the canopy may have a different color, so that canopies with various patterns are provided. The individual panels of the vent top may be provided in the same manner. In the preferred embodiment, both the canopy and the vent top also comprise a border, which may also be provided with a different color. Thus, by varying the color combinations of the panels of the canopy, the panels of the vent top, and the borders around the canopy and vent top, umbrellas with different patterns are possible.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Under Color LLCInventor: Frank Joseph Kloor, III
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Patent number: 6397869Abstract: An electric fan with mounted light (6) mounted overhead within a square dome camping tent (1). The fan/light unit is supported by a series of fiberglass poles (12), and pole footings (10). The fan/light unit is powered by a portable power supply and control unit (7) which contains power switches (23), an updraft/downdraft switch (24), an accessory plug (25), and a charger plug (27).Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2001Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Inventor: Harry G. Jennings