Foldable/collapsible structure

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2006-01-19

2008-11-25

Price, Thomas (Department: 3643)

Animal husbandry

Confining or housing

Often portable, small capacity, roofed housing structure

Reexamination Certificate

active

07455032

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a foldable/collapsible structure that folds and collapses between an open and closed condition. The structure includes a top and bottom section, and a plurality of collapsible wall sections extending between said top and bottom sections. The wall sections and the top and bottom sections define an enclosure and also contain a longitudinal member extending between said top and bottom section. The longitudinal member contains a pivot connection at a location between the top and bottom section. The pivot section allows movement of the top and bottom section relative to one another, so that the foldable/collapsible structure can be configured between an open or closed condition.

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