Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Portable shelter – Accessory or adjunct
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-22
2005-11-22
Szumny, Jonathon (Department: 3632)
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Portable shelter
Accessory or adjunct
C135S118000, C024S2650AL, C024S200000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06966324
ABSTRACT:
A cleat comprising a body comprising a first portion and that defines a web cutout and a tent pole cutout, and a second portion that defines a guy rope cutout, and the body comprising a bend where the first portion and the second portion meet. The cleat is made of steel or other non-cast metal, and can withstand loading imposed by humans and ratchets without failing. In an embodiment, the first portion comprises a rectangular shape and the second portion comprises a trapezoidal shape, and the first portion and the second portion meet at a bend. The cleat further comprises a web wrapping portion formed adjacent to the web cutout, and a clip is provided. The clip is received in the web cutout and fitted about the web wrapping portion, the clip for preventing a canopy web of a tent from wearing out when the cleat is attached to the canopy web.
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Hodgson & Russ LLP
Szumny Jonathon
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