Collapsible canopy frame having reduced truss bar length

Details Collapsible canopy frame having reduced truss bar length Collapsible canopy frame having reduced truss bar length

2008-04-22

2008-04-22

Dunn, David (Department: 3636)

Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane

Portable shelter

Framework

Reexamination Certificate

active

10833207

ABSTRACT:
A collapsible canopy frame is provided that includes a plurality of side poles arranged in a configuration and a center pole disposed generally at a center of the configuration of the side poles. The collapsible canopy frame also includes a plurality of edge scissor assemblies each having a length and a midpoint along the length. Each edge scissor assembly is coupled between adjacent ones of the plurality of side poles. The collapsible canopy frame also includes at least one inner scissor assembly including a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to a corresponding one of the edge scissor assemblies at a position offset from the midpoint along the length of the corresponding one of the edge scissor assemblies, and wherein the second end is coupled to the center pole.

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Search Report Dated Dec. 10, 2004 for GB Application No. 0416145.1, 1 page.

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