Collapsible structures having overlapping support loops

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1998-01-09

2000-07-25

Chilcot, Richard

Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane

Portable shelter

Framework

135115, E04H 1540

Patent

active

060925442

ABSTRACT:
Collapsible structures are provided having first and second flexible loop members, each loop member defining a closed loop and having a first edge and an opposing second edge. Each loop member is adapted to assume an expanded position and a collapsed position, with the two loop members overlapping each other at a first overlapping point along the first edges of the loop members, and at a second overlapping point along the second edges of the loop members. The loop members are further adapted to assume a deployed position in which one loop member is disposed at an angle with respect to the other loop member at the overlapping points, and with the loop members further defining six sides when in the deployed position. The structure also includes a flexible wall extending across at least two of the six sides.

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