Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Portable shelter – Convertible
Patent
1994-01-18
1999-07-06
Mai, Lanna
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Portable shelter
Convertible
135115, 135119, 135114, E04H 1530
Patent
active
059186143
ABSTRACT:
A canopy structure, kit and method permits a user to custom configure a canopy shelter is almost unlimited curvilinear shapes. To accomplish this, a flexible sheet that is elastic in at least one, but preferably two dimensions may be secured over an area to be sheltered. Anchors connect the sheet either directly to the surface, such as the ground, or to an object, such as a tree or building, secured to the surface. A support pole is interposed between the surface and the sheet; and this support pole is sufficiently long to deform the sheet in the direction(s) of elasticity and thus exert a compression force on the pole. A plurality of support poles of varying lengths may be formed from identical pole sections, and base plates and dome elements may be used on the poles. The anchors are formed to engage the edge margin of the sheet at random locations, and these anchors, or alternative clasps, may engage the central portion of the sheet so that even greater design flexibility is possible. The sheet is preferably spandex and may be coated with protective materials, and it may be printed with a desired pattern.
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Henson Michael R.
Mai Lanna
Martin Timothy J.
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