Flexible structure and method

Details Flexible structure and method Flexible structure and method

1998-05-14

2000-11-14

Stephan, Beth A.

Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane

Portable shelter

Framework

135127, E04H 1536

Patent

active

06145527&

ABSTRACT:
A flexible structure is described having one or more deformable, resilient poles and one or more tension webs associated therewith and coupled thereto to maintain the pole(s) in a selected shape under tension and to impart strength and rigidity to the structure. A flexible membrane may also be provided to define a sheltered space. Also disclosed is a method for making such a structure.

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