Hammock

Details Hammock Hammock

2006-04-04

2006-04-04

Trettel, Michael (Department: 3673)

Beds

Hammocks

With canopy

C005S122000, C005S123000, C005S127000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07020915

ABSTRACT:
A hammock has a bed formed from a blank of flexible fabric. The blank is defined by opposed ends and opposed sides, the ends and sides of the blank coinciding with opposed ends and opposed side edges of the hammock respectively. Each side of the blank tapers inwardly from the ends, each end of the blank has a notch having opposed edges of equal length. The opposed edges of each notch taper inwardly from the end towards an apex. The opposed edges of each notch are attached by a seam to form the bed from the blank. Cross-braces proximal the ends of the hammock are connected to the side edges of the hammock at connection points opposed across the bed from one side edge to the opposite side edge. The fabric hangs underneath the cross-braces so that an occupant may rest level on the bed fully under the cross-braces. The hammock is suspended between upright structures, such as trees or posts, using a special connection involving a cargo hook having a hook portion and a ring portion. A special cam buckle having a slot is used to facilitate suspending and taking down the hammock. The hammock provides a very comfortable, stable and level sleeping position. The hammock may be provided with a bug screen and/or tent supported by a supporting system. The tent is constructed of separate sections that surround the hammock in use.

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