1996-03-01
1999-12-21
Melius, Terry Lee
Beds
Hammocks
5123, A45F 322
Patent
active
060031735
ABSTRACT:
An improved hammock includes a body supporting member for a user to lie on, suspension cords, retainer rings and ropes for attachment to an external support structure. The cords interconnect the rings and body supporting member at longitudinal end portions thereof so that the body supporting member may be suspended from the external support structure. A pair of spreader bars positioned adjacent the longitudinal end portions of the body supporting member are provided with spaced apertures which receive the suspension cords therein and laterally space apart the cords in order to laterally extend the body supporting member to provide full and adequate lateral support to the user. The spreader bars are laterally curved outwardly and are split proximal to or at the apertures into upper and lower members to provide open access to the apertures so that the cords may be inserted into the apertures when the upper and lower members are separated. Snap connectors on the spreader bar enable the upper and lower members to be securely joined together thereby blocking access to the apertures and preventing removal of the cords from the apertures when the members are joined together.
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Meoli, Jr. Rudy B.
Padilla Armando
Conley Fredrick
E-Z Sales & Manufacturing
Melius Terry Lee
papageorge Chris
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