Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Shaped or strengthened by fluid pressure – Fluid pressure is subatmospheric
Patent
1977-05-25
1978-08-29
Schroeder, Werner H.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Shaped or strengthened by fluid pressure
Fluid pressure is subatmospheric
135 1R, E04B 1345
Patent
active
041094247
ABSTRACT:
A lightweight and compactible tent structure comprising a single support member preferably having an inverted U shape and preferably being fabricated from a section of inflatable plastic tubing, stake receiving loops affixed to the ends of the support member for anchoring the support member to the ground, a guy line extending in one direction from the support member, and a protective surround attached at one of its ends to the support member and extending therefrom in the direction opposite the guy line, said protective surround tapering at its extended end to engage the body of the camper who reposes in the tent structure whereby the weight of the camper's body engaging the surround coacts with the supporting force of the guy line and the anchoring force of stakes placed in the ground through the support member's stake receiving loops to hold the tent structure in a fixed upright position.
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Ins-Tent Shelter Catalog, Jan. 30, 1975.
Berman Conrad L.
Schroeder Werner H.
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