Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Portable shelter – Framework
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-18
2005-01-18
Friedman, Carl D. (Department: 3634)
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Portable shelter
Framework
C135S147000, C135S124000, C135S115000, C135S116000, C135S119000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06843261
ABSTRACT:
A flexible shelter structure has an elongated flexible main pole having first and second ends terminating in a substantially common plane, such as the ground or a base. The pole typically assumes a substantially arcuate shape under tension. A plurality of spars are connected to the pole in a flexible floating arrangement to form a flexible frame. The spars typically assume a generally arcuate shape under tension but their ends do not terminate in the common plane. A membrane is connected to the flexible frame to tension the main pole and the spars and define a substantially sheltered space.
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Gillis Robert E.
Novosad Jennifer E.
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