Spring covering device

Details Spring covering device Spring covering device

1979-02-02

1984-11-06

Bell, J. Karl

Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane

Portable shelter

Tent supported by vehicle

160238, B63B 1702

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044806523

ABSTRACT:
A simple covering mechanism for use as an awning, tent, boat cover, or the like, and a method of utilization thereof. The covering mechanism includes a self-coiling continuous sheet of substantially liquid impermeable material having an upward bow when uncoiled. The sheet is mounted at a first end thereof and is releasably mounted at a second end thereof when the sheet is in an uncoiled position so that the sheet extends generally horizontally with an upward bow when uncoiled. The sheet may be constructed of a single piece of plastic heat set in its coiled position, or may include a cloth covering for ribs that provide the self-coiling function.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2826523 (1958-03-01), Blaszkowski
patent: 2965113 (1960-12-01), Russo
patent: 2997277 (1961-08-01), Schwartz
patent: 3241899 (1966-03-01), Donker
patent: 3338290 (1967-08-01), Seruis
patent: 3499680 (1970-03-01), Stroebel
patent: 4075723 (1978-02-01), Bareis et al.

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