Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Portable shelter – Framework
Patent
1996-09-23
1997-09-02
Mai, Lanna
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Portable shelter
Framework
135158, 135118, E04H 1542
Patent
active
056621345
ABSTRACT:
A tent apparatus includes a pole-support assembly which includes a ground-penetration member, a pole-receiving member connected to the ground-penetration member, and a ground-stabilizing assembly connected between the ground-penetration member and the pole-receiving member. A first portion of the ground-stabilizing assembly is oriented with respect to the ground-penetration member at an acute first orientation angle. A second portion of the ground-stabilizing assembly is oriented with respect to the ground-penetration member at an obtuse second orientation angle. The first orientation angle and the second orientation angle provide a straight angle when added together. A pole assembly includes a plurality of interfitting pole segments, and a proximal pole segment is received in the pole-receiving member. A distal pole portion is located at a distal end of the pole assembly. A plurality of suspension cables are connected to the distal pole portion. A plurality of primary stakes are connected to ends of the suspension cables. The primary stakes are driven into a portion of the ground, and a flexible sheet assembly is draped over the suspension cables to form an erected tent apparatus. Sheet-tensioning cables are connected to the sheet assembly, and sheet-tensioning stakes are connected to ends of the sheet-tensioning cables and driven into a portion of the ground. The pole-receiving member is connected to the ground-penetration member along a common longitudinal axis. The sheet assembly includes front flap portions which form a door.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4198997 (1980-04-01), Miller
patent: 4597401 (1986-07-01), Fournier
patent: 4719934 (1988-01-01), Mydans
patent: 4838293 (1989-06-01), Novak
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