Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Portable shelter – Framework
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-21
2009-08-18
Dunn, David (Department: 3636)
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Portable shelter
Framework
C135S156000, C135S120400
Reexamination Certificate
active
07575010
ABSTRACT:
A tent frame comprising support frames having side support and roof support members. Spans of the support frames are adjustable perpendicular to a ridge line of the tent frame without substituting structural members of different length. The tent frame is laterally adjusted by adding or removing support frames or by altering the distance between individual support frames. The tent frame is adaptable on uneven terrain and is capable of following irregular ground contour without delay in erection or changes in length and details in the structural members. A canopy can be provided overtop of the tent frame, or on the inside of the tent frame so that adjustments to the span do not require adjustment to the canopy size. The canopy is removably attached to the frame to cover the whole area or only partially cover the area under the tent, or can be removed fully.
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Abraham Tania
Dunn David
Riches, McKenzie & Herbert
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