Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Umbrella – Self-opening and closing
Patent
1977-02-16
1978-07-11
Schroeder, Werner H.
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Umbrella
Self-opening and closing
5119, 296 23MC, A45F 116, B60P 334
Patent
active
040995348
ABSTRACT:
A tent and storage compartment therefor are mounted on the top of a van or similar vehicle. The storage compartment comprises a shallow box of approximately the same width as the van but with a length somewhat less than the length thereof and includes a base and a top hinged to the base. A pair of poles having a length approximately equal to the width of the compartment are pivotally connected to the top adjacent each front corner and rest in the front corners of the base to hold the top open. Right and left side support poles are pivotally connected to the front corners of the base and extend outwardly away from the van. The side support poles are jointed together at the other ends thereof by a connecting pole. Cables are connected between the top and the remote ends of the side poles to support the side poles in a horizontal position. Appropriately shaped tent material covers and is suspended from the cables and poles to complete the tent.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2811725 (1957-11-01), Ceuce
patent: 2870774 (1959-01-01), Blosser
patent: 2930051 (1960-03-01), Kampmeier
Berman Conrad L.
Schroeder Werner H.
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