Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Portable shelter – Framework
Patent
1996-05-02
1998-05-19
Wood, Wynn E.
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Portable shelter
Framework
135900, 135909, 135153, 135154, 135143, 135117, 135151, 135132, A45F 116
Patent
active
057525374
ABSTRACT:
A portable, collapsible, freestanding shelter for protection from sun, wind and precipitation. Shelter is comprised of four struts (8a, 8b, 9a, 9b) comprising two x elements juxtaposed and separated by releasably attached cross beams (14a, 14b, 14c). Rear adjustable stays (20a, 20b) strengthen and brace structure and, in combination with adjustable means (24a, 24b) used to lock position of x elements, provide a means of adjusting height of resulting frame. Shelter may be configured with visor arms (15a, 15b) attached to x element struts (8a, 9a). A cover (34) containing rigid rods or dowels (36a, 36b) on its front and rear edge is releasably attached to visor arms (15a, 15b) at front and pulled back over upper beams (14a, 14b) and held by adjustable cords (43a, 43b). Cover can be configured in a variety of ways to provide increasing or decreasing exposure to elements. (FIG. 4) Apparatus may be configured without beam 14a when front cover rod is in place thereby increasing head room. Referring to FIG. 7, frame and cover will support side covers, privacy curtain, insect barrier (26a, 26b). Visor arms (15a, 15b) may be folded away in strong wind and cover moved to cover back and top of frame and, in combination with side covers, it provides a wind barrier. Tethering or ground attachment is not necessary as shelter may simply be weighted. Further, shelter will configure to cover a prone person, a person in a low beach chair or an adult person in a standard sized chair. Shelter disassembles and rolls into a compact, lightweight bundle for storage or transport.
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