Cleat for a tent

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2005-11-22

2005-11-22

Szumny, Jonathon (Department: 3632)

Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane

Portable shelter

Accessory or adjunct

C135S118000, C024S2650AL, C024S200000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06966324

ABSTRACT:
A cleat comprising a body comprising a first portion and that defines a web cutout and a tent pole cutout, and a second portion that defines a guy rope cutout, and the body comprising a bend where the first portion and the second portion meet. The cleat is made of steel or other non-cast metal, and can withstand loading imposed by humans and ratchets without failing. In an embodiment, the first portion comprises a rectangular shape and the second portion comprises a trapezoidal shape, and the first portion and the second portion meet at a bend. The cleat further comprises a web wrapping portion formed adjacent to the web cutout, and a clip is provided. The clip is received in the web cutout and fitted about the web wrapping portion, the clip for preventing a canopy web of a tent from wearing out when the cleat is attached to the canopy web.

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