Collapsible structures

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2005-01-28

2009-02-03

Yip, Winnie (Department: 3636)

Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane

Portable shelter

Framework

C135S128000, C135S117000, C220S009200, C446S478000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07484520

ABSTRACT:
A collapsible structure has at least three foldable frame members, each having a folded and an unfolded orientation. The structure has a fabric material covering portions of each frame member to form a panel for each frame member, with each panel further including a left side, a bottom side and a right side, with the left side of each panel coupled to the right side of an adjacent panel, and the right side of each panel coupled to the left side of another adjacent pane. The bottom side of at least one panel is positioned at a higher vertical level than the bottom side of at least one other panel.

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