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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8087423 | Apparatus for providing protection against the sun The invention relates to an apparatus for providing protection against the sun, said apparatus including a rod assembly (2) and a fabric (3) or the like that is stretchable over said rod assembly, wherein the rod assembly (2) includes two rods (... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7921863 | Self-supporting, high-profile, insect net enclosure A self-supporting, high-profile, insect net enclosure made of a fabric membrane that defines an interior rectangular space having two side walls, two end walls, a floor and ceiling with advanced insect protection properties, enhanced comfort, accessibility, ventilat... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7516750 | Collapsible structures having overlapping support loops Collapsible structures are provided having at least two panels, with each of the panels having a flexible loop member defining a closed loop and adapted to assume an expanded position and a collapsed position, and a fabric for partially covering the loop member. The... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7398612 | Collapsible support frames Collapsible structures are provided that have one or more support frames, each having a foldable frame member that has a folded and an unfolded orientation, with the frame member defining a periphery for the support frame. Where more than one support frame is provid... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7392555 | Bed-tent A bed-tent provides an enclosure over a mattress. The tent forms a canopy having panels each with a resilient, strip frame member and a sheet of flexible fabric. Retainers secure the canopy on the mattress. In some forms, a frame member disposed externally of the ca... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7363932 | Collapsible structures A collapsible structure has a first end panel and a second end panel, with each end panel having a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, and a fabric material covering the frame member to form the respective end panel when the frame memb... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7356860 | Bedding structure with collapsible frames A bedding structure with collapsible frames, comprising a limiting member, a covering member, and a plurality of frame members. The covering member is connected to the limiting member and has at least one opening. The plurality of frame members are configured in a p... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357440 | Camper A camper having passive solar climate controls. The camper has a solar structure carried by a base. The solar structure includes a cover, a window panel, a ridge vent, a plurality of awnings, and a plurality of side panels. The ridge vent and the awnings are carried... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7322910 | Training device A training device is disclosed, or a device for training, sport, gymnastics and for therapy, characterized by an arched planar element (1), having a largely rectangular outline. The arching or curvature encloses an angle of at least 30°, said angle generally... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320332 | Portable outdoor enclosure A portable ice fishing enclosure includes a flexible covering cooperatively engaged with a frame, and secured to an ice surface using a plurality of threaded anchor stakes. The frame may include a plurality of sub-frames, each of which includes a central hub and a p... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316239 | Sunshade tent A sunshade tent, having a ground cloth, a sunshade cloth and a supporting part, the side corner of the ground cloth is provided with at least one first adapting module and second adapting module, each of the adapting module is fixed on the ground with a ground nail,... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311617 | Training device for ball games A training device for ball games having a first ring member arranged in a first plane and a second ring member arranged in a second plane substantially parallel to the first plane. A plurality of bars connect the first and second ring members to each other, so that ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7308989 | Collapsible structures Collapsible structures are provided that have an enclosed interior space that can be used to hold and contain water or other matter. The interior space is defined by an enclosing wall and a base that are both waterproof to prevent leakage of the water or matter cont... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7302957 | Self-erecting and collapsible shade device The self-erecting and collapsible shade device is provided in the form of a portable collapsible shade assembly. The assembly includes a self-erecting and collapsible canopy, a self-erecting and collapsible canopy shade pivotally mountable to the erected canopy, at ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7299531 | Telescopic measurement device A telescopically adjustable structure capable of defining or measuring an arbitrary three-dimensional volume and having twelve telescopically adjustable telescopic units, capable of maintaining a change in telescopic length and eight corner connection units for asse... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293530 | Lightweight, portable and expandable small animal enclosure This invention comprises a series of lightweight, easily transportable identical frame pieces attached together to form an expandable pet enclosure that can be assembled into a multiplicity of configurations, optionally with a floor or a roof that comprises the same... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7284289 | Infant travel bed A collapsible infant travel bed includes four hoops, preferably all the same or similar size. One hoop is placed on the bottom and is connected to two side hoops and one hoop is connected to the tops of the side hoops. The side hoops are preferably covered with a se... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7273061 | Waterproof structure of tent pole-holding tape The waterproof structure of the tent pole-holding tape according to the present invention comprises a waterproof-coated member 111, which is fixed by a sewing line 131 to the corner portion of the tent fabric 101, and in which the front of the s... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7263731 | Sleeping bag having mattress and canopy A camping apparatus having a sleeping bag with a length and a width, cushioning means secured to the bottom of the sleeping bag; and sheltering means having a width greater than the length of the sleeping bag and a length greater than the width of the sleeping bag. ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261116 | Tent with extendable windows A tent (10) with extendable windows (14) having a main structure (12) including a plurality of walls (16, 18, 20) which are oriented at a first angle (60) with respect to a vertical reference. The tent (10) also includes at ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7252106 | Shade apparatus A sunshade apparatus configured to inhibit the sun's rays, constructed with a plurality of flexible panels, having the ability to form a three-dimensional shape that provides a compact collapsible structure, and minimum assembly. The sunshade three-dimensional struc... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7246630 | Tree stand hunting blind A preassembled, collapsible tree stand hunting blind which folds into a compact package, utilizing coilable steel frame members which may be collapsed. The enclosure is adapted to be attached to the trunk of the tree and to an associated platform, such as a hunter's... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7228867 | Tent pole brackets and methods of use A tent pole bracket for use with a tent having a pole, which may comprise a body having a first end and a second end and a first side and a second side, the body including a wall defining an elongate cavity for receiving a tent pole, the cavity being open on the fir... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7225822 | Collapsible structures Collapsible structure are provided having a first base panel and a second panel, each having a foldable frame member that has a folded and an unfolded orientation, and a material partially covering the frame member when the frame member is in the unfolded orientatio... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225823 | Collapsible enclosure with 3-dimensional trim elements The invention is a collapsible portable enclosure which is provided with 3-dimensional elements around portions of its perimeter. Various patterns, including but not limited to, pattern simulating leaves of various types of foliage are cut into a strip of fabric whi... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7222635 | Tent having an outer skirt and tub floor A tent (10) having a fabric enclosure (16) which including a number of walls (18), a floor (22) having a floor perimeter (4) and a framework (14) which supports the fabric enclosure (16) and urges it to expand outward... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216658 | Portable vehicle shelter An apparatus for a portable pop-up carport for automobiles 18, sports utility vehicles and small trucks comprising a foldable frame structure 32 having a light weight waterproof roof 20, side panels of mesh-like material 22 and optional front and rear panels. Bungee... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7201177 | Portable baby tent A collapsible tent provides insect protection for infants such as less than a year old while being small and portable enough for use in many public spaces. Excellent ventilation and visibility are provided by mosquito and no-see-um blocking fabric formed into a dome... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7189024 | Tarp connector A connector assembly that enables a rope or other load to be attached to a tarp or other sheet material. The assembly includes male and female connector members having broad, flat base surfaces for engaging the material of the tarp from opposite sides. The male conn... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7178540 | Cabana canopy and hub An improved personal shelter canopy hub is formed using a number of spherical rotating joint elements captured in a hub body. The joint elements provide rotational movement of canopy frame elements to allow easy opening and collapsing of a canopy frame and cover. An... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7178538 | Portable, selectively-reversible enclosure The specification describes a selectively reversible, portable enclosure comprising a collapsible framework having a flexible covering associated therewith, the flexible covering having opposite first and second surfaces each bearing a distinct color, pattern, or ot... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7178535 | Umbrella with improved hub An improved umbrella includes a durable hub including a number of spherical rotating joint knuckles captured in a hub body. The joint knuckles provide rotational movement of rib and spreader elements which support a flexible umbrella cover. The joint knuckles provid... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7174584 | Bed-tent A bed-tent provides an enclosure over a mattress. The tent forms a canopy having spaced apart panels and a flexible cover extending between the panels. Each panel includes a hoop of flexible, resilient, strip material and a sheet of flexible fabric in the space with... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165779 | Convertible combination utility/camper tow trailer The present invention features a combination utility/camper tow trailer capable of being converted between a first utility functioning configuration or position, a second utility functioning configuration or position, and a sleep functioning configuration or positio... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7159893 | Tent assembly for use with utility trailers and vehicles The present invention features a combination utility/camper trailer capable of being converted between a first utility functioning configuration or position, a second utility functioning configuration or position, and a sleep functioning configuration or position vi... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7152733 | Spring-loaded folding grill cover device A grill cover device includes a flexible cover defining a hollow recess having an open mouth. The recess is adapted to receive an associated grill therein when the flexible cover is in an expanded condition. A flexible resilient frame is connected to the flexible co... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7146996 | Lightweight shelter A nominally floorless hikers' shelter having a raised, tensioned waterproof canopy supported off the ground by pole supports at the front and rear, in which the canopy has a catenary curved ridgeline tensioned between a higher vertical front support and a lower, out... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7140376 | Collapsible shade structure A collapsible shade structure includes a plurality of foldable frame members each having a folded and an unfolded orientation. A fabric material is provided for substantially covering the frame members to form a side panel for each frame member, each side panel assu... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137399 | Collapsible structure with top supporting elements The invention is a collapsible structure comprising a plurality of panel elements, each having a coilable frame element and flexible material attached to the frame element. The panel elements are joined to define an enclosure having a roof portion and a bottom perim... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7134443 | Lightweight arch-supported shelter A nominally floorless hikers' shelter having a raised, tensioned waterproof canopy supported off the ground by pole supports at the front and rear, in which the canopy has a catenary curved ridgeline tensioned between a higher vertical front arch support and a lower... | 11/14/2006 |
