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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5439016 | Tent and method for pitching thereof A substantially cone-shaped tent comprises a plurality of rods connected to each other in the region of the top of the tent and arranged to extend divergingly downwardly to the ground on which the tent stands and bear thereagainst while each forming subst... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5390688 | Shelter for vehicles The invention relates to a semipermanent shelter for airplanes comprising a plurality of vertical wall tubes, each having an upper end and a lower end removably securable to the ground; a plurality of roof tubes each having an interior end and an exterior... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5328286 | Tent frame binding device A tent frame binding device permitting speedy assembling and disassembling is disclosed. A binding body is provided with a plurality of slots angularly separated around it, and a pair of fastening recesses are formed at the side walls of each of the slots... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5230358 | Foldable tent and frame therefor A foldable tent frame utilizes an upper spider to secure a plurality of pivoted lengths which anchor the upper sections of a like number of tent frame legs. The leg anchor lengths are connected pivotally intermediate their ends to one end of a like number... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5195551 | Device for preventing folding of a lower joint for a one touch type dome shaped tent A device for preventing folding of a lower joint for a one touch type dome shaped tent is disclosed. If the upper joint is locked or released, the lower joint is also locked or released automatically. A connecting portion of the lower joint is provided wi... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5116288 | Headshade A head shade is provided that includes a covering which will protect a person's face and head from the rays of the sun when the person is in a reclined position, such as on the beach or the like. The head shade can be folded up and stored when not in use.... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5046882 | Tent frame folding device A tent frame folding device is disclosed which is constituted such that a locking cap is provided to the central fastening section in such a manner that the locking cap should be pressed down or lifted up, according as a lever is switched to the vertical ... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5002083 | Tent cover retaining device A tent cover retaining device is disclosed for tents having an exterior frame supporting a tent fabric. A hook extends integrally from each frame member, adjacent to a folding joint, and a rubber string secured to the tent cover is connected to the hook. ... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4981387 | Connector for tubular poles of a dome-type tent A connector for tubular poles of a dome type tent includes a disk shaped based section with a central aperture surrounded by upstanding walls at each of opposite sides of the base section. The upstanding walls are reinforced by cross walls in the aperture... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4750509 | Folding device of a tent-framework A tent and folding tent framework which enable quick and easy setup and taking down of the tent include a central hub member about which six ribs are pivotable. The hub member or fixed disk is made of plastic material and includes openings which enable th... | 06/14/1988 |
| 4304068 | Collapsible terrarium A collapsible terrarium to be used for maintaining a controlled environment around potted plants and similar objects includes a flexible fluid-impermeable enclosure which has a bottom portion and a top portion, and a support structure which supports the t... | 12/08/1981 |
| 4285354 | Multipurpose tent This invention relates to a tent consisting of an open-bottomed roofed canopy and foldable frame having cornerposts detachably connectable to various socketed supporting structures cooperating therewith to define an aerial tent, a tent for a cherry picker... | 08/25/1981 |
| 4202363 | Umbrella type collapsible shelter A collapsible shelter of the umbrella-tent type including a foldable frame and a cover of sheet material affixed to the frame. The frame comprises a plurality of support members having mutually respective ends pivotally connected to a central hub. The cen... | 05/13/1980 |
| 4201237 | Pivotal frame structure for collapsible umbrella type tent A collapsible shelter of the umbrella-tent type including a foldable frame and a cover of sheet material affixed to the frame. The tent frame comprises a plurality of support members and novel means of pivotally connecting the mutually respective ends of ... | 05/06/1980 |
| 4195651 | Ground engaging foot member A collapsible shelter of the umbrella-tent type including a foldable frame and a cover of sheet material affixed to the frame, wherein the frame is provided with ground-engaging foot members which firmly secure the bottom and/or floor of the tent to the b... | 04/01/1980 |
| 4192334 | Collapsible dome frame A collapsible dome-shaped frame for a tent or similar structure includes a polygonal top ring formed of alternating fixed and pivotal sections, with a foldable, arcuate leg or pole connected to each pivotal section. In the collapsed condition of the frame... | 03/11/1980 |
| 4163295 | Pool cover A swimming pool cover has a central arm and support arms pivotally attached to the central arm for movement generally in one plane. A sheet of flexible, waterproof material is attached to each of the arms and extends between the arms. The central arm is p... | 08/07/1979 |
| 4148332 | Domed membrane structure and method of erecting it A membrane structure having a frame constructed of radial supports that extend outward and downward from a common apex to the base. These support members are usually curved semi-arches or have a curved bight, are indirectly attached to each other at the a... | 04/10/1979 |
| 4074682 | Collapsible tent frame A collapsible tent frame has all of its parts permanently connected to one another to provide a complete single unit and is easily changeable between a fully deployed condition, a partially deployed condition and a compact collapsed condition by simple ma... | 02/21/1978 |
