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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7931040 | Portable shelter An apparatus in one example is a portable shelter to be set up on a ground surface, the shelter having: first and second arms; a sheet connected at a first edge thereof to the first arm, and at a second, opposite edge thereof to the second arm; first and second legs... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7340789 | Over-bed support structure A structure positioned over a bed and able to support up to 200 pounds, which allows persons involved in sexual intercourse to position their bodies in ways that may be more comfortable, or more pleasurable, if one of the participants is able to support some or all ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7322056 | Adult bed An over-bed structure for a bed a bed including such a structure provides a plurality of members in a predominantly horizontal array supported on bed corner posts at a height above the mattress height. The horizontal array of members may be used as supports by perso... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316450 | Foldable cover for the overhead protection of an occupant of a wheelchair or other wheeled vehicle Two embodiments of a foldable cover for protecting the occupant of a wheelchair or other wheeled vehicle is described. The foldable cover includes a frame having two sections, a back section and a top section cantileverable from the back section over the normal spac... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7275555 | Canopy truss A canopy of the type that is typically packaged in a kit form that permits consumers to assemble a group of pipe members into a canopy structure. Once assembled and erected, the canopy includes a series of vertical posts and a series of rafters that extend upwardly ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7252108 | Collapsible shelter with flexible, collapsible canopy The collapsible shelter includes a truss and a canopy framework that provides a flexible, collapsible canopy that is capable of flexing and moving, in whole or in part, between a raised position and lower positions having a reduced profile from the raised position. ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7226126 | Accessory holder for a chair An accessory holder for a chair comprising of a support arm having a first end and second end, the first end is adapted for connection to an accessory such as an umbrella or tray, at least one locking member extending from the support arm second end, at least one lo... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7140678 | Scooter and wheelchair hood A hood, for use with a wheelchair or scooter having a pair of vertical rails, a seat, and a seat back. The hood has a rear portion and a top portion hingeably connected to the rear portion with a transverse hinge. The top portion selectively extends perpendicular to... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7054549 | Variable background for photographic pictures The invention refers to a variable background for photographic pictures which comprises a flexible basic body, which supports the object which has to be photographed, and at least one adjustment device for modifying the shape of the basic body. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7047991 | Bed enclosure A bed enclosure comprising a frame, a tent supported by the frame, and a mattress cover is disclosed. The frame employs a pair of opposed upright end members, an upper support bar connecting the upright end members, and an attachment bar connected to at least one of... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040334 | Head and neck sun shield for a reclining sunbather A sun shielding device to protect the head and neck of the user from the sun when lying prone on a relatively flat surface comprising a structural frame having a base support beam and two sides, and a cover means affixed to said structural frame. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6915833 | Portable screen wall section Portable screen wall section(s) are utilized to enclose an opening or openings of a building structure that is mostly and preferably made up of fabric and mesh screen or netting, to allow for an outdoor atmosphere, while eliminating the entry of unwanted insects and... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6789557 | Portable and collapsible sunshade apparatus for providing shade to a user having a universal clip to attach the sunshade to any type of beach chair or lounge chair A portable and collapsible sunshade apparatus which can be conveniently folded up and carried in a bag so that the sunshade apparatus can be easily transported to the beach or other locations for attachment to a beach chair or lounge chair through use of a novel att... | 09/14/2004 |
| 5752537 | Sunshade/windbreak/shelter 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... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5513670 | Sun shade The invention is a sun shade, for use by a person lying on a ground surface, having an visor, a lower panel, and a hinge connecting the visor and lower panel. Legs extend from the hinge. The angle of the visor may be varied at the hinge with respect to th... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5361794 | Unitized foldable tent frame A unitized foldable tent framework includes a plurality of elongated roof members pivotally connected at their upper ends to a central hub and at their lower ends to elongated wall members. Perimetric interconnection of the roof members, in the form of a ... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5099866 | Protective play enclosure A protective play enclosure includes a frame having first and second rectangular frame members which are inclined relative to one another with end braces arranged in an X-configuration. A flexible floor extends between the bottom frame crossbars and a fle... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5088514 | Tanning and screening apparatus A tanning and screening apparatus includes a folding frame, a panel stretched over the frame and having a sun reflecting surface, and legs having an adjustable length and being pivotally connected to the frame. The apparatus may assume a plurality of diff... | 02/18/1992 |
| 4846205 | Beach rap The apparatus, used primarily on the beach, protects user from wind and blowing sand, as well as providing minimal shade from sun. The framework, made of rigid, plastic pipe, is held together by a braided nylon elastic cord, and it is sewn into a flexible... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4751936 | Portable field blind A hunting blind comprising an elongated frame assembly of sufficient length to extend over a hunter lying under the blind incorporates a pivotal canopy frame with ground engaging, side support flaps. The canopy frame is hingedly connected to one end of a ... | 06/21/1988 |
| 4506688 | Portable shelters A portable shelter having a tripod-type frame for supporting a fabric cover along the center thereof with the cover being spread by stretch bows retained upon the frame. Each of the legs of the tripod is adjustable as to height and pivot to provide a comp... | 03/26/1985 |
