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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7207344 | Two tier canopy system A two-tier canopy system is provided that includes a canopy support structure having a central post and a plurality of radially extending arms. A first canopy covering is supported by the radially extending arms and has a central opening, wherein the central post ex... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7143988 | Apparatus and method for mounting a fixture An apparatus and method for mounting a fixture to a ceiling according to which an adapter is provided that receives two downrods, one of which is connected to the ceiling and the other of which is connected to the fixture. ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7044465 | Strategy game with geometrical structure The present invention is an educational and recreational apparatus having a geometrical structure game device comprising a framework of tubes and connector wires characterized by a plurality of nodes on which game pieces can be embedded. Each node comprises a cluste... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6923195 | Skeleton frame assembly for a tent A tent skeleton frame assembly includes vertical poles, each of which defines a first side and a second side transverse to the first side, and includes a first vertical rod, a second vertical rod spaced apart from and aligned with the first vertical rod along the fi... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6899112 | Tent structure A tent structure includes supporting legs, linkages connected between every two neighboring supporting legs, and a head support. The supporting legs are standing on the ground and equally spaced from each other. Every two neighboring supporting legs are connected wi... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6779538 | Erectable, collapsible shelter An erectable, collapsible frame (2) for a shelter (1), the frame (2) being erectable to support a canopy (3) in order to form the shelter. The frame (2) includes at least 3 legs (4), and a perimeter support assembly (12 | 08/24/2004 |
| 6631590 | Erectable shelter A shelter apparatus comprises an open box base member having a bottom panel and a peripheral, box side wall. A front and a rear shelter walls are removeably engaged in spaced apart vertical slots on the inside of the box side wall. A tension beam is engag... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6412507 | Collapsible shelter with elevated canopy The collapsible shelter includes a truss framework that provides an elevated, raised canopy that can be gabled or have a high peak in a raised, extended configuration. The canopy is supported by at least three legs, and outer perimeter and central truss p... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6345638 | Multiple peak cable tent A multiple peak tent (1) structure which is mechanically simple and easy to assemble. The tent structure of this invention can span relatively large areas without inhibiting mobility under the tent through the use of ground extending support poles. The ca... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6283136 | Collapsible tent A collapsible tent comprises top connecting means at the top of the tent; a plurality of upright legs; a slider slideably received on each upright leg; upper roof support bars pivotally connected to the top connecting means; lower roof support bars which ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6173726 | Erectable shelter including a collapsible truss The present invention is directed to a multi-side shelter that may assume a collapsed configuration or an erected configuration. In particular, the present invention is directed to a truss that may assume a collapsed configuration or an erected configurat... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6129102 | Collapsible shelter with elevated canopy The collapsible shelter includes a truss framework that provides an elevated, raised canopy that can be gabled or have a high peak in a raised, extended configuration. The canopy is supported by at least three legs, and outer perimeter and central truss p... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6000175 | Portable protective structure A portable protective structure includes a framework made of corner connectors and various poles, such as vertical supports, horizontal supports and roof supports. Certain of the support poles may be made of telescopic tubes of circular cross-section join... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5813160 | Portable hunting blind A portable hunting blind includes a collapsible frame structure having an upper frame assembly defined by generally U-shaped interconnecting sections and a lower frame assembly defined by generally U-shaped interconnecting sections, the frame assemblies b... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5799680 | Canopy system for outside construction A canopy system for use when performing outside construction is provided. The canopy is particularly useful for use on a roof to protect the worker from rain, snow or sun and the canopy system comprises a plurality of adjustable brackets which are secured... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5711337 | Tent frame and party tent A party tent has a frame that includes an inner frame supported above an outer frame by a plurality of truss members. The inner frame is smaller than the outer frame in at least one dimensional aspect so that the span across the inner frame is less than t... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5671766 | Portable, adjustable tent assembly A portable, adjustable tent assembly including a frame having first and a second opposite side sections, each having a plurality of individual support members hingedly secured with one another and structured to independently move between an extended and a... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5638848 | Tent An improved tent comprising a fabric enclosure having a floor, walls, and a roof, supported by an external, free-standing frame comprising upwardly extending leg poles, roof poles; and yoke connectors having three tubular members for releasably connecting... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5263507 | Collapsible tent frame A collapsible tent frame having two side frames connected with three lengthwise connecting tubes and four lengthwise locating tubes, each side frame consisting of two sloping-down top tubes connected with an angle-adjustable joint, two intermediate tubes ... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5167246 | Rapidly erectable and strikeable shelter frame system and methods of erecting and striking such systems A rapidly erectable four cornered shelter frame for use with a canvas top has a pair of foldable end frame members with corner posts and an end joint at the upper end of each having a pair of upwardly inclined end rafters connected by an end ridge joint w... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5117853 | Portable shade structures employing non-snag hooks A portable shade structure includes a structural framework with space supports, and hook-receiving holes along some of the supports. A removable fabric cover fits across the structural framework, and has plural hooks attached at spaced locations dimension... | 06/02/1992 |
| 5115828 | Demountable frame structure A frame structure which possesses portable readily assembled and disassembled standardized components for erection of a semi-permanent tent structure in a generally rectangular form and provided with at least one pair of opposing hip roof sections. The ve... | 05/26/1992 |
| 4960144 | Portable blind A portable blind constructed for quick assembly and disassembly without the use of tools is provided. In the preferred embodiment, the portable blind includes four frame members having three interconnected sections, a cross member, and a canopy covering t... | 10/02/1990 |
| 4825890 | Canopy apparatus for childrens' swings A canopy apparatus (10) for use with a conventional t-bar gym set construction (100); wherein, the canopy apparatus (10) includes a pair of vertical support leg members (14) operatively connected to a horizontal elongated crosspiece member (16) and a cove... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4793371 | Portable shelter A portable tent-like shelter comprises an open frame made of tubular elements which slip fit together to form a roof portion. The frame has four elongated legs extending downwardly from the corners to cause the frame to be free-standing. A fabric cover is... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4769962 | Controlled environment enclosure A controlled environment enclosure provides a dust-free atmosphere for manufacturing operations. The enclosure includes a frame formed of interconnected, horizontally and vertically extending, spaced frame members. An outer cover member is deployed over t... | 09/13/1988 |
| 4683901 | Cover for floating boat dock An apparatus which utilizes precut, coated fiber canvases, vertical and horizontal support elements, multiple rotatable couplings and detachable shoe-like receptacles, together with lacing rope and other miscellaneous hardware, to provide a shelter for a ... | 08/04/1987 |
| 4347690 | Skeletal framework structure and junction for use therein A skeletal framework structure employs a special junction for securing together the ends of the framework members, the ends of one pair of which members have longitudinal axes lying in a common plane while the axes of others of the members extend at angle... | 09/07/1982 |
