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Collapsible play structures

Patent 5560385 Issued on October 1, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject July 27, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Portable structure
Patent #: 3960161
Issued on: 06/01/1976
Inventor: Norman

Separably connective flexible toy
Patent #: 3987580
Issued on: 10/26/1976
Inventor: Ausnit

Portable structure
Patent #: 3990463
Issued on: 11/09/1976
Inventor: Norman

Temporary structure
Patent #: 4073105
Issued on: 02/14/1978
Inventor: Daugherty

Arch supported tent
Patent #: 4165757
Issued on: 08/28/1979
Inventor: Marks

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Inventor

Application

No. 281369 filed on 07/27/1994

US Classes:

135/125, Flexible structure135/117, Closure, viewing window, awning, or sunshade135/130, Having link means135/137, Having floor or base member220/9.3Laterally collapsible or foldable

Examiners

Primary: Mai, Lanna

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Foreign Patent References

  • 2635136 FR. 02/13/1990
  • 3013178 DE 11/13/1981

International Class

E04H 015/40

Abstract

A collapsible play structure has one or more play modules connected together, each play module comprising at least three foldable frame members, each having a folded and an unfolded orientation. A fabric material substantially covers each frame member to form a side panel for each frame member when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. Each side panel further comprises at least three sides. The left side of each side panel is connected and hinged to the right side of an adjacent side panel, and the right side of each side panel is connected and hinged to the left side of another adjacent side panel. The bottom side of each side panel is adapted to rest on a supporting surface to support the play module.

Other References

  • "Magic Maaze", Frontgate Mail-Order Catalog Summer 1995, p. 3
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