Self containing enclosure for protection from killer bees

Patent 5571247 Issued on November 5, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date:

November 13, 2015. 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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Inventor

Butler, Virginia L.

Application

No. 556406 filed on 11/13/1995

US Classes:

135/87, PORTABLE SHELTER (I.E., TENT OR CANOPY)135/115, Cover for shelter135/902, DRESSING SHELTER(E.G., BEACH OR BATHING)135/904SEPARATE STORAGE MEANS OR HOUSING FOR SHELTER

Examiners

Primary: Mai, Lanna

Foreign Patent References

1258985 FR 03/13/1961
0274284 GB 07/13/2012

International Classes

A01K 055/00
E04H 015/00

Abstract

A self containing enclosure for protection from killer bees comprising an enclosure formed of a flexible transparent plastic material selected from the class of plastic materials. The enclosure is positionable about a vertically extending axis and has an oval cross sectional configuration. A circular aperture is formed in the upper half of the enclosure. A mesh is positioned in the aperture for allowing a user inside the enclosure to see therethrough and to breath therethrough. An opening is formed in the enclosure along a vertical extent thereof. The opening is provided with pile type fasteners adjacent to the opposite edges for overlapping and coupling therewith allowing a user to enter and exit.