Childrens play structure
Patent 5970661 Issued on October 26, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 28, 2018. 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.
May 28, 2018. 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.Patent References 1167249 2939467 3059657 3478472 3898775 Swimming pool cover Insulated tent Inflatable structure Inflatable display structure Inflatable structure for use as a shelter InventorsApplicationNo. 086363 filed on 05/28/1998US Classes:52/2.11, SHAPED OR STRENGTHENED BY FLUID PRESSURE52/2.22, Comprising spaced, sheetlike members and fluid chamber therebetween52/2.24, Sheetlike member comprising plural, edge-joined sections52/2.25, Including hold down means52/3, ARTICLE OR MATERIAL SUPPORTED COVER52/63, ENCLOSURE INCLUDING FLACCID NONMETALLIC OR FORAMINOUS SURFACING135/93, Ventilating135/125Flexible structureExaminersPrimary: Friedman, Carl D.Assistant: Glessner, Brian E. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesE04B 001/34E04H 015/02 AbstractAn air supported play structure that may be configured into a large variety of forms and shapes. An expanse of air-permeable fabric is weighted around its edges, and the fabric is supported above a surface by a stream of air supplied by a fan. A plurality of connectors are attached to the fabric, and those connectors are arranged to allow any one connector to be secured to another connector. The geometric configuration of the play structure is altered by changing the position of the edge weights, and by selecting the connectors to be secured one to another.Field of SearchSHAPED OR STRENGTHENED BY FLUID PRESSUREComprising spaced, sheetlike members and fluid chamber therebetween Sheetlike member comprising plural, edge-joined sections Including hold down means ENCLOSURE INCLUDING FLACCID NONMETALLIC OR FORAMINOUS SURFACING ARTICLE OR MATERIAL SUPPORTED COVER Ventilating Of shelter roof Arch-shaped or dome type Flexible structure | |
