US3670747A
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Tent with permanently attached fly
Assignee: Kellwood Co LLC
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Filing: 1970-12-31
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1990-12-31
Abstract
Abstract A tent having a fly superposed over the tent roof in spaced relation thereto and permanently connected to the roof along the roof ridge. The side edges of the fly are secured to eave frame members which support the sidewalls of the tent. The fly is maintained in taut condition and provides an air space above the tent roof for improved resistance to rain and for insulation purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold J Pohl
- 👤 Raymond H Kratky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:50
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S160/00; Y10S160/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A tent having a roof sloping downwardly on opposite sides of a median line and four substantially vertical sidewalls, a fly superposed over said roof in spaced relation thereto to provide an air space therebetween, first substantially U-shaped ground engaging support means longitudinally supporting said fly along the median line thereof, flexible means connecting said roof to said fly along respective median lines whereby said roof depends from said fly, second substantially U-shaped ground engaging support mean extending longitudinally adjacent each side edge of said fly and in close proximity to respective side edges of said roof, and means for securing respective side edges of said fly and said roof to respective said second supporting means in substantially taut condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A tent having a roof sloping downwardly on opposite sides of a median line and four substantially vertical sidewalls, a fly superposed over said roof in spaced relation thereto to provide an air space therebetween, first substantially U-shaped ground engaging support means longitudinally supporting said fly along the median line thereof, flexible means connecting said roof to said fly along respective median lines whereby said roof depends from said fly, second substantially U-shaped ground engaging support mean extending longitudinally adjacent each side edge of said fly and in close proximity to respective side edges of said roof, and means for securing respective side edges of said fly and said roof to respective said second supporting means in substantially taut condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
In the invention as defined in claim 1 in which the vertical walls are suspended from the second support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, including bracing means extending between said first and second support means, said bracing means being disposed substantially medially of the length of said support means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein the securing means comprises tie tapes attached to said fly and adapted for tying to said support means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 in which the first support means and said fly overhang the front and rear walls of the tent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 in which the first mentioned means comprises a flexible sleeve stitched to the fly and to the tent roof with the first support means passing through said sleeve.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 in which the first mentioned means comprises a series of loops attached to the fly and to the tent roof with the first support means passing through said loops.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |