US3759277A
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Portable shelter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-16
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1991-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A portable shelter comprises a central triangular section and three exterior triangular sections with each of the exterior sections being flexibly attached to respective sides of the central section whereby a variety of shelter configurations may be achieved.
Inventors
- 👤 C Glade
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:38
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H1/00; E04H1/12; E04H1/1205; E04H1/1244; E04H15/00; E04H15/008; E04H15/32; E04H15/34; E04H15/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A self-supported portable beach shelter adaptable to different configurations comprising: a central generally triangularly shaped roof section; first, second, and third generally triangularly shaped selfsupporting side sections each adjacent to a side of said roof section; said sections comprising a flexible cover and a frame which accomodates said cover; said frame including nine rigid members with each member defining a side of a triangular section and with each of said members which define said roof section including two separable portions and connector means for connecting said two portions; means attaching said cover to members of each of said first, second, and third sections not common to said roof section; hinge means attaching adjacent vertices of each of said first, second, and third sections whereby said sections may assume a variety of shelter configurations, and first, second, and third support points defined by vertices of each of said first, second, and third sections, respectively, whereby said shelter is self-supportable on said support points.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A self-supported portable beach shelter adaptable to different configurations comprising: a central generally triangularly shaped roof section; first, second, and third generally triangularly shaped selfsupporting side sections each adjacent to a side of said roof section; said sections comprising a flexible cover and a frame which accomodates said cover; said frame including nine rigid members with each member defining a side of a triangular section and with each of said members which define said roof section including two separable portions and connector means for connecting said two portions; means attaching said cover to members of each of said first, second, and third sections not common to said roof section; hinge means attaching adjacent vertices of each of said first, second, and third sections whereby said sections may assume a variety of shelter configurations, and first, second, and third support points defined by vertices of each of said first, second, and third sections, respectively, whereby said shelter is self-supportable on said support points.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A portable shelter as defined by claim 1 wherein said separable portions are tubular and said connector means comprises a cylindrical sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A portable shelter as defined by claim 1 wherein said separable members are angle bar members and said connector means comprises a hinge member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A portable shelter as defined by claim 1 wherein said hinge means at the common vertices of said first, second, and third triangular section permit universal movement of said rigid members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A portable shelter as defined by claim 4 wherein said hinge means at the vertices comprise a flexible element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A portable shelter as defined by claim 5 wherein said hinge means at the vertices comprise a hinge member which is rotatably fastened at said vertices.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |