US3800814A
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Back pack tent of quonset design with side opening for entrance
Assignee: Atlantic Products Corp
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Filing: 1972-10-25
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1992-10-25
Abstract
Abstract A tent which is collapsible and may be easily rolled into a pack for carrying, having a quonset shape and providing entry through an opening which extends along one side substantially the entire length of the tent.
Inventors
- 👤 W Hibbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:05
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/32; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A tent having an outer fabric shell generally of quonset shape comprising, a panel at each end of generally crosssectional quonset shape, a flexible intermediate section lacking any frame member, said intermediate section having continuously contoured top and side walls interconnected at the ends with edge portions of said panels, a curved light-weight frame member immediately internally adjacent to each panel, means for securing said frame members to edge portions of said panels, tension means attached for a substantial distance along the upper periphery of each of said end panels for maintaining said frame members in an upright position and to distribute tension generally along said panels and throughout said intermediate section when said panels and section are in an erected position, said intermediate section defining at least one lengthwise opening entirely unobstructed by any frame member thereof to permit ingress to the interior of said tent, said opening extending substantially for the entire length of one of said side walls to positions adjacent to each of said frame members and extending substantially from the bottom of said side wall to the top of said intermediate section, a flap for covering said opening and means for attaching said flap to close said opening against the weather.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A tent having an outer fabric shell generally of quonset shape comprising, a panel at each end of generally crosssectional quonset shape, a flexible intermediate section lacking any frame member, said intermediate section having continuously contoured top and side walls interconnected at the ends with edge portions of said panels, a curved light-weight frame member immediately internally adjacent to each panel, means for securing said frame members to edge portions of said panels, tension means attached for a substantial distance along the upper periphery of each of said end panels for maintaining said frame members in an upright position and to distribute tension generally along said panels and throughout said intermediate section when said panels and section are in an erected position, said intermediate section defining at least one lengthwise opening entirely unobstructed by any frame member thereof to permit ingress to the interior of said tent, said opening extending substantially for the entire length of one of said side walls to positions adjacent to each of said frame members and extending substantially from the bottom of said side wall to the top of said intermediate section, a flap for covering said opening and means for attaching said flap to close said opening against the weather.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
The tent according to claim 1 wherein said flap is connected along an upper edge thereof to the top of said intermediate section along the upper edge of said opening, lines are attached to the opposite edge of said flap, and ground stakes are attached to said line for securing said flap in an extended position as a shelter above and outwardly of said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The tent according to claim 2 wherein said flap includes fastener means along each side edge thereof and said tent includes fastener means to mate with said flap fastener means, said flap having a length slightly greater than the length of said opening and having a width greater than the width of said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
The tent according to claim 1 wherein said tent has four lower corners and said means for maintaining said frame members in an upright position include a ground stake and tie at each lower corner of said tent for exerting outward and longitudinal pulling forces upon each said corner, a plurality of lines connected along the upper periphery of each said panel, and a ground stake for securing said lines longitudinally outwardly of each said panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
The tent according to claim 4 wherein each of said panels define vents adjacent to the upper edges thereof and a flap is connected along each of said upper edges and is connected to said lines outwardly of each of said panels to extend said flap as a shelter over said vents.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
76 words
The tent according to claim 1 wherein two rectangular mesh panels are provided as closures for said sidewall opening, each mesh panel being connected along its upper edge to the top of said intermediate section and having about its remaining edges zipper fastening means, each of said mesh panels being adapted to be joined by said fastening means along a common centerline, and mating fastener means along adjacent side and bottom edges of said sidewall opening.
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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) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |