US3865429A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Portable collapsible shelter
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1973-05-18
•
Granted: 1975-02-11
•
Expires: 1993-05-18
Abstract
Abstract The body of the shelter is formed of a plurality of identical panels two of which form the end walls and the other two of which form the back wall. The panels of the back wall are hinged to each other by flexible strips and are similarly hinged to the back edges of the side walls. Flexible sheets form the top and bottom of the shelter and allow for the hinging of the two back wall panels relative to each other and the hinging of the end wall panels relative to the back wall so that the body of the structure can be folded flat. A visor shields the top of the open front, and a novel apron covers the lower part of the front and extends over the knees of an occupant or occupants of the shelter, the height of the upper edge of the apron being adjustable.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph K Barker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:31
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H1/00; E04H1/12; E04H1/1205; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A temporary portable shelter comprising relatively rigid self-sustaining end walls and a back wall extending therebetween, means movably connecting each end wall to the adjacent end of said back wall, a flexible sheet extending over the tops of and sealed to said end and back walls, a flexible sheet similarly connected to the lower extremities of said end and back walls, and means engaging the top and bottom portions of said end walls and forcing them away from each other to stretch said flexible sheets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A temporary portable shelter comprising relatively rigid self-sustaining end walls and a back wall extending therebetween, means movably connecting each end wall to the adjacent end of said back wall, a flexible sheet extending over the tops of and sealed to said end and back walls, a flexible sheet similarly connected to the lower extremities of said end and back walls, and means engaging the top and bottom portions of said end walls and forcing them away from each other to stretch said flexible sheets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
82 words
A structure according to claim 1 wherein said back wall is formed of two vertical panels having abutting edges centrally of the length of said back wall and a hinge secured against said panels adjacent said abutting edges rearwardly of said back wall whereby the central portions of said back wall are movable forwardly for folding said panels, and hinges connecting the rear edges of said end walls to said back wall and positioned for the inward swinging of said end walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure according to claim 2 wherein said end walls are in the form of panels identical with the panels of said back wall, said panels being formed of molded plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The structure according to claim 2 wherein said means for stretching said flexible sheets comprises spacer sticks frictionally engaging at their ends against the inner faces of said end wall panels and arranged against said back wall panels adjacent to the top and bottom thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A structure according to claim 4 provided with a second pair of spacer sticks frictionally engaging at their ends with the inner faces of said end walls at the forward ends and adjacent the tops and bottoms thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A structure according to claim 3 wherein each of said panels comprises a relatively thin substantially rigid sheet and thickened integral reinforcing elements at the sides, top and bottom of the panel to increase its structural strength.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
75 words
A structure according to claim 1 provided with an apron of flexible waterproof material extending across the front of the shelter, means for connecting said apron adjacent the vertical edges thereof to said side walls, said apron, slightly spaced from said vertical edges thereof, being provided with slide fasteners each having a pull tab adapted to be moved upwardly and downwardly to aDjust the height of the portion of the apron between said slide fasteners.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
A structure according to claim 7 wherein said means for connecting said apron to said side walls comprises flexible reusable adhesive strips, each having one end adherring to said apron, the other end of each strip being attachable to the outside surface of each end wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
A structure according to claim 8 provided with a visor of flexible material sloping forwardly and downwardly from said flexible covering, means for stiffening the forward edge of said visor to maintain it straight from end to end, and means for supporting said visor at the ends thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A structure according to claim 9 wherein said visor forms a continuation of said first named flexible sheet.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-02-10 | 1978-08-12 | 1979-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-10 | 1982-08-12 | 1983-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-10 | 1986-08-12 | 1987-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |