US3874396A
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Tentage structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-11
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-04-11
Abstract
Abstract A tentage structure wherein an open tent pavilion is convertible by the addition of a base unit to form a fully enclosed tent. The tent pavilion has spaced, opposed end walls interconnecting spaced, central and side ridges of a top and each extending downwardly therefrom to an anchor point; and spaced, opposed side walls of generally triangular configuration having their bases connected to the top side ridges and respectively extending downwardly to an anchor point. The base unit has a floor and triangular walls with doors and windows formed therethrough. Fanned upright poles and ridge poles provide framing for the pavilion, and means are provided to secure each of the walls of the base unit between an end wall and a side wall of the pavilion.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur J Kirkham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:57
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/32; E04H15/54; E04H15/18; E04H15/34; E04H15/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A tent pavilion comprising a flexible top; flexible pavilion walls extending from the top, said walls comprising interconnected oppositely spaced side walls and oppositely spaced end walls, each with a pair of edges extenDing from the top to a remote apex; means for anchoring the apexes of the side walls to the ground; means for releasably stretching the roof taut, comprising a central telescoping ridge pole extending from the center of the connection of one end wall with the top, above the top, and to the center of the connection of the other end wall with the top, means for releasably securing only the ends of the central ridge pole to the top and end walls, a pair of telescoping side roof poles, respectively spaced on opposite sides of the central ridge pole, and each extending above and along the connection of the top and a side wall and between the end walls, and means for releasably securing only the ends of the roof poles to the top and end walls; and support means for holding the end walls in a generally upright condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A tent pavilion comprising a flexible top; flexible pavilion walls extending from the top, said walls comprising interconnected oppositely spaced side walls and oppositely spaced end walls, each with a pair of edges extenDing from the top to a remote apex; means for anchoring the apexes of the side walls to the ground; means for releasably stretching the roof taut, comprising a central telescoping ridge pole extending from the center of the connection of one end wall with the top, above the top, and to the center of the connection of the other end wall with the top, means for releasably securing only the ends of the central ridge pole to the top and end walls, a pair of telescoping side roof poles, respectively spaced on opposite sides of the central ridge pole, and each extending above and along the connection of the top and a side wall and between the end walls, and means for releasably securing only the ends of the roof poles to the top and end walls; and support means for holding the end walls in a generally upright condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
A tent pavilion as in claim 1, wherein the support means for holding the end walls in a generally upright condition comprise a telescoping support pole extending exteriorly of and from the apex of each end wall to the adjacent end of each of the central ridge and roof poles; and means for anchoring only the ends of the support poles at the apexes of the end walls and to the end walls adjacent to the ends of the central ridge and roof poles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A tent pavilion as in claim 2, wherein the central ridge pole is elevated above the roof poles when the roof is stretched taut and the support poles are fully extended between the apex of each end wall and the roof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A tent pavilion as in claim 3, wherein a pocket is provided at the apex of each end wall; the telescoping support poles at each end wall are pivotally connected to a common plate; and the common plates are inserted into the pockets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
88 words
A tent pavilion as in claim 1, further including a base unit, comprising a floor of flexible sheet material, base unit walls formed as one piece with and extending from said floor, each of said base unit walls having pairs of edges respectively conforming to the pairs of edges of the pavilion and terminating in an apex; and means releasably coupling the pair of edges of each base unit wall to the edges of adjacent ones of the pavilion walls with the floor stretched taut beneath the top.
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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |