US3965625A
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Canopy support towers with adjustable canopy
Assignee: MUSIC CIRCUIT PRODUCTIONS Inc
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Filing: 1975-04-02
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1995-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A support tower is disclosed for use in supporting a canopy which may be extended over a stage or the like. The tower has an adjustable base secured to the lower end thereof and a platform selectively vertically mounted thereon. A winch means is operatively connected to the platform and the upper end of the tower for selectively moving the platform between the upper and lower ends of the tower. An elongated angle member is secured to the platform and has a plurality of spaced apart brackets secured thereto. The brackets are adapted to detachably receive one end of a cable tightener. The other end of the cable tightener is connected to a canvas loop secured to the periphery of the canopy. A plurality of individual towers may be tied together by braces or the like so that the towers may support a large canopy.
Inventors
- 👤 Stevan C. White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 01:07
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66B; B66B9/00; B66B9/16; B66F; B66F11/00; E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/02; E04H15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
In combination, a flexible canopy having opposite ends and opposite sides, said canopy having a plurality of spaced-apart loop elements secured thereto adjacent the opposite sides thereof, a plurality of spaced-apart and vertically disposed towers positioned at each of the opposite sides of said canopy, each of said towers having a platform means selectively vertically movably mounted thereon, means connected to said platform means for selectively raising and lowering said platform means relative to said tower and connection means operatively secured to and extending between said platform means and adjacent towers at one side of said canopy for connection to said loop elements at said one side of said canopy whereby said canopy may be extended between and vertically movably supported by the towers at the opposite sides thereof; said connection means comprises an elongated member secured to and extending between said platforms, spaced apart brackets secured to said elongated member, and means secured to each of said brackets and one of said loop elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
In combination, a flexible canopy having opposite ends and opposite sides, said canopy having a plurality of spaced-apart loop elements secured thereto adjacent the opposite sides thereof, a plurality of spaced-apart and vertically disposed towers positioned at each of the opposite sides of said canopy, each of said towers having a platform means selectively vertically movably mounted thereon, means connected to said platform means for selectively raising and lowering said platform means relative to said tower and connection means operatively secured to and extending between said platform means and adjacent towers at one side of said canopy for connection to said loop elements at said one side of said canopy whereby said canopy may be extended between and vertically movably supported by the towers at the opposite sides thereof; said connection means comprises an elongated member secured to and extending between said platforms, spaced apart brackets secured to said elongated member, and means secured to each of said brackets and one of said loop elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said means for selectively raising and lowering said platform comprises a winch means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said winch means is a manually operated winch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said winch means is an electric winch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said canopy is comprised of a rubberized nylon material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein bracing means is secured to and extends between adjacent towers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said means secured to each of said brackets comprises a turnbuckle means so as to be length adjustable.
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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) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |