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US4295446A
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Collapsible shelter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-02-13
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Granted: 1981-10-20
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Expires: 2000-02-13
Abstract
Abstract A readily collapsible and easily erected shelter construction including: a roof, side wall and floor providing part having the dimensional size and area of the roof panels equal to that of the side wall and floor panels for allowing flat folding of the roof panels over the side wall and floor panels, and end wall parts formed to fit and close the otherwise open ends of the first mentioned part and to hold the structure erected for use. The end walls being further preferably hinged to a floor or roof providing part and for being folded in together towards each other, and tied, to hold the structure flat folded for easier storage, handling, packaging and shipment.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford C. Voss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:31
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/0236; A01K1/0245; A01K1/03; A01K1/033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A collapsible shelter, comprising; a wrap-around roof and side wall forming part having the relatively opposite wrap-around ends thereof adapted to form and provide a floor area therefor, said wrap-around part being formed and dimensioned to have a roof area equivalent to that of the side walls and floor area together for allowing said roof, side wall and floor areas to be collapsed and folded flatly together, and end wall parts formed to fit and close the open ends of said first mentioned part, as erected, and to otherwise lie flatly thereon and therewith, said end wall parts being interconnected together and relatively spaced to be folded and fitted into the open ends of said first mentioned part, as erected, and to be folded flatly together, one over the other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A collapsible shelter, comprising; a wrap-around roof and side wall forming part having the relatively opposite wrap-around ends thereof adapted to form and provide a floor area therefor, said wrap-around part being formed and dimensioned to have a roof area equivalent to that of the side walls and floor area together for allowing said roof, side wall and floor areas to be collapsed and folded flatly together, and end wall parts formed to fit and close the open ends of said first mentioned part, as erected, and to otherwise lie flatly thereon and therewith, said end wall parts being interconnected together and relatively spaced to be folded and fitted into the open ends of said first mentioned part, as erected, and to be folded flatly together, one over the other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The collapsible shelter of claim 1, said end wall parts being interconnected by a secondary floor area part for overlying said first mentioned floor area, as assembled and erected with said first mentioned part.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
158 words
A collapsible shelter, comprising; a wrap-around roof and side wall forming part having the relatively opposite wrap-around ends thereof adapted to form and provide a floor area therefor, said wrap-around part being formed and dimensioned to have a roof area equivalent to that of the side walls and floor area together for allowing said roof, side wall and floor areas to be collapsed and folded flatly together, and end wall parts formed to fit and close the open ends of said first mentioned part, as erected, and to otherwise lie flatly thereon and therewith, a one-piece floor area part of like size and dimension as said first mentioned floor area and having said end wall parts provided at relatively opposite ends thereof, said one-piece floor area part and end walls being of one piece waterproof paperboard construction, and said end walls having flaps along the roof and side wall engaging edges thereof for interlocking and fitted engagement therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
158 words
A collapsible shelter, comprising; a wrap-around roof and side wall forming part having the relatively opposite wrap-around ends thereof adapted to form and provide a floor area therefor, said wrap-around part being formed and dimensioned to have a roof area equivalent to that of the side walls and floor area together for allowing said roof, side wall and floor areas to be collapsed and folded flatly together, and end wall parts formed to fit and close the open ends of said first mentioned part, as erected, and to otherwise lie flatly thereon and therewith, a one-piece floor area part of like size and dimension as said first mentioned floor area and having said end wall parts provided at relatively opposite ends thereof, said one-piece floor area part and end walls being of one piece waterproof paperboard construction, and said end walls having flaps along the roof and side wall engaging edges thereof for interlocking and fitted engagement therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The collapsible shelter of claim 3, including; means provided on said wrap-around part and on said end wall parts for relatively fixing and fastening said end wall parts in place and keeping said shelter erected.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The collapsible shelter of claim 4, said last mentioned means including individual fasteners readily engaged and disengaged for erecting and collapsing said shelter as and when desired.
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) | 1984-10-19 | 1985-04-20 | 1985-10-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-19 | 1989-04-20 | 1989-10-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-19 | 1993-04-20 | 1993-10-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |