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Covered hammock
Assignee: PAT AND CHRIS LAWSON
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Filing: 1985-01-04
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Granted: 1987-08-18
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Expires: 2005-01-04
Abstract
Abstract A covered hammock includes an upper fabric cover, comprised of an upper nonwoven fabric connected to a lower woven fabric border-supported by means of a, collapsible pole that is secured to the outside of said cover and is shaped in the form of a rounded arch that is parallel to the lateral ends of a lower fabric support which is trapezoidal in shape and whose lateral ends are adapted with means for suspension above ground to stationary fixtures such as trees. The upper fabric cover and lower fabric support are connected, by means creating an enclosed space suitable for a reclining person, and accessible by selective fasteners strategically placed in said cover. A rain cover with window and zippered opening is attachable to an upper side of said lower support and may be opened and secured in place with fasteners over said cover in inclement weather. A sun visor includes an elongated oval whose outer edges have been provided with means for inserting stiffening members therein, said stiffening members exerting an upward and outward pressure on said visor when attached along its longitudinal median to said rounded arch; the curved sides of the sun visor thereby protruding outwardly from said median over the upper fabric cover and blocking some of the sun's rays.
Inventors
- 👤 Kathryn H. Newell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:43
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/22; E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/02; E04H15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A hammock having a wide and a narrow end comprising: (a) a lower support; (b) an arch member, said arch member positioned laterally across said lower support and spaced inwardly from the wide end; and (c) an upper cover said upper cover having a lateral inverted u-shaped zipper entrance, said entrance beginning at said lower support and extending upwardly through said upper cover, said upper cover attached at one end to said arch member and extending obliquely downward therefrom to attachment with said lower support at the other end, said upper cover consisting of a non-woven top portion and a waterproof bottom portion, said top portion extending laterally across said upper cover to provide minimum visual impairment to an occupant within the hammock, and said bottom portion providing a rain barrier around the lower edge of said top portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A hammock having a wide and a narrow end comprising: (a) a lower support; (b) an arch member, said arch member positioned laterally across said lower support and spaced inwardly from the wide end; and (c) an upper cover said upper cover having a lateral inverted u-shaped zipper entrance, said entrance beginning at said lower support and extending upwardly through said upper cover, said upper cover attached at one end to said arch member and extending obliquely downward therefrom to attachment with said lower support at the other end, said upper cover consisting of a non-woven top portion and a waterproof bottom portion, said top portion extending laterally across said upper cover to provide minimum visual impairment to an occupant within the hammock, and said bottom portion providing a rain barrier around the lower edge of said top portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A hammock as claimed in claim 1 and including a rain cover, said rain cover attached to said lower support for removably positioning over said upper cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A hammock as claimed in claim 2 wherein said rain cover includes fastening means, said fastening means for attaching said rain cover along said upper cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A hammock as claimed in claim 2 wherein said rain cover includes an openable entrance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A hammock as claimed in claim 1 and including a sun visor, said visor attached to said arch member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A hammock as claimed in claim 1 wherein said lower support is gathered at the narrow end.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
195 words
A hammock having a narrow and a wide end comprising: (a) a lower support; (b) an arch member, said arch member positioned laterally across said lower support and spaced inwardly from the wide end; (c) an upper cover, said upper cover including a plurality of casings for receiving said arch member at one end, said upper cover extending obliquely downward from said arch member to said lower support at the other end, said upper cover attached to said lower support, said upper cover consisting of a non-woven top portion and a waterproof bottom portion, said top portion extending laterally across said upper cover to provide minimum visual impairment to an occupant within the hammock, and said bottom portion providing a rain barrier, around the lower edge of said top portion; (d) a lateral inverted U-shaped zipper entrance, said entrance beginning at said lower support and extending upwardly through said upper cover; (e) a rain cover, said rain cover attached to said lower support for removably positioning over said upper cover, said rain cover including an openable entrance; and (f) a sun visor, said sun visor attached to said arch member, said sun visor being foldable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
195 words
A hammock having a narrow and a wide end comprising: (a) a lower support; (b) an arch member, said arch member positioned laterally across said lower support and spaced inwardly from the wide end; (c) an upper cover, said upper cover including a plurality of casings for receiving said arch member at one end, said upper cover extending obliquely downward from said arch member to said lower support at the other end, said upper cover attached to said lower support, said upper cover consisting of a non-woven top portion and a waterproof bottom portion, said top portion extending laterally across said upper cover to provide minimum visual impairment to an occupant within the hammock, and said bottom portion providing a rain barrier, around the lower edge of said top portion; (d) a lateral inverted U-shaped zipper entrance, said entrance beginning at said lower support and extending upwardly through said upper cover; (e) a rain cover, said rain cover attached to said lower support for removably positioning over said upper cover, said rain cover including an openable entrance; and (f) a sun visor, said sun visor attached to said arch member, said sun visor being foldable.
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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) | 1990-08-17 | 1991-02-16 | 1991-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-08-17 | 1995-02-16 | 1995-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-08-17 | 1999-02-16 | 1999-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |