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US4694516A
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Playpen sun cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-01-24
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Granted: 1987-09-22
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Expires: 2006-01-24
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is a playpen sun cover designed to fit over an existing playpen and have adjustability both to accommodate to different sized playpens and also to enable the adjustment of the angle of pitch of the sides of the roof thereof. The device includes coupling devices which enable it to be rigidly affixed to the playpen and includes two roof halves pivotally connected together at a pivot. In order to enable the pitch of the cover to be adjusted while the cover is installed on a particular playpen, each of the elongated legs thereof includes a telescoping feature enabling each leg to be extended in length so as to facilitate changes in the pitch thereof. The roof material is elongated lengthwise sufficiently to enable the pitch of the cover to be adjusted through a wide range of variations while maintaining the entirety of the playpen suitably covered thereby.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick Overman, Sr.
- 👤 Elldon Baird
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:41
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D13/00; A47D13/06; A47C; A47C29/00; A47C29/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
283 words
An improved sun cover comprising: (a) a frame removably attachable to an enclosure; (b) covering means removably and adjustably attached over said frame; (c) said frame including side rods pivotably connected to one another to enable said cover to be adjusted to different configurations; (d) said side rods pivoting about a main rod centrally located in said frame and disposed substantially perpendicular to said side rods, said side rods including first and second substantially parallel side rods to one side of said main rod and third and fourth substantially parallel rods to another side of said main rod, said first and third rods being pivotable with respect to one another and said second and fourth rods being pivotable with respect to one another; (e) a first end rod substantially parallel to said main rod and mounted on ends of said first and third side rods remote from said main rod, and a second end rod substantially parallel to said main rod and mounted on ends of said second and fourth side rods remote from said main rod; (f) said frame being removably attachable to said enclosure by fastening means connected to said end rods, said fastening means comprising at least one fastener on each end rod and comprising: (1) two facing clamping halves including interengaging structure enabling the halves to be moved toward and away from one another; (2) a first recess between said halves and adapted to surround one of said end rods; (3) a second recess between said halves and adapted to surround a top portion of said enclosure; and (4) adjusting means for controllably tightening said halves about said one of said end rods and said top portion substantially simultaneously.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
283 words
An improved sun cover comprising: (a) a frame removably attachable to an enclosure; (b) covering means removably and adjustably attached over said frame; (c) said frame including side rods pivotably connected to one another to enable said cover to be adjusted to different configurations; (d) said side rods pivoting about a main rod centrally located in said frame and disposed substantially perpendicular to said side rods, said side rods including first and second substantially parallel side rods to one side of said main rod and third and fourth substantially parallel rods to another side of said main rod, said first and third rods being pivotable with respect to one another and said second and fourth rods being pivotable with respect to one another; (e) a first end rod substantially parallel to said main rod and mounted on ends of said first and third side rods remote from said main rod, and a second end rod substantially parallel to said main rod and mounted on ends of said second and fourth side rods remote from said main rod; (f) said frame being removably attachable to said enclosure by fastening means connected to said end rods, said fastening means comprising at least one fastener on each end rod and comprising: (1) two facing clamping halves including interengaging structure enabling the halves to be moved toward and away from one another; (2) a first recess between said halves and adapted to surround one of said end rods; (3) a second recess between said halves and adapted to surround a top portion of said enclosure; and (4) adjusting means for controllably tightening said halves about said one of said end rods and said top portion substantially simultaneously.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said side rods include ends aligned with one another and each end having an opening therethrough, said main rod extending through said openings and thereby defining a pivot point for said side rods.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said adjusting means comprises a threaded peg on one of said halves extending through an opening in the other of said halves and an internally threaded knob threaded over said threaded peg and adapted to bear against a side face of said other of said halves to clamp said halves about said rod and said top portion of said enclosure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said enclosure comprises a playpen.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein each of said side rods is adjustable as to its length.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention of claim 5, wherein each side rod includes telescoping means and locking means for locking each side rod in a desired telescoped length.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 5, wherein said covering means is removably attached to said side rods and adjustably attached to said end rods.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention of claim 7, wherein said covering means includes elongated end portions having underside surfaces covered with one half of a hook and pile fastener, and top surfaces of said end rods being covered with the other half of said hook and pile fastener.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said rods are made of plastic.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said covering means includes top surfaces made of a heat and light reflecting material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
148 words
An improved sun cover comprising: (a) a frame removably attachable to an enclosure; (b) covering means removably and adjustably attached over said frame; (c) said frame including side rods pivotably connected to one another to enable said cover to be adjusted to different configurations; (d) an end rod connected to at least one of said side rods, said frame being removably attachable to said enclosure by fastening means connected to said end rod; (e) said fastening means comprising: (1) two facing clamping halves including interengaging structure enabling the halves to be moved toward and away from one another; (2) a first recess between said halves and adapted to surround said end rod; (3) a second recess between said halves and adapted to surround a top portion of said enclosure; and (4) adjusting means for controllably tightening said halves about said end rod and said top portion substantially simultaneously.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
148 words
An improved sun cover comprising: (a) a frame removably attachable to an enclosure; (b) covering means removably and adjustably attached over said frame; (c) said frame including side rods pivotably connected to one another to enable said cover to be adjusted to different configurations; (d) an end rod connected to at least one of said side rods, said frame being removably attachable to said enclosure by fastening means connected to said end rod; (e) said fastening means comprising: (1) two facing clamping halves including interengaging structure enabling the halves to be moved toward and away from one another; (2) a first recess between said halves and adapted to surround said end rod; (3) a second recess between said halves and adapted to surround a top portion of said enclosure; and (4) adjusting means for controllably tightening said halves about said end rod and said top portion substantially simultaneously.
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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) | 1990-09-21 | 1991-03-23 | 1991-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-09-21 | 1995-03-23 | 1995-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-09-21 | 1999-03-23 | 1999-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |