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Collapsible canopy structure for use in association with a chair or other free-standing device
Assignee: Sanwa Bank California
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Filing: 1989-09-28
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Granted: 1990-05-15
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Expires: 2009-09-28
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible canopy for use with a chair or other free-standing device is described. The collapsible canopy of the present invention includes three hoop sections which are covered with material capable of blocking substantial amounts of sunlight. The respective hoop sections are coupled with a cross-coupled truss structure which extends to support the collapsible canopy over a chair or other freestanding device in an open position, and collapses to store the collapsible canopy in an extremely compact form in a closed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark C. Carter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:27
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45B; A45B11/00; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/62; A47C7/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A collapsible canopy for use in association with a chair or other free-standing structure, comprising: a plurality of strut means including means for attaching said plurality of strut mean to a chair or other free-standing device; first, second and third hoop means wherein each of said hoop means are covered with material capable of blocking substantial amounts of sunlight; and collapsible truss means coupled to said strut means and said first, second and third hoop means for supporting said hoop means in open and closed positions, wherein said collapsible truss means comprises a plurality of truss members pivotally attached to said strut means and said hoop means forming a cross-truss with respect to said strut and hoop means, and further wherein said first, second and third hoop means provide an area of coverage over said chair or other free-standing device when said collapsible truss means is in said open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A collapsible canopy for use in association with a chair or other free-standing structure, comprising: a plurality of strut means including means for attaching said plurality of strut mean to a chair or other free-standing device; first, second and third hoop means wherein each of said hoop means are covered with material capable of blocking substantial amounts of sunlight; and collapsible truss means coupled to said strut means and said first, second and third hoop means for supporting said hoop means in open and closed positions, wherein said collapsible truss means comprises a plurality of truss members pivotally attached to said strut means and said hoop means forming a cross-truss with respect to said strut and hoop means, and further wherein said first, second and third hoop means provide an area of coverage over said chair or other free-standing device when said collapsible truss means is in said open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for attaching said strut members comprises a hook and loop type fastener.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said material capable of blocking substantial amounts of sunlight comprises nylon fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said collapsible truss means hold said hoop means in contact with each other when said collapsible truss means is in said closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further including means for adjusting the position of said collapsible truss means in said open position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
163 words
A collapsible canopy for use in association with a chair or other free-standing structure, comprising: a plurality of strut means including means for attaching said plurality of strut means to a chair or other free standing device; a plurality of hoop means wherein each of said hoop means are covered with a material capable of blocking substantial amounts of sunlight; and collapsible truss means coupled to said strut means and said hoop means for supporting said hoop means in open and closed positions, wherein said collapsible truss means comprise a plurality of truss members pivotally attached to said strut means and said hoop means forming a cross-truss with respect to said hoop means and further wherein at least one of said truss members butts against another when said collapsible canopy is in said open position, and further wherein said hoop means provide an area of coverage over said chair or other freestanding device when said collapsible truss means is in said open position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
163 words
A collapsible canopy for use in association with a chair or other free-standing structure, comprising: a plurality of strut means including means for attaching said plurality of strut means to a chair or other free standing device; a plurality of hoop means wherein each of said hoop means are covered with a material capable of blocking substantial amounts of sunlight; and collapsible truss means coupled to said strut means and said hoop means for supporting said hoop means in open and closed positions, wherein said collapsible truss means comprise a plurality of truss members pivotally attached to said strut means and said hoop means forming a cross-truss with respect to said hoop means and further wherein at least one of said truss members butts against another when said collapsible canopy is in said open position, and further wherein said hoop means provide an area of coverage over said chair or other freestanding device when said collapsible truss means is in said open position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
190 words
A collapsible canopy structure having opened and closed positions for use in association with a chair or other free-standing device, comprising: a pair of strut means including means for attaching said plurality of strut means to a chair or other free-standing device; first, second and third hoop means wherein each of said hoop means are covered with material capable of blocking substantial amounts of sunlight; a first pair of truss supports pivotally attached between aid pair of strut means and said first hoop means; a second pair of truss supports pivotally attached to said pair of strut means and said first and second hoop means; a third pair of truss supports pivotally attached to said first, second and third hoop means wherein each member of said third pair of truss supports each include a portion which extends beyond the pivotal attachment of said second hoop means and said third pair of truss supports wherein said portion which extends butts against said second pair of truss supports when said canopy is in said open position; and a fourth pair of truss supports pivotally coupled between said second and third hoop means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
190 words
A collapsible canopy structure having opened and closed positions for use in association with a chair or other free-standing device, comprising: a pair of strut means including means for attaching said plurality of strut means to a chair or other free-standing device; first, second and third hoop means wherein each of said hoop means are covered with material capable of blocking substantial amounts of sunlight; a first pair of truss supports pivotally attached between aid pair of strut means and said first hoop means; a second pair of truss supports pivotally attached to said pair of strut means and said first and second hoop means; a third pair of truss supports pivotally attached to said first, second and third hoop means wherein each member of said third pair of truss supports each include a portion which extends beyond the pivotal attachment of said second hoop means and said third pair of truss supports wherein said portion which extends butts against said second pair of truss supports when said canopy is in said open position; and a fourth pair of truss supports pivotally coupled between said second and third hoop means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said means for attaching said struct members comprises a hook and loop type fastener.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said material capable of blocking substantial amounts of sunlight comprises nylon fabric.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said collapsible truss means hold said hoop means in contact with each other when said collapsible truss means is in said closed position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 7 further including means for adjusting the position of said collapsible truss means in said open position.
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