US4981152A
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Portable, foldable beach screen
Assignee: BREEZE BUSTERS Inc A CORP OF CA
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Filing: 1989-04-25
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Granted: 1991-01-01
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Expires: 2009-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A portable, foldable beach screen provides privacy and protection from wind and blowing sand for a reclining individual. The screen is constructed from a single panel and is foldable into a compact and easily carried configuration. The screen may include a reflective material on one or both major surfaces and can carry advertising messages or other printing.
Inventors
- 👤 David R. Laurent
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:29
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/003; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A portable and foldable beach screen apparatus comprising: a single unitary panel means constructed of a material which is substantially impervious to air flow, the panel means comprising a plurality of panel members foldable about one another from a first, fully folded configuration wherein each of the panel members are juxtaposed over one another to a second, fully deployed position wherein the panel means is of substantially planar configuration, each of said panel members comprising a tab means for engaging a support stake means, support stake means for supporting the apparatus in the ground, the support stake means adapted to pass through said tab means and into the ground, and an end panel having therein a storage slot means for securing the stake means to the end panel when said apparatus is in said fully folded configuration.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A portable and foldable beach screen apparatus comprising: a single unitary panel means constructed of a material which is substantially impervious to air flow, the panel means comprising a plurality of panel members foldable about one another from a first, fully folded configuration wherein each of the panel members are juxtaposed over one another to a second, fully deployed position wherein the panel means is of substantially planar configuration, each of said panel members comprising a tab means for engaging a support stake means, support stake means for supporting the apparatus in the ground, the support stake means adapted to pass through said tab means and into the ground, and an end panel having therein a storage slot means for securing the stake means to the end panel when said apparatus is in said fully folded configuration.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-12-31 | 1998-07-02 | 1999-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-12-31 | 2002-07-02 | 2003-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |