Portable shelter
US12256817B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H15/38
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An embodiment of the present invention relates to a portable shelter, whether being of the type having a floating canopy or an umbrella. The shelter includes a support including an upright. A canopy is supported by the support. The canopy includes an expandable frame, and a sheet of material supported by the frame. The frame includes retractable ribs supporting the sheet. The frame also includes a stretcher arrangement for stretching out each rib from the support. The stretcher arrangement includes a first stretcher for coupling between the support and the rib; and a second stretcher for coupling to the first stretcher.
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