Collapsible drying apparatus and method for forming and collapsing said apparatus
US5992045A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F57/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A collapsible drying apparatus and method for forming and collapsing such apparatus, said apparatus comprising a frame having an expanded state and a collapsed state, a web substantially stretched over the frame, at least one support member coupled to the frame, and a strap having its ends coupled to the web, including a releasable fastener located a predetermined distance from one of the ends of the strap, and having adjustable length to apply a corresponding tension to the frame and the web, biasing the apparatus into a convexly arcuate condition.
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