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Two frame collapsible structure and method of making and using same

US6494335B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2000
Grant dateDec 17, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F95/004
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A collapsible structure having a plurality of side panels and a floor panel forming an enclosure having an open top. Each side panel comprises a web of material, and an edging material. The collapsible structure includes at least two flexible continuous loop frames which are substantially enveloped by the edging. The edging coupled to the periphery of the web. One or more handles may be attached to the structure or formed within one or more of the side panels. A method of making and collapsing the structure is also disclosed.

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