Canopy-like decorative structure
US8015765B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B9/34
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A decorative structure is provided that is suspended within a space and includes a flexible panel maintained in a flexed configuration. The decorative structure includes a cable that supports the flexible panel and that is connected to a biasing member. The biasing member cooperates with a portion of the flexible panel to maintain the panel in a flexed configuration. A method of configuring a decorative structure with a flexed panel is also provided.
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