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Trellis and accent band

US8037645B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3Claims

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Inventors

Tim Michel · Litchfield, US
Eric Goodman · Newport, US
Ned H. Albert · Burnsville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 21, 2008
Grant date	Oct 18, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 22, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE04F10/005
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A trellis system is disclosed wherein the trellis comprises a front tube, a back tube, and two end tubes joined together, a plurality of roof panels, each panel having a perimeter, wherein the perimeter of the panel is coupled to at least a back tube surface and a front tube surface; a plurality of cross member assemblies wherein the cross member assemblies assist in creating tension between the front tube and the back tube, and a plurality of fasteners coupling the front tube to the end tubes, the back tube to the end tubes, and the roof panels to at least the front tube and the back tube, wherein the fasteners are not visible when the trellis system is installed. The trellis system also includes accent bands. A plurality of turnbuckles allows for easy leveling of the trellis.

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