CLASS 135, | TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE |
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION
This class comprises portable coverings, formed of flexible material, for protection from mosquitoes, flies, and other insects, and from the weather, frames and supports for the same, and canes and other sticks or staffs used as aids to locomotion.
SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
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52, | Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), subclasses 2.11+ for a shelter, building, or building component strengthened by fluid pressure, subclass 63 for a residual enclosure with flaccid type surfacing, subclasses 74+ for a rigid type awning, subclass 83 for a roof or enclosure suspended by flexible means, and see the class definition of Class 52 for a statement of the line. |
160, | Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, subclasses 45+ for awnings of flexible material or of plural strips, slats, or panels interconnected for relative motion. |
D3, | Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 5+ for umbrellas and 7+ for canes. |
D21, | Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclasses 834+ for tents. |
SUBCLASSES
15.1 | UMBRELLA: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising an easily-portable canopy type
having a cover, a stick, and a framework comprising stick-supported
ribs and stretchers for supporting or shaping the cover.
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16 | Combined: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined together or with articles classified elsewhere. | |
17 | With cane: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter wherein one of the articles is a cane, usually
comprising an enclosing case used as a stick and having a slide
and adjustable runner upon it.
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18 | With imitation cane case: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Devices relating to cane-like cases which are removed when the umbrella is to be used. | |
19 | With independent stick: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Devices in which the entire umbrella is placed within the cane-case when not in use, but is mounted upon it for use. The invention generally lies in the method of mounting the umbrella-stick upon the end of the cane. The umbrella-runner in no instance travels upon the cane. | |
19.5 | Having quick assembly feature (e.g., emergency umbrella): | ||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Umbrellas, , usually constructed of paper which include
features that render them very inexpensive to manufacture, and especially adapt
them for being conveniently stored and finally assembled or erected
by the user.
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20.1 | Nonsymmetrical, axially offset or inclined canopy: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15.1. Umbrella wherein: (1) the canopy is axially offset relative to the axis of the stick, or (2) the canopy is inclined at an angle relative to the stick, or (3) the umbrella has more than one canopy. | |
20.2 | Inflatable: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 15.1. Umbrella wherein the cover, stick, or both are shaped or
strengthened by inclosed fluid pressure, i.e., the canopy is open
by inflation and collapsed by the release of inflating fluid from the
canopy.
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20.3 | Mechanically operated: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 15.1. Umbrella including a gear, crank, lever, cable, or other
mechanism for mechanically opening and closing the cover, or mechanically
controlling the movement of the ribs.
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21 | Suspended: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15.1. Umbrellas which are supported from a point above or within the raised frame, as by a projecting stick-tip or an extended rib. | |
22 | Self-opening and closing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15.1. Umbrellas which are automatically opened or closed usually by a spring within or surrounding the stick and acting upon the runner. | |
23 | Tensioned rib and stretcher: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Self-opening and closing umbrellas wherein the means of operation is by a tension device operating upon the ribs or stretchers to draw them toward and hold them in position. | |
24 | Handle release: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Self-opening and closing umbrellas in which the catch which retains the frame in its open or closed position is released by mechanism operated from a distant point, usually at or near the handle. | |
25.1 | Collapsible in length: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 15.1. Umbrella in which the ribs, stretchers, or stick includes
structure by which it is specifically designed to be reduced in
length.
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25.2 | Lazy tong: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 25.1. Umbrella in which the collapsible frame consisting of a
series of diagonal pairs of crossing members, each pair being pivoted
together between their ends and connected with the next pair at
the ends so that the arrangements, as a whole, can be extended or
retracted.
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25.3 | Including three segment rib: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25.1. Umbrella wherein each rib is formed of three foldable sections. | |
25.31 | Including pivoted rib having two segments: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25.1. Umbrella structure wherein each rib is formed of two foldable sections connected together by a hinge joint. | |
25.32 | Two pivot link: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25.31. Umbrella wherein the two foldable sections are connected together by a small connecting member having two ends each pivotally connected to one of the adjacent ends of the two foldable sections. | |
25.33 | Multiple sliders: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25.31. Umbrella including a plurality of runners which attach either a set of ribs and a set of stretchers to the stick in a slidable manner or plural sets of stretchers to the stick in a slidable manner. | |
25.34 | Folding stretcher: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25.31. Umbrella in which the stretcher comprises two segments connected to each other at a pivot point. | |
25.4 | Handle or stick: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 25.1. Umbrella wherein significance is attributed to structure
of the stick or a handle which permits the stick to be reduced in
length.
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25.41 | Hollow handle case: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 25.4. Umbrella including a hollow handle which receives all or
part of the ribs and cover of the umbrella.
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26 | Sliding rib: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 25.1. Folding umbrellas in which the shortening of the rib is
accomplished by forming it in sections which slide one upon or within
the other. Locking mechanisms for the rib-sections are also included.
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27 | Auxiliary frame brace: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 15.1. Devices having structures in addition to or independent
of the ordinary complement of ribs and stretchers used for the purpose
of stiffening the frame.
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28 | Runners and notches: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15.1. Devices relating to the structure of the cylindrical movable and fixed supports to which the inner ends of the stretchers and ribs are respectively pivoted. They are entirely independent of said pivot-joint or merely for the purpose of mounting the parts forming the joint without restricting its character. | |
29 | Rib and stretcher joints: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15.1. Devices relating to the mechanisms by which ribs and stretchers are connected at their inner ends to the notches and runners, respectively, with such modifications of the meeting parts as contribute to the joint. | |
30 | T-head and socket: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Devices comprising joints in which a slot or other opening in the runner or notch receives and retains a T-head mounted upon the inner end of the stretcher or rib, while permitting motion of the stretcher or rib along the length of the slot. Modifications of the meeting parts to form the joint are also included. | |
31 | Ribs and stretchers: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 15.1. Devices comprising structures of the body of the rib or
stretcher as distinguished from rib-tips and from such modifications
as are necessary to form a joint.
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32 | Discreet rib-stretcher connector or geat: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15.1. Devices relating to the attachment to or formation of the rib at or near its center to provide for a joint with the stretcher. Includes also the joints themselves and such modifications of the rib or adjoining end of the stretcher as are made necessary by the joint. | |
33.2 | Cover or lining feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15.1. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to the umbrella"s cover or to a lining attached to the umbrella"s cover. | |
33.4 | Fastener: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 33.2. Umbrella having means for attaching the umbrella cover upon
the framework.
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33.41 | For detachable cover or lining: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 33.4. Umbrella wherein the means for attaching the umbrella cover
upon the umbrella frame includes structure which permits the cover
to be readily connected and disconnected from the framework.
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33.5 | Rib tip fastener or structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 33.2. Umbrella wherein significance is attributed to either: (1) a means to attach the periphery of the umbrella"s cover to a rib tip or (2) the specific structure of the rib tip. | |
33.6 | Having protector for cover at rib-to-stick joint: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 33.2. Umbrella including means which covers and seals the joint
area where the ribs of the umbrella join the stick.
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33.7 | With ventilator or viewing window: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 33.2. Cover including: (1) a means in the cover for venting or
releasing the air pressure beneath the umbrella"s cover
or (2) a means in the cover to enable the user to have vision through
the covering.
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33.71 | Transparent: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 33.7. Device wherein the cover is made of transparent material or including a transparent component for viewing. | |
34.2 | Having storing case: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 15.1. Structure designed to enclose or receive an umbrella when
not in use.
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37 | Retainers: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 15.1. Devices by which the umbrella is held in an open or closed
position, usually engaging the rib or stretcher frictionally or
by spring tension.
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38 | Runner: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Devices which prevent movement of the runner.
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39 | Sliding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Devices comprising a sleeve mounted upon or within the runner and moved longitudinally to release the retaining-catch. | |
40 | Spring | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Devices comprising spring-catches placed usually in the
stick.
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41 | Modified runner: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Devices in which the runner is modified in some other way than to permit turning and so as to accommodate the catch or releasing mechanism. | |
42 | Stick hinge locked: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Devices in which the runner can pass a hinge in the supporting-rod freely when the sections are in line, but is retained by a projecting part of the lower member when the hinge is turned. | |
43 | Turning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Devices in which either the runner or a sleeve upon it is turned to set or open the runner-fastening or to lock or unlock the same in any position. | |
44 | Tip: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Devices annular in form and surrounding the rib-tips when the umbrella is closed. Usually rigid and permanently attached, they are sometimes mounted upon the runners, are frequently spring-actuated, and slide or turn to place. They are distinguished from umbrella-ties in that the latter are of general belt form, loosely attached or separate, and embrace the cover as well as the ribs. | |
48 | Drip cups: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15.1. Devices comprising receptacles carried upon the umbrella for the purpose of catching the drip from the cover. | |
65 | CANES, STICKS, CRUTCHES, AND WALKING AIDS: | ||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter relating to cane, stick, crutch or like structure
designed to aid in human locomotion, and to similar structure in umbrella
shafts and swagger sticks when equally useful therefor.
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66 | Combined and convertible: | ||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Devices wherein the structure is (1) associated with, supports
or houses a disparate article or (2) is so modified or modifiable
as to function as a disparate article.
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67 | Walker type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Devices wherein the aid to locomotion is a free standing support having two handles by which it is gripped and is operated by lifting from, moving across and replacing on the ground, floor or the like. | |
68 | Crutches: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Structure comprising shaft structure wherein the lower end
engages the walking surface, the upper end engages the user at the
armpit or arm above the wrist, and handhold structure is provided
between the upper and lower ends.
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69 | Extensible: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Crutches wherein the length of the staff between the arm engaging portion and the ground engaging portion being adjustable to accommodate the device to persons of different heights. | |
70 | Remote control ground exchangeable tips: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Crutches having more than one ground engaging tip and operator means located at a point remote from the tip end, usually at or near the handhold, by which the desired tip may be brought into ground engaging position. | |
71 | Arm engaging: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Crutches wherein the upper extremity of the crutch engages the arm of the user between the hand and armpit. | |
72 | Handholds: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Devices relating to the portion gripped by the user"s hand, and also to such handpiece together with its connection to the crutch shaft. | |
73 | Armrests: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Devices relating to the portion engaging the arm or armpit of the user, and also such rest together with its connection to the crutch shaft. | |
74 | Folding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Shafts which fold from a condition of use to a more compact or smaller nonuse form, for ease of storage or carrying. | |
75 | Telescopic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Shafts which are made of a plurality of sections, each section being radially smaller than its preceding section and able to fit longitudinally therein, thereby making the shaft shorter in length for ease of carrying or storage in its nonuse condition. | |
76 | Separable handle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Shafts relating to the separability of the handle from the shaft. | |
77 | Tips: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Structure relating to the extremity of the shaft which engages the ground, floor or the like. | |
78 | Exchangeable (e.g., conventional to spiked): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Structure provided with two or more distinct ground or floor
engaging tips and means to alternatively place the desired tip into
ground or floor engaging position.
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79 | Reversible: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Tips wherein a single member carries a different and distinct tip on each end or side thereof, such member being reversible or able to be turned end-for-end to bring the tip desired into ground engaging position. | |
80 | Relatively movable spiked and conventional elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Tips wherein the crutch has both a spiked tip and a conventional tip mounted thereon, one in a ground engaging position and the other in a nonground engaging position, and one tip will move relative to the other tip during the exchange of positions. | |
81 | Spiked element housed within conventional elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Tips wherein the spiked element is housed within the conventional element when not in the ground engaging position. | |
82 | Shock absorbing: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Structure including structure interposed between the surface
engaging face of the tip and the body of the shaft to take up shock
incident to positioning the shaft in contact with the surface traveled
over.
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83 | Fluid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Structure wherein the shock absorber includes fluid means. | |
84 | Pivoting, rocking, or swivelling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Structure including connecting means between the surface engaging face of the tip and the shaft permitting the shaft to pivot, rock or swivel relative to said face. | |
85 | Roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Structure including rollers, balls or wheels adapted to roll along the surface traveled over. | |
86 | Yieldable material: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Structure relating to the yieldable type of material used
for the ground or floor contacting element.
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87 | PORTABLE SHELTER, I.E., TENT OR CANOPY: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter relating to a portable shelter, i.e., tent
or canopy, for protecting animate or inanimate objects from the
weather or environment by at least partially covering or enclosing
the objects or to a subcombination peculiar to such a shelter. These
shelters essentially comprise (a) a cover or enclosure made of flaccid
material and (b) a means for supporting the flaccid cover or enclosure
which means is not part of or supported by the object which is to
be protected.
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88.01 | Canopy supported by vehicle: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Shelter consisting of an open-sided rooflike structure having
a flaccid roof element which is at least partially supported by
a movable frame (e.g., boat, motorcycle).
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88.02 | Carriage: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.01. Vehicle supported canopy which is connected to an animal
draft-type or push-type movable frame.
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88.03 | Self-propelled vehicle: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.01. Vehicle supported canopy which is attached to a movable
frame with wheel(s), set in motion by pedals (e.g., unicycle, bicycle,
tricycle).
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88.04 | Carrier associated with handle bar or front frame post: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.03. Canopy supported by self-propelled vehicle which is connected at the leading section of the vehicle. | |
88.05 | Automobile: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.01. Vehicle supported canopy which is attached to a four wheeled vehicle designed for passenger transportation and propelled by an engine. | |
88.06 | Structure associated with wheel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.05. Canopy supported by automobile wherein the frame is in direct contact with the automobile tire, rim, etc. | |
88.07 | Carrier associated with roof or trunk lid: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.05. Canopy supported by automobile in which a connector is directly
in contact with the passenger compartment top or storage compartment top.
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88.08 | Carrier associated with bumper: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.05. Canopy supported by automobile in which a connector is in
direct contact with the back or front protecting guard.
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88.09 | Canopy protects exposed interior section of automobile structure: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.05. Canopy supported by automobile which covers an open area
of the passenger compartment.
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88.1 | Travel trailer (e.g., passenger-vehicle-pulled type) with awning: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.01. Canopy attached to a camper, trailer, van, etc., consisting
of an open-sided rooflike structure extending over or before the
camper, trailer, van, etc.
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88.11 | Carrier including roller: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.1. Travel trailer awning in which a cylinder or rod-type member
assists in extending and retracting the flaccid roof element from
an opened and closed position.
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88.12 | Roller extends with awning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.11. Travel trailer awning with roller wherein the cylinder or rod-type member is connected on the end of the flaccid roof element that extends the furthest away from the closed position. | |
88.13 | Tent supported by vehicle: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Shelter wherein a collapsible structure, consisting of stretched
material sustained by poles, is at least partially supported by
a vehicular structure.
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88.14 | Carrier associated with roof or trunk lid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.13. Tent supported by vehicle in which a connector is in direct contact with the passenger compartment top or storage compartment top. | |
88.15 | Tent detachable from vehicle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.14. Tent supported by vehicle roof or trunk lid carrier wherein the tent structure is stored or erected on the roof or trunk lid, but placed elsewhere during use (e.g., on the ground). | |
88.16 | Tent structure associated with roof or trunk lid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.14. Tent supported by vehicle which is located on the passenger compartment top or storage compartment top. | |
88.17 | And adjunct structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.16. Tent supported by vehicle which is additionally supported by a means other than the vehicle (e.g., tent pole, ladder). | |
88.18 | Forming multiple enclosure (e.g., additional enclosure): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.17. Tent supported by vehicle wherein the additional support means sustains another tentlike structure. | |
90 | Shelter suspended for diverse support means: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Shelter which are at least partially suspended from a support
external of and distinct from the shelter, e.g., hung from a tree
which provides a suspension point located above and beyond the shelter.
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91 | With heating, lighting or ventilating: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Shelter have; (a) means to elevate the temperature of the
interior of the shelter, (b) means to artificially illuminate the
shelter, or (c) means for supplying, removing or treating air for
the shelter.
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92 | Heating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Apparatus having means to elevate the temperature of the interior of the shelter. | |
93 | Ventilating: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Apparatus for supplying, removing or treating air for the
shelter.
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94 | Of shelter-roof: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in which the ventilating means is located in or
is part of the shelter roof.
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95 | Convertible, i.e., from shelter to diverse object or from one type shelter to another type of shelter: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter wherein the shelter is so constructed that
it can be changed from one type to another type of shelter, or changed
from a shelter to another structure having a different function
or purpose.
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96 | Combined: | ||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Shelter claimed in combination with a means for performing
some function, in addition to or for perfecting the basic purpose
of providing shelter.
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97 | Plural shelters, shelter having plural compartments or plural sectional covering: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter relating to multiple shelters or to a shelter having two or more compartments, e.g., a modular arrangement or to a shelter having a composite sectional covering, e.g., a circus tent. | |
98 | Umbrella-type: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Shelter in which the flaccid cover is supported by a central
standard and is held extended by pivoted ribs attached to the standard.
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99 | Center-pole supporting-type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Shelter in which the support means comprises a main central standard. | |
100 | Cone-shaped type, e.g., tepee: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Shelter which is formed in the shape of an inverted cone. | |
114 | Shelter pole: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter which takes the form of a long, slender,
usually cylindrical, member which is used as a support means for
the cover.
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115 | Cover for shelter: | ||||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to the
flaccid covering material forming the skin of the shelter.
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116 | Floor or base structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to the shelter floor or base member. | |
117 | Closure, viewing window, awning, or sunshade: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter wherein significance is attributable to (a)
a door, flap, or similar barrier, (b) a transparent viewing port,
(c) an auxiliary open-sided structure having a flaccid roof or (d) means
for obscuring the sun.
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118 | Stake: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to a peg
disclosed for use with portable shelters.
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119 | Cover fastening: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to devices attached to or formed in the flaccid cover material to facilitate securing one portion of the cover material to another portion or for securing the cover material to a support member or peg. | |
120.1 | Accessory or adjunct: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter which comprises miscellaneous items which are disclosed for use with a shelter. | |
120.2 | Adjusting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.1. Accessory or adjunct involving a structural element which permits movement (i.e., springs, joints, rollers). | |
120.3 | Connector: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.1. Accessory or adjunct involving a fitting designed to hold
sections of pipes, shafts, bodies, or parts together.
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120.4 | For ropelike structure: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.3. Connector for flexible structure (e.g., cable, wire).
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121 | Framework: | ||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter which comprises a structure which gives support
and shape to the flaccid shelter covering, the supporting structure
consisting of plural rigid elements which are connected and joined
to form a skeletal-type frame.
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122 | Truss type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Framework including a section consisting of an assemblage of members forming a rigid support. | |
123 | Having integral tensioning member: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Framework wherein tightening means (e.g., spring, cables)
is provided on or within the rigid elements to keep the elements
securely connected to each other.
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124 | Arch-shaped or dome type: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Framework wherein the structure consists of a plurality
of vertical, inverted, U-shaped bows.
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125 | Flexible structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Arch-shaped or dome-type framework wherein the bows are capable of being bent from a flat position to a curved, U-shaped configuration. | |
126 | Collapsible as a unit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Flexible arch-shaped or dome-type framework wherein the structure is capable of being folded into a more compact arrangement (e.g., for transportation). | |
127 | Hollow rod section (e.g., for internal cord means): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Flexible arch-shaped or dome-type framework made of tubular members. | |
128 | Collapsible: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Arch-shaped or dome-type framework wherein the structure
is capable of being folded into a more compact arrangement (e.g.,
for transportation).
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129 | Having guide rail means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Collapsible arch-shaped or dome-type framework wherein the arched bows move along a track. | |
130 | Having link means: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Collapsible arch-shaped or dome-type framework wherein two
collapsible sections are connected together by at least one small connecting
member having either: (a) both ends of one connecting member pivotally
connected to two adjacent collapsible sections or (b) one end of
one member pivotally connected to a collapsible section while another
section or the other end of the member is pivotally connected to
another connecting member which has its other end or section connected
to another collapsible section.
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131 | Lazy tong type: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Collapsible arch-shaped or dome-type framework with link
means wherein the two collapsible sections are connected together
by a series of pairs of diagonally crossing links, each pair being
pivoted together at their midpoints and connected with the next
pair at the ends so that the arrangement, as a whole, can be extended or
retracted.
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132 | Bows pivot on central axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Collapsible arch-shaped or dome-type framework wherein each bow rotates about a single horizontal axis (e.g., to form a more compact arrangement). | |
133 | Multiple bows connected at substantially one point: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 132. Collapsible arch-shaped or dome-type pivoting framework wherein each arch member rotates about the same central connector (e.g., to form a more compact arrangement). | |
134 | Having folding base: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 132. Collapsible arch-shaped or dome-type framework wherein the bows are connected to a base which consists of hingedly connected members. | |
135 | Having central hub: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Collapsible arch-shaped or dome-type framework wherein sections
of the U-shaped bows pivot about a central connector.
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136 | Arch member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Collapsible arch-shaped or dome-type framework wherein the U-shaped bow is capable of being folded (e.g., for transportation). | |
137 | Having floor or base member: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Framework wherein the arch-shaped or dome-type structure
is mounted to a particular structure between a user and the ground.
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138 | Break-down type arch member: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Arch-shaped or dome-type framework wherein the arch member
is capable of being disassembled into a more compact arrangement
(e.g., for transportation).
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139 | Telescoping and foldable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Framework wherein the structure comprises both (a) members which slide axially, relative to one another, and (b) members which are pivoted or hinged to reduce the overall length of the structure. | |
140 | Having adjustable locking means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Telescoping and foldable framework wherein the axially slidable members contain means to retain the members at various positions. | |
141 | Telescoping: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Framework wherein the structure comprises members which slide axially, relative to one another. | |
142 | Having adjustable locking means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Telescoping framework wherein the axially slidable members contain means to retain the members at various positions. | |
143 | Foldable: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Framework wherein the structure is comprised of collapsible
members (i.e., pivot or hinge jointed members).
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144 | Having link means: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 143. Foldable framework wherein two collapsible sections are
connected together by one or more small connecting members having
either: (a) both ends of one connecting member pivotally connected
to two adjacent collapsible sections, or (b) one end of one member
pivotally connected to a collapsible section while another section
or the other end of the member is pivotally connected to another
connecting member which has its opposite end or section connected to
another collapsible section.
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145 | Lazy tong type: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Foldable framework with link means wherein two collapsible
sections are connected together by a series of pairs of diagonally
crossing links, each pair being pivoted together at their midpoints
and connected with the next pair at the ends so that the arrangement,
as a whole, can be extended or retracted.
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146 | With stopping means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Foldable framework with link means wherein the connecting links contain means (e.g., notch, overlapping pipe section) to prohibit motion. | |
147 | Having plate or hub pivoting means: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 143. Foldable framework wherein multiple sections pivot on a
connector.
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148 | Having floor or base member with pivot means therein: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 143. Foldable framework including structure to movably mount the framework. | |
149 | Base member pivotable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 148. Foldable framework with base and pivot wherein one or more hinge joints are provided on the mounting structure to provide collapsibility to the structure. | |
150 | Forming case: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Base member which forms a carrying means when in a folded position. | |
151 | Having supporting member with pivot means therein: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 143. Foldable framework wherein at least one of the supports contains a means to provide collapsibility. | |
152 | Means rotates on vertical axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Foldable framework with pivot in which the folding means moves the support members in a horizontal direction. | |
153 | Member swings to supporting position: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Foldable framework with pivot in which an upwardly extending support member is folded by pivoting. | |
154 | Single pivot: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Foldable framework in which an upwardly extending support member is folded by swinging the member about one joint or hinge means. | |
155 | Having additional frame (e.g., shades) tilting relative to member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Foldable framework in which the folding means provides further adjustability. | |
156 | External-type frame: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Framework which is located or positioned outside the shelter covering. | |
157 | Parallelogram type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Framework in which the members take the form of a quadrilateral having opposite pairs of members parallel to each other. | |
158 | Upwardly extending roof structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Parallelogram framework which contains structure forming a top portion. | |
159 | Having central hub: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Roof structure wherein the frame sections meet at a single connector. | |
160 | Inclined top cover: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Roof structure consisting of rafters which are at an angle (above zero) to a horizontal plane. | |
161 | Having means engaging disparate article: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Framework which is attached to a nonclass structure by a
connecting means (e.g., rope, clamp).
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CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
900 | WORKER OR SPECTATOR SHELTER: | ||
Portable shelters intended to provide a covering for either
laborers working in the open or for people watching an open air
sporting or similar event.
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901 | HUNTING BLIND OR ICE-FISHING SHELTER: | ||||
Portable shelters designed to obscure hunters from their
prey or for providing cover for anglers fishing on frozen bodies
of water.
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902 | DRESSING SHELTER, E.G., BEACH OR BATHING: |
Portable shelters intended to shield a person from view while the person is changing into or out of swimming gear, e.g., cabana. | |
903 | ROLLER-OPERATED CANVAS: |
Portable shelters designed to be stored on and deployed from a turn table cylindrical body about which the flaccid cover is wound. | |
904 | SEPARATE STORAGE MEANS OR HOUSING FOR SHELTER: |
Devices designed to store portable shelters when they are not in use. | |
905 | METHOD OF ERECTING SHELTER: | ||
Processes for deploying portable shelters.
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906 | ARCHED STRUCTURE: |
Cross-reference art collection concerned with framework having one or more bowed shaped members for supporting a cover. | |
907 | COVER STRETCHER: |
Cross-reference art collection concerned with devices designed to provide tension to a flexible cover or structure intended to hold the cover in a taut condition over a framework. | |
908 | SUPER TENT OR CANOPY: |
Cross-reference art collection concerned with supporting framework having flexible covering designed to enclose large areas such as an outdoor skating rink, stadium, shelter, market area, etc. | |
909 | FITTING: |
Cross-reference art collection concerned with structural coupling connectors designed to hold sections of pipes, shafts, bodies, or parts together in assembled relation. | |
910 | ILLUMINATED CANE OR UMBRELLA: | ||
Cross-reference art collection concerned with a cane or
umbrella disclosed as having a light-emitting source such as flashlight
or lamp which is particularly useful when used at night.
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911 | CANE FOR THE BLIND: |
Cross-reference art collection concerned with device designed for assisting, guiding, or supporting a blind person in detection of walking hazards in his path of movement. | |
912 | WHEELED FRAMEWORK: |
Cross-Reference Art Collection concerned with portable framework having at least one circular rotating member for transporting a tent. | |
913 | FLACCID COVER MADE OF NETTING: |
Cross-Reference Art Collection concerned with a shelter cover made of mesh-type material. | |