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`axes provided by the interconnecting elastic cords into a
`very small and portable package.
`For a more complete understanding of this invention,
`reference should now be had to the drawings, wherein:
`FIGURE I is a perspective fragmentary View of the
`set—up frame for the collapsible shelter construction and
`showing the shelter enclosure in broken lines.
`FIGURE 11 is an enlarged fragmentary perspective
`View of one frame leg about to assume a set-up position.
`FIGURE III is an enlarged fragmentary perspective
`view of one of the permanent connections between the
`shelter enclosure and a frame leg.
`FIGURE IV18 a side elevational view of the collapsi-
`le shelterin its folded compacted position.
`FIGURE V is an enlarged fragmentary perspective
`view of the underside of the common junction and the
`interconnected individual sections which are telescopical-
`ly fittable into it.
`FIGURE VIis an enlarged fragmentary sectional view
`of one alternate construction for a frame leg section
`connector.
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`FIGURE VII is a top plan View of the collapsible
`shelter construction shown1n FIG I.
`FIGURE VIII1s an enlarged bottom plan View of the
`common junction shown in FIG. V.
`FIGURE IX is an enlarged fragmentary sectional View
`of a second alternate construction for a frame leg section
`connector.
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`(232} Lexington Ave., New York 16, N.Y.)
`filled Sept. 12, 1963, Ser. No. 308,522
`2 Claims.
`(Cl. 135—4)
`This invention relates to the construction of shelters
`and more particularly to the construction of improved
`collapsible shelters.
`In recent years many shelters have been developed
`utilizing frame members which are disposed exteriorly of
`the shelter enclosure. While facility in the erection and
`collapsing of such shelter structures has been greatly en-
`hanced through the elimination of awkward procedures
`such as the erection of poles within a partially collapsed
`tent, such structures remain beset with one or more of
`the following shortcomings, such as,
`(a)
`the exterior
`framework is comprised of a multitude of individual parts
`which must be severed prior to the compaction of the
`shelter and its framework into an easily portable package,
`(b) the severed parts are Very susceptible to being mislaid
`or lost during the collapsing and/or transportation of
`the shelter, (e) the fitting together of individual pieces
`of the shelter framework is often tedious and diificult,
`(d) the shelter enclosure is not an integral component of
`the entire shelter structure, (e) many of the structural
`parts are of such unwieldly shapes and sizes that the fold-
`ing and packing thereof consumes excessive time, and (f)
`fabrication of the relatively complex prior art structures
`is costly.
`Accordingly, it is one of the objects of this invention to
`provide a collapsible shelter construction which is not be-
`set with the aforenoted shortcomings.
`It
`is a further object of this invention to provide a
`shelter construction which is quickly set up and collapsed.
`It is a still further object of this invention to provide a
`shelter construction having a sectioned exterior frame-
`work, the individual sections of which remain intercon-
`nected whether in set-up, collapsed, or folded condition.
`It is a further object of this invention to provide a
`shelter construction which is foldable into a very small
`package to facilitate the transportation thereof.
`Another object of this invention is to provide a shelter
`construction which is complete within itself and thus re-
`quires no components other than those included in the
`single shelter unit.
`Further and additional objects will appear from the
`description,
`accompanying
`drawings,
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`appended
`claims.
`In carrying out this invention in one form, an exterior
`framework having four tubular legs depending from a
`common junction or peak plate is provided, each leg
`being constructed of a plurality of hollow sections fab-
`ricated from resilient materials such as aluminum and/ or
`fiberglass.
`Interconnecting the individual sections and
`passing through the interior portions thereof are elastic
`cords which are kept under partial tension to urge the
`individual sections to assume set—up positions when they
`are collapsed and to urge the sections to remain in set—up
`position once they are set up.
`Erection of the shelter is accomplished by inserting the
`foot of each leg into sockets provided respectively there-
`for on tabs extending from each of the four corners of
`the floor of the shelter which results in the legs assuming
`a bowed or arched position. The shelter enclosure or
`tent cloth, being permanently attached to each of the four
`legs. automatically distends to its predetermined set-up
`position immediately upon anchoring the feet of the legs
`into their respective tab sockets.
`To collapse the shelter the leg sections are discon-
`nected and are foldable along the ready-made pivotal
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`FIGURE X'is an enlarged fragmentary view partially
`in section of a third alternate construction for a frame leg
`section connector.
`Referring now to the drawings and more particularly
`to FIGURES I, II and VII, a collapsible shelter construc—
`tion 10 is shown which has a pliable clothlike shelter en-
`closure or tent member 21 provided with a substantially
`rectangular base or floor portion 11. The embodiment
`shown is of a type suitable for use as a two-man explorer
`tent or shelter,
`it being understood, of course, that the
`invention is not to be limited to a structure of this precise
`character. The application of the improved shelter con-
`struction to a two-man shelter,
`is merely by way of ex-
`ample for the purpose of facilitating understanding of the
`invention.
`The floor portion 11, in this instance, includes a plural-
`ity of radial apertured tabs 12a, 12b, 126 and 12d re-
`spectively which extend from and are appended to each
`of the four corners thereof. The function of these tabs
`will be described more fully hereinafter.
`Supporting the tent member 21 in an erected position
`and disposed exteriorly thereof is a collapsible frame 10,
`which in the illustrated embodiment, includes four elon-
`gated legs 23, 24, 25 and 26 and two peak bars 20a and
`201), all of which project or depend from a junction unit
`13. Unit 13 is normally disposed at the highest point of
`shelter frame 10, when the latter is in erected operating
`condition. Unit 13, in this instance, includes a disc or
`plate 13’ and a substantially V-shaped front ferrule sec-
`tion 14 and a substantially V-shaped rear ferrule section
`15 both of which are disposed on and affixed to the un-
`derside 13a of plate 13, as shown in FIGURES V and
`VIII. Front section 14 and rear section 15 are disposed
`on plate 13’ so that their respective bends 14a and 15a
`are arranged adjacent each other, the bisectors of each
`lying in substantially common planes.
`Mounted on and aflixed to the top side 13b of plate 13’
`is an elongated peak ferrule section 16 the longitudinal
`axis of which is disposed substantially fore and aft, see
`FIG. VII. Disposed telescopically within opposite ends
`of peak section 16 are bars 20:: and [7, each of which in-
`cludes a tubular section 17a or 17b which has an outside
`diameter roughly corresponding to the inside diameter of
`peak section 16. Aflixed to and co—axial with the distal
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`or outer end of either section 175: or b is a second tubular
`section 19a or b whiCh is of substantially like dimension
`to that of section 17a or b. To retain the sections
`17a—19a or 17b—19b in proper relation with respect to
`one another when the frame is set up, a sleeve section 1801
`or b is provided. The ends of section 18a or b are
`adapted to receive the adjacent ends of sections 17a or b
`and 1911 or b, see FIG. V.
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`A preferred embodiment would have the lower one—
`half of sleeve section 18a or 18b permanently bonded,
`glued, or mechanically secured to the upper end of the
`respective section 19a or 19b so that when the peak bar
`is in set—up position, the combination of section 19:: or
`19b with sleeve 18a or fish will create a receptacle ele-
`ment which readily accommodates the outer end of re-
`spective sections 17a and 17b. This type of construction
`will be discussed in greater detail hereinafter with respect
`to the leg sections.
`In the illustrated embodiment sec-
`tions 17a and b and 19a and b are formed of tubular
`material such as fiberglass or the like.
`Threaded through the respective interiors of peak sec-
`tion 16, tubular sections 17a, 17b, 19a, and 19b, and
`sleeve sections 1852 and 18b is a continuous elastic shock
`cord 22 which is disposed therein under slight tension
`effectively insuring that all the individual sections of peak
`bars 20:; and 20b will remain in engaged relationship with
`one another. Peak bars 29a and 20b may easily be dis—
`assembled by pulling longitudinally on the various sections
`against the shock cord tension until the various sections
`are out of telescoping relation whereupon the sections
`may be folded relative to one another when the tent is
`collapsed. The presence of elastic cord 22, it will be seen,
`creates a potential pivotal axis between each individual
`section joined thereby, which greatly simplifies the jack-
`knifing thereof into a small portable package.
`Leg members 23, 24, 25, and 26 also include a plu-
`rality of individual
`interconnected sections, as is illus—
`trated in FIGURES I, IV, V, and VII. Depending from
`the corresponding ends of front ferrule section 14 are legs
`23 and 24 and in a like manner legs 25 and 26 depend
`from the corresponding ends of rear ferrule section 15.
`In the particular embodiment shown, leg 23 includes co—
`axially aligned tubular sections 270, 29a, and 31a. The
`ends of section 290 are arranged in abutting relationship
`with the lower end of section 27;: and the upper end of
`section 310, respectively, when the frame is in set-up posi-
`tion. Also arranged in an end to end abutting relation-
`ship are tubular sections 27b, 29b, and 31b of leg 24;
`tubular sections 34a, 36a, 37a, 38a and 40a of leg 25;
`and tubular sections 34b, 36b, 37b, 38b and 40b of leg
`26. All of the aforenoted leg sections in this instance are
`fabricated from a flexible, resilient tubing material such
`as fiberglass or the like.
`It is noted (though not shown)
`that the sections comprising rear legs 25 and 26 are of a
`slightly greater crOSs sectional diameter than those of front
`legs 23 and 24 to compensate for the longer spans of the
`rear legs.
`It is also to be noted that the number of indi-
`vidual sections included in each leg is not critical and de-
`pends only upon the size and shape of the folded portable
`package desired as illustrated by FIGURE IV and upon
`the size of the shelter member supported by the frame.
`The upper ends of sections 270 and 27b of legs 23 and
`24 are in loose telescopic engagement within ends 14b and
`140, respectively, of V—shaped section 14, and the upper
`ends of sections 34a and 34b of legs 25 and 26 are in loose
`telescopic engagement within ends 15b and 15c, respec-
`tively, of V—shaped section 15 when the frame is in set-up
`position, as shown in FIGURES I, VII, and VIII.
`Securing the individual abutting sections against angu-
`lar or lateral movement with respect to one another while
`set-up are overlying sleeve or connecting sections 28a
`and 30a for leg 23; 28b and 30b for leg 24; 35a, 37a, 37a"
`and 39a for leg 25; and 35b, 37b, 37b", and 39b for leg
`26.
`In this particular instance, approximately one-half
`of each sleeve section is permanently bonded, glued or
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`otherwise affixed to the upper end of the next lower suc-
`ceeding section so as to form a receptacle element within
`which the lower end of the next higher tubular section is
`telescopically fittable. Thus in FIGURE V, it will be
`seen that sleeve section 35b which is made of aluminum (as
`are all of the sleeve sections in this instance) is bonded
`with an epoxy glue for about one—half of its length (see
`35b’) to the longitudinal periphery of tubular section 3611.
`In FIGURE V, sleeve 35b is shown disengaged from sec-
`tion 34b as would be the case when shelter frame 10 is
`being collapsed. To place section 36]; in set—up position
`with section 34b, the receptacle formed by sleeve 35b is
`simply slipped over the end of section 34b until the lower
`end thereof makes contact with the upper end of sec-
`tion 36b.
`For reasons which will be hereinafter explained, the fit
`between sleeve 35b and section 34b (as well as the corre-
`sponding receptacle elements to be discussed) is preferably
`loose. Thus, as to leg 23, sleeve 28a is permanently
`bonded to section 29a and receives the end of section 27a;
`and sleeve 390: is permanently bonded to section 31a and
`receives the end of section 29a. For leg 24, sleeve 28b is
`permanently bonded to section 2% and receives the end
`of section 27b; and sleeve 30b is permanently bonded to
`section 31a and receives section 2%. For rear legs 25
`and 26, sleeves 35a and 35b are permanently bonded, re-
`spectively to sections 36a and 36b and receive the ends of
`sections 34a: and 34b; sleeves 37a and 37b are perma-
`nently bonded, respectively,
`to sections 37a’ and 3712’
`and receive the ends of sections 36a and 36b; sleeves
`37a” and 37b” in turn are permanently bonded to sec-
`tions 38a and 38b and receive the ends of sections 37a’
`and 37b’; and sleeves 39a and 39b are likewise bonded,
`respectively, to sections 4% and 40b and receive the ends
`of sections 38a and 38b.
`Subtending the bottom ends of legs 23, 24, 25 and 26
`and telescopically and coaxially engaged therein with the
`aid of an epoxy glue or other means are feet 32 which are
`hollow along their longitudinal axes, see FIG. 11. Each
`foot is of like configuration and includes an upper end
`32a which has its longitudinal periphery in proximal cn-
`gagement with the interior of the end section of the leg.
`End 32a may be affixed to the leg and section by an epoxy
`glue as aforenoted. Each foot 32, in this instance, is fab-
`ricated of aluminum while the leg end section in which it
`is accommodated is formed of fiberglass or the like. An
`annular shoulder 32b is provided in the projecting portion
`of the foot adjacent the end of the leg section and serves
`to limit the inward travel of foot 32 when a load is applied
`thereto. Normally, shoulder 32b will be in abutment with
`the end of the leg section. Another shoulder 320 is pro-
`vided on the bottom tip of foot 32 which is spaced longi-
`tudinally from shoulder 32b by a narrow cylindrical por-
`tion 32d. The function of each foot will be described
`more fully hereinafter.
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`As in the case of peak bars 20a and 29b, previously de-
`scribed elastic shock cords are threaded through the inte-
`rior portions of the legs and kept under slight tension to
`interconnect and continuously urge the individual sections
`thereof to remain in telescopic engagement with one an-
`other.
`In this construction, an elastic cord 33 is threaded
`through the feet and individual sections of legs 23 and 24
`and V—shaped section 14 of junction unit 13.
`Similarly, as shown in FIGURE V, an elastic cord 41 is
`threaded through the feet 32 and individual sections of
`legs 25 and 26 and through V—shaped section 15 of junc—
`tion unit 13.
`To keep the cord under proper tension, knots 33a are
`appropriately disposed on the ends of cord 33 adjacent the
`bottom of each foot which are sized to prevent passage
`therethrough and in a like manner similar knots, not
`shown, are provided at the ends of cord 41. Of course, it
`will be understood that other means such as metal clips or
`clamps may be used to functionally accomplish the same
`result as the knots.
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`The interconnection with shock cords of all sections
`of the peak bars and legs in the manner described re-
`sults in a shelter frame which continuously desires to
`achieve and remain in set—up condition. To facilitate the
`proper engagement of all sleeves with their respective
`tubular sections,
`the sleeve sections are designed to fit
`freely with said tubular sections so that, if necessary, a
`slight shaking or Vibrating of the frame, when held by
`junction unit 13, will cause the various leg and bar com-
`ponents to automatically line up and slidably engage each
`other. When the individual sections are disconnected and
`jackknifed into a bundle utilizing the multitude of pivotal
`axes provided by the interconnecting shock cords, as
`shown in FIG. IV, the release of such bundle unless tied
`or otherwise fastened (not shown) results in the ind-i-
`vidual sections automatically unfolding and snapping
`together into the various legs and peak bars with the end
`result that the entire frame assumes a planar or flat con-
`dition.
`It will be noted that when the individual sections
`are disconnected and folded together about the pivotal
`axes provided by their respective elastic cords, the cords,
`through the further expansion induced by such folding
`are placed under even greater tension resulting in an
`increased attraction toward achieving assembled position
`and thus further simplifying and easing the erection
`thereof.
`Once the individual sections are properly engaged, the
`legs and peak bars created thereby are relatively stiff
`while still retaining a certain amount of resiliency.
`In
`this instance, the sections comprising the front legs are
`of slightly less diameter than those of the rear legs and
`thus are characterized by somewhat greater resiliency. To
`place the shelter framework in erected set—up condition,
`the foot of each leg is inserted into the innermost aper-
`ture or socket 42 provided in the appropriate tab 12a,
`12b, 12.: or 12d which extends from a corner of shelter
`floor portion 11. To understand the operation thereof,
`FIGURE II discloses foot 32 in a position wherein it
`is about to be inserted in socket 42. When placed there-
`in, leg 23 is caused to assume a bowed or arched condi-
`tion,
`the tension caused thereby forcing narrowed foot
`portion 32d to press outwardly against a peripheral por-
`tion of the socket 42.
`The feet of the other legs are caused to fit in a similar
`manner the innermost sockets of the other tabs and pro-
`duce the same outward radial pressure on said tabs.
`Floor portion 11 is constructed in this instance of neo-
`prene coated nylon so as not only to be waterproof but
`also to withstand the radial stresses exerted thereon by
`the bowed legs.
`The bending of the resilient legs into a tensed bowed
`condition and the retention of such legs in such condition
`by anchoring means such as the sockets provided herein
`produces a strong, rigid shelter frame which still retains
`sufi‘icient flexibility to absorb the pressures of sudden
`wind gusts which may be directed broadside against the
`erected shelter enclosure 21.
`from the intended
`To protect against dislodgement
`location of the shelter, an outer aperture 49 is provided
`an each tab end and is adapted to accommodate a wood
`or metal stake which may be driven therethrough into
`the ground beneath shelter floor portion and thus anchor
`the tent
`in the intended location.
`Subtending socket
`42 and attached to the underside of each tab is loop
`shaped retainer 48 which provides a stop for the bottom
`of the foot so that the leg will not slide through socket 42.
`Shelter enclosure or tent 21 which is made from a
`water proofed sheet like material such as canvas or the
`like,
`is permanently allixed to certain of the sections of
`the legs 23, 24, 25 and 26 by clamps 45, see FIG. III.
`Each clamp is of conventional construction having a pair
`of jawlike pieces 45a and b which are held in assembled
`relation by an adjustable fastener 45c. Aligned open-
`ings 45d are formed in pieces 45:: and b through which
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`extends a ringlet 44 which serves to connect the clamp
`45 to a loop 46 which is sewn to the roof portion of
`shelter enclosure 21.
`Additional clamps or tie means may be used if neces-
`sary to retain the shelter enclosure in its most desirable
`erected shape. To provide ventilation even during heavy
`precipitation, peak bars 206: and 205 support, respectively,
`awning-like or eave sections 50 and 51 as seen in FIG-
`URES I and VII, beneath which it is possible to keep un-
`covered segments of screen netting 52 and 53 open so that
`air may pass therethrough.
`FIGURE IV shows the shelter construction when it is
`in its completely folded or jackknifed condition whereby
`it forms a portable pack suitable for being strapped un—
`der the arm or over the back of a person. The shelter en-
`closure being pliable and permanently aflixed to the legs
`of the shelter frame, readily folds up simultaneously with
`the frame sections.
`It will be obvious that certain modifications of the
`specific embodiment may be made without departing from
`the spirit and scope of this invention. For example, if
`a floorless shelter enclosure were desired, a system of
`straps or lines could be utilized to maintain the legs in
`their bowed set-up condition, to be detached when it is
`desired to collapse the shelter.
`Other alternate constructions of the means utilized to
`interconnect the individual leg sections are shown in FIG-
`URES VI, IX and X.
`In the FIGURE VI, only a short
`segment of elastic shock cord 54 is utilized which has
`the opposite knotted ends 54a thereof secured to the end
`portions of two abutting tubular sections 56 and 57 by
`an apertured, shrunk fit or pinned cylindrical holding
`block 55a in section 57 and a similar block 55b in section
`56. A telescoping sleeve 58 is permanently bonded to
`either section 56 or 57 and the operation thereof is in
`all ways similar to that of the aforediscussed construc-
`tion.
`In FIGURE IX a coiled tension spring 59 is substituted
`for cord 54 of FIGURE VI. To obtain suflicient expan-
`sion of spring 59 to expedite the jackknifing operation,
`one end of the spring is immovably fastened to tubular
`section 56 by a fixed block 62 and slidably retained with-
`in section 57 by an enlarged washer 60 carried by the
`end of the spring. When sections 56 and 57 are discon-
`nected the washer 60 is pulled down within section 57
`until it engages an internally fixed block or collar 61
`through which washer 60 will not pass. A sleeve section
`58 is permanently bonded to section 56, as shown in
`FIG. IX. Operation of the construction shown in FIG-
`URE IX is again similar in all respects to that heretofore
`discussed.
`A third alternate construction is shown in FIG. X
`wherein a slidable sleeve or collar section 63 is employed
`which, when in one position of adjustment,
`is adapted
`to overlay the opposed proximal ends of tubular sections
`64 and 65 and hold the latter in aligned relation. Each
`opposed proximal end is bifurcated so as to pivotally
`accommodate one end of a double hinge element 67.
`Hinge 67 is pivotally connected to section 65 by pin 71
`and may be pivoted to a substantially perpendicular posi-
`tion with respect to section 65 by reason of'slot 68 formed
`in the end of section 65. The other end of hinge 67 is
`pivotally connected in a similar manner to the bifurcated
`end of section 64 and also may be pivoted to a position
`substantially perpendicular with respect thereto. Pivotal
`movement between the hinge and leg sections occurs only
`when sleeve 63 is moved downwardly to its inoperative
`position as shown in FIG. X. To lock the joint in the
`set—up or non-pivotal condition, collar 63 is slid upwardly
`over hinge 67 until edge 63a thereof comes into contact
`with a protuberance 66 affixed to the periphery of section
`65.
`Another structure (not shown) which would function
`as connectors of individual sections would comprise the
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`member disposed above said erected shelter member,
`the lower ends of said legs resiliently engaging inter-
`connected
`portions of said shelter member delimiting
`said base area whereby said legs assume outwardly
`5 bowed configurations; each leg being formed of a pin-
`rality of complemental
`tubular
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`cndwise interlocking engagement, when said leg is
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`said operative condition, and a resilient, extensible ele-
`ment connected to and extending through all sections of
`10 a leg whether the latter be in a collapsed or operative
`condition, said element having a portion thereof in con-
`tinuous connection with said common member; at least
`said one resilient extensible element extending through
`said common member and the sections of two legs.
`2. The tent construction recited in claim ‘1 wherein
`said common member includes conduit means through
`which extends the resilient extensible element connecting
`the sections of two legs.
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`use of a coiled spring exteriorly disposed around the pe-
`riphery of the two sections being interconnected, the ends
`thereof being permanently attached to their respective
`tubular sections, which. in combination with a sleeve sec—
`tion which envelopes and is exposed exteriorly of the
`spring and is longitudinally slidable with respect thereto
`would provide an easily connectible and disconnectible
`joint for use in the above described shelter construction.
`It is to be understood that in any embodiment shown
`or described herein where it is not essential for means to
`be threaded through the interior of a plurality of in—
`dividual sections that such sections need not be tubular
`in cross-section but may be of solid cross-section.
`Therefore it will be seen that a collapsible shelter con-
`struction having a framework of resilient interconnected
`individual sections with a shelter enclosure permanently
`attached thereto is provided which may be quickly set
`up into erected position or collapsed and jackknifed into
`a small, portable bundle or pack, The shelter is all in—
`clusive and does not need any separate, easily lost or mis-
`laid elements and through the unique means devised to
`interconnect the sections eilects very expeditious erection
`thereof into set-up position.
`While several embodiments of this invention are shown
`above, it will be understood, of course, that the inven-
`tion is not to be limited thereto since many modifications
`may be made and it is contemplated, therefore by the
`appended claims to cover any such modifications as fall
`within the true spirit and scope of this invention.
`I claim:
`,
`1. A collapsible tent construction comprising a pliable
`shelter member adapted, when in an erected position, to
`provide a cover for a predetermined base area, and a
`frame engaging said shelter member and supporting same
`in said erected position, said frame being disposed ex-
`tcriorly of said erected shelter member; said frame in-
`cluding a plurality of collapsible legs, said legs when in
`operative condition depending angularly from a common
`
`20
`
`25
`
`30
`
`5
`
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`
`10/1934 Forbes ____________ 287—98 X
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`
`HARRISON R, MOSELY, Primary Examiner.
`REINALDO P. MACHADO, CHARLES E. O’CON—
`NELL, Examiners.
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`ARTSANA EXHIBIT 1003-7
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`ARTSANA EXHIBIT 1003-7
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