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Collapsible portable shelter

a portable shelter and collapsible technology, applied in tents/canopies, building types, constructions, etc., can solve the problems of difficult storage and transportation of conventional pet shelters and others, difficulty in assembling and disassembling, and easy loss, misplacement or forgotten, etc., to facilitate the definition of space

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-10-04
NORTHPOLE
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[0006] In another aspect, a method is provided for constructing a portable collapsible shelter. The method includes positioning a frame movable between a collapsed configuration and a constructed configuration within a skin. The frame includes a plurality of poles coupled to a central hub. Each of the plurality of poles defines a terminal end. The frame is constructed such that with the frame in a constructed configuration, the skin substantially covers the frame to at least partially define a space within the frame. The terminal end of each of the plurality of poles is coupled to a peripheral edge portion of the skin. At least a portion of a base is releasably coupled to the skin to define a floor of the shelter.
[0006] In another aspect, a method is provided for constructing a portable collapsible shelter. The method includes positioning a frame movable between a collapsed configuration and a constructed configuration within a skin. The frame includes a plurality of poles coupled to a central hub. Each of the plurality of poles defines a terminal end. The frame is constructed such that with the frame in a constructed configuration, the skin substantially covers the frame to at least partially define a space within the frame. The terminal end of each of the plurality of poles is coupled to a peripheral edge portion of the skin. At least a portion of a base is releasably coupled to the skin to define a floor of the shelter.
[0011]FIG. 5 is a front view of a base partially releasably coupled to a skin of the shelter; and

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Many conventional pet shelters include multiple parts that are difficult and / or time consuming to assemble and disassemble.
Further, these conventional pet shelters and others are also difficult to store and transport.
For example, the multiple parts are unorganized during storage and / or transport and, thus, may be easily lost, misplaced or forgotten.

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[0013] Referring to FIGS. 1-6, the present invention provides a collapsible portable shelter 10 suitable for accommodating a pet, such as a dog or a cat. The present invention is described below in reference to its application in connection with a collapsible portable shelter for a pet. However, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art and guided by the teachings herein provided that the invention is likewise applicable to any collapsible portable shelter having any suitable size, shape and / or configuration to accommodate at least one person and / or at least one animal.

[0014] Portable shelter 10 is movable between a constructed configuration, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, and a collapsed configuration in which portable shelter 10 can be stored and / or transported in a suitable carrying case 11, as shown in FIG. 2. Portable shelter 10 includes a collapsible frame 12 that is movable between a constructed configuration, such as shown in FIG. 3, and a collapsed configuration to fac...

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A portable shelter includes a collapsible frame movable between a collapsed configuration and a constructed configuration. The frame includes a plurality of poles. Each pole defines a terminal end. A skin is configured to cover the frame to at least partially define a space within the frame in the constructed configuration. The skin is further configured to receive the terminal end of each pole. A base is configured to define a floor of the shelter. At least a portion of the base is releasably coupled to the skin.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of Chinese Patent Application 200620082600.8 entitled “Pet House,” filed on Mar. 30, 2006, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates generally to a collapsible portable shelter and, more particularly, to a collapsible portable shelter suitable for accommodating a pet, such as a dog or a cat. [0003] Many pet owners desire to provide their pet with a suitable shelter in the home or while traveling. Pet owners further desire that the shelter be easily constructed and collapsed, as well as easily stored and transported. Many conventional pet shelters include multiple parts that are difficult and / or time consuming to assemble and disassemble. Further, these conventional pet shelters and others are also difficult to store and transport. For example, the multiple parts are unorganized during storage and / or transport and, thus, may be ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04H15/44
CPCE04H15/44
Inventor YOUN, KEONG WOONG
Owner NORTHPOLE
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