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ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A segmented, articulated pole member structure is constructed
of pivotally interconnected, pole segments. The pole segments
are arranged 1 offsetting fashion such that in their disassembled
state they may be folded into a compact bundle for storage. In
the assembled state, adjacent pole segments are retained under
tension in fixed angular position relative to each other by a
pivoting connection and an engagement loop or similar structure.
Applications for the pole member structure include the construction
of flexible structures such as tents and shelters, and support
frames for mounting, supporting, or suspending articles in a desired
shape.
A clip is disclosed for securing an object such as a tent fabric to an elongate support such as a pole or cable in a manner does not slide along the support but that can be easily engaged and disengaged. The clip includes a hook and a cam-shaped clamp that is manually rotated between an open position in which the cam surface of the clamp is retracted sufficiently to allow easy insertion of the pole or cable, and a clamping position in which the cam surface presses the pole or cable against the interior of the hook.
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A clip is disclosed for securing an object such as a tent fabric to an elongate support such as a pole or cable in a manner does not slide along the support but that can be easily engaged and disengaged. The clip includes a hook and a cam-shaped clamp that is manually rotated between an open position in which the cam surface of the clamp is retracted sufficiently to allow easy insertion of the pole or cable, and a clamping position in which the cam surface presses the pole or cable against the interior of the hook.
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Web Tent ™
Shelter System's patent on the Web Tent™ structure has
just been allowed by the patent office. Oriented fibers in the
white bands stabilizes and strengthens the pole structure.
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A Web Ten™t structure is described having one or more
deformable, resilient poles and one or more tension webs associated
therewith and coupled thereto to maintain the pole(s) in a selected
shape under tension and to impart strength and rigidity to the
structure. A flexible membrane may also be provided to define
a sheltered space. Also disclosed is a method for making such
a structure.
What is needed therefor and what has been invented is a flexible
structure that exhibits improved rigidity and strength over prior
art structures, and that overcomes the foregoing deficiencies
associated with the prior art. More particularly, what is needed
and what has been invented is a flexible structure comprising
at least one deformable resilient pole with a tension web assembly
coupled thereto in order to maintain the pole in a selected, e.g.,
a generally arcuate, shape under tension. The tension web assembly
maintains the pole in its desired shape under tension and provides
improved rigidity and strength when the structure is subjected
to external load forces such as snow. wind, rain, etc. An underlying
membrane may be coupled to the tension web assembly to provide
a highly stable, rigid, and strong shelter structure, for example
a tent.
Tent Pole Clip ™ and Kite Clips ™ Pole Connector for Flexible Structures
Tent pole clips allow you to attach aluminum, fiberglass, graphite, wooden and bamboo poles and wands to tent coverings, fabrics, flags, sails and kites.
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A connector connects the end segments of one or more poles and a flexible membrane
to form a tent, canopy, kite or other flexible shelter or non-shelter structure.
The connector has a first and a second body section that are adapted to mate
via loosely coupled threads in one adaptation. A portion of a flexible membrane
is retained between the two body sections. The first body section has an open
end and is adapted to engage an end segment of a pole. The second body section
is adapted to be fitted with a ring, hook, or other structure to which a guy
wire, rope, or other pole may be connected
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