Patent ID: 6499498
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: A63B,B60J,E04H

Abstract:
A structure comprising:(a) a first panel and a second panel, each of the panels having: a flexible loop member defining a closed loop and having a first edge, a second edge and a bottom edge, the loop member adapted to assume an expanded position and a collapsed position; and a fabric that covers a portion of the loop member; (b) wherein the loop members of the first and second panels overlap each other at a first overlapping point along the first edges of the loop members of the first and second panels, and at a second overlapping point along the second edges of the loop members of the first and second panels, the fabric of the first panel crossing the fabric of the second panel, and the overlapping loop members defining a hinge portion about which the first and second loop members of the first and second panels are pivotable; and (c) wherein the bottom side of each panel contact a support surface when the loop members are in the expanded position.