Patent ID: 6367495
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: E04H,Y10S

Abstract:
A canopy structure assembly comprising an open frame structure; a pliable cover adapted to be supported over the frame structure; a series of tie cords for securing the cover to the frame structure; a series of securing tabs adapted to be retained on the frame structure and attachable to the tie cords for effectively interconnecting the cover to the frame structure, each of the securing tabs being movable on the frame structure such that the securing tab may be moved from one point to another on the frame structure but wherein each securing tab in response to a force being applied thereto assumes a binding position on the frame structure that effectively holds the securing tab in a generally stationary position on the frame structure and thereby serve to hold the cover on the frame structure via the tie cords; each securing tab including a frame aperture for receiving a portion of the frame structure such that the securing tab may move back and forth on the frame structure, and a tie cord aperture formed in the securing tab adjacent the frame aperture and wherein the tie cord aperture is formed by two spaced apart fingers with each finger including a terminal end portion and wherein the terminal end portions of the fingers define throat area therebetween; and wherein the frame aperture, tie cord aperture and throat area are all aligned.