Patent ID: 6267128
Filing Date: 2001-07-31
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A collapsible structure, comprising:a first panel having a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, with a fabric material covering portions of the frame member to form the first panel when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation; anda second panel having a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, with a fabric material covering portions of the frame member of the second panel to form the second panel when the frame member of the second panel is in the unfolded orientation, the frame member of the second panel defining an interior space;each panel including a frame retaining sleeve that retains the frame member for the respective panel, with said fabric material of each said panel stitched to the respective frame retaining sleeve; andthe first panel further including a first side, wherein the frame retaining sleeve of the first panel along said first side is stitched to the fabric material of the second panel at a location in the interior space of the frame member of the second panel by a stitching.