Patent ID: 6085767
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A tent for attachment to two adjacent support structures, said tent comprising:an elongate member having ends, said ends arranged for attachment to the two support structures such that the elongate member is held taut therebetween; anda tent structure comprising:a top portion attached to the elongate member, said top portion depending downward from the elongate member;sides extending downward from the top portion;a base portion attached to the sides extending between the sides;a support frame comprising:a plurality of first T-shaped connectors having tops and legs, each of the first connectors mounted to the base such that the top of each of the first connectors is inserted in the base and aligned with one another along a first side of the base and the leg of each of the first connectors is at a right angle to the top, said legs extending towards a second side of the base;a plurality of second T-shaped connectors having tops and legs, each of the second connectors mounted to the base such that the top of each of the second connectors is within the base and aligned with one another along the second side of the base and the leg of each of the second connectors is at a right angle to the top, said legs extending towards the first side of the base, a respective one of the second T-shaped connectors being directly opposite a respective one of the first connectors; anda plurality of rods, each of the rods having a first end inserted into the leg of a respective one of the first connectors and a second end inserted into the leg of a respective one of the second connectors such that the rod extends across the base of the tent;an interior defined by the top portion, the bottom portion and the sides for storing an individual therein; andopenings for access to the interior,wherein said tent hangs from the elongate member such that the base portion is suspended above the ground and the support frame supports an individual positioned on the base of the tent.