Patent ID: 7080653
Filing Date: 2006-07-25
Classification: A63B,B60J,E04H

Abstract:
1. A collapsible structure, comprising: first and second flexible loop members, each loop member defining a closed loop and having a first side and an opposing second side, each loop member adapted to assume an expanded position and a collapsed position, with the two loop members overlapping each other at a first overlapping point along the first sides of the loop members, and at a second overlapping point along the second sides of the loop members; wherein the loop members are adapted to assume a deployed position in which one loop member is disposed at an angle with respect to the other loop member at the overlapping points, so that the structure defines a top side, four vertical sides, and a bottom side when the loop members are in the deployed position; a flexible wall extending across the four vertical sides and the bottom side to define an interior space; a dividing wall extending across the internal cross-section of the interior space to divide the interior space into two or more compartments; wherein the top side is devoid of fabric material and has an opening; and wherein the dividing wall comprises a panel having an outer periphery, and a collapsible loop member that defines the outer periphery of the panel.