Patent ID: 6705338
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: A63B,A63H,E04H,Y10S

Abstract:
A collapsible structure, comprising:a first vertical panel having a top edge and 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; a second vertical panel having a top edge and 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; and a connecting member having opposing edges that are coupled to the top edges of the first and second panels in a manner such that the first and second panels are positioned spaced from each other, and the connecting member including means for supporting the first and second panels in an upright position that is parallel to each other; wherein each of the frame members of the first and second panels is twisted and folded to form a plurality of concentric rings when the frame member is in the folded orientation.