Patent ID: 6273583
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: B44C,F21S,F21V,Y10S

Abstract:
A foldable, erectable and re-foldable star construction having a plurality of star points, comprising:a plurality of unitary star pieces each having a first end and a second end, at least one of the said star pieces having its ends at respective star points,each first end being rotatably coupled to a respective second end of a different one of the star pieces by a respective end fastener, whereby the star pieces are end-coupled into a topological loop; andat least one pair of the star pieces being mutually fastened at intermediate points thereof by an intermediate fastening, the intermediate points being disposed between the first end and the second end of each star piece of the pair to lock said piece in an erected star configuration;wherein the intermediate fastening is releasable for collapsing the folding star; andwherein at least one end fastener is releasable and the remainder of said end fasteners constitute pivot axes.