Patent ID: 6505638
Filing Date: 2003-01-14
Classification: E04H,Y10S

Abstract:
A canopy structure for providing a protective covering for vehicles, boats and other objects, comprising:a) a frame structure having a series of posts and a pitched roof structure; b) a pliable cover for fitting over the frame structure; c) the pliable cover including at least one end section that, when installed on the frame structure, turns down over one end portion of the pitched roof structure and defines a transversely-extending turned-down end panel that extends across the end of the canopy structure; d) the turned-down end panel having a terminal edge and an elongated tie cord passageway formed on the end panel and disposed adjacent the terminal edge and which extends across the turned-down end panel; e) at least one tie cord, having opposite ends, and extending through the tie cord passageway; and f) at least two securing tabs mounted on the frame structure and adapted to be releasably connected to the opposite ends of the tie cord for securing the end panel in a turned-down configuration on the canopy, each of the securing tabs being movably mounted to the frame structure such that the securing tabs may be moved from one point to another on the frame structure.