Patent ID: 7137399
Filing Date: 2006-11-21
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A collapsible structure, comprising: a plurality of panel elements each having a coilable frame element and flexible material attached to the frame element, the flexible material of the panel elements joined to define an enclosure having a roof portion and a bottom perimeter, said bottom perimeter resting on a supporting surface, at least one roof support rod having a first end and a second end, the first end of the at least one roof support rod attached to a first location on the bottom perimeter, the second end of the at least one roof support rod attached to a second location on the bottom perimeter, the at least one roof support rod in supporting contact with the roof portion, a covering element bearing a visible pattern on a first surface and adapted to surround and cover substantially all of said enclosure, wherein said covering element further comprises a second surface opposing said first surface and bearing a second visible pattern, and wherein said covering element is reversible so that the second surface is selectively visible from the exterior of the enclosure.