Patent ID: 8205628
Filing Date: 2012-06-26
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A portable barrier, comprising: a junction assembly; a pedestal assembly including: a cover assembly including: wherein said portable barrier is configured to be moved between a protection mode and a storage mode, wherein, when said portable barrier is positioned in said protection mode, (i) said limiter is positioned in a first expanded configuration, (ii) said covering is positioned in a second expanded configuration, and (iii) said limiter is positioned vertically below said covering so that an occupant space of said portable barrier is located therebetween, wherein, when said portable barrier is positioned in said storage mode, (i) said limiter is positioned in a first collapsed configuration, and (ii) said covering is positioned in a second collapsed configuration, wherein said limiter includes a first fabric sheet segment connected between said first cantilever portion and said second cantilever portion, wherein said covering includes a second fabric sheet segment connected between said third cantilever portion and said fourth cantilever portion, wherein said first fabric segment extends from said first cantilever portion to said second cantilever portion, and wherein said second fabric segment extends from said third cantilever portion to said fourth cantilever portion.