Patent ID: 6907894
Filing Date: 2005-06-21
Classification: A45B,E04H

Abstract:
1. A dielectric, fire-resistant shelter apparatus affording temporary protection to individuals exposed to the open environment and particularly vulnerable to electric shock and fire, said shelter apparatus comprising: a protective canopy movable between an open position for providing temporary cover and protection to individuals exposed to the environment and a closed, collapsed position for storage, said canopy being a flexible material which is both substantially dielectric and resistant to fire and comprising at least a double layer of flexible material with an outer layer being a fire-resistant material and an inner layer being dielectric material; a plurality of ribs interconnected to support said canopy in said open position; a plurality of struts secured for supporting said ribs and canopy in said open position and for enabling said ribs and canopy to move to said closed collapsed position; and at least one support element for maintaining the relative positions of said struts, ribs and canopy when in said open position above a ground surface, said ribs, struts and support element being made of dielectric material.