Patent ID: 7614517
Filing Date: 2009-11-10
Classification: A63B,B60J,E04H

Abstract:
1. A collapsible structure, comprising: first and second flexible loop members, each loop member defining a closed loop and having a first side and an opposing second side, each loop member adapted to assume an expanded position and a collapsed position, with the two loop members overlapping each other at a first overlapping point along the first sides of the loop members, and at a second overlapping point along the second sides of the loop members; first and second loop retaining sleeves, with the first and second loop members entirely retained within the first and second sleeves, respectively; wherein the loop members are adapted to assume a deployed position in which one loop member is disposed at an angle with respect to the other loop member at the overlapping points, so that the structure defines a top side, four vertical sides, and a bottom side when the loop members are in the deployed position; a flexible wall extending across the four vertical sides and the bottom side to define an interior space, with the first and second sleeves stitched to the flexible wall at locations that are between the top and bottom sides; and a handle provided adjacent at least one of the four vertical sides; wherein the top side has an opening and is devoid of fabric material.