Patent ID: 6694994
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: A63B,A63H,E04H

Abstract:
A collapsible structure, comprising:a first frame member that has a folded and an unfolded orientation, the first frame member having a figure-eight configuration when in the unfolded orientation, the figure-eight configuration defining a first loop, a second loop, and a crossover that forms the apex of the first frame member in the unfolded orientation and with the first and second loops extending downwardly from the apex; a fabric material covering portions of the first frame member inside the first and second loops when the first frame member is in the unfolded orientation; and a flat panel coupled to the first loop, the panel having a foldable second frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, and a fabric material covering portions of the second frame member, the flat panel further including a side edge that is stitched to the fabric material of the first loop at a location extending within and spaced-apart from the first frame member; wherein the second frame member is twisted and folded to form a plurality of concentric frame members when the frame member is in the folded orientation.