Patent Publication Number: US-9850682-B2

Title: Foldable structure

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to foldable structures and more particularly to resilient foldable structures that coil when folding. 
     2. Description of the Prior Art 
     One reason people use resilient foldable structures that coil when folding is because of convenience. The slang term used for this type of structure is “pop-up”. For example, people purchase pop-up nets, pop-up tents, pop-up sunshades, pop-up canopies, pop-up green screens, pop-up sun scrims, pop-up reflectors used in photography, and other pop-up products for many different applications. 
     The reason this type of foldable structure is so popular is because when you purchase a pop-up structure all you have to do is take the structure out of the box and toss it outward and the resilient coilable structure automatically pops-up (unfolds) and is ready to use. Then to fold the coilable structure for storage, all you have to do is coil the resilient frame back up and the frame structure quickly folds for storage. 
     When this “pop-up” structure was first introduced it was tremendously popular because there was “no assembly required”. 
     However, as the coilable resilient frame structure began to gain popularity in the market place the user quickly learned that unfolding the frame structure was a snap, but learning how to coil it back up was a very precise operation and was very difficult and for some people it was next to impossible. 
     One example of this type of folding problem featured a sales rep. who represented a company that made pop-up nets. This type of pop-up net is used by ball players to practice throwing baseballs, softballs, footballs, and other types of objects into the net. He said the first time he took the folded pop-up net out of his vehicle and into the store to demonstrate to a sporting goods buyer that he opened up the net and it quickly popped-up as expected. Then he began his sales presentation and showed how easy it was to use. Then the embarrassing part came, when he began to explain how easy it was to coil for quick assembly, he began coiling the resilient frame back up but couldn&#39;t get it to coil. After making several unsuccessful attempts to foldably coil the resilient frame back up, he was so embarrassed that he just left the unfolded pop-up net with the buyer because he couldn&#39;t fit it back in his vehicle. 
     Another example of this type of folding problem occurred with a dealer/buyer who was testing a pop-up net to consider purchasing for a line of chain stores, but when he tried to foldably coil the pop-up net for storage, he couldn&#39;t figure out how to coil it back up. Since then the buyer has moved most of his purchases on to purchasing ball nets that don&#39;t require coiling for folding. 
     In summary, the resilient coilable frame structure sometimes known as a “pop-up” frame structure is one of the easiest types of frame structures to set-up because there is “no assembly required” but foldably coiling the resilient frame structure back up for storage is almost next to impossible. Because of this difficulty in folding, the popularity of this type of coilable resilient frame structure is losing its popularity and people are moving on to other less convenient frame structure designs that are easier to fold. 
     The inventor knows of no known examples of prior art that discloses a solution for providing a way to facilitate coiling a resilient foldable frame structure. 
     3. Objective of the Invention. 
     It is an objective of the present invention to accomplish at least one of the following objects and advantages. 
     It is an object of the present invention to provide a coiling-assist assembly to facilitate coiling a resilient frame while folding. 
     It is another object of the present invention to make it easy for a person to fold a coilable resilient frame structure. 
     Further objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the invention when taken in conjunction with the appended claims. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, there is provided for the first time a foldable structure comprising a resilient frame and a coiling-assist assembly for facilitating coiling the resilient frame while folding. 
     The coiling-assist assembly includes a releasable grasp coupled to the resilient frame at a pre-determined first location. The releasable grasp temporarily holds the resilient frame in a first folding configuration whereby the pre-determined second location of the resilient frame is diametrically opposed to the pre-determined first location of the resilient frame. 
     In another exemplary embodiment, the coiling-assist assembly further comprises a latch coupled to the resilient frame at a pre-determined third location and a releasable fastener coupled to the resilient frame at a pre-determined fourth location. The releasable fastener removably connects with the latch for temporarily holding the resilient frame in a second folding configuration. 
     In yet another exemplary embodiment, the coiling-assist assembly further comprises a latch coupled to the resilient frame at a pre-determined third location, a slip member coupled to the resilient frame at a pre-determined fourth location, and a releasable fastener coupled to the slip member. The releasable fastener removably connects with the latch for temporarily holding the resilient frame in a second folding configuration. 
     In another exemplary embodiment, the coiling-assist assembly further comprises a mount coupled to the resilient frame at a pre-determined fifth location and a tether having a first end and a second end. The first end of the tether is coupled to the mount. The tether moves the resilient frame from the second folding configuration to a folded configuration when force is applied to the tether. 
     In still another exemplary embodiment, the coiling-assist assembly further comprises an anchor coupled to the resilient frame at a pre-determined sixth location and a tether having a first end and a second end. The first end of the tether is coupled to the anchor. The tether moves the resilient frame from the second folding configuration to a folded configuration when force is applied to the tether. 
     In yet another exemplary embodiment, the coiling-assist assembly further comprises a glide member coupled to the resilient frame at a pre-determined seventh location. The second end of the tether is slidably coupled with the glide member for allowing the tether to slide when force is applied to the tether. 
     In another exemplary embodiment, the coiling-assist assembly further comprises a glide member coupled to the resilient frame at a pre-determined seventh location. The second end of the tether is slidably coupled with the glide member for allowing the tether to slide when force is applied to the tether. 
     In another exemplary embodiment, the coiling-assist assembly further comprises a restraining member having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the restraining member is coupled to the mount and the distal end of the restraining member is coupled to the slip member. The restraining member constrains at least a portion of the resilient frame while the resilient frame moves to the first folding configuration. 
     In yet another exemplary embodiment, the coiling-assist assembly further comprises a restraining member having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the restraining member is coupled to an anchor and the distal end of the restraining member is coupled to the slip member. The restraining member constrains at least a portion of the resilient frame while the resilient frame moves to the first folding configuration. 
     In still another exemplary embodiment, the coiling-assist assembly further comprises a restraining member having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the restraining member is coupled to the anchor and the distal end of the restraining member is coupled to the slip member. The restraining member constrains at least a portion of the resilient frame while the resilient frame moves to the first folding configuration. 
     In yet another exemplary embodiment, the coiling-assist assembly further comprises a restraining member having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the restraining member is coupled to a mount and the distal end of the restraining member is coupled to the slip member. The restraining member constrains at least a portion of the resilient frame while the resilient frame moves to the first folding configuration. 
     In another exemplary embodiment, the resilient frame is substantially round in shape. 
     In still another exemplary embodiment, the foldable structure further comprises a skirt coupled to at least a portion of the resilient frame. 
     In another exemplary embodiment, the foldable structure further comprises a barrier coupled to the resilient frame. 
     In yet another exemplary embodiment, the foldable structure further comprises a base coupled to the resilient frame. 
     In still another exemplary embodiment, the foldable structure further comprises a handle coupled to the second end of the tether. 
     Other features of the present invention will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description of embodiments of the invention when taken in conjunction with the appended claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Exemplary embodiments of the present invention representing the best mode presently contemplated of carrying out the invention are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. 
       To further clarify the above and other advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by references to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only exemplary embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which: 
         FIG. 1  is a front view of a foldable structure. 
         FIG. 2  is a front view of a frame assembly. 
         FIG. 3  is a front view of a resilient frame. 
         FIG. 4  is a front view of a substantially square in shape resilient frame and a substantially round in shape resilient frame. 
         FIG. 5  includes illustrations of components of a coiling-assist assembly. 
         FIG. 6  is a top view of a releasable grasp. 
         FIG. 7  is a front view of a releasable grasp. 
         FIG. 8A  is a right side view of a releasable grasp. 
         FIG. 8B  is a right side view of a releasable grasp and a resilient frame. 
         FIG. 8C  is a right side view of a resilient frame expanding the releasable grasp. 
         FIG. 8D  is a right side view of a releasable grasp temporarily holding a resilient frame. 
         FIG. 9  is a front view of a substantially round in shape foldable structure. 
         FIG. 10  is a front view of a foldable structure having a portion of a tether and a portion of a restraining member attached to a pre-determined fifth location. 
         FIG. 11  is a front view of a foldable structure having a portion of a tether attached to a mount and a portion of a restraining member attached to an anchor. 
         FIG. 12  is a front view of a foldable structure having a portion of a tether attached to an anchor and a portion of a restraining member attached to a mount. 
         FIG. 13  is a front view illustrating an unfolded configuration. 
         FIG. 14  is a front perspective view illustrating a foldable structure moving between an unfolded configuration to a first folding configuration. 
         FIG. 15  is a top view illustrating a foldable structure in a first folding configuration. 
         FIG. 16  is a top view illustrating a foldable structure moving between a first folding configuration to a second folding configuration. 
         FIG. 17  is a front perspective view illustrating a foldable structure in a second folding configuration. 
         FIG. 18  is a front perspective view illustrating a foldable structure moving between a second folding configuration to a folded configuration. 
         FIG. 19  is a front perspective view illustrating a foldable structure in a folded configuration. 
     
    
    
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
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                 foldable structure 1 
               
               
                   
                   
                 frame assembly 2 
               
               
                   
                   
                 resilient frame 3 
               
               
                   
                   
                 center point 4 
               
               
                   
                   
                 diagonal line 5 
               
               
                   
                   
                 pre-determined first location 6 
               
               
                   
                   
                 pre-determined second location 8  
               
               
                   
                   
                 pre-determined third location 10 
               
               
                   
                   
                 pre-determined fourth location 12 
               
               
                   
                   
                 pre-determined fifth location 14 
               
               
                   
                   
                 pre-determined sixth location 16 
               
               
                   
                   
                 pre-determined seventh location 17 
               
               
                   
                   
                 upper side 18 
               
               
                   
                   
                 left side 20 
               
               
                   
                   
                 lower side 22 
               
               
                   
                   
                 right side 24 
               
               
                   
                   
                 substantially round in shape 25 
               
               
                   
                   
                 substantially square in shape 26 
               
               
                   
                   
                 skirt 27 
               
               
                   
                   
                 barrier 28 
               
               
                   
                   
                 at least one corner support 30 
               
               
                   
                   
                 target 32 
               
               
                   
                   
                 base 34 
               
               
                   
                   
                 coiling-assist assembly 36 
               
               
                   
                   
                 releasable grasp 38 
               
               
                   
                   
                 c-shaped section 40 
               
               
                   
                   
                 void 41 
               
               
                   
                   
                 securement member 42 
               
               
                   
                   
                 affixing member 43 
               
               
                   
                   
                 inverted u-shaped lip 44 
               
               
                   
                   
                 at least one adhering member 46 
               
               
                   
                   
                 latch 48 
               
               
                   
                   
                 mount 50 
               
               
                   
                   
                 anchor 51 
               
               
                   
                   
                 slip member 52 
               
               
                   
                   
                 glide member 54 
               
               
                   
                   
                 releasable fastener 56 
               
               
                   
                   
                 restraining member 58 
               
               
                   
                   
                 proximal end 60 
               
               
                   
                   
                 distal end 62 
               
               
                   
                   
                 tether 64 
               
               
                   
                   
                 first end 66 
               
               
                   
                   
                 second end 68 
               
               
                   
                   
                 handle 70 
               
               
                   
                   
                 cover 72 
               
               
                   
                   
                 stopper 74 
               
               
                   
                   
                 unfolded configuration 76 
               
               
                   
                   
                 first folding configuration 78 
               
               
                   
                   
                 second folding configuration 80 
               
               
                   
                   
                 folded configuration 82 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. It will be readily understood that the components of the present invention, as generally described and illustrated in the Figures herein, could be arranged and designed in a wide variety of different configurations. Thus, the following more detailed description of the embodiments of the apparatus, system, and/or method of the present invention, as represented in  FIGS. 1 through 19 , is not intended to limit the scope of the invention, as claimed, but is merely representative of exemplary embodiments of the invention. 
     The phrases “attached”, “attached to”, “connected”, “connected to,” “coupled”, “coupled to” and/or “in communication with” refer to any form of interaction between two or more entities, including mechanical, electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic, fluid, and/or thermal interaction. Two components may be “attached”, “attached to”, “connected”, “connected to”, “coupled”, “coupled to”, and/or “in communication with” to each other even though they are not in direct contact with each other. 
     The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. 
     While the various aspects of the embodiments are presented in drawings, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated. 
     1. Exemplary Embodiments—How To Make And Assemble By Reference Numeral 
     Foldable Structure  1  in  FIGS. 1-19  illustrate a foldable structure  1 , elements associated with the foldable structure  1 , and/or parts associated with the foldable structure  1 . In one exemplary embodiment, the foldable structure  1  comprises two sub-assemblies. A Frame Assembly  2  and a Coiling-Assist Assembly  36 . The Coiling-Assist Assembly  36  couples to the Frame Assembly  2 . 
     Frame Assembly  2  in  FIG. 2  illustrates a first sub-assembly which could be referred to as the frame assembly  2 . The frame assembly  2  can comprise the following elements: a resilient frame  3 , a skirt  27 , a barrier  28 , at least one corner support  30 , a target  32 , a base  34 , and/or additional features, or less of the features listed in this paragraph if desired. 
     Exemplary embodiments of the resilient frame  3 , the first element of the frame assembly  2 , will now be disclosed. 
     Resilient Frame  3  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1-4 &amp; 8-13 . In one exemplary embodiment, the resilient frame  3  can be in the unfolded configuration  76 , then move to the first folded configuration  78 , then move to the second folded configuration  80 , and then move to the folded configuration  82 . This type of resilient frame  3  coils when folding and then expands open into the unfolded configuration  76  when needed for use. 
     The resilient frame  3  can be substantially square in shape  26 , substantially rectangular in shape, substantially round in shape  25 , or in any other configuration that can be coiled for folding. The resilient frame  3  can be made of spring steel, fiberglass rod, or any other suitable resilient material. The size of the resilient frame  3  can range in many different sizes. Some examples would be a 7′×7′ square frame, 7′×5′ rectangular frame, 7′ round frame, 1′ frame, a 5′ frame, a 9′ frame, a 12′ frame or any size range that can be satisfactorily coiled for folding. The resilient frame  3  can be configured to be used for tents, for a scrim in photography, a ball net, or any configuration that may use a resilient frame  3 . Of course a person of ordinary skill in the art would know a number of ways to make a resilient frame  3  of varying purposes, shapes, sizes, materials, configurations, etc. 
     Center Point  4  of the Resilient Frame  3  is illustrated in  FIGS. 3 &amp; 4 . The center point  4  is used for aligning the substantially round  25  resilient frame  3  with the substantially square  26  resilient frame  3  for determining the pre-determined locations of the substantially round  25  resilient frame  3 . 
     Diagonal Line  5  is illustrated in  FIGS. 3 &amp; 4  of the resilient frame  3 . The diagonal line  5  is defined by drawing an imaginary line from the pre-determined first location  6  located in the upper  18  right  24  corner of the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3  directly to the pre-determined second location  8  located in the lower  22  left  20  corner of the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3 . The diagonal line  5  is illustrated for assisting in transferring the pre-determined locations on the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3  to the pre-determined locations on the substantially round in shape  25  resilient frame  3 . Also, to help orient and make understanding the locations associated with the resilient frame  3  easier to define. 
     Upper Side  18 , Left Side  20 , Lower Side  22 , And Right Side  24  are illustrated in  FIGS. 3-4 , &amp;  10 - 11 . These sides are also illustrated to help orient and make understanding the locations associated with the resilient frame  3  easier to define. 
     Substantially Square In Shape  26  Resilient Frame  3  is illustrated in  FIGS. 3-4 &amp; 10 . How to determine and locate the pre-determined locations on the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3  will be disclosed first. Then, in later paragraphs, how to determine and locate the pre-determined locations on the substantially round in shape  25  resilient frame  3  will be disclosed. Based on these descriptions, it should be easy for people of ordinary skill in the art to make other configurations of the resilient frame  3 , such as rectangular resilient frames  3  and the like. 
     Pre-Determined First Location  6  of the Substantially Square In Shape  26  Resilient Frame  3  is illustrated in  FIGS. 3-4, 10 , &amp;  14 - 15 . The pre-determined first location  6  of the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3  which is located at the upper  18  right  24  side corner of the resilient frame  3 . 
     Pre-Determined Second Location  8  of the Substantially Square In Shape  26  Resilient Frame  3  is illustrated in  FIGS. 3-4 &amp; 10 . The pre-determined second location  8  of the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3  is diametrically opposed to the pre-determined first location  6  of the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3  and is located at the lower  22  left  20  side corner of the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3 . 
     Pre-Determined Third Location  10  of the Substantially Square In Shape  26  Resilient Frame  3  is illustrated in  FIGS. 3-4 &amp; 10 . The pre-determined third location  10  of the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3  is located on the vertical plane approximately 22″ down from the upper  18  left  20  side of the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3 . However, this location can range higher or lower down from the vertical plane of the upper  18  left side  20  of the resilient frame  3 . 
     For example, the pre-determined third location  10  could be 6″ down, 12″ down, 27″ down, or any other acceptable range down the vertical plane starting from the upper  18  left  20  side of the resilient frame  3 . This range can be determined by the successful ability of the connection of the latch  48  and the releasable fastener  56  to connect in such a way as to allow the resilient frame  3  to move from the second folding configuration  80  to the folded configuration  82 . See  FIGS. 17-19 . 
     Pre-Determined Fourth Location  12  of the Substantially Square In Shape  26  Resilient Frame  3  is illustrated in  FIGS. 3-4 &amp; 10 . The pre-determined fourth location  12  is located approximately 22″ in from the lower  22  left  20  side corner of the resilient frame  3  along the horizontal plane. However, this location can range higher or lower along the horizontal plane of the lower  22  left  20  side of the resilient frame  3 . 
     For example, the pre-determined fourth location  12  could be 5″ in, 11″ in, 26″ in, or any other acceptable range in along the horizontal plane starting at the lower  22  left  20  side of the resilient frame  3 . This range can be determined by the ability of the connection of the latch  48  and the releasable fastener  56  to connect in such a way as to allow the resilient frame  3  to move from the second folding configuration  80  to the folded configuration  82 . See  FIGS. 17-19 . It can also be determined by the ability of the restraining member  58  to successfully constrain at least a portion of the resilient frame  3  while the resilient frame  3  moves to the first folding configuration  78 . See  FIGS. 13-15 . 
     Pre-Determined Fifth Location  14  of the Substantially Square In Shape  26  Resilient Frame  3  is illustrated in  FIGS. 3-4 &amp; 10 . The pre-determined fifth location  14  is located approximately 27″ up from the lower  22  left  20  side corner of the resilient frame  3  along the vertical plane. However, this location can range higher or lower along the vertical plane of the lower  22  left  20  side of the resilient frame  3 . 
     For example, the pre-determined fifth location  14  could be 6″ up, 12″ up, 22″ up, or any other acceptable range up the vertical plane starting at the lower  22  left  20  side of the resilient frame  3 . This range can be determined by the ability of the restraining member  58  to successfully constrain at least a portion of the resilient frame  3  while the resilient frame  3  moves to the first folding configuration  78 . See  FIGS. 13-15 . It can also be determined by the ability of the tether  64  to move the resilient frame  3  from its second folding configuration  80  to its folded configuration  82  when force is applied to the tether  64 . See  FIGS. 18-19 . 
     Pre-Determined Sixth Location  16  of the Substantially Square In Shape  26  Resilient Frame  3  is illustrated in  FIG. 9 . The pre-determined sixth location  16  is located approximately 24″ up from the lower  22  left  20  corner side of the resilient frame  3  along the vertical plane. However, this location can range higher or lower along the vertical plane of the lower  22  left  20  side of the resilient frame  3 . 
     For example, the pre-determined sixth location  16  could be 6″ up, 12″ up, 22″ up, or any other acceptable range up the vertical plane starting at the lower  22  left  20  side of the resilient frame  3 . The pre-determined sixth location  16  is below the pre-determined fifth location  14 . 
     This location range can be determined by the ability of the restraining member  58  to successfully constrain at least a portion of the resilient frame  3  while the resilient frame  3  moves to the first folding configuration  78 . See  FIGS. 13-16 . It can also be determined by the ability of the tether  64  to move the resilient frame  3  from its second folding configuration  80  to its folded configuration  82  when force is applied to the tether  64 . See  FIGS. 18-19 . 
     Pre-Determined Seventh Location  17  of the Substantially Square In Shape  26  Resilient Frame  3  is illustrated in  FIGS. 3-4 &amp; 10 . The pre-determined seventh location  17  is located approximately 10″ up from the lower  22  right  24  side of the resilient frame  3  along the vertical plane. However, this location can range higher or lower along the vertical plane of the lower  22  right  24  side of the resilient frame  3 . 
     For example, the pre-determined seventh location  17  could be 6″ up, 12″ up, 22″ up, or any other acceptable range up the vertical plane starting at the lower  22  right  24  side of the resilient frame  3 . This range can be determined by the ability of the tether  64  to move the resilient frame  3  from its second folding configuration  80  to its folded configuration  82  when force is applied to the tether  64 . See  FIGS. 18-19 . 
     Substantially Round In Shape  25  Resilient Frame  3  is illustrated in  FIGS. 4 &amp; 9 . Listed below are the following steps you can use to define the pre-determined first location  6 , pre-determined second location  8 , pre-determined third location  10 , pre-determined fourth location  12 , pre-determined fifth location  14 , pre-determined sixth location  16 , and the pre-determined seventh location  17  of the substantially round in shape  25  resilient frame  3 . 
       FIG. 10  outlines the following steps, listed below, to define the pre-determined locations on the substantially round in shape  25  resilient frame  3 . 
     STEP 1. Refer to the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3 , disclosed above, and recognize its dimensions. In this example, the size of the square  26  resilient frame  3  will measure 7′×7′. 
     STEP 2. Create a substantially round in shape  25  resilient frame  3  having a diameter of 7′. This diameter matches the horizontal or vertical dimension of the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3 . 
     STEP 3. Place the square  26  resilient frame  3  flat on a surface. Orient the pre-determined first location  6  of the square  26  resilient frame  3  to be at the upper  18  right  24  side corner. Then orient the pre-determined second location  8  of the square  26  resilient frame  3  to be at the lower  22  left  20  side corner of the resilient frame  3 . The diagonal line  5  should be running down from the pre-determined first location  6  to the predetermined second location  8  of the resilient frame  3 . 
     STEP 4. Place the substantially round in shape  25  resilient frame  3  on top of the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3 . 
     STEP 5. Align the center point  4  of the square  26  resilient frame  3  with the center point  4  of the round  25  resilient frame  3 . See  FIG. 4 . 
     STEP 6. Pre-Determined First Location  6  of the Substantially Round In Shape  25  Resilient Frame  3  is approximately located where the diagonal line  5  intersects with the upper  18  right  24  side of the substantially round in shape  25  resilient frame  3 . See  FIG. 4 . 
     STEP 7. Pre-Determined Second Location  8  of the Substantially Round In Shape  25  Resilient Frame  3  is approximately located where the diagonal line  5  intersects with the lower  22  left  20  side of the substantially round in shape  25  resilient frame  3 . 
     STEP 8. Create an imaginary horizontal line that runs through the pre-determined third location  10  of the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3 . 
     STEP 9. Pre-Determined Third Location  10  of the Substantially Round In Shape  25  Resilient Frame  3  is created by locating where the imaginary horizontal line, defined in STEP 8 above, intersects the left side  20  of the substantially round in shape  25  resilient frame  3 . See  FIG. 4 . 
     STEP 10. Create an imaginary horizontal line that runs through the pre-determined fifth location  14  of the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3 . 
     STEP 11. Pre-Determined Fifth Location  14  of the Substantially Round In Shape  25  Resilient Frame  3  is created by locating where the imaginary horizontal line, defined in STEP 10 above, intersects the left side  20  of the substantially round in shape  25  resilient frame  3 . 
     STEP 12. Create an imaginary horizontal line that runs through the pre-determined sixth location  16  of the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3 . 
     STEP 13. Pre-Determined Sixth Location  16  of the Substantially Round in Shape  25  Resilient Frame  3  is created by locating where the imaginary horizontal line, defined in STEP 12 above, intersects the left side  20  of the substantially round in shape  25  resilient frame  3 . 
     STEP 14. Create an imaginary horizontal line that runs through the pre-determined seventh location  17  of the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3 . 
     STEP 15. Pre-Determined Seventh Location  17  of the Substantially Round in Shape  25  Resilient Frame  3  is created by locating where the imaginary horizontal line, defined in Step 14 above, intersects the right side  24  of the substantially round in shape  25  resilient frame  3 . 
     STEP 16. Create an imaginary vertical line that runs through the pre-determined fourth location  12  of the substantially square in shape  26  resilient frame  3 . 
     STEP 17. Pre-Determined Fourth Location  12  of the Substantially Round In Shape  25  Resilient Frame  3  is created by locating where the imaginary vertical line, defined in STEP 16 above, intersects the lower side  22  of the substantially round in shape  25  resilient frame  3 . 
     Pre-Determined Orientations And Locations of the Resilient Frame  3  Which Varies In Shapes and Sizes Not Defined Above. Of course a person of ordinary skill in the art would know a number of ways to define and locate the pre-determined locations, defined above, on a resilient frame  3  that varies in different shapes and sizes. These locations can provide support for attaching the coiling-assist assembly  36  to the resilient frame  3 . 
     Exemplary embodiments of the skirt  27 , the next optional element of the frame assembly  2 , will now be disclosed. 
     Skirt  27  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1 &amp; 2 . The skirt  27  can act as a coupler for the resilient frame  3  by allowing the barrier  28  and/or other objects to couple to the skirt  27  while the skirt  27  couples to the resilient frame  3 . 
     In one exemplary embodiment, the skirt  27  is made of material, such as nylon, cotton, or the like. One way to create a skirt  27  is to cut the preferred material approximately 3-12″ wide, fold the 3-12″ skirt  27  in half, and wrap the skirt  27  around the circumference of the resilient frame  3  so the resilient frame  3  is fully enclosed in the skirt  27 . Then sew the wrapped edges of the skirt  27  together creating a pocket in the skirt  27 . In this example, the resilient frame  3  is fully enclosed in the pocket of the skirt  27 . The skirt  27  can be 1″ wide or wider, such as 12″ wide, so a decal, logo, or advertisement can be printed on the skirt  27 . 
     In yet another exemplary embodiment, the skirt  27 , can be as simple as a metal, plastic, or other suitable type of material that forms a ring. In this configuration you can use a ring or a number of rings which can slide over the resilient frame  3 . These ring skirts  27  provide yet another way for objects to be coupled to the resilient frame  3 . Of course a person of ordinary skill in the art would know a number of ways to make a skirt  27  of many different sizes, shapes, materials, and configurations for coupling to the resilient frame  3 . 
     Exemplary embodiments of the barrier  28 , the next optional element of the frame assembly  2 , will now be disclosed. 
     Barrier  28  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1 &amp; 2 . The barrier  28  that can be coupled to the resilient frame  3  or to the skirt  27 . The barrier  28  can be made of netting for stopping a ball or caging a bird, made of scrim material for blocking or reducing the sun for use in photography or video shooting, made of other materials such as nylon, cotton, or the like for making tents, sun shades, umbrellas, etc. Of course other types of materials can be used as a barrier  28  for coupling to resilient frames  3 . 
     In another exemplary embodiment, the barrier  28  can be coupled to the skirt  27  and to the resilient frame  3 , or coupled to other objects as well. To couple the barrier  28  to the skirt  27 , follow the steps above for creating a material skirt  27 , but before sewing the skirt  27  together, sandwich the barrier  28  between the two folded over sections of the skirt  27 . Then sew the skirt  27  together. This exemplary embodiment allows the skirt  27  to act as the coupler for attaching the barrier  28  to the resilient frame  3 . 
     In yet another exemplary embodiment, you can weave individual rings acting as skirts  27  in sections of a net that acts as the barrier  28 . You can use the ring skirts  27  to couple the barrier  28  to the resilient frame  3 . Of course a person of ordinary skill in the art would know a number of ways to make a barrier  28  of many different sizes, shapes, materials, and configurations. 
     Exemplary embodiments of the at least one corner support  30 , the next optional element of the frame assembly  2 , will now be disclosed. 
     At Least One Corner Support  30  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1 &amp; 2 . The at least one corner support  30  can be coupled in at least one of the corners of most non-circular resilient frames  3 . The at least one corner support  30  may be used for helping support the form of most non-circular resilient frames  3 . For any shaped resilient frames  3 , you can use the at least one corner support  30  for printing advertising, logos, banners, and the like. Materials such as nylon, cotton, and the like may be used. 
     For example, at least one corner support  30  can help pull and support a corner that has been formed out of a resilient material such as spring steel, fiberglass or the like. The at least one corner support  30  can help support and maintain the formed corner so the resilient frame  3  stays in a substantially rectangular or substantially square in shape  26  configuration. The at least one corner support  30  can also act as a place to print a logo, advertisement, or banner. Of course a person of ordinary skill in the art would know a number of ways to make at least one corner support  30  of many different shapes, sizes, materials, and configurations. 
     Exemplary embodiments of the target  32 , the next optional element of the frame assembly  2 , will now be disclosed. 
     Target  32  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1 &amp; 2 . The target  32  that can be coupled to the barrier  28  to provide a target  32  for aiming at when throwing a ball or for locating a specific place on the barrier  28 . Of course a person of ordinary skill in the art would know a number of ways to make a target  32  of many different shapes, sizes, materials, and configurations. 
     Exemplary embodiments of the base  34 , the next optional element of the frame assembly  2 , will now be disclosed. 
     Base  34  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1 &amp; 2 . A base  34  may be coupled to the resilient frame  3  for supporting the resilient frame  3  in a substantially upright position and/or at an angled position depending on the angle desired for the resilient frame  3 . 
     In one exemplary embodiment, the base  34  is a second resilient frame  3  for supporting the first resilient frame  3  in a substantially upright and/or angled position. In one embodiment, sewing the two resilient frames  3  together at a specified point could be a way of coupling the two resilient frames  3  together. 
     In yet another exemplary embodiment, a tubular base  34  could be coupled to the resilient frame  3 . The tubular base  34  could be formed in a t-shape, a u-shape, or any other kind of fabricated configuration that could support the resilient frame  3  in a substantially upright and/or angled position. Of course a person of ordinary skill in the art would know a number of ways to couple the resilient frame  3  to the base  34  and to make a base  34  of many different shapes, sizes, materials, and configurations to support the resilient frame  3 . 
     The Exemplary embodiments of the coiling-assist assembly  36 , the second sub-assembly, will now be disclosed. 
     Coiling-Assist Assembly  36  in  FIG. 5  illustrates a second sub-assembly. The coiling-assist assembly  36  can comprise a releasable grasp  38 , at least one adhering member  46 , a latch  48 , a mount  50 , an anchor  51 , a slip member  52 , a glide member  54 , a releasable fastener  56 , a restraining member  58 , a tether  64  with a handle  70 , a cover  72 , a stopper  74 , and/or additional features, or less of the features listed above in this paragraph if desired. For example, the coiling-assist assembly  36  can comprise of the releasable grasp  38  only. 
     The coiling-assist assembly  36  can couple with the frame assembly  2  or to the resilient frame  3  only. The coiling-assist assembly  36  facilitates coiling the resilient frame  3  while folding. 
     Exemplary embodiments of the releasable grasp  38 , the first element of the coiling-assist assembly  36 , will now be disclosed. 
     Releasable Grasp  38  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1 &amp; 5-19 . The releasable grasp  38  is coupled to the resilient frame  3  at the pre-determined first location  6 . Coupling methods may include glue, bolts and nuts, rivets, Velcro, or any acceptable means for securing the releasable grasp  38  to the resilient frame  3 . 
       FIG. 5  shows a right side view of the releasable grasp  38 .  FIG. 6  is a top view of the releasable grasp  38 .  FIG. 7  is a front view of the releasable grasp  38 .  FIGS. 8A-8D  are right side views of the releasable grasp  38 . 
     In one exemplary embodiment, the releasable grasp  38  expands when force is applied to the releasable grasp  38  by a portion of the resilient frame  3 . The releasable grasp  38  accepts and temporarily holds a portion of the resilient frame  3  and then expands to release the resilient frame  3  when the resilient frame  3  applies force in the opposite direction to the void  41  in the releasable grasp  38 . The force may be applied to the resilient frame  3  by a human directly or indirectly by a human or mechanical means such as a motor, applying force to the tether  64  which in turn applies force to the resilient frame  3 . 
     For example, when moving the resilient frame  3  from the unfolded configuration  76  to the first folding configuration  78 , a section of the resilient frame  3  can be forcibly inserted through the void  41  of the releasable grasp  38 . This causes the c-shaped section  40  to expand open and let the resilient frame  3  rest in the center of the c-shaped section  40 . Then when the resilient frame  3  is moving from the second folding configuration  80  to the folded configuration  82 , a reverse force is applied to the resilient frame  3  causing the c-shaped section  40  to open and release the resilient frame  3  from the c-shaped section  40  of the releasable grasp  38 . A human or other mechanism, such as a motor or the like, may apply force to the tether  64  and the tether may apply force to the resilient frame  3  causing the c-shaped section  40  of the releasable grasp  38  to expand open allowing the resilient frame  3  to be released from the releasable grasp  38 . 
     The releasable grasp  38  can be molded out of plastic, cast out of aluminum, fabricated out of steel, wood, or any other type of material suitable for fabricating the releasable grasp  38 . 
     Other exemplary embodiments of the releasable grasp  38  are available. For example, Velcro could act as the releasable grasp  38 . The hook of the Velcro could be attached to the pre-determined first location  6  of the resilient frame  3  and the loop of the Velcro could be attached to the pre-determined second location  8  of the resilient frame  3 . To secure the resilient frame  3  together, you would attach the Velcro together, and in this example, the Velcro would act as the releasable grasp  38 . To release the resilient frame  3 , simply apply force and pull the resilient frame  3  apart. This would cause the Velcro to release, thus releasing the resilient frame  3  from being held. 
     One of the functions of the releasable grasp  38  is to temporarily hold the resilient frame  3  while moving from the first folding configuration  78  to the second folding configuration  80 , and then release the resilient frame  3  when moving from the second folding configuration  80  to the folded configuration  82 . There are several other exemplary embodiments that could be used as a releasable grasp  38  such as two opposing magnets, an L-shaped hook, a snap, or the like. 
     Referring to  FIG. 8A . The releasable grasp  38  includes a c-shaped section  40 , a void  41 , a securement member  42 , an affixing member  43 , and/or an inverted u-shaped lip  44 . 
     C-Shaped Section  40  of the Releasable Grasp  38  is illustrated in  FIGS. 8A-8D . The c-shaped section  40  is a sub-element of the releasable grasp  38 . 
     In one exemplary embodiment, the c-shaped section  40  expands open when a section of the resilient frame  3  is forced through the void  41  of the releasable grasp  38 . The c-shaped section  40  then contracts back into its original position temporarily holding the resilient frame  3  in the jaws of the c-shaped section  40 . Then, to release the resilient frame  3  from the c-shaped section  40 , a reverse force actuated by a tether  64 , human, or other force means is applied to a section of the resilient frame  3 . The resilient frame  3  is then pulled out through the void  41  causing the c-shaped section  40  to expand open. This allows the resilient frame  3  to be released from the c-shaped section  40 . After releasing the resilient frame  3 , the c-shaped section  40  then contracts and returns back to its original resting position. 
     Void  41  is illustrated in  FIG. 8A . The void  41  is a sub-element of the releasable grasp  38  and allows a portion of the resilient frame  3  to enter and exit the releasable grasp  38 . 
     Securement Member  42  is illustrated in  FIG. 8A . The securement member  42  is a sub-element of the releasable grasp  38 . The securement member  42  provides a way for connecting the releasable grasp  38  to the resilient frame  3 . The inverted u-shaped lip  44  has a hollow section sandwiched between two attachment sides. The inverted u-shaped lip  44  slides down over a section of the resilient frame  3 . The inverted u-shaped lip  44  extends past the height of the resilient frame  3 . This allows an affixing member  43  to be inserted through the inverted u-shaped lip  44 . Once inserted, the affixing member  43  can be tightened to sandwich a section of the resilient frame  3  between the inverted u-shaped lip  44 . Because the inverted u-shaped lip  44  extends past the height of the resilient frame  3 , the need to drill a hole through the resilient frame  3  for attaching the releasable grasp  38  may be eliminated. 
     Affixing Member  43  is illustrated in  FIG. 8A . The affixing member  43  is a sub-assembly of the releasable grasp  38 . In one exemplary embodiment, the affixing member  43  is at least one hole that goes through the securement member  42 . 
     Inverted U-Shaped Lip  44  is illustrated in  FIG. 8A . In one exemplary embodiment, the inverted u-shaped lip  44  is a sub-assembly of the releasable grasp  38  and is used for coupling the releasable grasp  38  to the pre-determined first location  6  of the resilient frame  3 . 
     Adhering Member  46  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1, 5 , &amp;  8 A- 13 . In one exemplary embodiment, the adhering member  46  secures the releasable grasp  38  to the pre-determined first location  6  of the resilient frame  3 . The adhering member  46  can be a bolt and nut, a rivet, glue, Velcro, or any other satisfactory means for securing the releasable grasp  38  to the pre-determined first location  6  of the resilient frame  3 . 
     Latch  48  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1, 5 , &amp;  9 - 19 . In one exemplary embodiment, the latch  48  is coupled to the resilient frame  3  at the pre-determined third location  10  of the resilient frame  3 . In another exemplary embodiment, the latch  48  is coupled to the skirt  27  at the pre-determined third location  10  of the resilient frame  3 . 
     The latch  48  couples with the releasable fastener  56  for holding the resilient frame  3  in the second folding configuration  80  of the resilient frame  3 . In one exemplary embodiment, the latch  48  is an eyelet attached to the skirt  27  at the pre-determined third location  10 . 
     In another exemplary embodiment, the latch  48  is a hole drilled in the frame at the pre-determined third location  10 . Other exemplary embodiments may include one side of a piece of Velcro, in this example the hook side, and the releasable fastener  56  could be the loop side of the Velcro. The latch  48  could be a snap, one side of two opposing magnets (the other side of the magnet would act as the releasable fastener  56 ), an L-shaped hook, a loop, or the like. Of course, a person of ordinary skill in the art would know a number of ways to create a latch  48 . 
     Mount  50  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1, 5 , &amp;  9 - 19 . In one exemplary embodiment, the mount  50  is coupled to the resilient frame  3  at the pre-determined fifth location  14  of the resilient frame  3 . In another exemplary embodiment, the mount  50  is coupled to the skirt  27  at the pre-determined fifth location  14  of the resilient frame  3 . 
     The mount  50  may couple with the first end  66  of the tether  64  and the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58 , or couple with the first end  66  of the tether  64  only, or couple with the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58  only. 
     One exemplary way to couple the first end  66  of the tether  64  and/or the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58  to the mount  50  is to slide the first end  66  of the tether  64  and/or the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58  through the mount  50 . Then slide the cover  72  over the tether  64  and/or the restraining member  58 . Then tie the first end  66  of the tether  64  and/or the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58  together in a knot. The cover  72  covers the knot and makes the knot look aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The knot acts as a stopper  74  for keeping the first end  66  of the tether  64  and/or the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58  coupled to the mount  50 . 
     In one exemplary embodiment, the mount  50  is an eyelet attached to the skirt  27  at the pre-determined fifth location  14  of the resilient frame  3 . In another exemplary embodiment, the mount  50  is a hole drilled in the resilient frame  3  at the pre-determined fifth location  14 . Of course, a person of ordinary skill in the art would know a number of ways to create a mount  50 . 
     Anchor  51  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1, 5 &amp; 9-13 . In one exemplary embodiment, the Anchor  51  is coupled to the resilient frame  3  at the pre-determined sixth location  16  of the resilient frame  3 . In another exemplary embodiment, the anchor  51  is coupled to the skirt  27  at the pre-determined sixth location  16  of the resilient frame  3 . 
     The anchor  51  may couple with the first end  66  of the tether  64  and/or the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58 , or couple with the first end  66  of the tether  64  only, or couple with the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58  only. 
     One exemplary way to couple the first end  66  of the tether  64  and/or the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58  to the anchor  51  is to slide the first end  66  of the tether  64  and the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58  through the anchor  51 . Then slide the cover  72  over the tether  64  and/or the restraining member  58 . Then tie the first end  66  of the tether  64  and/or the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58  together in a knot. The cover  72  covers the knot and makes the knot look aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The knot acts as a stopper  74  for keeping the first end  66  of the tether  64  and/or the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58  coupled to the anchor  51 . 
     In one exemplary embodiment, the anchor  51  is an eyelet attached to the skirt  27  at the pre-determined sixth location  16  of the resilient frame  3 . In another exemplary embodiment, the anchor  51  is a hole drilled in the resilient frame  3  at the pre-determined sixth location  16 . Of course, a person of ordinary skill in the art would know a number of ways to create an anchor  51 . 
     Slip Member  52  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1, 5 , &amp;  9 - 19 . In one exemplary embodiment, the slip member  52  is coupled to the resilient frame  3  at the pre-determined fourth location  12  of the resilient frame  3 . In another exemplary embodiment, the slip member  52  is coupled to the skirt  27  at the pre-determined fourth location  12  of the resilient frame  3 . 
     In one exemplary embodiment, the slip member  52  is an eyelet attached to the skirt  27  at the pre-determined fourth location  12  of the resilient frame  3 . In another exemplary embodiment, the slip member  52  is a hole drilled in the resilient frame  3  at the pre-determined fourth location  12 . The slip member  52  may also create a slidable coupler for the distal end  62  of the restraining member  58 . Of course, a person of ordinary skill in the art would know a number of ways to create a slip member  52 . 
     Glide Member  54  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1, 5 , &amp;  9 - 19 . In one exemplary embodiment, the glide member  54  is coupled to the resilient frame  3  at the pre-determined seventh location  17  of the resilient frame  3 . In another exemplary embodiment, the glide member  54  is coupled to the skirt  27  at the pre-determined seventh location  17  of the resilient frame  3 . 
     In one exemplary embodiment, the glide member  54  is an eyelet attached to the skirt  27  at the pre-determined seventh location  17  of the resilient frame  3 . In another exemplary embodiment, the glide member  54  is a hole drilled in the resilient frame  3  at the pre-determined seventh location  17 . The glide member  54  may also create a slidable coupler for the second end  68  of the tether  64 . Of course, a person of ordinary skill in the art would know a number of ways to create a glide member  54 . 
     Releasable Fastener  56  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1, 5 , &amp;  9 - 19 . The releasable fastener  56  releasably couples with the latch  48  for holding the resilient frame  3  in the second folding configuration  80  of the resilient frame  3 . The releasable fastener  56  also couples with the slip member  52  at the pre-determined fourth location  12 . 
     In one exemplary embodiment, the releasable fastener  56  is a carabineer, a fastener climbers use for climbing. Other exemplary embodiments of the releasable fastener  56  may include one side of a piece of Velcro, in this example the hook side, and the latch  48  could be the loop side of the Velcro it could also be used in the opposite way having the hook and loop of the Velcro reversed. The releasable fastener  56  could be a snap, one side of two opposing magnets (the other side of the magnet would act as the latch  48 ), an L-shaped hook, an s-hook, or other types of releasable fasteners  56  could be used. Of course, a person of ordinary skill in the art would know a number of ways to create a releasable fastener  56 . 
     Restraining Member  58  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1, 5 , &amp;  9 - 19 . In one exemplary embodiment, the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58  couples to the mount  50  while the distal end  62  of the restraining member  58  slidably couples with the slip member  52 . To create and couple the restraining member  58  to the resilient frame  3  the following steps may be followed. 
     STEP 1. The material for the restraining member  58  may be a piece of bungee cord or other material types, elastic or inelastic. The material type, size, and diameter may vary in any range as long as the restraining member  58  can successfully constrain at least a portion of the resilient frame  3  while the resilient frame  3  moves to the first folding configuration  78 . However, in this exemplary embodiment the restraining member  58  is approximately 60″ long×0.250″ in diameter and is folded in half so the two ends of the restraining member  58  are touching. These two ends put together is the proximal end  60 . On the other end, the restraining member  58 , the bungee cord, will be folded over causing a loop to be made in the distal end  62 . See  FIG. 5   
     STEP 2. Couple the releasable fastener  56  to the looped distal end  62  of the restraining member  58 . See  FIG. 5 . 
     STEP 3. Slide the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58 , starting from the front side of the resilient frame  3 , down through the slip member  52 . 
     STEP 4. Slide a cover  72  on the restraining member  58  and create a stopper  74  by tying a knot in the restraining member  58  about 3″ down from the distal end  62  of the restraining member  58 . Then slide the cover  72  over the stopper  74 . 
     STEP 5. Slide the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58 , starting from the back side of the resilient frame  3 , up through the mount  50 , or in another exemplary embodiment, up through the anchor  51 . The first end  66  of the tether  64  may also slide up through the mount  50 , or up through the anchor  51  while assembling as well. 
     STEP 6. Slide the cover  72  over the restraining member  58  or over the restraining member  58  and the tether  64  if joined. 
     STEP 7. Create a stopper  74  by tying a knot in the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58 , or if the tether  64  is joined with the restraining member  58 , tie a knot in both the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58  and the first end  66  of the tether  64 . Then slide the cover  72  over the stopper  74 . Once assembled, the proximal end  60  of the restraining member  58  is coupled to the mount  50  and/or coupled to the anchor  51  while the distal end  62  is slidably coupled to the slip member  52 . 
     In other exemplary embodiments, the restraining member  58  can be made of rope, non-folded over bungee, or of any material type, size, length, configuration, or the like that will function to constrain at least a portion of the resilient frame  3  while moving and resting at the first folding configuration  78 . A stopper  74  may also be created in many different ways. For example, tape, a ball, crimped on metal collars, and the like may be used as a stopper  74  as long as the stopper  74  stops the restraining member  58  and/or the tether  64  from pulling through the mount  50 , the anchor  51 , and/or the slip member  52 . Of course, a person of ordinary skill in the art would know a number of ways to create a restraining member  58  and a stopper  74 . 
     Proximal End  60  of the restraining member  58  is illustrated in  FIG. 5 . 
     Distal End  62  of the restraining member  58  is illustrated in  FIG. 5 . 
     Tether  64  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1, 5 , &amp;  9 - 19 . The tether  64  may act as a pull cord causing the resilient frame  3  to release from the releasable grasp  38  when force is applied to the tether  64 . By releasing the resilient frame  3  from the releasable grasp  38 , the resilient frame  3  moves from the second folding configuration  80  to the folded configuration  82 . 
     In one embodiment, the first end  66  of the tether  64  may couple with the mount  50  and/or the anchor  51 . In another embodiment, the first end  66  of the tether  64  may couple with the mount  50  and/or the anchor  51  while the second end  68  of the tether  64  slidably couples with the glide member  54 . The glide member  54  allows the tether  64  to slide while force is being applied to the second end  68  of the tether  64 . In another embodiment, a handle  70  is attached to the second end  68  of the tether  64 . The handle  70  can be a folded over loop that is sewn to create a handle  70  in the shape of a loop. In another embodiment, a molded handle  70  made out of plastic, rubber, or the like can also be coupled to the tether  64  by gluing, sewing, or any other acceptable means for attaching the handle  70  to a tether  64 . 
     The tether  64  can be fabricated out of nylon strap, rope, cable, or any other satisfactory material for allowing force to be applied to the tether  64 . The length of the tether  64  may vary. For example, the tether  64  can be 1″ long, 3′ long, 8′ long, or any length satisfactory for moving the resilient frame  3  from the second folding configuration  80  to the folded configuration  82 . 
     In another exemplary embodiment, the tether  64  could be fabricated from a rigid tube, fiberglass rod or the like. In this case, the tether  64  could apply a pulling force or a pushing force (if the force is applied from the other direction) to a portion of the resilient frame  3 . This pulling force or pushing force is dependent on the side of the resilient frame  3  the force is being applied from. For example, the rigid tether  64  could exert a pulling force if on the right side of the resilient frame  3  or a pushing force if the rigid tether  64  is pushing on the resilient frame  3  from the left side of the resilient frame  3 . It should be understood that when describing a “pushing force” that a “pulling force” may also be being described simply by changing the side the force is being applied from. 
     First End  66  of the tether  64  is illustrated in  FIG. 5 . 
     Second End  68  of the tether  64  is also illustrated in  FIG. 5 . 
     Handle  70  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1, 5 , &amp;  9 - 19 . 
     Cover  72  is illustrated in  FIG. 5  In one exemplary embodiment, the cover  72  slides over the stopper  74  for supporting the stopper  74  from pulling through the mount  50 , the anchor  51  and/or the slip member  52 . The cover  72  slides over the stopper  74  to make the stopper  74  appear to be more aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The cover  72  can be made out of plastic and have a hollow inside cavity for allowing at least a portion of the stopper  74 , for example a knot, to rest inside the cover  72  and be enclosed by the stopper  74 . The stopper  74  can be molded out of plastic, rubber, or any suitable material for making a stopper  74 . Other exemplary embodiments of a cover  72 , may be a ball with a through hole and a counter sunk hole running through it. Another example would be two halves of a hollow plastic ball, square, or other shape that can snap around the stopper  74 . Stopper  74  is illustrated in  FIGS. 1, 5 , &amp;  9 - 13 . In one exemplary embodiment, the stopper  74  is a knot tied in the restraining member  58  and/or the first end  66  of the tether  64 . Other examples of a stopper  74  could include tape, a ball, a crimped on metal collar, and the like that may be used to successfully support the restraining member  58  and/or the tether  64  from pulling through the mount  50 , anchor  51 , and/or slip member  52 . 
     2. Exemplary Embodiments—How To Use 
     In one exemplary embodiment, the following steps may be followed to outline how to use the coiling-assist assembly  36  to fold the foldable structure  1 . 
     STEP 1. Unfolded Configuration  76  of the foldable structure  1  is illustrated in  FIG. 13 . Begin by orienting the releasable grasp  38  at the top, as shown in  FIG. 13 , and orienting the pre-determined second location  8 , at the bottom as shown in illustration  FIG. 13 . 
     STEP 2. Stand below the pre-determined second location  8  having your left foot off to the left side of the pre-determined second location  8  and your right foot off to the right side of the pre-determined second location  8 . 
     STEP 3. Bend down and grab the resilient frame  3  at the pre-determined second location  8  with your left hand on the left side of the resilient frame  3  and your right hand on the right side of the resilient frame  3 . 
     STEP 4. Referring to  FIG. 13  then  FIG. 14  and then  FIG. 15 . Move the foldable structure  1  from the unfolded configuration  76  to the first folding configuration  78  by lifting up at the pre-determined second location  8  of the resilient frame  3 , and then tucking the pre-determined second location  8  of the resilient frame  3  down and into the c-shaped section  40  of the releasable grasp  38  located at the pre-determined first location  6 . You will insert a section of the resilient frame  3  through the void  41  of the releasable grasp  38  causing the c-shaped section  40  to expand out allowing a section of the resilient frame  3  to be captured in the c-shaped section  40 . At this point, the resilient frame  3  is in the first folding configuration  78 . See  FIG. 15 . 
     Please note, when the foldable structure  1  moves from the unfolded configuration  76  to the first folding configuration  78  the restraining member  58  may help constrain the two sides (the one side with the latch  48  and the other side with the glide member  54 , see  FIG. 15 ) of the resilient frame  3  so the two sides don&#39;t spread out too widely. Constraining the two sides of the resilient frame  3  makes it easier to grab the latch  48  and pull the latch  48  toward the releasable fastener  56  for coupling together while moving from the first folding configuration  78  to the second folding configuration  80 . See  FIG. 16 . 
     STEP 5. Referring to  FIG. 16  and then  FIG. 17 . Move the foldable structure  1  from the first folding configuration  78  to the second folding configuration  80  by pulling the latch  48  toward the releasable fastener  56  and attaching the releasable fastener  56  to the latch  48 . The foldable structure  1  is now in the second folding configuration  80 . Please note, depending on the force required to attach the releasable fastener  56  to the latch  48  it is possible for the resilient frame  3  to be released from the releasable grasp  38  at this stage. 
     STEP 6. Referring to  FIG. 18  and then  FIG. 19 . Move the foldable structure  1  from the second folding configuration  80  to the folded configuration  82  by grabbing the handle  70  on the tether  64  and applying a pulling force on the tether  64 . This pulling force causes a section of the resilient frame  3  to begin moving out of the c-shaped section  40  of the releasable grasp  38  forward toward the void  41 . The resilient frame  3  then moves through the void  41  causing the c-shaped section  40  to expand. The resilient frame  3  then moves out of the void  41  and out of the releasable grasp  38  and moves forward causing the c-shaped section  40  of the releasable grasp  38  to return back to its original unexpanded position and causing the foldable structure  1  to move into the folded configuration  82 . Please note, you may also bypass using the tether  64  and apply force directly. 
     STEP 7. Move the resilient frame  3  from the folded configuration  82  to the unfolded configuration  76  by picking the foldable structure  1  up off the surface, taking the releasable fastener  56  and releasing the releasable fastener  56  from being attached to the latch  48 , then slowly releasing the foldable structure  1  thereby allowing the resilient frame  3  to uncoil and move from the folded configuration  82  to the unfolded configuration  76 . 
     In yet another exemplary embodiment, the following steps may be used to outline how to use the coiling-assist assembly  36  to fold the foldable structure  1 . 
     STEP 1. Unfolded Configuration  76  of the foldable structure  1  is illustrated in  FIG. 13 . Begin by orienting the releasable grasp  38  at the top, as shown in  FIG. 13 , and orienting the pre-determined second location  8 , at the bottom as shown in illustration  FIG. 13 . 
     STEP 2. Stand below the pre-determined second location  8  having your left foot off to the left side of the pre-determined second location  8  and your right foot off to the right side of the pre-determined second location  8 . 
     STEP 3. Bend down and grab the resilient frame  3  at the pre-determined second location  8  with your left hand on the left side of the resilient frame  3  and your right hand on the right side of the resilient frame  3 . 
     STEP 4. Referring to  FIG. 13  then  FIG. 14  and then  FIG. 15 . Move the foldable structure  1  from the unfolded configuration  76  to the first folding configuration  78  by lifting up at the pre-determined second location  8  of the resilient frame  3 , and then tucking and holding the pre-determined second location  8  of the resilient frame  3  down to the pre-determined first location  6  (the releasable grasp  38  is not used in this exemplary embodiment). 
     Please note, when the foldable structure  1  moves from the unfolded configuration  76  to the first folding configuration  78  the restraining member  58  helps constrain a portion of the two sides (the one side with the latch  48  and the other side with the glide member  54 , see  FIG. 15 ) of the resilient frame  3  so the two sides don&#39;t spread out too widely. Constraining the two sides of the resilient frame  3  makes it easier to grab the latch  48  and pull the latch  48  toward the releasable fastener  56  for attaching together while moving from the first folding configuration  78  to the second folding configuration  80 . See  FIG. 16 . 
     STEP 5. Referring to  FIG. 16  and then  FIG. 17 . Move the foldable structure  1  from the first folding configuration  78  to the second folding configuration  80  by pulling the latch  48  toward the releasable fastener  56  and attaching the releasable fastener  56  to the latch  48 . The foldable structure  1  is now in the second folding configuration  80 . 
     STEP 6. Referring to  FIG. 18  and then  FIG. 19 . Move the foldable structure  1  from the second folding configuration  80  to the folded configuration  82  by grabbing the handle  70  on the tether  64  and applying pulling force to the tether  64 . This pulling force causes a section of the resilient frame  3  to begin moving forward thereby causing the foldable structure  1  to move into the folded configuration  82 . Please note, you may also bypass using the tether  64  and apply the pulling force directly by yourself. 
     STEP 7. Move the resilient frame  3  from the folded configuration  82  to the unfolded configuration  76  by picking the foldable structure  1  up off the surface, taking the releasable fastener  56  and releasing the releasable fastener  56  from being attached to the latch  48 , then slowly releasing the foldable structure  1  thereby allowing the resilient frame  3  to uncoil and move from the folded configuration  82  to the unfolded configuration  76 . 
     In yet another exemplary embodiment, you may also follow the above steps and bypass the releasable grasp  38 , the latch  48 , the releasable fastener  56 , and the tether  64  and only use the restraining member  58  to assist in folding the resilient frame  3 . 
     Of course a person of ordinary skill in the art would know a number of ways to make other exemplary embodiments of a coiling-assist assembly  36  for assisting in coiling the resilient frame  3  while folding. 
     Unfolded configuration  76  of the foldable structure  1  is illustrated in  FIG. 13 . 
     First Folding Configuration  78  of the foldable structure  1  is illustrated in  FIG. 15 . 
     Second Folding Configuration  80  of the foldable structure  1  is illustrated in  FIG. 17 . 
     Folded Configuration  82  of the foldable structure  1  is illustrated in  FIG. 19   
     Scope Of The Invention 
     Any methods disclosed herein comprise one or more steps or actions for performing the described method. The method steps and/or actions may be interchanged with one another. In other words, unless a specific order of steps or actions is required for proper operation of the embodiment, the order and/or use of specific steps and/or actions may be modified. 
     Reference throughout this specification to “an exemplary embodiment”, “the exemplary embodiment”, “an embodiment” or “the embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the quoted phrases, or variations thereof, as recited throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. 
     Similarly, it should be appreciated that in the above description of embodiments, various features are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, Figure, or description thereof for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure, however, is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that any claim require more features than those expressly recited in that claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive aspects lie in a combination of fewer than all features of any single foregoing disclosed embodiment. Thus, the claims following this Detailed Description are hereby expressly incorporated into this Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment. This disclosure includes all permutations of the independent claims with their dependent claims. 
     Recitation in the claims of the term “first” with respect to a feature or element does not necessarily imply the existence of a second or additional such feature or element. Elements recited in means-plus-function format are intended to be construed in accordance with 35 U.S.C. §112 Para. 6. It will be apparent to those having skill in the art that changes may be made to the details of the above-described embodiments without departing from the underlying principles of the invention. Embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows. 
     While specific embodiments and applications of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the precise configuration and components disclosed herein. Various modifications, changes, and variations which will be apparent to those skilled in the art may be made in the arrangement, operation, and details of the methods and systems of the present invention disclosed herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. 
     Thus, the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than by the foregoing description. All changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.