Patent Publication Number: US-11035146-B1

Title: Camper-attached privacy tent

Description:
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     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to the field of transportation and vehicles including vehicles adapted to special loads, more specifically, a detail for a vehicle comprising living accommodations for people. (B60P3/36) 
     A trailer  105  is an enclosed, unpowered and towed vehicle. The trailer  105  is configured for use with a pickup truck. The trailer  104  is towed by the pickup truck as the trailer  104  is towed by the pickup truck. The trailer  104  further comprises an elevated component  105 . The elevated component  105  forms a negative space  106  that allows for the positioning of the bed of the pickup truck underneath the elevated component  105 . The negative space  106  is bounded by the trailer  104  and the perimetrical boundary of the trailer  104 . The negative space  106  is further defined with a vertical direction  171 , a lateral direction  173 , and a primary sense of direction  172 . 
     One shortcoming of the trailer  104  is that the negative space  106  is an unusable space within the perimetrical boundary of the trailer  104  when the pickup truck is not towing the trailer  104 . Clearly, a method to use the negative space  106  in these circumstances would have value. 
     SUMMARY OF INVENTION 
     The camper-attached privacy tent addresses the above shortcoming of a trailer. 
     The camper-attached privacy tent is configured for use with a trailer. The camper-attached privacy tent is a structure that encloses the negative space of the trailer. The span of the length of the vertical direction of the camper-attached privacy tent is adjustable such that the camper-attached privacy tent adjusts to match variations in the span of the vertical direction of the negative space between different trailers. The span of the length of the primary sense of direction of the camper-attached privacy tent is adjustable such that the camper-attached privacy tent adjusts to match variations in the span of the primary sense of direction of the negative space between different trailers. The span of the length of the lateral direction of the camper-attached privacy tent is adjustable such that the camper-attached privacy tent adjusts to match variations in the span of the lateral direction of the negative space between different trailers. 
     The camper-attached privacy tent comprises a framework, a tarpaulin, and a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners attach the tarpaulin to the framework. The framework forms a containment space within the boundaries of the negative space. The span of the length of the framework in the vertical direction is adjustable. The span of the length of the framework in the primary sense of direction is adjustable. The span of the length of the framework in the lateral direction is adjustable. The tarpaulin is an opaque sheeting that blocks visibility into the containment space formed by the framework. 
     These together with additional objects, features and advantages of the camper-attached privacy tent will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. 
     In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of the camper-attached privacy tent in detail, it is to be understood that the camper-attached privacy tent is not limited in its applications to the details of construction and arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustration. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the concept of this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for the design of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the camper-attached privacy tent. 
     It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent construction insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the camper-attached privacy tent. It is also to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for purposes of description and should not be regarded as limiting. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
       The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention. They are meant to be exemplary illustrations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. 
         FIG. 1  is a side view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 2  is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 3  is a detail view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 4  is a detail view of an embodiment of the disclouser. 
         FIG. 5  is a side view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 6  is a perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 7  is a detail view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 8  is a detail view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT 
     The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments of the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description. 
     Detailed reference will now be made to one or more potential embodiments of the disclosure, which are illustrated in  FIGS. 1 through 8 . 
     The camper-attached privacy tent  100  (hereinafter invention) is configured for use with a trailer  104 . The invention  100  is a structure that encloses the negative space  106  of the trailer  104 . The span of the length of the vertical direction  171  of the invention  100  is adjustable such that the invention  100  adjusts to match variations in the span of the vertical direction  171  of the negative space  106  between different trailers  104 . The span of the length of the primary sense of direction  172  of the invention  100  is adjustable such that the invention  100  adjusts to match variations in the span of the primary sense of direction  172  of the negative space  106  between different trailers  104 . The span of the length of the lateral direction  173  of the invention  100  is adjustable such that the invention  100  adjusts to match variations in the span of the lateral direction  173  of the negative space  106  between different trailers  104 . 
     The invention  100  comprises a framework  101 , a tarpaulin  102 , and a plurality of fasteners  103 . The plurality of fasteners  103  attach the tarpaulin  102  to the framework  101 . The framework  101  forms a containment space within the boundaries of the negative space  106 . The span of the lenght the framework  101  in the vertical direction  171  is adjustable. The span of the length of the framework  101  in the primary sense of direction  172  is adjustable. The span of the length of the framework  101  in the lateral direction  173  is adjustable. The tarpaulin  102  is an opaque sheeting that blocks visibility into the containment space formed by the framework  101 . 
     The vertical direction  171  is defined in greater detail elsewhere in this disclosure. The primary sense of direction  172  is defined in greater detail elsewhere in this disclosure. The lateral direction  173  is defined in greater detail elsewhere in this disclosure. 
     The tarpaulin  102  is a sheeting. The tarpaulin  102  is formed from an opaque material. The tarpaulin  102  attaches to the framework  101  such that the tarpaulin  102  prevents visibility into the containment space formed by the framework  101 . 
     Each of the plurality of fasteners  103  suspends the tarpaulin  102  from the framework  101 . Each of the plurality of fasteners  103  forms a portion of the load path the transfers the load of the tarpaulin  102  to the framework  101 . Each of the plurality of fasteners  103  is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of hooks  121 , a plurality of hook and loop fasteners  122 , and a plurality of snaps  123 . 
     Each of the plurality of hooks  121  is a hook. Each of the plurality of hooks  121  suspends the tarpaulin  102  from a beam selected from the plurality of beams  112 . The hook is defined in greater detail elsewhere in this disclosure. 
     Each of the plurality of hook and loop fasteners  122  is a hook. Each of the plurality of hook and loop fasteners  122  suspends the tarpaulin  102  from a beam selected from the plurality of beams  112 . The hook and loop fastener is defined in greater detail elsewhere in this disclosure. 
     Each of the plurality of snaps  123  is a snap. Each of the plurality of snaps  123  suspends the tarpaulin  102  from a beam selected from the plurality of beams  112 . The snap is defined in greater detail elsewhere in this disclosure. 
     The framework  101  is an openwork structure. The framework  101  forms the boundary of the containment space. The framework  101  forms a substructure that supports the tarpaulin  102 . The span of the length of the framework  101  in the vertical direction  171  is adjustable. The framework  101  in the primary sense of direction  172  is adjustable. The framework  101  in the lateral direction  173  is adjustable. The span of the lengths of the framework  101  adjusts such that the framework  101  will fit within the negative space  106  underneath the elevated component  105  of the trailer  104 . The framework  101  comprises a plurality of telescopic stanchions  111 , a plurality of beams  112 , and a plurality of beam links  113 . 
     Each of the plurality of telescopic stanchions  111  is a vertically oriented structure. Each of the plurality of telescopic stanchions  111  is a telescopic structure. The span of the length of each of the plurality of telescopic stanchions  111  is adjustable in the vertical direction  171 . The plurality of telescopic stanchions  111  forms the load path that transfers the combined load of the plurality of beams  112 , the plurality of beam links  113 , and the tarpaulin  102  to the ground. The plurality of telescopic stanchions  111  comprises a first telescopic stanchion  131 , a second telescopic stanchion  132 , a third telescopic stanchion  133 , and a fourth telescopic stanchion  134 . 
     The first telescopic stanchion  131  is a vertically oriented stanchion that carries a portion of the load path of the invention  100 . The first telescopic stanchion  131  is a telescopic structure. 
     The first telescopic stanchion  131  comprises a first arm  201 , a second arm  202 , and a first detent  231 . The first detent  231  is a mechanical device that locks and secures the second arm  202  to the first arm  201 . The first arm  201  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The second arm  202  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The second arm  202  is geometrically similar to the first arm  201 . The span of the outer dimension of the second arm  202  is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the first arm  201  such that the second arm  202  inserts into the first arm  201  in a telescopic fashion. 
     This telescopic arrangement of the first telescopic stanchion  131  allows the length of the first telescopic stanchion  131  to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the second arm  202  within the first arm  201 . The position of the second arm  202  relative to the first arm  201  is held in position using the first detent  231 . The first detent  231  is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock. 
     The first telescopic stanchion  131  further comprises a third arm  203 , and a second detent  232 . The second detent  232  is a mechanical device that locks and secures the second arm  202  to the third arm  203 . The third arm  203  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The third arm  203  is geometrically similar to the second arm  202 . The span of the outer dimension of the third arm  203  is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the second arm  202  such that the third arm  203  inserts into the second arm  202  in a telescopic fashion. 
     This telescopic arrangement of the first telescopic stanchion  131  allows the length of the first telescopic stanchion  131  to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the third arm  203  within the second arm  202 . The position of the relative to the third arm  203  is held in position using the second detent  232 . The second detent  232  is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock. 
     The first telescopic stanchion  131  further comprises a first plate  311 , a first 90-degree elbow tee  312 , and a first compression spring  313 . The first plate  311  is a disk-shaped plate structure. The first plate  311  forms a pedestal between the third arm  203  of the first telescopic stanchion  131  and the ground. The first 90-degree elbow tee  312  is an elbow tee that forms the superior structure of the first telescopic stanchion  131 . The first 90-degree elbow tee  312  attaches the first arm  201  of the first telescopic stanchion  131  to the first beam  141  and the fourth beam  144 . The first compression spring  313  is a helical spring. The first compression spring  313  is a coil spring that forms a compression spring. The first compression spring  313  absorbs shocks within the first telescopic stanchion  131  that occur when the framework  101  installs in the negative space  106 . 
     The second telescopic stanchion  132  is a vertically oriented stanchion that carries a portion of the load path of the invention  100 . The second telescopic stanchion  132  is a telescopic structure. 
     The second telescopic stanchion  132  comprises a fourth arm  204 , a fifth arm  205 , and a third detent  233 . The third detent  233  is a mechanical device that locks and secures the fifth arm  205  to the fourth arm  204 . The fourth arm  204  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The fifth arm  205  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The fifth arm  205  is geometrically similar to the fourth arm  204 . The span of the outer dimension of the fifth arm  205  is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the fourth arm  204  such that the fifth arm  205  inserts into the fourth arm  204  in a telescopic fashion. 
     This telescopic arrangement of the second telescopic stanchion  132  allows the length of the second telescopic stanchion  132  to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the fifth arm  205  within the fourth arm  204 . The position of the fifth arm  205  relative to the fourth arm  204  is held in position using the third detent  233 . The third detent  233  is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock. 
     The second telescopic stanchion  132  further comprises a sixth arm  206 , and a fourth detent  234 . The fourth detent  234  is a mechanical device that locks and secures the fifth arm  205  to the sixth arm  206 . The fifth arm  205  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The sixth arm  206  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The sixth arm  206  is geometrically similar to the fifth arm  205 . The span of the outer dimension of the fifth arm  205  is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the sixth arm  206  such that the sixth arm  206  inserts into the fifth arm  205  in a telescopic fashion. 
     This telescopic arrangement of the second telescopic stanchion  132  allows the length of the second telescopic stanchion  132  to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the sixth arm  206  within the fifth arm  205 . The position of the fifth arm  205  relative to the sixth arm  206  is held in position using the fourth detent  234 . The fourth detent  234  is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock. 
     The second telescopic stanchion  132  further comprises a second plate  321 , a second 90-degree elbow tee  322 , and a second compression spring  323 . The second plate  321  is a disk-shaped plate structure. The second plate  321  forms a pedestal between the sixth arm  206  of the second telescopic stanchion  132  and the ground. The second 90-degree elbow tee  322  is an elbow tee that forms the superior structure of the second telescopic stanchion  132 . The second 90-degree elbow tee  322  attaches the fourth arm  204  of the second telescopic stanchion  132  to the second beam  142  and the first beam  141 . The second compression spring  323  is a helical spring. The second compression spring  323  is a coil spring that forms a compression spring. The second compression spring  323  absorbs shocks within the second telescopic stanchion  132  that occur when the framework  101  installs in the negative space  106 . 
     The third telescopic stanchion  133  is a vertically oriented stanchion that carries a portion of the load path of the invention  100 . The third telescopic stanchion  133  is a telescopic structure. 
     The third telescopic stanchion  133  comprises a seventh arm  207 , an eighth arm  208 , and a fifth detent  235 . The fifth detent  235  is a mechanical device that locks and secures the eighth arm  208  to the seventh arm  207 . The seventh arm  207  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The eighth arm  208  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The eighth arm  208  is geometrically similar to the seventh arm  207 . The span of the outer dimension of the eighth arm  208  is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the seventh arm  207  such that the eighth arm  208  inserts into the seventh arm  207  in a telescopic fashion. 
     This telescopic arrangement of the third telescopic stanchion  133  allows the length of the third telescopic stanchion  133  to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the eighth arm  208  within the seventh arm  207 . The position of the eighth arm  208  relative to the seventh arm  207  is held in position using the fifth detent  235 . The fifth detent  235  is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock. 
     The third telescopic stanchion  133  further comprises a ninth arm  209 , and a sixth detent  236 . The sixth detent  236  is a mechanical device that locks and secures the eighth arm  208  to the ninth arm  209 . The eighth arm  208  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The ninth arm  209  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The ninth arm  209  is geometrically similar to the eighth arm  208 . The span of the outer dimension of the eighth arm  208  is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the ninth arm  209  such that the ninth arm  209  inserts into the eighth arm  208  in a telescopic fashion. 
     This telescopic arrangement of the third telescopic stanchion  133  allows the length of the third telescopic stanchion  133  to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the ninth arm  209  within the eighth arm  208 . The position of the eighth arm  208  relative to the ninth arm  209  is held in position using the sixth detent  236 . The sixth detent  236  is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock. 
     The third telescopic stanchion  133  further comprises a third plate  331 , a third 90-degree elbow tee  332 , and a third compression spring  333 . The third plate  331  is a disk-shaped plate structure. The third plate  331  forms a pedestal between the ninth arm  209  of the third telescopic stanchion  133  and the ground. The third 90-degree elbow tee  332  is an elbow tee that forms the superior structure of the third telescopic stanchion  133 . The third 90-degree elbow tee  332  attaches the seventh arm  207  of the third telescopic stanchion  133  to the third beam  143  and the second beam  142 . The third compression spring  333  is a helical spring. The third compression spring  333  is a coil spring that forms a compression spring. The third compression spring  333  absorbs shocks within the third telescopic stanchion  133  that occur when the framework  101  installs in the negative space  106 . 
     The fourth telescopic stanchion  134  is a vertically oriented stanchion that carries a portion of the load path of the invention  100 . The fourth telescopic stanchion  134  is a telescopic structure. 
     The fourth telescopic stanchion  134  comprises a tenth arm  210 , an eleventh arm  211 , and a seventh detent  237 . The seventh detent  237  is a mechanical device that locks and secures the eleventh arm  211  to the tenth arm  210 . The tenth arm  210  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The eleventh arm  211  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The eleventh arm  211  is geometrically similar to the tenth arm  210 . The span of the outer dimension of the eleventh arm  211  is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the tenth arm  210  such that the eleventh arm  211  inserts into the tenth arm  210  in a telescopic fashion. 
     This telescopic arrangement of the fourth telescopic stanchion  134  allows the length of the fourth telescopic stanchion  134  to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the eleventh arm  211  within the tenth arm  210 . The position of the eleventh arm  211  relative to the tenth arm  210  is held in position using the seventh detent  237 . The seventh detent  237  is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock. 
     The fourth telescopic stanchion  134  further comprises a twelfth arm  212 , and an eighth detent  238 . The eighth detent  238  is a mechanical device that locks and secures the eleventh arm  211  to the twelfth arm  212 . The eleventh arm  211  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The twelfth arm  212  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The twelfth arm  212  is geometrically similar to the eleventh arm  211 . The span of the outer dimension of the eleventh arm  211  is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the twelfth arm  212  such that the twelfth arm  212  inserts into the eleventh arm  211  in a telescopic fashion. 
     This telescopic arrangement of the fourth telescopic stanchion  134  allows the length of the fourth telescopic stanchion  134  to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the twelfth arm  212  within the eleventh arm  211 . The position of the eleventh arm  211  relative to the twelfth arm  212  is held in position using the eighth detent  238 . The eighth detent  238  is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock. 
     The fourth telescopic stanchion  134  further comprises a fourth plate  341 , a fourth 90-degree elbow tee  342 , and a fourth compression spring  343 . The fourth plate  341  is a disk-shaped plate structure. The fourth plate  341  forms a pedestal between the twelfth arm  212  of the fourth telescopic stanchion  134  and the ground. The fourth 90-degree elbow tee  342  is an elbow tee that forms the superior structure of the fourth telescopic stanchion  134 . The fourth 90-degree elbow tee  342  attaches the tenth arm  210  of the fourth telescopic stanchion  134  to the fourth beam  144  and the third beam  143 . The fourth compression spring  343  is a helical spring. The fourth compression spring  343  is a coil spring that forms a compression spring. The fourth compression spring  343  absorbs shocks within the fourth telescopic stanchion  134  that occur when the framework  101  installs in the negative space  106 . 
     The first arm  201  is further defined with a first end  401  and a second end  402 . The second arm  202  is further defined with a third end  403  and a fourth end  404 . The third arm  203  is further defined with a fifth end  405  and a sixth end  406 . The fourth arm  204  is further defined with a seventh end  407  and an eighth end  408 . The fifth arm  205  is further defined with a ninth end  409  and a tenth end  410 . The sixth arm  206  is further defined with an eleventh end  411  and a twelfth end  412 . 
     The seventh arm  207  is further defined with a thirteenth end  413  and a fourteenth end  414 . The eighth arm  208  is further defined with a fifteenth end  415  and a sixteenth end  416 . The ninth arm  209  is further defined with a seventeenth end  417  and an eighteenth end  418 . The tenth arm  210  is further defined with a nineteenth end  419  and a twentieth end  420 . The eleventh arm  211  is further defined with a twenty-first end  421  and a twenty-second end  422 . The twelfth arm  212  is further defined with a twenty-third end  423  and a twenty-fourth end  424 . 
     The first 90-degree elbow tee  312  is further defined with a fifty-seventh end  457 , a fifty-eighth end  458 , and a fifty-ninth end  459 . The second 90-degree elbow tee  322  is further defined with a sixtieth end  460 , a sixty-first end  461 , and a sixty-second end  462 . The third 90-degree elbow tee  332  is further defined with a sixty-third end  463 , a sixty-fourth end  464 , and a sixty-fifth end  465 . The fourth 90-degree elbow tee  342  is further defined with a sixty-sixth end  466 , a sixty-seventh end  467 , and a sixty-eighth end  468 . 
     Each of the plurality of beams  112  is a jib used to suspend the tarpaulin  102 . Each of the plurality of beams  112  is a horizontally oriented structure. Each of the plurality of beams  112  is a telescopic structure. The span of the length of each of the plurality of beams  112  is adjustable in a direction selected from the group consisting of: a) the primary sense of direction  172 ; b), the lateral direction  173 ; and c) a horizontal direction formed in a direction that is perpendicular to neither the primary sense of direction  172  nor the lateral direction  173 . The plurality of beams  112  forms the superior structure of the invention  100 . The plurality of beams  112  comprises a first beam  141 , a second beam  142 , a third beam  143 , and a fourth beam  144 . 
     A portion of the tarpaulin  102  hangs from the first beam  141 . The first beam  141  is a horizontally oriented load bearing structure. The first beam  141  is a telescopic structure. The first beam  141  comprises a first telescopic jib  161  and a second telescopic jib  162 . The first telescopic jib  161  is a telescopic structure. The first telescopic jib  161  attaches the first beam  141  to the first telescopic stanchion  131 . The second telescopic jib  162  is a telescopic structure. The second telescopic jib  162  attaches the first beam  141  to the second telescopic stanchion  132 . 
     The first telescopic jib  161  is a telescopic structure that comprises a thirteenth arm  213 , a fourteenth arm  214 , and a ninth detent  239 . The ninth detent  239  is a mechanical device that locks and secures the fourteenth arm  214  to the thirteenth arm  213 . The thirteenth arm  213  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The fourteenth arm  214  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The fourteenth arm  214  is geometrically similar to the thirteenth arm  213 . The span of the outer dimension of the fourteenth arm  214  is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the thirteenth arm  213  such that the fourteenth arm  214  inserts into the thirteenth arm  213  in a telescopic fashion. 
     This telescopic arrangement of the first telescopic jib  161  allows the length of the first telescopic jib  161  to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the fourteenth arm  214  within the thirteenth arm  213 . The position of the fourteenth arm  214  relative to the thirteenth arm  213  is held in position using the ninth detent  239 . The ninth detent  239  is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock. 
     The second telescopic jib  162  is a telescopic structure that comprises a fifteenth arm  215 , a sixteenth arm  216 , and a tenth detent  240 . The tenth detent  240  is a mechanical device that locks and secures the sixteenth arm  216  to the fifteenth arm  215 . The fifteenth arm  215  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The sixteenth arm  216  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The sixteenth arm  216  is geometrically similar to the fifteenth arm  215 . The span of the outer dimension of the sixteenth arm  216  is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the fifteenth arm  215  such that the sixteenth arm  216  inserts into the fifteenth arm  215  in a telescopic fashion. 
     This telescopic arrangement of the second telescopic jib  162  allows the length of the second telescopic jib  162  to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the sixteenth arm  216  within the fifteenth arm  215 . The position of the sixteenth arm  216  relative to the fifteenth arm  215  is held in position using the tenth detent  240 . The tenth detent  240  is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock. 
     A portion of the tarpaulin  102  hangs from the second beam  142 . The second beam  142  is a horizontally oriented load bearing structure. The second beam  142  is a telescopic structure. The second beam  142  comprises a third telescopic jib  163  and a fourth telescopic jib  164 . The third telescopic jib  163  is a telescopic structure. The third telescopic jib  163  attaches the second beam  142  to the second telescopic stanchion  132 . The fourth telescopic jib  164  is a telescopic structure. The fourth telescopic jib  164  attaches the second beam  142  to the third telescopic stanchion  133 . 
     The third telescopic jib  163  is a telescopic structure that comprises a seventeenth arm  217 , an eighteenth arm  218 , and an eleventh detent  241 . The eleventh detent  241  is a mechanical device that locks and secures the eighteenth arm  218  to the seventeenth arm  217 . The seventeenth arm  217  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The eighteenth arm  218  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The eighteenth arm  218  is geometrically similar to the seventeenth arm  217 . The span of the outer dimension of the eighteenth arm  218  is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the seventeenth arm  217  such that the eighteenth arm  218  inserts into the seventeenth arm  217  in a telescopic fashion. 
     This telescopic arrangement of the third telescopic jib  163  allows the length of the third telescopic jib  163  to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the eighteenth arm  218  within the seventeenth arm  217 . The position of the eighteenth arm  218  relative to the seventeenth arm  217  is held in position using the eleventh detent  241 . The eleventh detent  241  is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock. 
     The fourth telescopic jib  164  is a telescopic structure that comprises a nineteenth arm  219 , a twentieth arm  220 , and a twelfth detent  242 . The twelfth detent  242  is a mechanical device that locks and secures the twentieth arm  220  to the nineteenth arm  219 . The nineteenth arm  219  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The twentieth arm  220  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The twentieth arm  220  is geometrically similar to the nineteenth arm  219 . The span of the outer dimension of the twentieth arm  220  is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the nineteenth arm  219  such that the twentieth arm  220  inserts into the nineteenth arm  219  in a telescopic fashion. 
     This telescopic arrangement of the fourth telescopic jib  164  allows the length of the fourth telescopic jib  164  to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the twentieth arm  220  within the nineteenth arm  219 . The position of the twentieth arm  220  relative to the nineteenth arm  219  is held in position using the twelfth detent  242 . The twelfth detent  242  is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock. 
     A portion of the tarpaulin  102  hangs from the third beam  143 . The third beam  143  is a horizontally oriented load bearing structure. The third beam  143  is a telescopic structure. The third beam  143  comprises a fifth telescopic jib  165  and a sixth telescopic jib  166 . The fifth telescopic jib  165  is a telescopic structure. The fifth telescopic jib  165  attaches the third beam  143  to the third telescopic stanchion  133 . The sixth telescopic jib  166  is a telescopic structure. The sixth telescopic jib  166  attaches the third beam  143  to the fourth telescopic stanchion  134 . 
     The fifth telescopic jib  165  is a telescopic structure that comprises a twenty-first arm  221 , a twenty-second arm  222 , and a thirteenth detent  243 . The thirteenth detent  243  is a mechanical device that locks and secures the twenty-second arm  222  to the twenty-first arm  221 . The twenty-first arm  221  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The twenty-second arm  222  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The twenty-second arm  222  is geometrically similar to the twenty-first arm  221 . The span of the outer dimension of the twenty-second arm  222  is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the twenty-first arm  221  such that the twenty-second arm  222  inserts into the twenty-first arm  221  in a telescopic fashion. 
     This telescopic arrangement of the fifth telescopic jib  165  allows the length of the fifth telescopic jib  165  to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the twenty-second arm  222  within the twenty-first arm  221 . The position of the twenty-second arm  222  relative to the twenty-first arm  221  is held in position using the thirteenth detent  243 . The thirteenth detent  243  is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock. 
     The sixth telescopic jib  166  is a telescopic structure that comprises a twenty-third arm  223 , a twenty-fourth arm  224 , and a fourteenth detent  244 . The fourteenth detent  244  is a mechanical device that locks and secures the twenty-fourth arm  224  to the twenty-third arm  223 . The twenty-third arm  223  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The twenty-fourth arm  224  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The twenty-fourth arm  224  is geometrically similar to the twenty-third arm  223 . The span of the outer dimension of the twenty-fourth arm  224  is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the twenty-third arm  223  such that the twenty-fourth arm  224  inserts into the twenty-third arm  223  in a telescopic fashion. 
     This telescopic arrangement of the sixth telescopic jib  166  allows the length of the sixth telescopic jib  166  to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the twenty-fourth arm  224  within the twenty-third arm  223 . The position of the twenty-fourth arm  224  relative to the twenty-third arm  223  is held in position using the fourteenth detent  244 . The fourteenth detent  244  is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock. 
     A portion of the tarpaulin  102  hangs from the fourth beam  144 . The fourth beam  144  is a horizontally oriented load bearing structure. The fourth beam  144  is a telescopic structure. The fourth beam  144  comprises a seventh telescopic jib  167  and an eighth telescopic jib  168 . The seventh telescopic jib  167  is a telescopic structure. The seventh telescopic jib  167  attaches the fourth beam  144  to the fourth telescopic stanchion  134 . The eighth telescopic jib  168  is a telescopic structure. The eighth telescopic jib  168  attaches the fourth beam  144  to the first telescopic stanchion  131 . 
     The seventh telescopic jib  167  is a telescopic structure that comprises a twenty-fifth arm  225 , a twenty-sixth arm  226 , and a fifteenth detent  245 . The fifteenth detent  245  is a mechanical device that locks and secures the twenty-sixth arm  226  to the twenty-fifth arm  225 . The twenty-fifth arm  225  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The twenty-sixth arm  226  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The twenty-sixth arm  226  is geometrically similar to the twenty-fifth arm  225 . The span of the outer dimension of the twenty-sixth arm  226  is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the twenty-fifth arm  225  such that the twenty-sixth arm  226  inserts into the twenty-fifth arm  225  in a telescopic fashion. 
     This telescopic arrangement of the seventh telescopic jib  167  allows the length of the seventh telescopic jib  167  to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the twenty-sixth arm  226  within the twenty-fifth arm  225 . The position of the twenty-sixth arm  226  relative to the twenty-fifth arm  225  is held in position using the fifteenth detent  245 . The fifteenth detent  245  is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock. 
     The eighth telescopic jib  168  is a telescopic structure that comprises a twenty-seventh arm  227 , a twenty-eighth arm  228 , and a sixteenth detent  246 . The sixteenth detent  246  is a mechanical device that locks and secures the twenty-eighth arm  228  to the twenty-seventh arm  227 . The twenty-seventh arm  227  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The twenty-eighth arm  228  is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The twenty-eighth arm  228  is geometrically similar to the twenty-seventh arm  227 . The span of the outer dimension of the twenty-eighth arm  228  is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the twenty-seventh arm  227  such that the twenty-eighth arm  228  inserts into the twenty-seventh arm  227  in a telescopic fashion. 
     This telescopic arrangement of the eighth telescopic jib  168  allows the length of the eighth telescopic jib  168  to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the twenty-eighth arm  228  within the twenty-seventh arm  227 . The position of the twenty-eighth arm  228  relative to the twenty-seventh arm  227  is held in position using the sixteenth detent  246 . The sixteenth detent  246  is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock. 
     The thirteenth arm  213  is further defined with a twenty-fifth end  425  and a twenty-sixth end  426 . The fourteenth arm  214  is further defined with a twenty-seventh end  427  and a twenty-eighth end  428 . The fifteenth arm  215  is further defined with a twenty-ninth end  429  and a thirtieth end  430 . The sixteenth arm  216  is further defined with a thirty-first end  431  and a thirty-second end  432 . The seventeenth arm  217  is further defined with a thirty-third end  433  and a thirty-fourth end  434 . The eighteenth arm  218  is further defined with a thirty-fifth end  435  and a thirty-sixth end  436 . 
     The nineteenth arm  219  is further defined with a thirty-seventh end  437  and a thirty-eighth end  438 . The twentieth arm  220  is further defined with a thirty-ninth end  439  and a fortieth end  440 . The twenty-first arm  221  is further defined with a forty-first end  441  and a forty-second end  442 . The twenty-second arm  222  is further defined with a forty-third end  443  and a forty-fourth end  444 . The twenty-third arm  223  is further defined with a forty-fifth end  445  and a forty-sixth end  446 . The twenty-fourth arm  224  is further defined with a forty-seventh end  447  and a forty-eighth end  448 . 
     The twenty-fifth arm  225  is further defined with a forty-ninth end  449  and a fiftieth end  450 . The twenty-sixth arm  226  is further defined with a fifty-first end  451  and a fifty-second end  452 . The twenty-seventh arm  227  is further defined with a fifty-third end  453  and a fifty-fourth end  454 . The twenty-eighth arm  228  is further defined with a fifty-fifth end  455  and a fifty-sixth end  456 . 
     Each of the plurality of beam links  113  attaches an initial telescopic jib of the selected beam to a subsequent telescopic jib of the selected beam. The attachment of the initial and subsequent telescopic jibs forms the selected beam. Each of the plurality of beam links  113  is a hollow prism-shaped structure. Each of the plurality of beam links  113  is geometrically similar to the initial telescopic jib and the subsequent telescopic jib such that the initial and subsequent telescopic jibs will insert into a beam link selected from the plurality of beam links  113 . The plurality of beam links  113  comprises a first beam link  151 , a second beam link  152 , a third beam link  153 , and a fourth beam link  154 . 
     The first beam link  151  is a mechanical structure that attaches the first telescopic jib  161  to the second telescopic jib  162 . The second beam link  152  is a mechanical structure that attaches the third telescopic jib  163  to the fourth telescopic jib  164 . The third beam link  153  is a mechanical structure that attaches the fifth telescopic jib  165  to the sixth telescopic jib  166 . The fourth beam link  154  is a mechanical structure that attaches the seventh telescopic jib  167  to the eighth telescopic jib  168 . 
     The first beam link  151  is further defined with a sixty-ninth end  469  and a seventieth end  470 . The second beam link  152  is further defined with a seventy-first end  471  and a seventy-second end  472 . The third beam link  153  is further defined with a seventy-third end  473  and a seventy-fourth end  474 . The fourth beam link  154  is further defined with a seventy-fifth end  475  and a seventy-sixth end  476 . 
     The following four paragraphs describe the assembly of the plurality of telescopic stanchions  111 . 
     The first end  401  of the first arm  201  inserts into the fifty-seventh end  457  of the first 90-degree elbow tee  312 . The third end  403  of the second arm  202  inserts into the second end  402  of the first arm  201 . The fifth end  405  of the third arm  203  inserts into the fourth end  404  of the second arm  202 . The first plate  311  of the first telescopic stanchion  131  attaches to the sixth end  406  of the third arm  203 . The first compression spring  313  of the first telescopic stanchion  131  inserts into the second arm  202 . 
     The seventh end  407  of the fourth arm  204  inserts into the sixtieth end  460  of the second 90-degree elbow tee  322 . The ninth end  409  of the fifth arm  205  inserts into the eighth end  408  of the fourth arm  204 . The eleventh end  411  of the sixth arm  206  inserts into the tenth end  410  of the fifth arm  205 . The second plate  321  of the second telescopic stanchion  132  attaches to the twelfth end  412  of the sixth arm  206 . The second compression spring  323  of the second telescopic stanchion  132  inserts into the fifth arm  205 . 
     The thirteenth end  413  of the seventh arm  207  inserts into the sixty-third end  463  of the third 90-degree elbow tee  332 . The fifteenth end  415  of the eighth arm  208  inserts into the fourteenth end  414  of the seventh arm  207 . The seventeenth end  417  of the ninth arm  209  inserts into the sixteenth end  416  of the eighth arm  208 . The third plate  331  of the third telescopic stanchion  133  attaches to the eighteenth end  418  of the ninth arm  209 . The third compression spring  333  of the third telescopic stanchion  133  inserts into the eighth arm  208 . 
     The nineteenth end  419  of the tenth arm  210  inserts into the sixty-sixth end  466  of the fourth 90-degree elbow tee  342 . The twenty-first end  421  of the eleventh arm  211  inserts into the twentieth end  420  of the tenth arm  210 . The twenty-third end  423  of the twelfth arm  212  inserts into the twenty-second end  422  of the eleventh arm  211 . The fourth plate  341  of the fourth telescopic stanchion  134  attaches to the twenty-fourth end  424  of the twelfth arm  212 . The fourth compression spring  343  of the fourth telescopic stanchion  134  inserts into the eleventh arm  211 . 
     The following four paragraphs describe the assembly of the plurality of beams  112 . 
     The twenty-fifth end  425  of the thirteenth arm  213  inserts into the fifty-ninth end  459  of the first 90-degree elbow tee  312 . The twenty-seventh end  427  of the fourteenth arm  214  inserts into the twenty-sixth end  426  of the thirteenth arm  213 . The twenty-eighth end  428  of the fourteenth arm  214  inserts into the sixty-ninth end  469  of the first beam link  151 . The twenty-ninth end  429  of the fifteenth arm  215  inserts into the sixty-first end  461  of the second 90-degree elbow tee  322 . The thirty-first end  431  of the sixteenth arm  216  inserts into the thirtieth end  430  of the fifteenth arm  215 . The thirty-second end  432  of the sixteenth arm  216  inserts into the seventieth end  470  of the first beam link  151 . 
     The thirty-third end  433  of the seventeenth arm  217  inserts into the sixty-second end  462  of the second 90-degree elbow tee  322 . The thirty-fifth end  435  of the eighteenth arm  218  inserts into the thirty-fourth end  434  of the seventeenth arm  217 . The thirty-sixth end  436  of the eighteenth arm  218  inserts into the seventy-first end  471  of the second beam link  152 . The thirty-seventh end  437  of the nineteenth arm  219  inserts into the sixty-fourth end  464  of the third 90-degree elbow tee  332 . The thirty-ninth end  439  of the twentieth arm  220  inserts into the thirty-eighth end  438  of the nineteenth arm  219 . The fortieth end  440  of the twentieth arm  220  inserts into the seventy-second end  472  of the second beam link  152 . 
     The forty-first end  441  of the twenty-first arm  221  inserts into the sixty-fifth end  465  of the third 90-degree elbow tee  332 . The forty-third end  443  of the twenty-second arm  222  inserts into the forty-second end  442  of the twenty-first arm  221 . The forty-fourth end  444  of the twenty-second arm  222  inserts into the seventy-third end  473  of the third beam link  153 . The forty-fifth end  445  of the twenty-third arm  223  inserts into the sixty-seventh end  467  of the fourth 90-degree elbow tee  342 . The forty-seventh end  447  of the twenty-fourth arm  224  inserts into the forty-sixth end  446  of the twenty-third arm  223 . The forty-eighth end  448  of the twenty-fourth arm  224  inserts into the seventy-fourth end  474  of the third beam link  153 . 
     The forty-ninth end  449  of the twenty-fifth arm  225  inserts into the sixty-eighth end  468  of the fourth 90-degree elbow tee  342 . The fifty-first end  451  of the twenty-sixth arm  226  inserts into the fiftieth end  450  of the twenty-fifth arm  225 . The fifty-second end  452  of the twenty-sixth arm  226  inserts into the seventy-fifth end  475  of the fourth beam link  154 . The fifty-third end  453  of the twenty-seventh arm  227  inserts into the fifty-eighth end  458  of the first 90-degree elbow tee  312 . The fifty-fifth end  455  of the twenty-eighth arm  228  inserts into the fifty-fourth end  454  of the twenty-seventh arm  227 . The fifty-sixth end  456  of the twenty-eighth arm  228  inserts into the seventy-sixth end  476  of the fourth beam link  154 . 
     The following definitions were used in this disclosure: 
     90 Degree Elbow Tee: As used in this disclosure, a 90 degree elbow is a three aperture fitting that attaches a first pipe, a second pipe, and a third pipe such that: 1) the center axis of the first pipe is perpendicular to the center axis of the second pipe; 2) the center axis of the second pipe is perpendicular to the center axis of the third pipe; and, 3) the center axis of the third pipe is perpendicular to the center axis of the first pipe. 
     Align: As used in this disclosure, align refers to an arrangement of objects that are: 1) arranged in a straight plane or line; 2) arranged to give a directional sense of a plurality of parallel planes or lines; or, 3) a first line or curve is congruent to and overlaid on a second line or curve. 
     Beam: As used in this disclosure, a beam is a horizontally oriented shaft that: 1) is suspended above a supporting surface; and, 2) bears a load. See jib. 
     Center: As used in this disclosure, a center is a point that is: 1) the point within a circle that is equidistant from all the points of the circumference; 2) the point within a regular polygon that is equidistant from all the vertices of the regular polygon; 3) the point on a line that is equidistant from the ends of the line; 4) the point, pivot, or axis around which something revolves; or, 5) the centroid or first moment of an area or structure. In cases where the appropriate definition or definitions are not obvious, the fifth option should be used in interpreting the specification. 
     Center Axis: As used in this disclosure, the center axis is the axis of a cylinder or a prism. The center axis of a prism is the line that joins the center point of the first congruent face of the prism to the center point of the second corresponding congruent face of the prism. The center axis of a pyramid refers to a line formed through the apex of the pyramid that is perpendicular to the base of the pyramid. When the center axes of two cylinder, prism or pyramidal structures share the same line they are said to be aligned. When the center axes of two cylinder, prism or pyramidal structures do not share the same line they are said to be offset. 
     Composite Prism: As used in this disclosure, a composite prism refers to a structure that is formed from a plurality of structures selected from the group consisting of a prism structure and a pyramid structure. The plurality of selected structures may or may not be truncated. The plurality of prism structures are joined together such that the center axes of each of the plurality of structures are aligned. The congruent ends of any two structures selected from the group consisting of a prism structure and a pyramid structure need not be geometrically similar. 
     Compression Spring: As used in this disclosure, a compression spring is a wire coil that resists forces attempting to compress the wire coil in the direction of the center axis of the wire coil. The compression spring will return to its original position when the compressive force is removed. 
     Congruent: As used in this disclosure, congruent is a term that compares a first object to a second object. Specifically, two objects are said to be congruent when: 1) they are geometrically similar; and, 2) the first object can superimpose over the second object such that the first object aligns, within manufacturing tolerances, with the second object. 
     Correspond: As used in this disclosure, the term correspond is used as a comparison between two or more objects wherein one or more properties shared by the two or more objects match, agree, or align within acceptable manufacturing tolerances. 
     Detent: As used in this disclosure, a detent is a device for positioning and holding a first object relative to a second object such that the position of the first object relative to the second object is adjustable. 
     Disk: As used in this disclosure, a disk is a prism-shaped object that is flat in appearance. The disk is formed from two congruent ends that are attached by a lateral face. The sum of the surface areas of two congruent ends of the prism-shaped object that forms the disk is greater than the surface area of the lateral face of the prism-shaped object that forms the disk. In this disclosure, the congruent ends of the prism-shaped structure that forms the disk are referred to as the faces of the disk. 
     Fastener: As used in this disclosure, a fastener is a device that is used to removably attach a first object to a second object. 
     Ferrule: As used in this disclosure, a ferrule is a prism-shaped device that inserts into the end of a prism-shaped structure such that the center axis of the prism-shaped device is aligned with the center axis of the prism-shaped structure to form a composite prism structure. The outer diameter of the prism-shaped device is lesser than the outer diameter of the prism-shaped structure. Objects attached to the prism-shaped device are thereby attached to the prism-shaped structure. 
     Force of Gravity: As used in this disclosure, the force of gravity refers to a vector that indicates the direction of the pull of gravity on an object at or near the surface of the earth. 
     Form Factor: As used in this disclosure, the term form factor refers to the size and shape of an object. 
     Framework: As used in this disclosure, a framework refers to the substructure of an object that carries the load path of the object. 
     Geometrically Similar: As used in this disclosure, geometrically similar is a term that compares a first object to a second object wherein: 1) the sides of the first object have a one to one correspondence to the sides of the second object; 2) wherein the ratio of the length of each pair of corresponding sides are equal; 3) the angles formed by the first object have a one to one correspondence to the angles of the second object; and, 4) wherein the corresponding angles are equal. The term geometrically identical refers to a situation where the ratio of the length of each pair of corresponding sides equals 1. 
     Ground: As used in this disclosure, the ground is a solid supporting surface formed by the Earth. The term level ground means that the supporting surface formed by the ground is roughly perpendicular to the force of gravity. 
     Helical Spring: As used in this disclosure, a helical spring is a compression spring shaped in the form of a cylindrical helix. 
     Hook: As used in this disclosure, a hook is an object that is curved or bent at an angle such that items can be hung on or caught by the object. 
     Hook and Loop Fastener: As used in this disclosure, a hook and loop fastener is a fastener that comprises a hook surface and a loop surface. The hook surface comprises a plurality of minute hooks. The loop surface comprises a surface of uncut pile that acts like a plurality of loops. When the hook surface is applied to the loop surface, the plurality of minute hooks fastens to the plurality of loops securely fastening the hook surface to the loop surface. A note on usage: when fastening two objects the hook surface of a hook and loop fastener will be placed on the first object and the matching loop surface of a hook and loop fastener will be placed on the second object without significant regard to which object of the two objects is the first object and which of the two objects is the second object. When the hook surface of a hook and loop fastener or the loop surface of a hook and loop fastener is attached to an object this will simply be referred to as the “hook/loop surface” with the understanding that when the two objects are fastened together one of the two objects will have a hook surface and the remaining object will have the loop surface. 
     Horizontal: As used in this disclosure, horizontal is a directional term that refers to a direction that is either: 1) parallel to the horizon; 2) perpendicular to the local force of gravity, or, 3) parallel to a supporting surface. In cases where the appropriate definition or definitions are not obvious, the second option should be used in interpreting the specification. Unless specifically noted in this disclosure, the horizontal direction is always perpendicular to the vertical direction. 
     Inferior: As used in this disclosure, the term inferior refers to a directional reference that is parallel to and in the same direction as the force of gravity when an object is positioned or used normally. 
     Inner Dimension: As used in this disclosure, the term inner dimension describes the span from a first inside or interior surface of a container to a second inside or interior surface of a container. The term is used in much the same way that a plumber would refer to the inner diameter of a pipe. 
     Jib: As used in this disclosure, a jib is a beam structure that is used to suspend a load. 
     Lateral: As used in this disclosure, the term lateral refers to the movement of an object that is perpendicular to the primary sense of direction of an object and parallel to the horizontal plane (or perpendicular to the vertical plane). Lateral movement is always perpendicular to the anterior-posterior axis. Lateral movement is often called sideways movement. 
     Load: As used in this disclosure, the term load refers to an object upon which a force is acting or which is otherwise absorbing energy in some fashion. Examples of a load in this sense include, but are not limited to, a mass that is being moved a distance or an electrical circuit element that draws energy. The term load is also commonly used to refer to the forces that are applied to a stationary structure. 
     Load Path: As used in this disclosure, a load path refers to a chain of one or more structures that transfers a load generated by a raised structure or object to a foundation, supporting surface, or the earth. 
     Negative Space: As used in this disclosure, negative space is a method of defining an object through the use of open or empty space as the definition of the object itself, or, through the use of open or empty space to describe the boundaries of an object. 
     One to One: When used in this disclosure, a one to one relationship means that a first element selected from a first set is in some manner connected to only one element of a second set. A one to one correspondence means that the one to one relationship exists both from the first set to the second set and from the second set to the first set. A one to one fashion means that the one to one relationship exists in only one direction. 
     Opaque: As used in this disclosure, opaque refers to an object or material that prevents the passage of radiation through the object or material. 
     Openwork: As used in this disclosure, the term open work is used to describe a structure, often a surface, which is formed with openings that allow for visibility and fluid flow through the structure. Wrought work and meshes are forms of openwork. 
     Outer Dimension: As used in this disclosure, the term outer dimension describes the span from a first exterior or outer surface of a tube or container to a second exterior or outer surface of a tube or container. The term is used in much the same way that a plumber would refer to the outer diameter of a pipe. 
     Pedestal: As used in this disclosure, a pedestal is an intermediary load bearing structure that that transfers a load path between a supporting surface and an object, structure, or load. 
     Perimetrical Boundary: As used in this disclosure, a perimetrical boundary is a hypothetical rectangular block that contains an object. Specifically, the rectangular block selected to be the perimetrical block is the rectangular block with the minimum volume that fully contains the object. 
     Pickup Truck: As used in this disclosure, a pickup truck is a vehicle having an enclosed cab and an open body comprising low sides and a tailgate that is powered by an internal combustion engine. A pickup truck is further defined with a bed, a tailgate, a left sidewall, a right sidewall, and an end wall. 
     Pipe: As used in this disclosure, the term pipe is used to describe a rigid hollow prism. While pipes that are suitable for use in this disclosure are often used to transport or conveys fluids or gases, the purpose of the pipes in this disclosure is structural. In this disclosure, the terms inner dimension of a pipe and outer dimension are used as they would be used by those skilled in the plumbing arts would use inner diameter and outer diameter. 
     Primary Sense of Direction: As used in this disclosure, the primary sense of direction of an object refers to a vector that: 1) passes through the center of the object; and, 2) is parallel to the direction of travel when the anterior surface(s) of the object are leading the object into the direction of travel. This definition intends to align with what people would normally call the forward direction of an object. 
     Prism: As used in this disclosure, a prism is a three-dimensional geometric structure wherein: 1) the form factor of two faces of the prism are congruent; and, 2) the two congruent faces are parallel to each other. The two congruent faces are also commonly referred to as the ends of the prism. The surfaces that connect the two congruent faces are called the lateral faces. In this disclosure, when further description is required a prism will be named for the geometric or descriptive name of the form factor of the two congruent faces. If the form factor of the two corresponding faces has no clearly established or well-known geometric or descriptive name, the term irregular prism will be used. The center axis of a prism is defined as a line that joins the center point of the first congruent face of the prism to the center point of the second corresponding congruent face of the prism. The center axis of a prism is otherwise analogous to the center axis of a cylinder. A prism wherein the ends are circles is commonly referred to as a cylinder. 
     Shaft: As used in this disclosure, a shaft is a long, narrow and rigid prism structure used as: 1) a structural element of a larger object; or 2) as a grip or lever for a handle. Shafts often have a cylindrical shape. 
     Sheeting: As used in this disclosure, a sheeting is a material, such as a paper, textile, a plastic, or a metal foil, in the form of a thin flexible layer or layers. 
     Snap: As used in this disclosure, a snap is a fastener that comprises a first component and a second component. The snap is engaged by pressing the first component into or against the second component. 
     Spring: As used in this disclosure, a spring is a device that is used to store mechanical energy. This mechanical energy will often be stored by: 1) deforming an elastomeric material that is used to make the device; 2) the application of a torque to a semi-rigid structure; or 3) a combination of the previous two items. 
     Stanchion: As used in this disclosure, a stanchion refers to a vertical pole, post, or support. 
     Superior: As used in this disclosure, the term superior refers to a directional reference that is parallel to and in the opposite direction of the force of gravity when an object is positioned or used normally. 
     Supporting Surface: As used in this disclosure, a supporting surface is a horizontal surface upon which an object is placed and to which the load path of the object is transferred. This disclosure assumes that an object placed on the supporting surface is in an orientation that is appropriate for the normal or anticipated use of the object. 
     Suspend: As used in this disclosure, to suspend an object means to support an object such that the inferior end of the object does not form a significant portion of the load path of the object. 
     Tarpaulin: As used in this disclosure, a tarpaulin is a protective covering made of a sheeting. The sheeting can be a textile material made from made from fibers or yarns suitable for textile production methods including, but not limited to, weaving, knitting or felting. The sheeting can also be made of material in the form of a continuous film including, but not limited to, plastic films. 
     Telescopic: As used in this disclosure, telescopic is an adjective that describes an object made of sections that fit or slide into each other such that the object can be made longer or shorter by adjusting the relative positions of the sections. 
     Textile: As used in this disclosure, a textile is a material that is woven, knitted, braided or felted. Synonyms in common usage for this definition include fabric and cloth. 
     Tow: As used in this disclosure, the term tow is used as a verb that refers to moving an object by pulling on the object with the assistance of an apparatus or device. 
     Trailer: As used in this disclosure, a trailer is an unpowered wheeled vehicle that is towed by a powered vehicle such as a tractor. 
     Vehicle: As used in this disclosure, a vehicle is a device used for transporting passengers, goods, or equipment. The term motorized vehicle refers to a vehicle can move under power provided by an electric motor or an internal combustion engine. 
     Vertical: As used in this disclosure, vertical refers to a direction that is either: 1) perpendicular to the horizontal direction; 2) parallel to the local force of gravity; or, 3) when referring to an individual object the direction from the designated top of the individual object to the designated bottom of the individual object. In cases where the appropriate definition or definitions are not obvious, the second option should be used in interpreting the specification. Unless specifically noted in this disclosure, the vertical direction is always perpendicular to the horizontal direction. 
     With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationship for the various components of the invention described above and in  FIGS. 1 through 8  include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the invention. 
     It shall be noted that those skilled in the art will readily recognize numerous adaptations and modifications which can be made to the various embodiments of the present invention which will result in an improved invention, yet all of which will fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the following claims. Accordingly, the invention is to be limited only by the scope of the following claims and their equivalents.