Retractable enclosure system
OwnerStacy L. Hoffmaninventor
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Abstract
A retractable enclosure system for providing outdoor comfort to individuals adjacent to a building. The retractable enclosure system includes a housing attachable to a building structure, a foldable frame attached to the housing and/or building structure, and a covering surrounding the foldable frame. The foldable frame preferably includes a plurality of support members connected to one another by a plurality of lower extension members and upper extension members. A plurality of support cables are preferably dispensed from a cable reel within the housing adjacent to the upper portions of the support members for providing additional support to the covering. The covering is preferably comprised of a netting for allowing enjoyment of the exterior surroundings while preventing the entry of insects.
Claims20
A retractable enclosure system, comprising:
- a housing having an interior portion;
- a foldable frame attached to said housing or a building structure, wherein said foldable frame is positionable within said interior portion when in a storage position;
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- a covering attached to said foldable frame.
A retractable enclosure system, comprising:
- a housing having an interior portion;
- a foldable frame attached to said housing or a building structure, wherein said foldable frame is positionable within said interior portion when in a storage position;
- a cable reel positioned within said housing;
- a plurality of support cables attached to said cable reel and slidably extending adjacent to an upper portion of said foldable frame;
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- a covering attached to said foldable frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.