US 2017/0362851 A1 · TEMPORARY AND PORTABLE SHELTERS FOR MOURNING, CELEBRATION, AND SPIRITUAL USE

Abstract

An expandable shelter includes a canopy adjustable in length along a longitudinal axis. Legs support the canopy in an A-frame configuration defining an apex angle along an upper ridgeline. A shaded or sheltered area that is variable in length and width is defined. A mobile shelter includes multiple protective structures, each supported by a respective generally vertical supporting column having a lower handle configured to be gripped and supported by a respective bearer. Each handle may be toroidal in shape for use at any angle. Non-level terrain may be traversed by coordinated movements of bearers with regard to each respective handle such that the protective structures are maintained in a desired configuration.

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Dependent claims

An expandable shelter comprising:

a canopy having pleats, the canopy being adjustable in length along a longitudinal axis between an expanded and a collapsed configuration;
legs supporting the canopy in an A-frame configuration defining an apex angle along an upper ridgeline, the apex angle being adjustable between an open and closed configuration by angular adjustment of the legs such that a width transverse to the length is adjustable;
and
an expandable support rod, the expandable support rod having at least one slot, a spring, and a octagonal support segment connected configured to receive at least one support extension member.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Temporary and portable shelters for mourning, celebration, and spiritual use

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Temporary and portable shelters for mourning, celebration, and spiritual use

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Abstract

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