# US 7,610,727 B2 · Securable cover apparatus for trade show booths

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- Number: US 7,610,727 B2
- Document ID: US7610727B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 10/667,695
- Filed: 2003-09-22
- Published: 2004-04-22
- Granted: 2009-11-03
- Earliest claimed: 2002-09-20
- Assignees: Boothseal LLC
- Inventors: Dario Toledo
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US7610727B2

## CPC

- A47F 3/002: {Devices for protection against sunlight or theft}
- E04H 1/1272: {Exhibition stands}
- E04H 15/008: {Tents or tent-like constructions composed partially of rigid panels (E04H15/06 takes precedence; trailer-type vehicles or caravans with foldable or readily disassembled living accommodation comprising flexible elements B60P3/341)}
- E06B 3/80: flexible {(upwardly folding flexible screens E06B9/262)}
- E04B 2002/7479: {Details of connection of flexible sheets to frame or posts}
- E06B 9/521: {Frameless fly screens; Tensioning means therefor (E06B9/54 takes precedence)}
- A47F: SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
- E04H: BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D)
- E06B: FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES (shades or blinds for greenhouses A01G9/22; curtains A47H; lids for car boots or bonnets B62D25/10; skylights E04B7/18; sunshades, awnings E04F10/00)
- E04B: GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of opening in walls, floors or ceilings E06B1/00; {electromagnetic shielding H05K9/0001})

## Abstract

This invention relates to a security apparatus for trade show booths comprising a flexible cover section to enclose an opening in a booth structure and a means for securely fastening the edges of the cover section to an opening of a booth structure so as to provide a securable removable cover to deter individuals from stealing merchandise from a display booth or otherwise enclose the booth for privacy. In one embodiment, adjustable fasteners that are used to secure the vertical edges of the cover are provide in manner that does not permit removal from outside of the cover when installed. Optional hangers are also used to hang the top edge of the cover to a support structure. Additionally, the cover may be provided with an adjustment belt to ensure that the cover remains taut on the support structure when locked in its fastened position.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A security system for guarding an interior area enclosed by three or more sides comprising:
a section of material having a side facing said interior area;
a plurality of pairing members;
a plurality of fastening members for fastening said material to a support structure by said pairing members, at least one of said fastening members comprising a rotatable tightening member;
a handle portion attached to said at least one of said fastening members, said handle portion comprising a protection extending away from said at least one of said fastening members for holding said at least one of said fastening members in place while attaching said at least one of said fastening members to said structure; and
a means for entrance and exit;
wherein said pairing members are connected to said material; and
wherein each of said plurality of fastening members are constructed for attachment to said structure in a manner to permit fastening and unfastening of said section of material from only said interior area when fastening members are attached to said structure with the section of material.

### Claim 2

A security system for guarding an interior area enclosed by three or more sides comprising:
a section of material;
a plurality of pairing members;
a plurality of fastening members for fastening said material to a support structure by said pairing members, at least one of said fastening members comprising a hooked portion and a rotatable tightening member that works in conjunction with said hooked portion to hold an edge of said support structure; and
a means for entrance and exit;
wherein said pairing members are connected to said material; and
wherein each of said plurality of fastening members are constructed for attachment to said structure in a manner to permit fastening and unfastening from only one side of said material when fastening members are attached to said structure with the section of material.

### Claim 3

A security system for guarding an interior area enclosed by three or more sides comprising:
a section of material;
a plurality of pairing members;
a plurality of fastening members for fastening said material to a support structure by said pairing members, at least one of said fastening members comprising a hooked portion and a rotatable tightening member that together engage said support structure;
a handle portion attached to said at least one of said fastening members, said handle portion comprising a projection extending away from said at least one of said fastening members for holding said at least one of said fastening members in place while attaching said at least one of said fastening members to said structure;
a plurality of hanging members at a border of said section of material; and
a means for entrance and exit;
wherein said pairing members are connected to said material; and
wherein each of said plurality of fastening members are constructed for attachment to said structure in a manner to permit fastening and unfastening from only one side of said material when said fastening members are attached to said structure with the section of material.

### Claim 4

A security system for guarding an interior area enclosed by three or more sides comprising:
a section of material;
a plurality of pairing members;
a plurality of fastening members for fastening said material to a support structure by said pairing members;
a plurality of hanging members at a border of said section of material said hanging members comprising a projection having an end, said end adapted for removable connection to a lifting device; and
a means for entrance and exit;
wherein said pairing members are connected to said material; and
wherein each of said plurality of fastening members are constructed for attachment to said structure in a manner to permit fastening and unfastening from only one side of said material when fastening members are attached to said structure with said section of material.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The system of claim 4, wherein said lifting device comprises a pole.

### Claim 6

A security system for guarding an interior area enclosed by three or more sides comprising:
a section of material;
a plurality of pairing members;
a plurality of fastening members for fastening said material to a support structure by said pairing members, said fastening members each comprising a screwed tightening member and a curved handle extending from said fastening member for holding said fastening member; and
a means for entrance and exit, said entrance and exit means being securable by a belt;
wherein said pairing members are connected to said material; and
wherein each of said plurality of fastening members are constructed for attachment to said structure in a manner to permit fastening and unfastening from only one side of said material when fastening members are attached to said structure with the section of material.

### Claim 7

A security system for guarding an interior area enclosed by three or more sides and framed by channeled support poles comprising:
a section of material having an outer edge;
a plurality of fastening members attached at said outer edge of said section of material, said fastening members each comprising (a) a hooked portion and (b) a rotatable tightening member, said hooked portion adapted to grip an edge of said channeled support pole, and said tightening member adapted to press against said channeled support pole when said fastener is engaged to said channeled support pole; and
means for entrance to and exit from said interior area when said security apparatus is engaged.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The security system of claim 7, said fastening members being riveted to said section of material.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The security system of claim 8, said fastening members further comprising a handle projection extending into said interior area when said security apparatus is engaged.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The security system of claim 9, said handle projection curving away from said section of material.

### Claim 11 (depends on 7)

The security system of claim 7, said channeled support pole having a first channel and a second channel, wherein said hooked portion is positioned at said first channel and said tightening member projects into said second channel when said fastener is secured to said channeled support pole.