Collapsible mat with removable portion and method of making same
View Patent ↗A collapsible apparatus is provided that includes a frame configured to form a closed loop, the frame being moveable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration. A sleeve is configured to receive the frame and to define an opening within at least a portion of the closed loop. An attachment mechanism is coupled substantially about the periphery of the sleeve. A fabric member is removably coupled to the sleeve such that it is easily removed. A method of making mats according to an embodiment of the invention includes cutting fabric members from a first sheet of material, cutting body membranes from a second sheet of material such that the amount of excess material from the second sheet of material between adjacent body membranes is minimized, and attaching one of the body membranes to one of the fabric members.
1. A collapsible apparatus, comprising:
a frame configured to form a closed loop, the frame being moveable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration; and
a membrane coupled to the frame, the membrane defining a substantially planar surface within the closed loop and including a plurality of attachment mechanisms spaced substantially about a perimeter of the membrane, the plurality of attachment mechanisms configured to removably couple a body membrane to the membrane, each attachment mechanism from the plurality of attachment mechanisms includes a hole configured to receive a portion of a body membrane.
2. A collapsible apparatus, comprising:
a frame configured to form a closed loop, the frame being moveable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration; and
a membrane coupled to the frame, the membrane defining a substantially planar surface within the closed loop and including a plurality of attachment mechanisms spaced substantially about a perimeter of the membrane, the plurality of attachment mechanisms configured to removably couple a body membrane to the membrane, each attachment mechanism from the plurality of attachment mechanisms includes a slot configured to receive a portion of a body membrane.
3. A collapsible apparatus, comprising:
a frame configured to form a closed loop, the frame being moveable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration; and
a membrane coupled to the frame, the membrane defining a substantially planar surface within the closed loop and including a plurality of attachment mechanisms spaced substantially about a perimeter of the membrane, the plurality of attachment mechanisms configured to removably couple a body membrane to the membrane, each attachment mechanism from the plurality of attachment mechanisms includes a hole and a retainer coupled to the hole, the hole configured to receive a portion of a body membrane, the retainer configured to secure the portion of the body membrane in the hole.
4. A collapsible apparatus, comprising:
a frame configured to form a closed loop, the frame being moveable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration; and
a membrane coupled to the frame, the membrane defining a substantially planar surface within the closed loop and including a plurality of attachment mechanisms spaced substantially about a perimeter of the membrane, the plurality of attachment mechanisms configured to removably couple a body membrane to the membrane; and
a raised support coupled to the membrane.
5. A collapsible apparatus, comprising:
a frame configured to form a closed loop, the frame being moveable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration;
a sleeve coupled to the frame, the sleeve defining an opening within at least a portion of the closed loop;
a membrane coupled to the sleeve and being disposed within the opening, the membrane including a plurality of attachment mechanisms spaced substantially about a perimeter of the membrane and configured to removably couple a body membrane to the membrane, each attachment mechanism from the plurality of attachment mechanisms includes a hole configured to receive a portion of a body membrane.
6. A collapsible apparatus, comprising:
a frame configured to form a closed loop, the frame being moveable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration;
a sleeve coupled to the frame, the sleeve defining an opening within at least a portion of the closed loop;
a membrane coupled to the sleeve and being disposed within the opening, the membrane including a plurality of attachment mechanisms spaced substantially about a perimeter of the membrane and configured to removably couple a body membrane to the membrane, each attachment mechanism from the plurality of attachment mechanisms includes a slot configured to receive a portion of a body membrane.
7. A collapsible apparatus, comprising:
a frame configured to form a closed loop, the frame being moveable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration;
a sleeve coupled to the frame, the sleeve defining an opening within at least a portion of the closed loop;
a membrane coupled to the sleeve and being disposed within the opening, the membrane including a plurality of attachment mechanisms spaced substantially about a perimeter of the membrane and configured to removably couple a body membrane to the membrane, each attachment mechanism from the plurality of attachment mechanisms includes a hole and a retainer coupled to the hole, the hole configured to receive a portion of a body membrane, the retainer configured to secure the portion of the body membrane in the hole.
8. A collapsible apparatus, comprising:
a frame configured to form a closed loop, the frame being moveable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration;
a sleeve coupled to the frame, the sleeve defining an opening within at least a portion of the closed loop;
a membrane coupled to the sleeve and being disposed within the opening, the membrane including a plurality of attachment mechanisms spaced substantially about a perimeter of the membrane and configured to removably couple a body membrane to the membrane; and
a raised support coupled to one of the sleeve and the membrane.
9. A collapsible apparatus, comprising:
a frame configured to form a closed loop, the frame being moveable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration; and
a sleeve coupled to the frame member and having a base portion disposed within the closed loop and a pocket portion, the pocket portion including a plurality of attachment mechanisms configured to removably couple a body membrane to the sleeve.
10. The collapsible apparatus of claim 9 , wherein each attachment mechanism from the plurality of attachment mechanisms includes a hole configured to receive a portion of a body membrane.
11. The collapsible apparatus of claim 9 , wherein each attachment mechanism from the plurality of attachment mechanisms includes a slot configured to receive a portion of a body membrane.
12. The collapsible apparatus of claim 9 , wherein each attachment mechanism from the plurality of attachment mechanisms includes a strap configured to receive a portion of a body membrane.
13. The collapsible apparatus of claim 9 , wherein each attachment mechanism from the plurality of attachment mechanisms includes a hole and a retainer coupled to the hole, the hole configured to receive a portion of a body membrane, the retainer configured to secure the portion of the body membrane in the hole.
14. The collapsible apparatus of claim 9 , further comprising:
a raised support coupled to the sleeve.