IP Library Granted Patent US 10,472,849
Granted Patent B2
US 10,472,849 · App. 15/885,796 · Granted Nov 12, 2019

Multi-point fixed attachment system

Inventor: Mark C. Carter (Norco, CA)
Assignee: INTERNATIONAL E-Z UP, INC.
E04H15/50E04H15/40E04H15/46
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,472,849
App. No.
15/885,796
Granted
Nov 12, 2019
Kind
B2
Abstract

A collapsible shelter is presented. The collapsible shelter includes a bracket. The bracket include a socket for receiving an end of a pole for supporting the collapsible shelter. The bracket also includes a handle for receiving a fastener. The collapsible shelter also includes multiple legs for supporting the collapsible shelter. The bracket is coupled to one of the multiple legs.

Claims (26)

1. A collapsible shelter, comprising:

a bracket comprising:

a socket for receiving an end of a link member of a perimeter truss of a roof structure of the collapsible shelter, and

a handle for receiving a hook shaped fastener, such that the hook shaped fastener is detachable from the handle, and a first end of the handle attached to the socket and a second end of the handle attached to the bracket; and

a plurality of legs for supporting the roof structure of the collapsible shelter, the bracket coupled to one of the plurality of legs.

2. The collapsible shelter of claim 1 , in which the bracket is coupled to a leg of the plurality of legs.

3. The collapsible shelter of claim 1 , in which the link member is pivotally connected to the socket.

4. The collapsible shelter of claim 1 , in which the hook shaped fastener is coupled to a sidewall or side skirt.

5. The collapsible shelter of claim 1 , in which the bracket comprises a plurality of sockets.

6. A collapsible shelter, comprising:

a plurality of legs for supporting the collapsible shelter;

a plurality of leg brackets, each leg bracket coupled to a leg of the plurality of legs, each leg bracket comprising:

a first plurality of sockets, a first socket of the first plurality of sockets receiving an end of a link member of a perimeter truss of a roof structure of the collapsible shelter, and

a first plurality of handles configured to receive hook shaped fasteners, such that the hook shaped fasteners are detachable from the handle, and a first end of each of the first plurality of handles attached to one of the first plurality of sockets and a second end of each of the first plurality of handles attached to one of the plurality of leg brackets:

a second plurality of sockets, a second socket of the second plurality of sockets receiving an end of a link member of an inner truss, and

a second plurality of handles configured to receive the hook shaped fasteners, such that the hook shaped fasteners are detachable from the handle, and both ends each of the second plurality of handles attached to a bottom of one of the second plurality of sockets.

7. The collapsible shelter of claim 6 , in which the end of the link member of the perimeter truss is pivotally connected to the first socket.

8. The collapsible shelter of claim 6 , in which the end of the link member of the inner truss is pivotally connected to the second socket.

9. The collapsible shelter of claim 6 , in which a handle of the first plurality of handles receives a first fastener coupled to a sidewall.

10. The collapsible shelter of claim 6 , in which the second plurality of sockets are defined in a center bracket comprising a center socket for coupling with a peak beam for supporting the roof structure.

11. The collapsible shelter of claim 6 , in which each handle of the first plurality of handles is attached to a socket of the first plurality of sockets.

12. The collapsible shelter of claim 6 , in which the first plurality of sockets comprises two sockets.

13. The collapsible shelter of claim 6 , in which a socket of the first plurality of sockets is substantially perpendicular to an adjacent socket of the first plurality of sockets.

14. The collapsible shelter of claim 6 , in which each handle of the second plurality of handles is attached to a socket of the second plurality of sockets.

15. The collapsible shelter of claim 6 , in which the second plurality of sockets comprises four sockets.

16. The collapsible shelter of claim 6 , in which a socket of the second plurality of sockets is substantially perpendicular to an adjacent socket of the second plurality of sockets.

Assignments (5)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 4, 2026
From: INTERNATIONAL E-Z UP, INC.
To: ALTER DOMUS (US) LLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 073976/0524 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 26, 2022
From: LBC CREDIT AGENCY SERVICES, LLC, AS AGENT
To: INTERNATIONAL E-Z UP, INC.
Reel/Frame 060918/0053 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 22, 2022
From: INTERNATIONAL E-Z UP, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 060818/0784 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 3, 2019
From: INTERNATIONAL E-Z UP, INC.
To: LBC CREDIT AGENCY SERVICES, LLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 049344/0017 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 31, 2019
From: CARTER, MARK C.
To: INTERNATIONAL E-Z UP, INC.
Reel/Frame 049334/0981 →
Continuity (3)
Provisional Application 62453478 · Feb 1, 2017
Provisional Application 62579052 · Oct 30, 2017
Related Publication 20180216362A1 · Aug 2, 2018
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