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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 29, 2019
Filed:
Sep. 22, 2017
Robert R. Cantwell, Leslie, MO (US);
Jerry L. Tombleson, Jr., Brookfield, MO (US);
Robert R. Cantwell, Leslie, MO (US);
Jerry L. Tombleson, Jr., Brookfield, MO (US);
The Associates Group, LLC, Leslie, MO (US);
Abstract
A frame joint connects a plurality of elongate frame members adapted to support a flexible shelter skin. The frame joint includes a first housing having an interior and frame connectors. Each frame connector is adapted to releasably connect an elongate frame member to the first housing. The frame joint includes an electrical source mounted in the interior of the first housing. A light emitting element mounted on the first housing and connected to the electrical source emits light to illuminate an interior of the shelter. The light emitting element is positioned on the first housing to direct light toward the interior of the shelter when the joint is connected to the elongate frame members and the frame members are supporting the flexible shelter skin. The frame joint includes a switch operatively connected to the electrical source and the light emitting element for selectively energizing the light emitting element.