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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 17, 2003
Filed:
Sep. 26, 2001
Applicant:
Inventor:
Mario Malizia, Castelfidardo, IT;
Assignee:
TAM SRL, , IT;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47B 3/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A47B 3/00 ;
Abstract
A collapsible structure includes first and second longitudinally extending rigid members, and a connector pivotally connecting the first and second members for movement between a compact storage orientation, wherein the first and second members extend longitudinally in a substantially parallel relationship, and an erected use orientation, wherein the first and second members extend longitudinally in a substantially non-parallel relationship. Movement between the storage and use orientations requires movement of the second member through an arc greater than 180° and less than 360° into a reflex angle relative to the first member.