John Edward Matthews

US Patent:

20040144413, Jul 29, 2004

Filed:

Nov 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/712756

Inventors:

John Matthews - Arvada CO, US
Timothy Martin - Lakewood CO, US

International Classification:

E04H015/38
E04H015/50

US Classification:

135/131000

Abstract:

An expandable framework is provided that can move between an expanded state in use and a collapsed state for storage. A canopy covering is supported by the framework to form an expandable canopy. The framework includes a plurality of upright support members with adjacent ones of which being interconnected by edge scissor assemblies. Upper and lower mounts are located on the support members with some of the mounts having a lobe with outwardly facing substantially parallel sidewalls. At least some of the outer ends of the scissor assemblies are provided with socket fittings that have spaced-apart portions that define a channel opening therebetween to receive a lobe in close-fitted engagement wherein at least one of the portions has a substantially flat face that forms a sliding contact surface with the lobe. A fastener secures each lobe in a respective socket for pivotal movement.

Address:

10641 E 155 Ct, Brighton, CO 80602

Phone:

(303)6591004

VIN:

1GTHK23D27F165868

Make:

GMC

Model:

SIERRA 2500HD CLASSIC

Year:

2007