Pre-assembled wedding canopies and related methods

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Inactive Publication Date: 2006-12-07
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[0013] It is an object of the present invention to provide a wedding canopy that is supplied in a pre-assembled form to simplify installation and use.
[0014] It is another object of the present invention to provide a wedding canopy that does not require structural members such as poles or frames for support.
[0015] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new method of making a wedding canopy that assists the end-user with installation activities.
[0016] It is another object of the present invention to provide canopy that can be used for ceremonies other than weddings as well as any suitable non-ceremonial use.

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The components of the canopy are typically supplied in separate pieces that are difficult to assemble and secure overhead.
Installation is burdensome and time-consuming.

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[0022] The present invention provides a pre-assembled wedding canopy that is attached to a ceiling or overhead structure and is preferably made from textile material. The canopy includes multiple arms that extend from a central mounting point to a series of radial mounting points, and generally vertical members that drape downward from the radial mounting points. In a preferred embodiment, long sections of fabric are provided, each having a generally rectangular shape. The sections are laid back to back and joined together at a fastening site. Each fabric section is compacted into a flat by folding or rolling its ends in the direction of the fastening site. This transforms the wedding canopy into a compact unit that can be packaged in a small container. The canopy is installed by securing the fastening site to an overhead structure at a central mounting point while the flats remain compacted. When the fastening site is secured, each flat of compacted material is partially unfurled t...

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The present invention provides pre-assembled wedding canopies and methods for making and installing them. The wedding canopies attach to a ceiling or overhead structure and are preferably made from textile material. A canopy may include multiple arms that extend from a central mounting point to a series of radial mounting points, and generally vertical members that drape downward from the radial mounting points. The canopies are provided in an organized, compact unit with textile sections that are secured together at a fastening site. The end of each textile section is folded or rolled into a flat, which can remain folded during installation activities to avoid the hassle of working around unwieldy lengths of fabric.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to pre-assembled wedding canopies and methods for making and installing them. BACKGROUND INFORMATION [0002] Wedding canopies are structures made from cloth, garland, or wood that extend overhead and provide a shelter or decorative assembly underneath which a ceremony may be conducted. The components of the canopy are typically supplied in separate pieces that are difficult to assemble and secure overhead. For example, a wedding canopy made from fabric is typically supplied as a bolt of fabric that is measured and cut. Once cut, each piece is separately attached overhead at a single point, then arranged to form columns that allow multiple people to maneuver underneath. Installation is burdensome and time-consuming. In addition, many wedding canopies require structural support members to maintain the canopy in a secure, overhead position. [0003] U.S. Pat. No. D455,886 to Lurie et al. discloses the ornamental design of a weddi...

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IPC IPC(8): E04H15/54E04H15/64
CPCE04H15/64E04H15/54
InventorLACY, PATRICIA D.
OwnerTHE BEISTLE