Collapsible portable shelter

Abstract

A portable shelter includes a collapsible frame movable between a collapsed configuration and a constructed configuration. The frame includes a plurality of poles. Each pole defines a terminal end. A skin is configured to cover the frame to at least partially define a space within the frame in the constructed configuration. The skin is further configured to receive the terminal end of each pole. A base is configured to define a floor of the shelter. At least a portion of the base is releasably coupled to the skin.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of Chinese Patent Application 200620082600.8 entitled “Pet House,” filed on Mar. 30, 2006, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates generally to a collapsible portable shelter and, more particularly, to a collapsible portable shelter suitable for accommodating a pet, such as a dog or a cat. [0003] Many pet owners desire to provide their pet with a suitable shelter in the home or while traveling. Pet owners further desire that the shelter be easily constructed and collapsed, as well as easily stored and transported. Many conventional pet shelters include multiple parts that are difficult and / or time consuming to assemble and disassemble. Further, these conventional pet shelters and others are also difficult to store and transport. For example, the multiple parts are unorganized during storage and / or transport and, thus, may be ...

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Benefits of technology

[0006] In another aspect, a method is provided for constructing a portable collapsible shelter. The method includes positioning a frame movable between a collapsed configuration and a constructed configuration within a skin. The frame includes a plurality of poles coupled to a central hub. Each of the plurality of poles defines a terminal end. The frame is constructed such that with the frame in a constructed configuration, the skin substantially covers the frame to at least partially define a space within the frame. The terminal end of each of the plurality of poles is coupled to a peripheral edge portion of the skin. At least a portion of a base is releasably coupled to the skin to define a floor of the shelter.

[0006] In another aspect, a method is provided for constructing a portable collapsible shelter. The method includes positioning a frame movable between a collapsed configuration and a constructed configuration within a skin. The frame includes a plurality of poles coupled to a central hub. Each of the plurality of poles defines a terminal end. The frame is constructed such that with the frame in a constructed configuration, the skin substantially covers the frame to at least partially define a space within the frame. The terminal end of each of the plurality of poles is coupled to a peripheral edge portion of the skin. At least a portion of a base is releasably coupled to the skin to define a floor of the shelter.

[0011]FIG. 5 is a front view of a base partially releasably coupled to a skin of the shelter; and

Problems solved by technology

Many conventional pet shelters include multiple parts that are difficult and / or time consuming to assemble and disassemble.

Further, these conventional pet shelters and others are also difficult to store and transport.

For example, the multiple parts are unorganized during storage and / or transport and, thus, may be easily lost, misplaced or forgotten.

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