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Vented bimini top

a bimini top and venting technology, applied in the field of bimini tops and venting materials, can solve the problem of reducing the useful life of all related parts

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-12-23
WALCZAK CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
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[0010]In accordance with one embodiment a vented bimini top would have separation / s in the material where excessive air pressure is exerted. The reduction of air pressure can reduce strain on the material, stitching and adhesive as well as the related hardware and bimini frame. This reduction of excessive strain will extend the useful life of all related parts.
[0011]The application of a connecting retraction mechanism such as an elastic cord between the vented materials will control the volume of air flow dependent upon exerted pressure. The retraction mechanism will also re-align the material to a form which provides protection from the elements.

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This excessive strain reduces the useful life of all related parts.

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[0015]FIG. 1

[0016]One embodiment of the vented bimini top is illustrated by a plan identifying (10) a front section, (11) a middle section, and (12) a rear section of a vented bimini top. This example is based on a 4 member (13) frame as depicted in the figure where-as alternative embodiments of the design principals may be implemented dependent on the number of (13) frame members. The front portion of each section will be directly connected to the (13) frame where-as the rear portion of the section be connected by a (14) retraction mechanism which is woven through (15) weather resistant grommets in the rear portion of one section and the front portion of the next to allow for the sections to separate and retract dependent on air pressure. The (12) rear section will use the (14) retraction mechanism woven through the (15) weather resistant grommets and around the (13) frame to allow for the release of air pressure at the rear of this section.

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[0018]The same embodiment as ...

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Abstract

A vent or separation / s between the flexible material (10)(11)(12) which is attached to a bimini frame (12) will provide access for air flow therefore reducing the pressure exerted from air collection. The reduction of pressure will minimize the wear on the material (10)(11)(12) its stitching or adhesive and all related hardware and frame. This vent or separation may have a retraction mechanism (14) to re-align the material to a form that would provide protection from the elements.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of provisional patent application Ser. No. 61 / 268,848, filed 2009 Jun. 17 by the present inventor.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH [0002]Not ApplicableSEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM [0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND[0004]1. Field[0005]This application relates to material vents and bimini frames, specifically to the venting of the material attached to a bimini frame.[0006]2. Prior Art[0007]This relates to the material attached to a bimini frame U.S. Pat. No. 5,706,752 (Issued Jan. 13, 1998). The present material attached to a bimini frame is uniform in nature and when exposed to increased air pressure exerts exceptional strain to the material, stitching, and adhesives as well as the related hardware and bimini frame. This excessive strain reduces the useful life of all related parts.[0008]Prior art includes Canopy Vent U.S. Pat. No. 6,662,816 (Issued Dec. 16, 2003) which has an application for a tent which is a ve...

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IPC IPC(8): B63B17/02
CPCB63B17/02
Inventor WALCZAK, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
Owner WALCZAK CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL