EDITORIAL NOTE 2014101505 There are 6 pages of description only AUSTRALIA PATENTS ACT 1990 The Tar-POLE-In Kit COMPLETE SPECIFICATION INNOVATIVE PATENT BUSINESS & LEISURE SOLUTIONS 12/20/2014 The following statement is a full description of this invention, Including the best method of performing it known to me The Tar-Pole-In Kit Until the discovery of this assembly method and construct, tarpaulin with poles or similar products have required lots of equipment, a long time to setup and are complex, exhausting and unsafe. The need for multiple people to actively construct with poles falling, ropes lying round and flapping material. Once the structure is setup it risks continual compromise of structural integrity from pooling of water, winds and incorrect assembly as well as a clutter of ropes, poles and pegs. This innovative assembly method and construct is to provide a safer, stronger, easier and less time consuming way construct than conventional setups currently used. Improving on the overall safety, usability and reliability than that from current setup is the main purpose of this innovation and get people feeling safe and protected with relative ease from different types of weather conditions. A structure in accordance with this innovation comprises of side poles with two shorter side poles that sit on top of the upright poles and a horizontal centre pole that sits on top of the two taller poles. The side poles and centre pole interconnect though eyelets on the side and centre pole to points (known as spigots) on top of upright poles and two taller upright poles. (Poles are upright from the ground). Eyelets or loops in/on the material allow it to be on top of the structure by being placed over the points on top of the upright poles. Rope loops/eyelets go over the top of the points on the upright poles and are secured into the ground with pegs. Smart ties are wrapped through the remaining eyelets/loops in the material and around the side poles then secured. (See Drawings) The unique and innovative use of side poles (Referred to as numbers 6 & 7 in drawings) increases strength, safety and usability as it removes the poles, ropes and pegs that would conventionally have been in its place at the same time it connects the upright poles together, unifying and reinforcing the structure. They also act as supports for the upright poles when the structure is being assembled and disassembled, this system using the innovative assembly method make it possible for a single person to construct safely and in a reasonable amount of time. Loose areas of the weather proof material that are not secured by rope and peg, are secured with the use of smart ties (Referred to as number 8 in drawings) to the side poles to ensure the material is tight along the top of the structure. This secured weather proof material combined with an elevated centre pole, create a tight raised angled roof that allows for efficient drainage and reduces the risk of water pooling that could compromise structural integrity. The materials for this construct are already available; the innovation is in the combined construct of these materials with the use of side poles and the method of assembly. Current setups consist of a square or rectangular weather proof material that requires one pole for every second eyelet/loop on the material. The upright pole is the secured by a loop of rope that is placed over the point and secured into the ground with a peg. The roof may in some cases be elevated with the addition of two taller poles and a centre pole. Australian standard recommends one pole for every second eyelet/loop in the material. This innovative assembly method and construct meets and builds on that standard by filling the gaps between poles, removing unnecessary equipment and creating a safer, simpler and stronger structure.
The Tar-POLE-in Kit assembly method is an innovative way of assembling this structure that is safer, easier, less time consuming and only requires one person. Current setups are unsafe, time consuming and often self-taught increasing the risk of collapse. (See Tar-POLE-In Kit setup instructions) The instructions guide assists the user through the setup process, instructing the user to layout the equipment before assembly as it allows other people in the area to see where the user will be working The corner upright pole and the side poles act as a stand when put together using the two side poles as feet to the corner upright pole, securing the material and the corner setup with a rope and peg. This allows the user to set up each corner independent of each other by themselves. When the corners have been connected together, the user then assembles the taller upright poles and the centre pole using a similar principle. The side poles act as stabilizers while the centre pole acts as foot to the taller upright pole until the opposite side is constructed. The material and the setup are secured with a rope and peg then the other side can be assembled independently. When the base has been assembled the user then secures the loose areas of the material on top by looping though the eyelets or loops attached to the material and elastic string in a loop attached to a small ball called a smart tie, around the side pole and into the loop allowing it to be secured and tightened. Each corner and upright pole is raised independently to the desired height and secure by tightening a screw on the side of the pole. The taller poles supporting the centre pole are then raised further to the desired height, independently of each other. This step as well as straightening and tightening poles and rope has allowed one person to safely and effectively assembly this structure. The comparison between this and currently available products, methods and designs allows for a safer, stronger, efficient and more usable construct that allows people to assemble a durable weather protection shelter with less effort and strain. I acknowledge the thinkers of equipment and previous designs that made this innovation possible.
Tar-Pole-In Kit Assembly Instruction Guide Step 1) Select Your location & Layout Your Gear - Check the ground is flat & clear - Ensure your setup doesn't encroach on other campers and remember to leave room for your ropes to extend - Unfold and layout your tarp; flat on the ground - Place your corner upright poles on the ground at the corners around the tarp, spigots towards the tarp eyelet/loop * Place your taller upright poles on the ground on opposite sides of the tarp at the 2nd eyelet/loop from the end found lengthways along the tarp, spigots towards the tarp eyelets/loops * Loosen and extend your side poles to full length and place them on the ground between the upright poles. The shorter side poles will go on the ground between the taller poles and the closest corner upright poles * Place smart ties on the ground at the tarp at the unoccupied eyelets/loops in preparation to secure tarp to the side poles - Lay single guy ropes, length ways in line with your upright poles - Lay double guy ropes, length ways in line with your corner upright poles - Place 1 peg with each guy rope, 2 pegs for each corner double guy rope Step 2) Erect & Connect Your Corner Poles & Side Poles 1. Grab your mallet, proceed to a corner and stand the corner pole upright 2. Raise the width side side pole, face the t-nut down and place the side pole eyelet over the pole spigot 3. Raise the length side side pole (one end of the tarp will have short side pole) and place the side pole eyelet over the pole spigot 4. Place the tarp eyelet/loop over the pole spigot 5. Place the guy rope loop over the pole spigot & extend rope outwards 6. Secure rope with a steel peg & hammer into the ground at a 45 degree angle until peg is securely in the ground 7. Repeat actions 1 to 6 on the diagonally opposite corner then repeat actions on the remaining side Note: Adjust slide rails to fit as needed Step 3) Connect Taller Upright Poles & Centre Pole 1. Proceed to the centre pole, fully extend it and place it under the tarp between the taller upright poles 2. Grab your mallet and stand the taller upright pole upright 3. Adjust & place the smaller side pole then the side pole eyelets over the taller upright pole spigot 4. Face the t-nut down, place the centre pole eyelet over the taller upright pole spigot 5. Place tarp eyelet over the taller upright pole spigot, loop the guy rope over the pole & extend the rope outwards 6. Secure rope with a steel peg & hammer into the ground at a 45 degree angle until peg is securely in the ground 7. Go to the opposite taller upright pole and repeat actions 2 to 6 Step 4) Extend Side Poles & Attach Smart Ties 1. Extend out all side poles and centre pole and tighten t-nuts until tarp is tight 2. Attach all Smart Ties in the remaining unoccupied eyelets /loops by threading the elastic through tarp eyelets/loops and around the side poles and put the slide ball through the loop to secure Step 5) Raise the Tarp & Level Side Poles 1. Proceed to a corner pole and loosen the guy rope 2. Raise the upright pole to just above head height & tighten the guy rope 3. Continue clockwise until all poles are raised to just above head height 4. Check all side poles are level, adjust ropes and straighten upright poles as you make your way around Step 6) Raise the Centre Pole to approx. 2.6m 1. Proceed to a taller upright pole (either side) and loosen the rope 2. Raise the taller upright pole to create an angled roofline and tighten the guy rope 3. Proceed to the opposite side of your tarp and repeat step 1 to 2 so the centre pole is level 4. Align all poles and tighten all ropes as necessary Tar-POLE-In Kit Drawing Guide 1) Pegs 2) Double Guy Ropes 3) Single Guy Ropes 4) Upright Poles 5) Taller Upright Poles 6) Longer Side Poles 7) Shorter Side Poles 8) Smart Ties 9) Centre Pole 10) Covering Material 11) Eyelets/loops