US20100319602A1 - Vented bimini top - Google Patents

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US20100319602A1
US20100319602A1 US12/653,487 US65348709A US2010319602A1 US 20100319602 A1 US20100319602 A1 US 20100319602A1 US 65348709 A US65348709 A US 65348709A US 2010319602 A1 US2010319602 A1 US 2010319602A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
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  • This application relates to material vents and bimini frames, specifically to the venting of the material attached to a bimini frame.
  • 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 vent in the material attached to a tent frame which is unlike the bimini frame.
  • Prior art also includes a Vented Umbrella U.S. Pat. No. 3,960,162 (Issued Jun. 26, 2001) which has an application to the umbrella which is a vent in the material attached to an umbrella frame which is unlike the bimini frame.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of the vented bimini top identifying the separation locations and retraction mechanism layout.
  • FIG. 2 is a section view of the vented bimini top identifying separations between the materials and its relationship to the frame including anchoring points for the retraction mechanism.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 are identical to FIGS. 1 and 2
  • FIG. 1 A first figure.
  • 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.
  • FIG. 1 The same embodiment as identified in FIG. 1 is illustrated by a section of the vented bimini top 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.
  • 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 and ( 16 ) anchored down to the ( 13 ) frame.
  • the separations will allow for the ( 17 ) air flow to pass between sections.
  • 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.
  • the bimini top In operation one uses the bimini top in a normal manner.
  • the bimini frame is to remain rigid so the vents will self operate under the pressure exerted by air flow. Adjustments can be made to size of the vents by the increasing or decreasing the strength of the retraction mechanism between the sections being vented.
  • bimini frames may be structured in various shapes with a various number of members and the application of a separation/s and/or connecting retraction mechanisms may be dependent on the shape and members of the frame.

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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
  • 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
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    • BACKGROUND
  • 1. Field
  • This application relates to material vents and bimini frames, specifically to the venting of the material attached to a bimini frame.
  • 2. Prior Art
  • 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.
  • 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 vent in the material attached to a tent frame which is unlike the bimini frame.
  • Prior art also includes a Vented Umbrella U.S. Pat. No. 3,960,162 (Issued Jun. 26, 2001) which has an application to the umbrella which is a vent in the material attached to an umbrella frame which is unlike the bimini frame.
    • SUMMARY
  • 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.
  • 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.
    • DRAWINGS Figures
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of the vented bimini top identifying the separation locations and retraction mechanism layout.
  • FIG. 2 is a section view of the vented bimini top identifying separations between the materials and its relationship to the frame including anchoring points for the retraction mechanism.
    •  REFERENCE NUMERALS
  • 10 Front Section 11 Middle Section
    12 Rear Section 13 Frame
    14 Retraction Mechanism 15 Weather Resistant Grommet
    16 Anchor
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION FIGS. 1 and 2 First Embodiment
  • FIG. 1
  • 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.
  • FIG. 2
  • The same embodiment as identified in FIG. 1 is illustrated by a section of the vented bimini top 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 and (16) anchored down to the (13) frame. The separations will allow for the (17) air flow to pass between sections. 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.
    • OPERATION
  • In operation one uses the bimini top in a normal manner. The bimini frame is to remain rigid so the vents will self operate under the pressure exerted by air flow. Adjustments can be made to size of the vents by the increasing or decreasing the strength of the retraction mechanism between the sections being vented.
    • CONCLUSIONS, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE
  • The reader will see that, according to one embodiment of the invention I have provided a separation/s of the material attached to a bimini frame will allow air flow at excessive pressure points. The connecting retraction mechanism applied to these separations will re-align the material to a form which provides protection from the elements.
  • While the above description contains many specificities, these should not be constructed as limitations of any embodiment, but as exemplifications of the presently preferred embodiment thereof. Many other ramifications and variations are possible within the teaching of the embodiment. For example, bimini frames may be structured in various shapes with a various number of members and the application of a separation/s and/or connecting retraction mechanisms may be dependent on the shape and members of the frame.
  • Thus the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, and not by the examples given.

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1. The installation of a vent or separation in the material which is attached to a bimini frame.
2. The application of a retraction mechanism to the vent or separation in the material attached to a bimini frame.
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US2833296A (en) * 1957-04-01 1958-05-06 Sr Ralph S Woodruff Sun visor ventilating convertible boat top
US2839986A (en) * 1957-09-11 1958-06-24 Herman John Ventilator for non-porous fabric structures
US3013483A (en) * 1959-10-13 1961-12-19 Fabri Form Co Ventilator assembly for a flexible cover
US3018784A (en) * 1958-09-29 1962-01-30 Buxman Richard Louis Ventilated roofs for boats
US3346991A (en) * 1965-11-15 1967-10-17 Leskinen Usko Mikael Greenhouse
US3380370A (en) * 1966-12-08 1968-04-30 Richard G. Mack Foldable and adjustable vent
US4941422A (en) * 1989-05-25 1990-07-17 Muller Marshall K Hatch ventilator awning for boats
US5573026A (en) * 1995-03-29 1996-11-12 Griffith; Gary Boat lift canopy
US5706752A (en) * 1995-08-30 1998-01-13 Premier Marine, Inc. Bimini sun top frame for a pontoon boat
US6250319B1 (en) * 2000-05-03 2001-06-26 Ching-Chuan You Vented umbrella
US6662816B1 (en) * 2002-06-17 2003-12-16 George C. Cunningham Canopy vent
US6712689B2 (en) * 2002-07-27 2004-03-30 James Clarkson Cockpit vent for a power boat
US20080016786A1 (en) * 2006-07-24 2008-01-24 Vasileios Bougioukos Shading systems
US7424862B1 (en) * 2006-11-29 2008-09-16 Bruce Wagner Removable and/or collapsible sunshade
US7740022B2 (en) * 2005-11-01 2010-06-22 Wanda Ying Li Outdoor canopy
US7921797B2 (en) * 2008-03-14 2011-04-12 Dowco, Inc. Bimini top
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US2833296A (en) * 1957-04-01 1958-05-06 Sr Ralph S Woodruff Sun visor ventilating convertible boat top
US2839986A (en) * 1957-09-11 1958-06-24 Herman John Ventilator for non-porous fabric structures
US3018784A (en) * 1958-09-29 1962-01-30 Buxman Richard Louis Ventilated roofs for boats
US3013483A (en) * 1959-10-13 1961-12-19 Fabri Form Co Ventilator assembly for a flexible cover
US3346991A (en) * 1965-11-15 1967-10-17 Leskinen Usko Mikael Greenhouse
US3380370A (en) * 1966-12-08 1968-04-30 Richard G. Mack Foldable and adjustable vent
US4941422A (en) * 1989-05-25 1990-07-17 Muller Marshall K Hatch ventilator awning for boats
US5573026A (en) * 1995-03-29 1996-11-12 Griffith; Gary Boat lift canopy
US5706752A (en) * 1995-08-30 1998-01-13 Premier Marine, Inc. Bimini sun top frame for a pontoon boat
US6250319B1 (en) * 2000-05-03 2001-06-26 Ching-Chuan You Vented umbrella
US6662816B1 (en) * 2002-06-17 2003-12-16 George C. Cunningham Canopy vent
US6712689B2 (en) * 2002-07-27 2004-03-30 James Clarkson Cockpit vent for a power boat
US7740022B2 (en) * 2005-11-01 2010-06-22 Wanda Ying Li Outdoor canopy
US20080016786A1 (en) * 2006-07-24 2008-01-24 Vasileios Bougioukos Shading systems
US7913710B2 (en) * 2006-07-24 2011-03-29 Vasileios Bougioukos Shading systems
US7424862B1 (en) * 2006-11-29 2008-09-16 Bruce Wagner Removable and/or collapsible sunshade
US7921797B2 (en) * 2008-03-14 2011-04-12 Dowco, Inc. Bimini top
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