CA-2980077-C - MULTIPLE ENCLOSURE COUPLING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD

Abstract

A collapsible enclosure includes a body formed by a plurality of walls including a front, a back, a first side, a second side, a top, and a bottom wall coupled to one another to form an interior. Each wall includes at least one of a plurality of deformable frame members. A window is defined in one of the front, back, first side and second side wall, and is selectively engageable with the respective wall such that the window is disposable between an open and closed position. A door is defined in one of the front, back, first side, and second side wall, and is further selectively engageable with the respective wall such that the door is disposable between an open and closed position. The front wall defines a first plane and the back wall defines a second plane, the first plane and second plane are substantially parallel to one another.

Inventors

• Eric Frank Pescovitz

Assignees

• Under The Weather, LLC

Dates

Publication Date

20260505

Application Date

20160315

Priority Date

20150317

Claims (11)

1. THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION FOR WHICH AN EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS: 1. A collapsible enclosure for accommodating a user, comprising: a body formed by a plurality of walls including at least a front wall, a back wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall coupled to one another to form an interior, the interior configured to be occupied by the user; a plurality of deformable frame members, wherein each of the front wall, the back wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall includes at least one of the plurality of deformable frame members; a window defined in one of the front wall, back wall, first side wall and second side wall, wherein the window is selectively engageable with the respective wall such that the window is disposable between an open and closed position; and a door defined in one of the front wall, back wall, first side wall, and second side wall, wherein the door is selectively engageable with the respective wall such that the door is disposable between an open and closed position; and a removable roof structure positioned over die top wall and extending downward over an upper portion of the front wall, an upper portion of the back wall, an upper portion of the first side wall, and an upper portion of the second side wall, wherein, the front wall defines a first plane and the back wall defines a second plane, the first plane and second plane are substantially parallel to one another; further wherein, the body is collapsible between an upright configuration that defines the interior and a collapsible configuration.
2. 2. The enclosure of claim 1 , wherein the door comprises a first door defined in the front wall, a second door defined in the first side wall, and a third door defined in the second side wall.
3. 3. The enclosure of claim 2, wherein: the second door and third door are selectively engageable with the first side wall and second side wall, respectively; and Date ReQue/Date Reveived 2023-10-05at least one of the second door and third door is foldable in a direction towards the back wall when selectively disengaged from the respective wall.
4. 4. The enclosure of claim 1, wherein the window is defined in an upper half or lower half of the respective wall, and the door is defined in both the upper and lower halves of the respective wall.
5. 5. The enclosure of claim 1 , wherein the first side wall defines a third plane and the second side wall defines a fourth plane, the third plane and fourth plane being substantially parallel to one another, and the first and second planes being substantially perpendicular to the third and fourth planes.
6. 6. The enclosure of claim 1, wherein the removable roof structure includes at least one connector, the at least one connector being removably coupled to the body.
7. 7. The enclosure of claim 6, further comprising at least one strap coupled to the body, the at least one strap defining an opening for receiving the at least one connector of the removable roof structure.
8. 8. The enclosure of claim 1, further comprising a second window defined in and selectively engageable with one of the front, back, first side and second side walls, the second window having a height and width which are smaller than a height and width of the first window.
9. 9. The enclosure of claim 1, wherein the door comprises a first door and a second door, the first door being defined in and selectively engaged with the front wall and the second door being defined in and selectively engaged with the back wall; wherein, the first door is spaced by a first distance from die bottom wall, and the second door is spaced by a second distance from the bottom wall, where the second distance is less than the first distance.
10. 10. The enclosure of claim 1, further comprising: 26 Date ReQue/Date Reveived 2023-10-05a loop coupled to the body near the bottom wall, the loop defining an opening adapted to receive a stake.
11. 11. The enclosure of claim 1, wherein the removable roof structure is formed of water impermeable material. 27 Date ReQue/Date Reveived 2023-10-05

Description

MULTIPLE ENCLOSURE COUPLING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE [0001] The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for creating a personal enclosure, and more specifically a personal enclosure that can be coupled to another personal enclosure. BACKGROUND [0002] Outdoor athletic and entertainment events are very frequently observed live by players and an audience. In many outdoor venues the people attending do not have any form of shelter from the elements. In these outdoor venues, the spectators or players may have no choice but to stand in the rain, sleet, snow, or wind if precipitation occurs during the event they are attending. [0003] One method used to combat undesirable weather conditions during an outdoor event is to use an umbrella to provide limited shelter from any precipitation that is descending from the skies. Umbrellas, however, only provide minimal shelter, and leave a majority of the user’s body exposed to the elements. Alternatively a typical camping tent may provide better shelter from the elements, but not allow the user to adequately observe the live event or interact with surrounding event-goers. These conventional camping tents also can be difficult to assemble and disassemble. [0004] Personal attendance of outdoor events has proven to be desirable in spite of adverse weather conditions. While umbrellas and camping tents can be used to provide protection from adverse weather, umbrellas only provide minimal coverage and tents do not allow easy observation of the live event. Accordingly, there is a need for an enclosure that allows unobstructed views of the event, full protection from the elements, and an opportunity to interact with fellow event attendees. SUMMARY [0005] In a first embodiment of the present disclosure, a collapsible enclosure for accommodating a user includes a body formed by a plurality of walls including at least a front wall, a back wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall coupled to one another to form an interior, the interior configured to be occupied by the user; a plurality of 1deformable frame members, wherein each of the front wall, the back wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall includes at least one of the plurality of deformable frame members; a window defined in one of the front wall, back wall, first side wall and second side wall, wherein the window is selectively engageable with the respective wall such that the window is disposable between an open and closed position; and a door defined in one of the front wall, back wall, first side wall, and second side wall, wherein the door is selectively engageable with the respective wall such that the door is disposable between an open and closed position; wherein, the front wall defines a first plane and the back wall defines a second plane, the first plane and second plane are substantially parallel to one another; further wherein, the body is collapsible between an upright configuration that defines the interior and a collapsible configuration. [0006] In one example of this embodiment, wherein the door includes a first door defined in the front wall, a second door defined in the first side wall, and a third door defined in the second side wall. In a second example, the second door and third door are selectively engageable with the first side wall and second side wall, respectively. In a third example, at least one of the second door and third door is foldable in a direction towards the back wall when selectively disengaged from the respective wall. In a fourth example, wherein the window is defined in an upper half or lower half of the respective wall, and the door is defined in both the upper and lower halves of the respective wall. In a fifth example, wherein the first side wall defines a third plane and the second side wall defines a fourth plane, the third plane and fourth plane being substantially parallel to one another, and the first and second planes being substantially perpendicular to the third and fourth planes. [0007] In a sixth example, a removable roof is formed of water impermeable material and including at least one connector, the at least one connector being removably coupled to the body. In a seventh example, at least one strap is coupled to the body, the at least one strap defining an opening for receiving the at least one connector of the roof. In an eighth example, a second window is defined in and selectively engageable with one of the front, back, first side and second side walls, the second window having a height and width which are smaller than a height and width of the first window. In a ninth example, the second window is defined in the same wall as the first window. In another example, the second window is defined in the same wall as the door. In a further example, wherein the door comprises a first door and a second door, the first door being defined in and selectively engaged with the front wall and the second do