Inventors:
George G. Smith - Knoxville TN, US
Assignee:
Gilliam Licensing Group LLC - Winston-Salem NC
International Classification:
E04H 15/42
US Classification:
135156, 135127, 135136, 135905
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention provide structures. For example, in one embodiment comprises a single support pole and a fabric covering. The single support pole comprises first and second hollow end members, each hollow end member comprising a first end having a fitting configured to engage with a fastener, and a second end configured to engage with an interior member, a plurality of hollow interior members each having two ends, and an elastic member having first and second ends, wherein the elastic member extends through the interior of each of the plurality of hollow interior members. The fabric covering comprises at least two fasteners, wherein the fabric covering is configured to be coupled to the support pole such that the fabric shell forms at least one wall and a roof for the structure, and wherein the fabric shell is configured to be coupled to the ground.