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MULTIPURPOSE SELF-ERECTING STRUCTURE HAVING ADVANCED INSECT PROTECTION AND STORAGE CHARACTERISTICS
The self-erecting structure has resilient lower and upper support loops which provide it with shape and support. Fabric covers the support loops, and is permanently affixed to the support loops. The fabric has a lower, waterproof portion and an upper insect protection portion. The fabric is preferably treated to provide it with insect repellent and insecticide properties. The support loops are made of flexible, resilient rods made of a material, such as a vinylester and fiberglass combination having a diameter selected to enable the support loops to be folded into six loops, whereby the structure can be compactly stored in a rucksack. The method of folding the structure so that it can be stored in such a compact space is also disclosed.
Docket:WRAIR 98-51
Publication/Issued No.:6,672,323
Publication/Issue Date:2004-01-06
Categories: Device
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Lab:WRAIR
Inventor(s):GUPTA, R.; YOON, Y.