US2018058090A1PendingUtilityA1
Outdoor enclosure with natural visual characteristics
Est. expiryAug 31, 2036(~10 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Ryan L. Kubica
E04H 15/001E04H 15/64E04H 15/54E04H 15/34
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Abstract
An outdoor enclosure is disclosed, which includes a wall structure comprising an opening and a frame that supports the wall structure. The opening is irregularly shaped to reduce or eliminate unnaturally pronounced straight lines from an appearance thereof. The outdoor enclosure may have a wall structure that includes an outer layer made of a natural fiber. The natural fiber may comprise a natural fabric, pattern, and/or texture.
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exact text as granted — not AI-modifiedWhat is claimed is:
1 . An outdoor enclosure, comprising:
a wall structure having an opening; and a frame that supports the wall structure, wherein the opening is irregularly shaped to reduce or eliminate unnaturally pronounced straight lines from an appearance thereof.
2 . The outdoor enclosure of claim 1 , wherein the wall structure is irregularly shaped to reduce or eliminate unnaturally pronounced straight lines from an appearance thereof.
3 . The outdoor enclosure of claim 2 , wherein the wall structure has a shape that is substantially a cuboid.
4 . The outdoor enclosure of claim 1 , wherein the wall structure comprises an exterior layer that has a natural fiber.
5 . The outdoor enclosure of claim 4 , wherein the exterior layer has a natural texture.
6 . The outdoor enclosure of claim 4 , wherein the wall structure further comprises an inner layer that is weather proof, fire retardant, or light impermeable.
7 . The outdoor enclosure of claim 1 , further comprising a cover that covers the opening, wherein the cover is at least partially removable from the wall structure.
8 . The outdoor enclosure of claim 7 , wherein the cover is attached to a cover hold.
9 . The outdoor enclosure of claim 8 , wherein the cover hold comprises an opening and the cover comprises a fastener and an elastic member that attaches to the cover hold.
10 . The outdoor enclosure of claim 9 , wherein the fastener comprises a hook.
11 . The outdoor enclosure of claim 1 , wherein the irregularly shaped opening comprises a plurality of rounded and semi-rounded portions.
12 . The outdoor enclosure of claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a frame structure having at least one hub and a plurality of poles.
13 . The outdoor enclosure of claim 12 , wherein the wall structure comprises a sheathing that receives and surrounds at least one of the plurality of poles.
14 . The outdoor enclosure of claim 13 , wherein the sheathing comprises:
a plurality of fabric layers overlapping each other; and a rope placed between the plurality of fabric layers to create one or more cover holds.
15 . An outdoor enclosure, comprising:
a wall structure having a sidewall; an irregularly shaped opening formed in the sidewall; and a frame that supports the outdoor enclosure, wherein the wall structure includes an outer layer having a natural fiber.
16 . The outdoor enclosure of claim 15 , wherein the frame comprises a frame structure that includes a hub and a plurality of poles.
17 . The outdoor enclosure of claim 15 , wherein the outer layer has a natural color pattern and texture.
18 . An outdoor enclosure, comprising:
a frame; and a wall structure supported by the frame, wherein the wall structure comprises an outer layer that has a natural fiber.
19 . The outdoor enclosure of claim 18 , wherein the frame comprises a hub and a pole, and wherein the wall structure further comprises an inner layer having a sheathing that surrounds the pole and has a cover hold.
20 . The outdoor enclosure of claim 19 , wherein the natural fiber comprises at least one of:
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